DES MOINES, Iowa, March 6 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird Leads 16 States in Urging Congress to Support Year-Round E15 and Unleash American Energy Greatness DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today urged Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that will unleash homegrown American energy by securing nationwide access to year-round E15 gasoline. Day one in office, President Trump signed an executive order expanding acc  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 5, 2025 NAVY Systems Planning and Analysis Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, is being awarded a $98,585,373 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00002) to a previously awarded and announced contract (N00030247002) for support services for Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Weapons Surety, Policy, and Compliance. Tasks to be performed include systems engineering and system integration, test/fl  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 6, 2025 ARMY Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Mississippi (W900KK-25-D-0021); Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0022); Cubic Defense Applications Inc., San Diego, California (W900KK-25-D-0023); Ravenswood Solutions Inc.,* Fremont, California (W900KK-25-D-0024); Cole Engineering Services Inc., Orlando, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0025); Skiftech LLC,* Orlando, Florida (W900KK-  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication on Feb. 27, 2025, from Iowa Ports Association: * * * To: Department of Transportation [Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0002] * * * Iowa Ports Association (In the process of forming as a non-profit organization). We support the current and long-standing U.S. Waterborne Commerce Statics Center (WCSC) standard that the definitional starting point is "port limits are defined by overarching legi  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication on Feb. 27, 2025, from the Iowa Department of Transportation: * * * The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the draft National Multimodal Freight Network (NMFN). Designating this national network assists state DOTs with freight transportation planning, developing department policies relating to design and use, and decision-making fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Exposes Concerning Ties to China in Critical Defense Program WASHINGTON - During a Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) demonstrated why it is critical to pass her INNOVATE Act to strengthen due diligence of foreign ties for recipients of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Durin  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Unveils INNOVATE Act to Usher in Golden Age of American Innovation WASHINGTON - Today, at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing on ushering in the Golden Age of American innovation, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) unveiled her Investing in National Next-Generation Opportunities for Venture Acceleration and Technological Excellence (INNOVATE) Act to reauthorize and reform the   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Urges USDA to Deliver Relief to Iowa Turkey Farmers WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined the entire Iowa delegation to urge U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the Acting Administrator of the Farm Service Agency Kimberly Graham to deliver critical financial relief for Iowa turkey farmers. In their letter, the lawmakers outlined the dire animal health crisis due to avia  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Leads Legislation to Help Protect Iowa Farmland and Rural Communities from Flood Damage WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Don Davis (D-NC) introduced the Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act, which would invest in flood mitigation efforts and help protect Iowa farmland and rural communities from flooding. From 1980 to 2024, there have been more t  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Leads Legislation to Permanently Extend Medicare Coverage of Audio-Only Telehealth WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) introduced the Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act, which would make Medicare's coverage of audio-only telehealth services permanent. "In rural Iowa, access to dependable and affordable telehealth services is critical to the healt  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Supports Resolution Extending Condolences to Families and Loved Ones of Victims of January Air Disaster at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed, a resolution expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the air disaster at Ronald   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes to Block Biden-Era Red Tape on American Energy Production WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, a joint resolution nullifying a Biden-era regulation on American energy production. "For four years, the Biden administration did everything possible to restrict domestic energy production and eliminate American   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 6 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds issues statement on death of former Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie, orders flags lowered to half-staff Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement on the death of Jack Kibbie, 95, a former Iowa Senate president who served for more than two decades in the Iowa State Legislature: "Kevin and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Iowa Senate President Jac  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Lauded for "Leadership and Commitment" to Credit Suisse Investigation WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing examining the rising tide of antisemitism, Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) entered into the hearing record a letter from The Simon Wiesenthal Center applauding Grassley's efforts to "expose the hidden truth about Swiss banks' collaboration with the Nazis b  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on March 5, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Never To Be Silent: Stemming the Tide of Antisemitism in America": * * * Five months ago, the Democrats held a generalized hearing on hate crimes in this Committee, entitled "A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America." You'll notice that our hearing title is similar - it's "Never t  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Iowa Congressional Delegation Call on USDA to Assist Turkey Farmers Impacted by aMPV WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined the entire Iowa congressional delegation to urge Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Kimberly Graham to deliver critical financial relief for Iowa's turkey producers who have been severely  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on March 5, 2025, on the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Deputy Attorney General: * * * Grassley: Blanche is the 'Right Man' to be Deputy Attorney General The Senate confirmed Blanche by a vote of 52-46. Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee "Nomination of Todd Blanche to be Deputy Attorney General" Soon, we  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Feb. 10, 2025, from Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and the attorneys general from 22 other states: * * * To: Brandon L. Taylor, Director Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Department of Health and Human Services 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, MD 20852 * Dr. Tameka Owens, Acting Admini  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson and Select Committee on China Hold Press Conference on Bill to Combat China's Illicit Trading Practices Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) held a press conference with Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the Select Committee on China, in partnership with the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) and industry stakeholde  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Boost Energy Security, Support Farmers Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, legislation that would allow companies to preserve RIN credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for renewable fuel used for ocean-going ves  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 6 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Nominate a Conservation Leader for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award # Individuals and farm families will be recognized by Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Cournoyer, Secretary Naig and Director Lyon at the 2025 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (March 6, 2025) - Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Flood Recovery Efforts for Iowa Farmers WASHINGTON D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to support rural communities during a natural disaster. The Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act, led by U.S. Representative Don Davis (NC-01), would help rural communities by enhancing flood protection and recovery  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Passes Four National Security Bills WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today passed four critical bills to bolster national security through the House Financial Services Committee. These bills cut off fentanyl money laundering, strengthen counterterrorism investigations, stop the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from buying up American farmland, and hold China accountable for its ro  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following written testimony by Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Secretary Cheyenne Robinson from a Feb. 26, 2025, public witness hearing on funding priorities for fiscal 2026: * * * On behalf of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, I am pleased to submit this written testimony on our funding priorities for fiscal year 2026 Department of Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau o  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Klobuchar Introduce Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act. The bipartisan bill would allow companies to preserve Renewable Identification Number credits (RINs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, when the fuel for use is in ocean  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 10 committee hearings on March 5, 2025: * * * USTRANSCOM POSTURE Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support concluded open and closed hearings to examine the posture of the United States Transportation Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program, after receiving testimony from Randall Reed, USAF, Commander, United States Transportation Comman  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Senate conducted two committee hearings on March 4, 2025: * * * NOMINATION Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Elbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, after the nominee, who was introduced by Vice President Vance and Senator Banks, testified and answered questions in his own behalf. * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded a hear  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Refuse to Recognize the Judicial Branch's Jurisdictional Limits WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today stood up for the constitutional system of checks and balances and called out Democrats' years long crusade against the federal court system. In response to Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) request for unanimous c  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Tokuda Leads Colleagues in Opposing Proposed Cuts to HUD Disaster Recovery Office Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led 47 of her colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reconsider proposed cuts to its Office of Community Planning and Development, which administers the Community Development Block Grant Disas  more