WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Carey, Miller-Meeks Lead Bill to Extend Biofuel Tax Credits WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-Iowa-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend tax incentives that strengthen the biofuels sector. "Biodiesel is a homegrown resource that can support our long-term energy independe  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Applauds Nationwide E15 for Summer Driving Season WASHINGTON - Following her continuous advocacy, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement today that they will issue an emergency waiver for E15, allowing the fuel to be sold nationwide during this summer's driving season. "Today's announcement means consumers will have more affordable choices at the  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Pushes Air Force to Honor its Commitment to Iowa National Guard's Runway in Sioux City WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who served in the Iowa National Guard, pushed Mr. Matthew Lohmeier, nominee to be Under Secretary of Air Force, for a commitment to upgrade the Iowa National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing's runway in Sioux City and reaffirmed her resolve to continue fighting.   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst: "Make 'Made in America' the Norm, Instead of the Exception" WASHINGTON - To continue the domestic manufacturing explosion happening under the Trump administration, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) unveiled a significant new initiative to unlock a key part of the White House's "Made in America" agenda. Ernst, alongside Small Business Administration (S  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Announces Winner and Three Runners-Up of 2025 Congressional Art Competition HULL, IOWA - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that Ella Strudthoff - a senior at Gilbert High School - is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Iowa's 4 th Congressional District with her artwork titled "Reunion." Feenstra also announced three runners-up - Ben Waddle from Ames High   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Ricketts, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Mark Renewable Fuels Month BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a resolution designating May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month. "With President Trump back in the  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks, Carey Introduce Bill to Unleash American Energy and Boost Iowa Biofuels WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Mike Carey (R-OH) introduced legislation to extend critical tax incentives that support Iowa's biofuels industry and advance American energy independence. "Iowa's biofuels industry powers America and supports thousands of good-payin  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Announces Resolution Defending Medicaid and SNAP for Vulnerable Iowans DES MOINES -- Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced new legislation to protect Medicaid and SNAP benefits for vulnerable Iowans after touring the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines and hearing from doctors about the impact of these programs on Iowa families. A recap of the tour is available here or by clicking the image  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Nazi Ratlines Q: Why did you hold a hearing in March about the rise in antisemitism? A: The atrocities of Oct. 7, 2023 underscored how imperative it is to learn from history. The horrific lessons of the Holocaust must never be forgotten. And yet, Hamas terrorists waged the deadliest attack on Jews since World War II. They butchered children and raped women, murdering more than 1,200 people.   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 30, 2025, at a nominations hearing for Drug Enforcement Administration administrator and U.S. Marshals director: * * * I'd like to welcome everyone to this hearing to consider the nominations of Terrance Cole, to serve as the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and Gadyaces Serralta, to serve as the Director of the United States Ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on May 1, 2025, at a nominations hearing for assistant attorneys general for the Civil Division and National Security Division: * * * On today's agenda we have the nominations of Brett Shumate to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, and John Eisenberg to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division. I'm please  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Williams, Ernst, Loeffler Bring Back "Made in America" WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) and Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are introducing key bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) to continue unleashing American indus  more