WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Applauds Marine Corps for Audit Success and Recruiting Wins * WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and long-time advocate for financial accountability within the Department of Defense, commended the United States Marine Corps for successfully passing its audit for the second consecutive year. Watch Senator Ernst's   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Bill Protecting Americans from Foreign-Directed Crimes Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate advanced Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan's (D-N.H.) Deterring External Threats and Ensuring Robust Responses to Egregious and Nefarious Criminal Endeavors Act (DETERRENCE) Act, which increases criminal penalties for individuals who commit, or attempt to commit, violent crimes in the Un  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Grassley Opens Judiciary Hearing on the Privacy and National Security Implications of 23andMe Bankruptcy Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee 23 and You: The Privacy and National Security Implications of the 23andMe Bankruptcy Good morning. Genetic data is the blueprint t  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson, Scholten Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Outdated Medicare Rule, Expand Healthcare in Rural Communities * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the bipartisan RNs for Rural Health Act. This legislation will expand and strengthen rural healthcare access by updating Medicare policy to allow registered nurses (RNs)  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ernst Legislation to Stop Billions in Bogus Payments * WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is codifying one of the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) largest cost savings actions to identify and stop fraudulent and improper payments after more than $160 billion occurred in Fiscal Year 2024. The Delivering On Government Efficiency (DOGE) in S  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Statement on ICE Protest in Iowa * Davenport, IA -- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) issued the following statement in response to protests in Davenport and across the country targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): "ICE agents put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. The manufactured outrage in Davenport and around the country  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Support Grows for AI Whistleblower Protection Act * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed growing support for his AI Whistleblower Protection Act from leading whistleblower and AI groups. This week, 22 groups, including the National Whistleblower Center, sent a letter backing Grassley's legislation to Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Commit  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Support Grows for AI Whistleblower Protection Act WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed growing support for his AI Whistleblower Protection Act from leading whistleblower and AI groups. This week, 22 groups, including the National Whistleblower Center, sent a letter backing Grassley's legislat  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Fights for Life * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his efforts to fight for life, and ensure all people are treated with dignity and respect. "Being pro-life is about more than just passing legislation," said Ricketts. "Nebraska's pro-life culture is evident in communities across our state. We   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Small Businesses Support Ernst's Work to Fuel Innovation * WASHINGTON - As part of her River to River tour across Iowa, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) met with small businesses in Iowa City to discuss how her INNOVATE Act will help usher in a Golden Age in America by reforming the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Te  more