Ernst Targets Conflict-of-Interest Loopholes
rule,” wrote the senators . Read the letter here . Background: Ernst has long worked to ensure taxpayer dollars
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Fries Aren’t Free: Ernst Targets Fast Food Subsidies
interests,” the lawmakers concluded. Read the letter here . Background: Ernst has led the fight to root
Cornyn-Grassley Bill to Lower Drug Costs Passes Senate Unanimously
looking out for patients, not Big Pharma.” Background: Some pharmaceutical manufacturers have been deliberately abusing the patent system
Highway Robbery! Ernst Audits Discover Transportation Funds Paying for Empty Offices
simple concept: Use it orlose it!” Background: In December 2023, Ernst exposed how federal office buildings were virtual
Grassley, Thune, Rounds Applaud as Lewis and Clark Water Expansion Project Advances in Senate
Text of the legislation can be found HERE. Background: Established by law in 2000, the Lewis and Clark
Ernst Cuts Red Tape, Clears the Way for Disaster Recovery
disaster strikes, folks have the information they need.” Background: While in the Iowa National Guard, Ernst deployed multiple
Ernst: Senate Committee Lears about Fraud from Nick Shirley
fraud every year. Watch Ernst’s questioning here . Background: After an estimated $9 billion or more was exposed
Grassley Applauds National Science Foundation Award to Support Sustained Rural Prosperity, Unlock Innovation and Boost Bioeconomy
rural communities across the state,” Grassley said . Background: The NSF Engines program aims to build and scale regional
NEWS: Jack Smith’s Investigative Team Secretly Obtained Text Messages from 44 Members of Congress Amid Trump Probe
records HERE and access the records HERE . Background: The records, as summarized in a DOJ cover letter, provide
Grassley Welcomes Stars of Valor Veterans Fellow to U.S. Senate Staff
opportunity to represent Senator Grassley,” Remster said. Background: More than a decade ago, Grassley created veterans fellow positions
Grassley Announces Appointment of Brenna Bird to Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board
Thune for nominating me for this important position.” Background: Brenna Bird took office as Iowa Attorney General
Q&A: Historic Pace of Judicial Confirmations
these lifetime appointments. The thorough examination includes extensive background checks, written questionnaires and review of legal records, rulings
Ernst Adds Fraudsters to the No Fly List
Vietnam. Read the bill here . Background: Ernst has long fought to root out government waste, fraud, and abuse
Grassley Opens Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing, Highlights Historic Pace of Judicial Confirmations
process needs improvement. Mr. Ligris brings a unique background in management, the law and technology that may actually
Ernst to Host Final Entrepreneur Expo in Ames
owners who wish to attend can RSVP here . Background: Over the last three years , hundreds of Iowans
Grassley Welcomes Over $90 Million for Health Care Workforce, Medical Equipment and Cancer Care in Iowa
rural healthcare in the years ahead,” Grassley said . Background: The Working Family Tax Cuts law, backed by Grassley
Grassley, Cornyn, Colleagues Work to Strengthen Ukraine’s Defense Arsenal Using Seized Russian Sovereign Assets
leading companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Background: The Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians (REPO
Grassley, Cornyn, Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Firearms Industry Against Baseless, Liberal Lawsuits
endorsed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Background: The PLCAA was signed into
Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Prices, Expand Consumer Choice and Restore Online Competition in the Digital Marketplace
fact sheet is available HERE . Additional legislative background and a list of endorsing organizations are below. Legislative Background
White House Endorses Grassley-Durbin James T. Woods Act
James T. Woods Act unanimously in February. Background: The James T. Woods Act is composed of three Grassley
Grassley, Crawford Introduce Bill to Provide Intelligence Community Inspector General with Critical Law Enforcement Authorities
this critical effort in the Senate,” Crawford said. Background: The classified nature of the Intelligence Community's work
Ernst Cancels the Viral Fraud-Fluencers Scamming Taxpayers
warrants closer examination.” Read the full letter here . Background: Ernst has long fought to root out government waste
Ernst Cracks Down on Foreign Influence in National Security Contracting
with hostile regimes.” Read the full bill here . Background: Ernst has long worked to hold the Pentagon accountable
Grassley Welcomes $46 Million from Infrastructure Law to Improve Water Supply in Iowa
this law continues to benefit Iowa,” Grassley said . Background: Iowa has 64,230 service lines containing lead
Ernst Reveals Infamous Quality Learing Center Received Financial Support from the SBA
fraud no longer pays.” Read the letter here . Background: Ernst has long fought to root out government waste