Friday - April 24, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa

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Ernst, Shaheen Call for Comprehensive Review of Veterans' Small Business Lending Programs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, sent a bipartisan letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) asking for a comprehensive review of the role that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal agencies play in helping veterans  more
Feenstra Supports Impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives approved, the impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. "President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas must end the border crisis today by enforcing our nation's immigration laws, restarting construction on the border wall, and stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl into our communities. It's as   more
Hinson Continues to Champion Rural Maternal Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) is continuing her efforts to improve maternal care for rural women as they grow their families. Last week, she visited the MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center and the Waverly Health Center to discuss improving rural maternal health care. Additionally, she sat down with a group of Iowa women who experienced high-risk pregnancies and endured the tragedy of stillbirth to hear their s  more
Rep. Miller-Meeks Reintroduces Securing Our Schools Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) reintroduced the "Securing Our Schools Act," legislation that would clarify that states have the flexibility to utilize unused State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to be made available for school security measures. "Every child deserves a safe and secure environment to learn and grow," said Miller-Meeks. "The Securing Our Schools Act, will allow  more