WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is demanding answers to why the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding a collaboration with a Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked researcher involving dangerous bird flu experiments. She pointed out a researcher involved with these experiments is affiliated with China's infamous Wuhan Institute of Virology, from where the COVID-19 pandemic is   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa - On Friday, February 23, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will host a town hall meeting in Boone County. Senator Ernst looks forward to hearing from constituents in the area about the issues most important to them. This town hall meeting is open to the public. Friday, February 23, 2024 Boone County Town Hall Meeting 2:00pm CT Central Iowa Expo Center 1827 217th Street Boone, IA 50036-7000 NO  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would repeal the Biden administration's recent restrictions on the import and export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG). "Since his first day in office, President Biden has done everything in his power to destroy American ener  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is continuing his tradition of meeting with Iowans in every county, every year.  Grassley will begin his 44th annual 99 county meetings with a tour of a local business and Q&A with employees in Bremer County on Tuesday, February 20. From February 20 to February 22, Grassley will hold meetings in Bremer, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Mitchell, Howard, Chickasaw, Wor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement following her vote in support of the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024, legislation that would immediately reverse Biden's de factor ban on American LNG exports.  "In yet another election year ploy to appease radical climate activists, President Biden instituted a de facto ban on American LNG exports. As China, Iran, and Russ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is launching a new written series examining modern policymaking and current affairs through the lens of his time in public service. The HISTORY series will provide an in-depth look at Grassley's ongoing legislative and oversight efforts, informed by the expertise he has gained working as Iowa's steadfast advocate and champion for Rural America.  "The past i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Q: Why did you support the recent national security package? A: Two years ago, Russia launched the largest war in Europe since World War II. If not stopped, the war will expand until American allies and U.S. troops are dragged into the middle. I want to prevent that from happening. So, with my support the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan package to strengthen our depleted U.S. military sto  more