U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) helped lead a bipartisan contingent in urging Senate leaders to support U.S. economic competitiveness and innovation in any upcoming legislative package by expanding the research and development tax credit for small businesses and preserving full Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) led 35 of his Republican colleagues in questioning President Joe Biden about why an additional $30 billion in federal funding would be needed to help the nation in its ongoing fight against COVID-19. President Biden Read more…
President Joe Biden on Feb. 22 signed into law a bipartisan bill cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) that aims to improve how America’s small businesses participate in the federal government procurement process. “Iowa’s small businesses deserve the opportunity Read more…
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) on Feb. 24 met with law enforcement officers from Florida’s 16th District to discuss the nationwide rise in crime against police and other first responders. “Our brave law enforcement officers put their lives on the Read more…
As auto dealerships struggle with inflation and inventory shortages amid ongoing supply chain disruptions, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and his Republican colleagues requested that the U.S. Treasury Department use its existing authority to provide America’s automobile industry with some Read more…
U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) last week joined a majority of the Republican conference in urging the Biden administration to ensure proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Specifically, the lawmakers expressed Read more…
American small businesses principally engaged in agriculture, manufacturing or production of critical and emerging technologies would be able to access more capital from federal lending programs under legislation recently introduced by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA). “As inflation and the Read more…
U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Michael McCaul (R-TX) and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) on Tuesday unveiled comprehensive legislation to slap stiff economic sanctions against Russia, which continues to threaten Ukraine. “As the noose tightens around Ukraine, Read more…
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) on Feb. 15 led 18 Republicans in introducing legislation that would amend current federal law to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from requiring taxpayers to provide biometric information. “Too often we have seen the Read more…
U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Tim Scott (R-SC) recently joined several of their Republican colleagues in introducing legislation to amend the federal program for local substance use disorder services. Specifically, the Cutting Rampant Access to Crack Kits (CRACK) Read more…
U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) unveiled comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) through 2027 that also provides several key provisions to improve the current law. “As a survivor of domestic violence Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is leading an effort to help fight a wave of violent crime throughout America with legislation that would strengthen the penalties for child predators and violent offenders. “Across the country, violent crime is on the Read more…
To help American producers more quickly export their products internationally, U.S. Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND) and John Thune (R-SD) on Feb. 3 introduced the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act to update federal regulations for the global shipping industry. If enacted, Read more…
President Joe Biden must enforce mandatory sanctions against the growing fleet of oil tankers selling Iranian oil and the entities purchasing the oil, said U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and nine of her colleagues in a Jan. 27 letter sent Read more…
As preparations for spring planting begin, Iowa producers are in limbo regarding uncertainty on the role the United States will play in trade with China, wrote U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) in a Jan. 25 letter sent to President Joe Read more…
Almost a dozen Republican senators recently offered legislation that would fight inflationary spending by the United States government. “American families cannot continue to endure the burden of skyrocketing costs of everyday goods brought on by reckless spending in Washington,” said Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and U.S. Reps. Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) on Monday launched bicameral, bipartisan congressional caucuses in their chambers that aim to strengthen and expand the historic Abraham Accords. “The Abraham Accords Caucus Read more…
Bipartisan legislation spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) to build a memorial on the National Mall honoring the veterans of the Global War on Terrorism became law on Dec. 27 with the president’s signature as part of a larger Read more…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted outside its congressionally authorized authority by issuing overreaching rules that attempt to transform the nation’s power sector through emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, according to an amicus curiae brief filed in Read more…
U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce a resolution calling for America’s support against any further Russian military invasion of an independent and democratic Ukraine. “Keeping America safe at home Read more…
U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined their Democratic colleagues in applauding a new bipartisan framework to reauthorize and update the Violence Against Women Act. “After nearly three years of negotiations, we have reached an agreement on Read more…
The bipartisan Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act sponsored by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) received approval from the U.S. Senate as part of a larger defense bill and is set to become law with the president’s signature, paving Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Dec. 14 introduced bipartisan legislation opposing President Joe Biden’s roll back earlier this month of the 2020 annual renewable fuel blending requirements — or RVOs — and the lower 2021 RVOs. “Iowa’s farmers and Read more…
U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and 17 of his Senate Republican colleagues called on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to schedule a vote on the U.S.-Chile Bilateral Tax Treaty. Negotiated between the United States and Chile in 2010, the treaty Read more…
U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and John Hoeven (R-ND) joined a dozen other Republicans to urge the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to reevaluate the new fees being imposed for shipping container carriers at the Ports of Read more…
U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) on Nov. 17 sponsored a bipartisan bill to streamline and improve transparency of the college financial aid process. “After putting myself through school and raising four children, I have seen as a student and as Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is pushing for a full accounting of how American taxpayer dollars are being used on scientific experiments overseas. The senator said on Nov. 1 she is introducing the Fairness and Accountability in Underwriting Chinese Institutions Read more…
U.S. Senate Republicans on Oct. 21 introduced legislation that would prohibit the implementation of new requirements for reporting bank account deposits and withdrawals. The Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, S. 3056, which is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) Read more…
A bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month last week received approval from the U.S. Senate. “Tragically, too many Iowans and Americans fall victim to domestic Read more…
Against the backdrop of the economic impacts resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Monday led seven of her GOP Senate colleagues in questioning the Biden administration about the delayed financial assistance for the nation’s Read more…
The U.S. Senate on Oct. 7 unanimously approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) to support the mental health and well-being of United States military veterans. “As a combat veteran myself, I’ve helped lead efforts to Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) this week led 15 of her Republican Senate colleagues in calling the Biden administration’s security vetting procedures to clear Afghans entering the United States “unclear and incomplete,” causing a threat to homeland safety. “We urge Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) joined a bipartisan group of 14 lawmakers to urge the U.S. State Department to increase pressure on Nicaragua’s Ortega regime and prevent the further erosion of democratic norms and the rule of law in Nicaragua. Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) on Sept. 27 joined almost two dozen Republican senators to unveil legislation that would address numerous remaining issues related to the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, including terrorism, hostages, immigrant visas, humanitarian abuses, and refugees, Read more…
A group of Republican senators joined by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) on Sept. 23 unveiled legislation that would require a full hearing on reconciliation bills before votes can occur on massive tax changes and spending bills. “Tennesseans have had Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Sept. 15 sponsored a bicameral Republican resolution urging Congress to recognize and honor the Americans who fought in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. “It is because of these heroes’ brave and selfless Read more…
Bipartisan legislation introduced on Sept. 14 by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) would make federal government shutdowns a thing of the past. “Louisianans are recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, and the last thing we need is for the Read more…
U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) helped lead a bipartisan group of 33 other senators in requesting that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) conduct outreach and then provide mental health services to United States military Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) this week helped lead a bipartisan contingent of lawmakers in requesting that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) quickly develop a comprehensive outreach plan to connect America’s military veterans of both Afghanistan and the Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) helped lead a bipartisan group of more than 50 senators who called on President Joe Biden to swiftly evacuate Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants and their families from Afghanistan, which has been retaken by Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and two dozen of his Republican colleagues want to know why taxpayer-funded American military equipment may have fallen into the hands of the Taliban, which has retaken Afghanistan since the United States withdrew its military Read more…
U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) joined 40 of their Republican colleagues to request an update on a federal inquiry into the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. Crossfire Hurricane was the code name for the counterintelligence investigation undertaken Read more…
America’s contract swine growers must receive the federal pandemic relief funds they were promised, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and her colleagues wrote in a bipartisan Aug. 9 letter sent to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack. The Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) bipartisan bill to protect Afghan civilians who assisted the U.S. mission in Afghanistan was included in a larger package that unanimously passed the U.S. Senate last week. “I’m grateful Democrats and Republicans came together” to Read more…
Bicameral, bipartisan legislation introduced this month by U.S Rep. John Katko (R-NY) aims to help law enforcement crack down on the rapid increase in fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. “Unfortunately, central New Yorkers are all too familiar with the devastation Read more…
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) last week successfully added provisions to the proposed defense bill being offered by the U.S. Senate that would help provide troops the support, training and equipment needed to defend the nation. “I’m proud to have Read more…
A bipartisan bill sponsored on July 14 by U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) would ensure that consumers have year-round access to biofuels. Sen. Fischer introduced the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, S. 2339, with 11 original cosponsors, including U.S. Read more…
The federal government must end the “self-inflicted harm” brought on by the trade war and Section 301 tariffs that are damaging many businesses across the United States, wrote U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and several colleagues in Read more…
U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and three of their colleagues last week urged President Joe Biden to uphold his campaign promises and support the biofuels industry and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “While we Read more…
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) would pump an additional $60 billion in appropriations into the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which supports restaurants impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The mom Read more…