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Grassley: Who Will Watch the Watchmen on New Kavanaugh Allegations?

Chuck Grassley: The New York Times’ article on Brett Kavanaugh “included some embarrassing, irresponsible missteps. Mistakes that warrant serious self-reflection.”

Grassley’s Money Laundering Bill Clears Judiciary Committee

The Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2019 (S.1883) sponsored by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley passed 18 to 4.

Ernst: No More “Bogus Bonuses” for Federal Contractors

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst: “When hard-working Iowans set out on a task, they see to it that the job gets done. Federal contractors need to do the same.”

Grassley Blasts House Judiciary Democrats for Holding Barr in Contempt

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley: Finding Attorney General Barr in contempt will make it very difficult in the future for Congress to conduct its constitutional role of oversight.

Grassley, Ernst Seek Tax Relief for Iowa Flood Victims

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley introduced legislation to provide tax relief for Iowans in areas impacted by the recent devastating floods.

Grassley Calls for An End to Democratic Obstruction of Nominees

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley: “Since the rejection of Robert Bork’s nomination for Supreme Court in 1987, Republicans have felt like we were living under two sets of rules.”

(Video) Ernst Calls Out Dems for Blocking Disaster Relief for Iowans

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa): “Words can’t really express my disappointment in the Democrats blocking the supplemental disaster package yesterday.”

Separation of Powers Act Introduced in U.S. Senate

The Separation of Powers Act stops bureaucrats from dictating to judges how to interpret laws passed by Congress and their own regulations.

Grassley: The Green New Deal is a Fed Takeover of Our Economy

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley: A no vote on the Green New Deal is vote in favor of continuing an open and free economy that has made America the richest country in the world.

Ernst Works to Close Loophole That Encourages Child Marriages

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) helps introduce a bill that would close the loophole that encourages child marriages which contribute to human trafficking.

Joni Ernst Re-Introduces Sarah’s Law

On the third anniversary of Sarah Root’s death, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with 14 of her colleagues re-introduce Sarah’s Law.

Ernst, Grassley Vote for Compromise to End Government Shutdown

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) voted in favor of the End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act that failed a cloture vote.

Senate Attempt to End Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Fails

The U.S. Senate failed to invoke cloture on S. 109, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2019 by a 48 to 47 vote.

Senators Reintroduce Legislation to ‘Rein in’ Unelected Bureaucrats

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Todd Young (R-IN), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and 29 other cosponsors reintroduced the REINS Act.

In 116th Congress, Ernst Will Serve on Five Prominent Senate Committees

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will serve on five prominent Senate committees in the 116th Congress, all of which impact the livelihoods of Iowans.

Grassley Sworn In As Senate President Pro Tempore

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) was sworn in as Senate President Pro Tempore for the 116th Congress and is now third in line of presidential succession.