06 May 2020

Reps Dave Loebsack, Sam Graves Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — This week, in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Sam Graves (MO-06) will introduce a resolution in Congress to honor teachers. The resolution recognizes the contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing the nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

National Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 4 through May 8 this year.

06 May 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Commending Those Who Aided Crime Victims During Pandemic

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) led a bipartisan group of senators in introducing a resolution to recognize those who help victims of sexual violence.

06 May 2020

Grassley, Wyden, Neal Push Treasury to Allow Small Businesses to Deduct Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Expenses

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E Neal (D-MA) wrote to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urging the department to change its flawed interpretation of the CARES Act preventing businesses from deducting expenses associated with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that are ultimately forgiven.

05 May 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Supports Title 32 National Guard Extension in Iowa

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 5, 2020) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking that he grant Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’s request to extend the authorization of 1,000 members of

05 May 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley, GOP Colleagues Send Letter to FBI and ATF on Firearms Background Check System during Coronavirus Pandemic

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 5, 2020) — US Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and his colleagues are encouraging the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) to continue protecting public safety while respecting the Second Amendment and federal law during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In a letter led by Sen John Cornyn (R-TX) to FBI Director Christopher Wray and ATF Acting Director Regina Lombardo, the senators are seeking information on how

05 May 2020

Sens Ron Wyden, Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Richard E Neal Request Retention Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Insurance

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 4, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E Neal (D-MA) requested that the Treasury Department reverse its current guidance and allow employers providing health insurance to furloughed workers to be eligible for the employee-retention credit.

04 May 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack Applauds AmeriCorps Investment in Iowa Initiatives

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 4, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack today applauded the release of funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service’s (CNCS) AmeriCorps Grant program. These competitive grants will help support approximately 140 AmeriCorps members in organizations in Iowa’s Second Congressional District. Rep Loebsack has been a longtime supporter of the CNCS and has advocated for robust funding of its initiatives.

04 May 2020

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Dianne Feinstein, John Cornyn, Patrick Leahy Press FOIA Compliance During Pandemic

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 4, 2020) — US Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) are requesting information about the federal government’s ability to timely respond to public-records requests in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

01 May 2020

Reps Dave Loebsack, Cindy Axne, and Abby Finkenauer Call on President Trump to Use Defense Production Act for Protective Equipment for Meat-Processing Plants

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2020) — Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Cindy Axne (IA-03), and Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) sent a 

01 May 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack, House Democrats Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack joined House Majority Whip James E Clyburn, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr, and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle, among others, on April 30 to announce a plan to connect all Americans to affordabl

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