WASHINGTON DC (June 4, 2019) — The US Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa to prevent foreign governments from exploiting US immigration laws in an effort to undermine American democracy. The Defending Elections against Trolls from Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act makes improper interference in U.S. elections a violation of US immigration law, preventing violators from obtaining a visa to enter the United States.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced over $16 million in new funding for her signature workforce policy initiative, the Future Ready Iowa Act. With HF758, HF546, and SF608 all signed into law, more new high-school graduates and adult learners will have access to great career opportunities and a better life. This includes the new Last-Dollar Scholarship that will help pay tuition for up to two-year postsecondary degrees leading to high-demand jobs.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Iowa State University student Zack Leist to the Iowa Board of Regents, effective today. This appointment is to succeed Rachael Johnson, and the appointment term will last until April 30, 2021.

WASHINGTON DC (June 3, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa issued the following statement regarding the House passage of a disaster-aid package. The bill, which recently passed the Senate, includes Sen Grassley’s amendment designed to provide relief to farmers that lost stored-grain in recent floods. It now goes to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.