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Mariannette Miller-Meeks
@mariannettemillermeeks· Republican · IA· Feb 18, 2021

I think this nearly 800-page bill will impact millions of Americans' right to vote, and it deserves a markup.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks
@mariannettemillermeeks· Republican · IA· Feb 18, 2021

If you are sworn in and given the right to cast a vote on the House floor, you are a duly elected Member of Congress, just like Mariannette Miller-Meeks.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks
@mariannettemillermeeks· Republican · IA· Feb 9, 2021

Extraordinarily important topic, and I appreciate the ability to both listen and learn.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks
@mariannettemillermeeks· Republican · IA· Feb 9, 2021

Last year, the Iowa legislature recognized the importance of cybersecurity, and we voted to increase funding for cybersecurity initiatives to our DCI.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Feb 8, 2021

Madam President, in his inaugural address, President Biden said his ``whole soul'' was in the cause of ``Bringing America together. Uniting our people. And uniting our Nation''--very worthy things to speak and especially in an inaugural…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-08
Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act and the waiver provisions of applicable budget resolutions, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act and applicable budget resolutions for the purpose of…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, I want to speak in opposition to it. I ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, the Senator from Iowa is recognized for 1 minute.

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, can you imagine the free market person that Senator Cruz is wanting the government to set prices? This is dirty Big Oil versus clean-burning ethanol. (Applause.) And for the benefit of people on the other side of the aisle…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, my amendment creates a point of order against repeal of the SALT tax deduction as part of the COVID package. Any COVID relief package should be targeted at helping those in need, not the benefit of the top 1 percent…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, I call up my amendment 91 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Iowa [Mr. Grassley]…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, a $15 Federal minimum wage would be devastating for our hardest hit small businesses at a time when they can least afford it. These small businesses, like restaurants and childcare centers, provide vital services for working…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, do I have time remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. I am sorry, the Senator from Iowa has no time remaining. Vote on Amendment No. 767 The question is on agreeing to the amendment.

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

We withdraw the request for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 767) was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Montana. Amendment No. 678

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, this amendment reflects the intent of S. 80, Sarah's Law, which would amend the mandatory detention provisions of the INA to require the detention of anyone unlawfully present in the United States who is charged with a crime…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 132 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Iowa [Ms. Ernst], for herself and others…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the waiver provisions of applicable budget resolutions, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act and applicable budget resolutions for purposes…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04
Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Feb 4, 2021

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 767 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Iowa [Ms. Ernst] proposes an…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-04