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Joni Ernst's Public Statements on Issue: Minors and Children

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06/09/2023 Ernst Works to Address Childcare Access in Rural Iowa
05/03/2023 Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Kids Online
05/03/2023 Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Kids Online
10/20/2022 Ernst, Grassley Hold Childcare Roundtable, Announce Legislation to Address Critical Shortage of Childcare in Iowa
02/01/2022 HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY
01/25/2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
12/17/2021 Republican Senators Blast Democrats' Senseless Child Care Plan
12/16/2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
10/15/2021 Tweet - "The folks at @HandinHandQC provide critical support to #Iowa children & adults with disabilities. I was glad to visit with them today to learn about their important work & read a story to their preschoolers. Grateful for all that you do!"
05/13/2021 Rep. Wild Co-Sponsors Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Expand Child Care Availability
03/25/2021 Ernst, Hinson Push for Greater Investment in Child Care Across Iowa
02/08/2021 Murphy, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Critical Diaper Assistance To Families During Pandemic
12/22/2020 Tweet - "Last night, I supported and helped deliver additional #COVID19 relief for Iowa's: Families Small businesses Child care centers Farmers Biofuel producers Health care system Local news outlets and more:"
08/23/2020 Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on."
08/21/2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students
08/17/2020 Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on."
07/31/2020 Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care
07/31/2020 Tweet - "When parents can't access child care, there's a ripple effect in the economy. My new bill encourages public-private partnerships to expand access to child care, supporting Iowa's working families & helping our state's economy grow."
07/30/2020 Tweet - "Having a strong pipeline of pediatric researchers is critical for ensuring our kiddos have access to cures & treatments for their medical conditions -- & my PACT Act would do just that. Now, I'm urging @NIH to prioritize research focused on the impact of #COVID19 on kids & teens."
07/29/2020 Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package
07/29/2020 Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working parents have access to child care services as we fight #COVID19. My plan to provide additional assistance to our child care providers is included in the HEALS Act, & I'm glad to have my colleagues join me in this effort."
07/28/2020 Tweet - "NEW: Child care is critical to returning safely to our daily lives. That's why I've been working to support providers and our working families throughout #COVID19. Good news *special character* my plan to provide additional support for child care is included in the HEALS Act."
07/27/2020 Rep. Reed Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Local Child Care Providers with Vital Aid
07/21/2020 Tweet - "Whether it's more assistance for families or providing additional aid for child care programs, we must prioritize these front line workers and our moms and dads. Iowa families depend on the survival of our child care providers."
07/21/2020 Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care

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