WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Fifty-three bankers association bankers associations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025, also known as the GENIUS Act. The associations have commended the legislative move, which establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, while emphasizing the necessity for a careful reflection of foundational concepts more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster NATO's Anti-Drone Defenses * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced a bipartisan bill to strengthen the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s air defense capabilities against unma more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- A coalition of environmental organizations and businesses has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) urging it to preserve the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, also known as the Public Lands Rule. The group emphasizes the essential role of this regulation in safeguarding freshwater systems and enhancing the resilience of public lands amid increasing ecological challenges. The Public Lands Rule, adopted in 2024, serves as a critical more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Delivers Additional 100 Top Environmental Accomplishments, 300 Environmental Wins Now Highlighted Since President Trump Took Office in January * Region 2 Projects Contribute to National Progress on Delivering Clean Air, Land and Water New York, N.Y. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst "Udderly" Thrilled as Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Advances * WASHINGTON - On behalf of Iowa families and dairy farmers, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) celebrated the Senate passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which she cosponsored, so students can receive the full, nutritious benefits of milk. This effort will allow whole and 2% milk to be served at school meals, overturning an  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra, Iowa Delegation Urges CMS to Approve Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Application * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, on National Rural Health Day, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) joined the Iowa congressional delegation in sending a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz in strong support of Iowa's application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. "Earlier this year, Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Hassan Reintroduce Legislation Targeting Illicit Drug Knockoffs * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today reintroduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act. The bipartisan bill would crack down on deadly drugs that are substantially similar to controlled substances but carefully  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Grassley, Hassan Reintroduce Legislation Targeting Illicit Drug Knockoffs Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today reintroduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act. The bipartisan bill would crack down on deadly drugs that are substantially si more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: EPA and Army Corps Announce Clear WOTUS Definition to Protect Water Resources and Accelerate Economic Growth * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, together with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, announced a proposed rule that would establish a clear, durable, common-sense definition of "waters of the Unit more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 22 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * IEDA Board approves assistance for three companies, quality of life projects and amended reinvestment district plans Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved assistance for a manufacturing company in Muscatine and two innovation companies located in Coralville and Iowa City. Projects in Decorah, Fonda and Sioux City received awards through the Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Delegation Urges CMS to Approve Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Application * IOWA \- Today, on National Rural Health Day, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) led the Iowa Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz showing strong support of Iowa's application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. "As a physician, I know  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 21 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Receives Notice of Bankruptcy for Hansen-Mueller Co. * DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 21, 2025) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been notified that Hansen-Mueller Co., of Omaha, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy effective Nov. 17, 2025. Hansen-Mueller Co. holds a grain dealer license in Iowa. Anyone w more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Transit to Receive Over $82 Million from Grassley-Backed Infrastructure Bill * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that Iowa will receive $82,144,823 to support transit improvements across the state. The awards will be administered through DOT's Buses & Bus Facilities Program and the Low- or No-Emi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: National Adoption Month * Q: What is National Adoption Month? A: More than four decades ago, President Ronald Reagan used the power of the bully pulpit to bring attention to the tens of thousands of children in foster care awaiting a forever home. In 1984, he signed a Senate Joint Resolution to designate the week before Thanksgiving as National Adoption Week. Choosing this week correspond more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Hassan, Grassley Reintroduce Legislation Targeting Illicit Drug Knockoffs * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today reintroduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act. The bipartisan bill would crack down on deadly drugs that are substantially similar to controlled substances bu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Miller-Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Women from Surprise Medical Bills Who Experience Pregnancy Loss * According to the National Institutes of Health, as Many as 26 Percent of Pregnancies End in Miscarriage & More Than 24,000 Babies are Stillborn Each Year in the United States WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Congresswoman Mariannette Mille more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Nunn Honors TSA and FAA Workers Who Kept Iowa Moving During Shutdown * DES MOINES, IA On Monday, Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joined TSA agents, air traffic controllers, FAA personnel, and airport officials at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to recognize federal aviation professionals who kept Iowa skies safe without pay during the recent government shutdown. "While a handful of Senato more PR