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December 20, 2018
Sens. Ernst, Graham, Shaheen, King, Cotton, Rubio Urge Trump Administration to Reconsider Withdrawing U.S. Forces from Syria
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), joined her colleagues, Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), Angus King (I-Maine), Tom Cotton... -
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan First Step Act this week, legislation to reduce recidivism and improve fairness in sentencing of federal...
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December 19, 2018
AUDIO NEWS RELEASE (ANR): Senator Ernst Reflects on 2018
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released audio of her year-end message highlighting her hard work for the people of Iowa over this past year. ... -
December 17, 2018
Ernst: “It is important that we protect people with pre-existing conditions, as we repeal and replace Obamacare.”
WASHINGTON - Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement today after a federal judge in Texas ruled Obamacare unconstitutional: “Too many Iowa families and... -
December 17, 2018
Ernst Statement on Holding Saudi Arabia Accountable and Finding a Diplomatic Solution to the War in Yemen
WASHINGTON – Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a combat veteran, released the following statement about her vote against “the Sanders-Lee Yemen Resolution” that invokes... -
December 14, 2018
Ernst Nominates 33 Iowans for Admission to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced U.S.... -
December 14, 2018
Ernst: “It is critical that Congress have a zero-tolerance policy”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), released the following statement following the Senate passage of a congressional anti-sexual harassment bill by unanimous... -
December 14, 2018
Osceola Sentinel-Tribune: Letter to the Editor
President Trump has made clear he is committed to finally making year-round E15 a reality. E15 is a biofuel mix made with 15 percent ethanol. Unlocking E15 will deliver a... -
December 14, 2018
Sioux City Journal: Ernst sees farm bill, WOTUS rule change as good news
Passage of an $867 billion, five-year farm bill and the EPA’s proposed changes in the controversial Waters of the United States rule have made this a “great week”... -
December 14, 2018
Iowa's Joni Ernst sees farm bill, WOTUS rule change as good news
Passage of an $867 billion, five-year farm bill and the EPA’s proposed changes in the controversial Waters of the United States rule have made this a “great week”... -
December 13, 2018
Iowa Public Radio: Iowa Senator Applauds New Water Rule
Iowa’s junior senator is celebrating the release of a new rule defining what is considered a “water of the U.S.” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The WOTUS rule... -
December 11, 2018
Ernst: “This Farm Bill is farmer-focused and welcome news for Iowans”
WASHINGTON – After months of hard-work and negotiation, the U.S. Senate passed the 2018 Farm Bill today, with strong bipartisan support. “The 2018 Farm Bill is farmer-focused... -
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed rule, released today, to...
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December 11, 2018
The Gazette: As government shutdown looms, Sen. Joni Ernst not backing down on 'Make 'em Squeal' campaign
Despite a setback in her efforts to reform the congressional budgeting process, Sen. Joni Ernst remains committed to her efforts to give the budget the force of law and save the... -
December 07, 2018
Fort Dodge Messenger: Sen. Joni Ernst shows leadership
Passing a budget and the appropriations bills to fund the U.S. government are among the most important functions of the U.S. Congress. Anyone who has been paying even casual... -
December 07, 2018
The Daily Nonpareil: Editorial: Federal budgeting changes needed
Iowa’s junior senator, Joni Ernst, pushed for what some termed “bold changes” to the federal government budgeting process last week with a series of amendments... -
December 04, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on China Trade Negotiations
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), today, released the following statement with regard to the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China, following... -
December 01, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on the Passing of George H.W. Bush
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement on the passing of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States: “I join the... -
November 30, 2018
Ernst Statement on Final RFS RVO Rule
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that sets the renewable fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for... -
WASHINGTON –The U.S. Senate recently passed legislation cosponsored by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) that would reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief...