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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement in regard to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Renewable Volume...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst joined U.S. Congressman David Young and the Iowa congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump expressing their...
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June 26, 2018
Statement and Resources for Iowa Flooding
“With flooding across our state, Governor Reynolds and local first responders are working hard to get communities resources they need. I share Governor Reynolds commitment to... -
Two Democratic senators and one Republican have written to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, urging him to reverse the decision to send 21 military lawyers to the border to prosecute...
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA – Earlier this year, an investigation by the Associated Press revealed a disturbing sexual assault problem on some of the nation’s military bases...
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Military Lawyers Are Not Trained In Immigration Law; DoD Decision Would Exacerbate Shortage of Military Justice-Trained JAGs Senators: Pulling 21 Trial Counsel From Military...
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June 21, 2018
Ernst, Grassley Meet with Ambassador Branstad
WASHINGTON – Iowa’s U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley met with U.S. Ambassador to China and former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad yesterday in Washington, D.C. The discussion... -
WASHINGTON (Submitted) - Iowa's U.S. Senators Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst met with U.S. Ambassador to China and former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Wednesday in...
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June 21, 2018
Ernst proposes taxpayer savings by ending tax-exempt status for professional sports leagues
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) wants to save American taxpayers roughly $100 million over a decade by excluding major league professional sports leagues from qualifying as tax-exempt... -
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- The women of Washington trade in suits and dresses for uniforms and cleats, as Democrats and Republicnas put their differences aside to battle...
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June 20, 2018
Senator Ernst Pushes EPA Nominees to “Keep their Word”
WASHINGTON – During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) said that EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has made “questionable... -
June 20, 2018
Five minutes with: Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst
Senator, in your opinion, what is the most crucial piece of legislation facing Congress or the Senate right now? From providing necessary equipment and resources, to ensuring our... -
June 19, 2018
Senators Ernst and King Seek to Withdraw Tax-Exempt Status from Professional Sports Leagues
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Properly Reducing Overexemptions for Sports (PRO Sports) Act, to... -
June 19, 2018
Sen. Ernst: Farmers Need Trade Deals, Not Tariffs
WASHINGTON – Following China’s decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on U.S. goods in response to the United States’ announcement levying tariffs on Chinese imports worth $50... -
June 19, 2018
Ernst Supports Passage of NDAA to Support Armed Services & Strengthen National Security
WASHINGTON – After the Senate passed the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed... -
WASHINGTON (KWWL) - One of Iowa's U.S. Senators is saying proposed tariffs against China, and the ensuing retaliation, will hurt farmers at home the most. Senator Joni Ernst...
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WASHINGTON – On the ten year anniversary of the historic Cedar Rapids flood, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) recognized how the community came together to help rebuild, and called...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry approved the 2018 Farm Bill. “Timely...
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June 12, 2018
Senator Ernst Continues Push to Cap Presidential Perks
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks from the Senate floor urging her colleagues to support the... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered an opening statement at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection,...