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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee yesterday passed two measures introduced by U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Joni...
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May 25, 2016
Two Important Ernst Measures Pass Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, two of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) measures passed the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee: The House companion legislation... -
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Mark Warner (D-VA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) Joni Ernst (R-IA) Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Michael Bennet...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after voting in favor of H.J.Res.88, a measure to disapprove of and eliminate the...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, released the following statement calling for the resignation of Veterans...
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By Alexandra Miller WASHINGTON, D.C. (Gray D.C.) - Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) will now be able to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. The president signed...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat to serve in the U.S. Senate, issued the following statement after Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert...
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May 23, 2016
Ernst Supports Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act: “I am... -
May 23, 2016
Ernst Speaks On Her Legislation Signed Into Law Restoring Inurnment Rights of WASP at Arlington National Cemetery
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today took to the Senate floor to speak about her legislation to restore the inurnment rights of Women Airforce Service Pilots... -
May 21, 2016
Ernst: Senate women forge bipartisanship
By Kathie Obradovich A recent conversation with an Iowa political activist wound around to the concern that the new president will be unable to manage an intractable... -
May 20, 2016
Ernst WASP Measure Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an overdue victory for the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), President Obama today signed bipartisan, bicameral legislation into law to restore the... -
By Ben Kesling Female military pilots who served in WWII can officially have their ashes placed at Arlington National Cemetery after a decades-long fight. The veterans...
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May 19, 2016
Ernst Supports Funding for Veterans Services, Military Construction, Transportation Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Joni Ernst released the following statement, after voting in support of the combined Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joni Ernst released the following statement today, after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed volume requirements under the...
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May 16, 2016
Ernst legislation to aid WASPs goes to president
By Christinia Crippes WATERLOO — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said Friday she was “thrilled” President Barack Obama will sign legislation she led to ensure... -
May 14, 2016
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst visits Cedar Valley businesses
By Christina Crippes WATERLOO — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, laughs off the speculation she will be presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s... -
WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation from U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Joni Ernst of Iowa to build on historic reforms to curb sexual assaults in the...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after several of her measures were included in the Senate Armed Services Committee...
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May 12, 2016
Officer Kerrie Orozco Honored With Senate Resolution
WASHINGTON – This evening, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Officer Kerrie Orozco of the Omaha Police Department. Senators Deb... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies...