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February 02, 2022
Ernst, Duckworth Lead Bipartisan Effort to Help Servicemembers Succeed in Small Business, Entrepreneurship After the Military
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, is partnering with Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), a... -
January 04, 2022
In 2021, Ernst Continued to Fight, Deliver for Iowans
WASHINGTON—From successfully pushing for a new memorial on our National Mall honoring our Global War on Terrorism veterans, to working tenaciously to get answers about the origins... -
WASHINGTON—After a years-long, hard fought effort, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) had her bipartisan legislation to build a memorial on the National Mall honoring the veterans of the...
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December 27, 2021
“It’s a Done Deal!” Ernst, Hassan Bill Creating Global War on Terrorism Memorial Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON—After a years-long, hard fought effort spearheaded by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), today their bipartisan legislation to build a memorial on... -
December 15, 2021
Ernst Secures Critical Measures in Annual Defense Bill to Prevent Military Sexual Assault, Create Global War on Terrorism Memorial
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities (ETC), supported the... -
December 15, 2021
Ernst, Hassan Bill Creating Global War on Terrorism Memorial Passes Senate, Clears Way to Be Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – After a years-long, hard fought effort spearheaded by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), today the Senate passed their bipartisan legislation to... -
November 18, 2021
“One Step Closer to Making This a Reality:” Ernst, Hassan Bill to Create Global War on Terrorism Memorial Advances in Senate
WASHINGTON – The bipartisan effort led by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) to build a memorial on the National Mall honoring the veterans of the Global... -
November 12, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: This Veterans Day, let's renew our efforts for a Global War on Terrorism Memorial
My heart sank as I watched the final plane depart from Kabul International Airport on August 30, 2021—the day President Joe Biden concluded our disastrous exit from... -
November 11, 2021
Ernst: Today and every day, let’s continue to honor our veterans for all they’ve given to this country.
RED OAK, Iowa—Today, on Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the armed forces for over 23 years, recognized the selfless sacrifice of the... -
November 03, 2021
Ernst: I will not rest until the Global War on Terrorism Memorial is made a reality on our National Mall.
WASHINGTON—As her bipartisan effort with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) to build a Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall continues to gain support and momentum,... -
November 03, 2021
Biden Wants to Give Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Checks. Ernst is Putting a Stop to It.
WASHINGTON – Amidst a worsening immigration and border crisis caused by President Biden’s and Democrats’ disastrous policies, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is backing a measure... -
October 27, 2021
Ernst’s Bipartisan Effort to Honor WWII Army Rangers with the Congressional Gold Medal Passes Senate Unanimously
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a retired lieutenant colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard, helped unanimously pass her bipartisan effort with fellow female combat... -
October 26, 2021
Ernst Presses Pentagon Officials on Repercussions of Biden’s Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal
WASHINGTON—At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, pressed Pentagon officials on the... -
October 26, 2021
Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Say Pentagon Timetable for Implementing Sexual Assault Reforms ‘Vague, Lax’
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, former military commander, and survivor of sexual assault, along with Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kirsten... -
October 22, 2021
Ernst’s Effort to Honor Global War on Terrorism Veterans Gains More Bipartisan Support from Senators, Public Figures
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) effort to build a new memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to honor the troops who served during the Global War on... -
October 22, 2021
Joni Ernst: Let’s Save Our Servicemembers.
Serving our nation in uniform was one of the greatest honors of my life. It left me with countless experiences, lifelong friends, and lessons that I carry with me every day. It... -
October 20, 2021
‘We need to put out the S.O.S.’: Ernst, Kelly Press Pentagon for Action Following Uptick in Military Suicides
WASHINGTON – Following an alarming report revealing a 15% increase in military suicides in 2020 from the year before, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—a combat veteran... -
October 08, 2021
Senate Passes Ernst’s Bipartisan Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), a member of... -
September 30, 2021
Ernst: “The time is now to get the Global War on Terrorism Memorial built on our National Mall.”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who commanded 150 troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom and is the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, once again... -
September 23, 2021
Ernst Secures Bipartisan Support from 71 Senators for Bill to Honor WWII Army Rangers with the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a retired lieutenant colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard, along with her fellow female combat veteran who served in the Reserve...