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December 12, 2017
NDAA Signed into Law, Includes 37 Ernst Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, released the following statement after... -
December 06, 2017
Ernst Statement on Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of... -
December 04, 2017
Ernst, Young, pleased with U.S. military progress in Middle East
(Washington) -- Two KMAland congressional representatives believe the United States is making progress against terrorist groups in the Middle East. Shortly before Thanksgiving,... -
November 27, 2017
Ernst Leads Congressional Delegation to visit troops in the Middle East
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, led a bipartisan congressional delegation, including Senator... -
November 22, 2017
Ernst Leads Congressional Delegation to Visit Troops and Engage with Military and Diplomatic Leaders in Middle East
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, led a bipartisan congressional... -
November 16, 2017
Ernst Supports Final Passage of NDAA, Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, released the following statement after... -
November 11, 2017
SERVING HER COUNTRY: Ernst, first female combat veteran in U.S. Senate, recalls leading troops in Iraq
SIOUX CITY | Long before she had a chance to impact public policy affecting the U.S. military branches, Sen. Joni Ernst enrolled in the Iowa State University ROTC program... -
November 10, 2017
A soldier at sea: Great appreciation for America’s Navy
As a former soldier in the Iowa National Guard, I often reflect upon my time in uniform, particularly around Veterans Day. Understandably, my past thoughts focused primarily on the... -
October 13, 2017
Ernst on President’s Decision not to Certify Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued this statement following President Trump’s... -
September 20, 2017
Ernst-McCaskill Fix to Military Justice Code to Guard Against ‘revenge porn’ Set to Become Law
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan fix to military law from U.S. Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Claire McCaskill of Missouri to better guard against “revenge porn” by... -
September 18, 2017
Senate-Passed NDAA Includes 41 Ernst Measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, released the following statement after... -
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, today delivered remarks on the Senate...
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July 27, 2017
Ernst Applauds Senate’s Bipartisan Approval of Additional Sanctions on Russia, Iran, North Korea
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the United States... -
July 18, 2017
The Army’s Substandard Ammo Magazine Needs to Go
The Marines have officially switched over to a more reliable polymer magazine. Why won’t the Army do the same? At alarming rates, U.S. Army personnel are purchasing their own... -
June 28, 2017
FY ‘18 NDAA Includes 35 Ernst Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, announced the Fiscal Year 2018 National... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today put forward legislation to create a career...
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A bipartisan pair of senators has introduced a bill aimed at bolstering expertise in the military justice system by creating a career litigation track for the Judge Advocate...
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June 15, 2017
Senate Approves Additional Sanctions on Russia, Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), today issued the following statement after the United States Senate voted to strengthen sanctions against Iran and Russia... -
June 15, 2017
Terrorism Is on the Rise in Southeast Asia
Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. She retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Iowa National Guard and served in Kuwait... -
June 15, 2017
Terrorism Is on the Rise in Southeast Asia
Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. She retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Iowa National Guard and served in Kuwait...