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February 10, 2016
Ernst co-sponsors legislation to combat terrorists' use of social media
By Ryan Matheny (Washington, D.C.) -- A Joni Ernst-backed bill dealing with combat terrorist use of social media has cleared committee and will move to the Senate Floor. The Iowa... -
January 20, 2016
Ernst Puts American Security First Through Support of SAFE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after voting in support of the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act (H.R.... -
January 14, 2016
Ernst Presses VA Inspector General and Special Counsel Nominees on Commitment to Oversight and Accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) pressed the nominee for the Inspector General (IG) of the U.S.... -
January 13, 2016
ICYMI: Ernst Calls Out President Obama For Missed Opportunity In State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today joined Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” to discuss her disappointment in the President’s failure to... -
FORT BRAGG – Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) concluded a Congressional Delegation visit to Fort Bragg in North Carolina, the largest military installation...
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December 11, 2015
Obama’s Pressing ‘Delete’ On Key Counter-Terrorism Intelligence. Here’s How We’re Stopping It.
As published in: Independent Journal Last month’s brutal massacre in Paris and the ISIS-connected terrorist attack in California underscore just how dangerous the world has... -
December 04, 2015
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Letter to President on Potential ISIS Infiltration of Syrian Refugee Flow
ISIS Terror Attacks in Paris Claimed 129 Lives At Least One Attacker Reportedly Infiltrated Syrian Refugee Flow to Enter Europe WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the aftermath of the... -
November 18, 2015
Declaring war on ISIL
As published in: USA Today Over the weekend, the United States’ oldest ally was attacked by an enemy we all know too well. My heart breaks for France and her people... -
November 04, 2015
Ernst Votes to Protect Americans' Personal Privacy, Prevent Cyberattacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting in support of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA),... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting to proceed with Senate consideration of the Stop Sanctuary Policies and...
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September 11, 2015
Senator Ernst Pays Tribute to Lives Lost in 9/11 Attacks
“America will never forget those who were lost, and our prayers are with their loved ones who continue to feel the deepest pain of their absence.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,... -
June 26, 2015
Sen. Ernst Highlights OPM Failures Due to Poor Project Management, Raises Questions Over How Many Others Were Impacted
“…serious concerns regarding OPM’s management of its new IT project… I can’t overstate the importance of project management, particularly with respect to projects as complex... -
June 11, 2015
Ernst, Blum air criticism of TSA
Source: Telegraph Herald By William Garbe Federal lawmakers from Iowa have criticized the Transportation Security Administration after recent reports revealed weaknesses in... -
June 09, 2015
Sen. Ernst Raises Questions Over Systemic TSA Problems at Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As concerning reports surface involving the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs today held... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) yesterday raised questions during a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing...
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April 22, 2015
Sen. Ernst Votes For Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) voted for the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (S. 178), to enhance law enforcement tools and support victims of... -
April 19, 2015
Ernst reflects on her first 100 days in Senate
As published in: Des Moines Register This past Thursday marked the 100th day since I took office as Iowa's newest U.S. senator. It has truly been an honor, and I have wasted... -
March 12, 2015
Ernst on Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation: “We must bring this bill forward for a vote”
"As the mother of three beautiful daughters, and as someone who as a young woman volunteered my time, my energy at a women's crisis shelter that dealt with many of these forms of... -
February 27, 2015
Statement on DHS Funding and President’s Executive Amnesty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding and the President’s executive... -
January 08, 2015
Joni Ernst Votes on Long-Term Authorization of TRIA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following her first series of votes on the Senate floor, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of reauthorizing the...
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