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February 06, 2018
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Push for Community Health Centers Funding
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined a bipartisan group of senators in calling on Senate leadership to immediately reauthorize funding for community health centers.... -
February 06, 2018
Ernst, Grassley, and Blum Press for Answers from Army Corps on Cedar Rapids Flood Project Funding
Washington, DC – In their continued efforts to secure the previously authorized funding for the Cedar Rapids flood mitigation project, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chuck... -
February 06, 2018
Iowa lawmakers seek flood funding answers
Three federal lawmakers — in the latest attempt to press the Army Corps of Engineers to release money for the Cedar Rapids flood control system — are seeking answers to... -
February 02, 2018
Shaheen, Ernst Call for USOC CEO to Resign Following Reports He Had Knowledge of Nassar’s Sexual Abuse in 2015
(Washington, DC)— Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) called on U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) CEO Scott Blackmun to step down in light of press... -
February 02, 2018
Senator Ernst to Hold Town Meeting in Hamilton County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town meeting in Hamilton County as part of her 99 county tour to hear from constituents in... -
*Please Note: Senator Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours* WASHINGTON, D.C. – Regional directors from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s office will hold traveling office hours...
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January 31, 2018
Ernst Applauds Congressional Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Force U.S. Amateur Athletic Organization Report Sexual Abuse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) applauded Congress’ passage of S.534, the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017.... -
January 30, 2018
Ernst Applauds President Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) tonight issued a statement following President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, we heard a message of... -
January 30, 2018
Ernst Joins 35 Colleagues in Outlining Way Forward on NAFTA
Washington D.C. — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined 35 of her colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump highlighting that the North American Free Trade Agreement... -
January 30, 2018
Ernst Questions EPA Administrator on Agency’s Efforts to Eliminate Burdensome Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)... -
(Washington, DC) On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
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January 30, 2018
Ernst Pushing for Prevention of Sexual Abuse Toward Athletes
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst hopes the attention received by the sentencing of former Michigan State and Olympic sports doctor Larry Nassar for abusing female will help push through... -
January 29, 2018
Senator Ernst on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the Senate failed to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, legislation... -
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is looking out for student athletes, as she pushes for legislation to ensure sex abuse allegations are taken seriously. MASON CITY, Iowa - U.S. Senator...
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January 29, 2018
Ernst Co-Sponsors “No Budget, No Pay” Act
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) gives a monthly "Squeal Award" to expose extravagant spending or the misuse of funds by the government. This month, the dubious award... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is seeking Iowa college students and recent graduates for internship opportunities in her Washington, D.C. and Iowa...
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January 26, 2018
Ernst Calls on Increased Transparency at VA over Hiring Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responded to a December 21st letter she sent... -
January 26, 2018
Ernst backs U.S. Olympic Committee, gymnastics investigation
(Washington) -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst calls it "a foot stomper"--the recent revelations regarding the sexual harassment and abuse of amateur athletes. The Red Oak Republican... -
Senators from both parties are calling for creation of a select committee to investigate the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics following the sentencing of a former sports...
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Washington, DC—This afternoon, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) welcomed support from Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to establish a Senate investigation of the U.S. Olympic Committee...