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February 05, 2026
Ernst Honors Iowan General Mingus’ Service
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, delivered a speech recognizing General James J. Mingus, an Iowan who started his service in the Iowa Army... -
February 04, 2026
Ernst Earns Award for Her Work to Save Tax Dollars
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate DOGE Caucus, was named Taxpayer Defender of the Month by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for her consistent... -
February 04, 2026
Ernst Supports American-Made Aviation Fuel
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel... -
February 03, 2026
Ernst Helps Usher in Certainty for Homegrown Iowa Biofuels
WASHINGTON – After years of urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury to issue timely guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), applauded... -
February 02, 2026
Ernst Statement on Justice for Sarah Root
OMAHA, Neb. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the illegal... -
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Cobblestone Ballroom & Event...
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January 30, 2026
Ernst: Learing Lessons from Minnesota’s Fraud Ring
Some people never lear. An audit found Minnesota paying millions of dollars for fraudulent child care services – nearly a decade ago! At that time, the state’s nonpartisan... -
January 29, 2026
Ernst Works to Put a Stop to Fraud Before It Starts
WASHINGTON – After an estimated $9 billion or more exposed in Minnesota fraud, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is putting safeguards in place to stop scams early and claw back any... -
January 28, 2026
Ernst Stands Up for the Unborn
WASHINGTON – Following the March for Life, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) reaffirmed her commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and supporting mothers and families across... -
January 26, 2026
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Coffee Grounds
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: The Coffee Grounds of Monroe County.... -
January 23, 2026
Ernst: Life Is a Gift Worth Protecting
This week, thousands of folks are weathering the cold to gather in our nation’s capital to march for life. Like them, I stand united in the truth: life is a gift worth... -
WASHINGTON – Following extensive advocacy from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new online portal for reporting foreign-owned...
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January 21, 2026
Ernst Helps Families Achieve Financial Independence
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is supporting pathways to new opportunities and long-term success for vulnerable American families by giving states the flexibility to... -
January 20, 2026
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Z’s Pizza & Diner
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Z’s Pizza & Diner of... -
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, joined her colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to protect servicemembers and their families...
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January 14, 2026
Ernst Stands Up for Iowa Family Farms
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) delivered opening remarks on her work to make life more affordable for... -
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) raised a glass of whole milk to celebrate the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act becoming law. The bill, cosponsored by Ernst,...
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January 14, 2026
ICYMI: Ernst Tapped to Lead Legislative Package to Ensure Minnesota Fraud Never Happens Again
WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Fox News detailed how U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate DOGE Caucus, has been tapped to lead a package of bills targeted at... -
January 12, 2026
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, LeRette Funeral Chapel
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: LeRette Funeral Chapel of Montgomery...