Press Releases
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September 24, 2018
Senator Ernst Comments on EPA’s New RFS Website
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement in regard to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement about an update to the... -
September 19, 2018
Ernst Statement after WOTUS Rule is Halted in Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Ernst released the following statement, after the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota granted a request from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds... -
September 18, 2018
Senator Ernst: “The people of Iowa elected me to come to Washington to be their voice and to instill much needed fiscal responsibility”
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) took to the floor of the Senate to express her disappointment over Congress failing to properly fund the government yet... -
September 18, 2018
Senator Ernst to Hold Town Meeting in Grundy County
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town meeting in Grundy County as part of her 99 county tour to hear from constituents in the area... -
September 18, 2018
Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Passes Senate with Ernst Support, Includes the Senator’s AIDD Act
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, which included Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) legislation, Access to Increased Drug... -
September 18, 2018
Ernst on the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act: “This is a win-win for Iowa consumers and pharmacists”
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement: “Iowans, and all... -
September 17, 2018
Senator Ernst to Hold Town Meeting in Worth County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2018 CONTACT: Kelsi Daniell, Press@Ernst.Senate.Gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town... -
September 14, 2018
Senator Ernst on Transparency with the RFS: “All of this should be no-brainer stuff”
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined Bloomberg TV yesterday to discuss the latest with regard to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). A portion of her interview is... -
September 13, 2018
Sen. Ernst Receives Award from Growth Energy for “Fueling Growth”
WASHINGTON – Growth Energy presented Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) with the 2018 Fueling Growth award for her work to advance renewable fuels like ethanol, and to increase consumer... -
September 12, 2018
President Trump Partially Approves Disaster Declaration for Iowa Counties
WASHINGTON – Today, the White House announced that President Donald Trump has partially approved Governor Kim Reynolds’ (R-IA) request for a Presidential Disaster... -
September 12, 2018
Senator Ernst, Colleagues Urge DOJ to Provide Clarity on Website Accessibility Under ADA
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined her colleagues Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and John Cornyn (R-TX)... -
September 12, 2018
Senator Ernst Receives ‘Hero of Main Street’ Award
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has been recognized as a “Hero of Main Street” by... -
September 12, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on KCRG Report about Remains Identified from Iowan Servicemember
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement today, in regard to a report from KCRG, about an Iowan’s remains that were identified through... -
September 06, 2018
Sen. Ernst’s Statement on Sen. Inhofe Assuming Chairmanship of Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, issued the following statement with regard to Senator Jim Inhofe... -
September 05, 2018
Senator Ernst: ‘Completion of This Farm Bill Is a Must-Do and a Must-Pass’
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, joined her fellow... -
August 27, 2018
U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal is Huge News for Iowa and a Monumental Step to Restore Market Certainty and Confidence for Iowa’s Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement today, in regard to the announcement by President Trump that the United States has reached a... -
August 27, 2018
Ernst Statement on the Passing Of Senator John McCain of Arizona
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa released the following statement on the passing of Senator John McCain of Arizona. "The passing of Senator McCain is a loss for our... -
WASHINGTON – Following a report by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) top watchdog showing nearly half of denied claims involving Military Sexual Trauma were improperly...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with her colleagues Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Patty Murray (D-WA), Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), joined a...
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August 23, 2018
Senators Ernst and Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Reform to Ensure Coverage for Children Born with Congenital Anomalies or Birth Defects
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation today to ensure health insurance coverage for needed treatments and...