Press Releases
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August 30, 2016
Ernst on ISIS Progression in Asia
Senator Joni Ernst today issued the following statement on reports that “at least 25 militants and 15 soldiers have been killed in a series of skirmishes in recent... -
August 18, 2016
Ernst Statement on U.S. Payment of $400 Million to Iran Contingent upon Americans’ Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Associated Press today reported that the “State Dept. says $400 million cash payment to Iran was contingent on American prisoners' release.” U.S. Senator... -
August 18, 2016
In Case You Missed It: Senators Ernst, Johnson Hold Hearing in Dubuque on Burdensome Regulations Facing Agriculture Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) held field hearing entitled “From... -
Video of the full hearing is available here: http://bit.ly/2bHGQPa DUBUQUE, Iowa — Regulations often have unintended consequences that harm Americans in unforeseen ways,...
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August 16, 2016
Senator Ernst Calls for Answers over Iowa City VA “Ghost Panels”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today sent letters to Network Director for the VA Midwest Health Care Network Janet Murphy and Iowa City VA Health Care System... -
August 15, 2016
Senator Ernst to Hold Town Meeting in Ida County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town meeting in Ida County to speak with constituents about their ideas, concerns, and the... -
August 15, 2016
Tester, Ernst Push Department of Defense to Address Suicide Problem Plaguing the National Guard
(Senate) – U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Joni Ernst are urging Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to address the growing rate of suicide among Guardsmen and women. In a letter to the... -
August 12, 2016
Senator Ernst Statement on Passing of Former Iowa Adjutant General Retired Maj. Gen. Warren “Bud” Lawson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement on the passing earlier this week of Retired Major General Warren “Bud” Lawson... -
August 12, 2016
Ernst, Johnson Statement on Report Finding Evidence of Overly Optimistic Intelligence Reporting at CENTCOM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, and Ron Johnson... -
August 11, 2016
VA Office of Inspector General Investigates Iowa Veteran’s Death Following Requests from Ernst, Grassley, Johnson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after the Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) confirmed... -
August 10, 2016
Senator Ernst to Hold Veterans Roundtable in Council Bluffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a roundtable discussion in Council Bluffs with Iowa veterans and community leaders. The roundtable... -
August 05, 2016
Senator Ernst to Participate in ISU Veterans in Agriculture and Entrepreneurship Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will participate in Iowa State University’s upcoming veterans in agriculture and entrepreneurship conference entitled... -
August 05, 2016
Senator Ernst to Hold Veterans Roundtable in Ottumwa
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a roundtable discussion in Ottumwa with Iowa veterans and community leaders. The roundtable is open... -
August 05, 2016
Ernst, Johnson to Hold Agriculture Regulations Hearing in Iowa
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will lead a field hearing entitled... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she is hosting a U.S. Service Academy Open House event for Iowa students interested in applying for or learning...
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August 03, 2016
Ernst Statement on U.S. Payment of $400 Million to Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following news that the Obama... -
August 02, 2016
Ernst, Senators Press VA for Answers on Iowa Veteran’s Death
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ?U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is today demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after failing to receive a response over her initial... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, applauded the signing of the National Bioengineered Food...
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August 01, 2016
Following HPAI Outbreak, Ernst, Klobuchar Lead Efforts to End Discrimination on U.S. Turkey Exports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led a bipartisan letter along... -
August 01, 2016
Senator Ernst to Hold Veterans Roundtable in Cedar Falls
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a roundtable discussion in Cedar Falls with Iowa veterans and community leaders. “Our veterans have...