Press Releases
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August 04, 2021
Ernst Puts Forward “Cuomo Amendment”
WASHINGTON—Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence, put forward an amendment that would prohibit funds for any state “in... -
August 03, 2021
Ernst Calls on Biden to Quickly Vet and Process Afghan Allies, Slams Liberal Wish List Spending
WASHINGTON—After visiting Fort Lee and thanking the Afghan civilians who assisted the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, U.S Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) called on President Biden and his... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is applauding the work of Republicans and Democrats in...
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, helped unanimously pass her bipartisan measure,...
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July 29, 2021
Ernst Calls For Meeting With President Biden on Biofuel, RFS Enforcement, E15 Year-Round
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture and Environment and Public Works Committees, joined several senators in calling for a meeting with... -
July 28, 2021
As Fed Chair Warns Inflation Could Be ‘Higher’ and ‘More Persistent,’ Ernst Works to Expose Impact of Dems’ Reckless Spending
WASHINGTON—As Democrats continue pushing to spend trillions more taxpayer dollars and the chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell warned that inflation could turn out to be... -
WASHINGTON—With the receipt in hand, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today spoke on the Senate floor to expose the true costs of President Biden’s and congressional Democrats’...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today continued to call out President Biden and D.C. Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spending spree. Ernst noted that the price of nearly...
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July 27, 2021
Ernst Puts the Brakes on Government Boondoggles
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the Senate’s leading foe of wasteful government spending, is putting the brakes on some of the most egregiously wasteful... -
July 23, 2021
Ernst Secures Priorities in Defense Bill to Better Equip Female Troops, Protect Supply Chains
WASHINGTON – In addition to adding her bipartisan reform to prevent military sexual assault, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and the top Republican on the Senate... -
July 22, 2021
Ernst Measure Combating Military Sexual Assault Added to Defense Bill, Clears Way for Passage
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) successfully included her bipartisan effort to prevent military sexual assault and hold perpetrators accountable into the annual defense... -
WASHINGTON—As hardworking families across Iowa and America continue to bear the brunt of rising costs and inflation, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—a member of the Senate...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is blasting President Biden for his plan to hit family-owned businesses, farmers, and...
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault and the first woman to serve in federal elected office from the State...
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July 20, 2021
Ernst: Majority of Americans Concerned About Inflation, Democrats Continue Reckless Tax-and-Spend Spree
WASHINGTON—After noting that over eighty percent of Americans are concerned about inflation, U.S Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) slammed President Biden and congressional Democrats for... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Van Buren County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2021. Senator Ernst...
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July 15, 2021
Following Disappointing Circuit Court Decision on E15, Ernst Backs Effort to Expand Market for Biofuel Year-Round
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture and Environment and Public Works Committees, is backing bipartisan legislation aimed at... -
July 14, 2021
“Under Bidenomics, the Price is Up”: Ernst Hammers Biden for Skyrocketing Inflation, Prices in Iowa
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate Floor today to discuss the skyrocketing rates of inflation and increased costs of consumer goods as a result of... -
July 14, 2021
With Biden’s Rushed Exit from Afghanistan, Ernst Sounds Alarm on Threats Posed to the Homeland
WASHINGTON – As President Biden moves ahead with a rushed and haphazard exit from Afghanistan, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate... -
RED OAK, Iowa—Continuing her efforts to tackle the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is working to lower prescription drug prices, bring...