Press Releases
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WASHINGTON – With troops facing potential pay cuts because of deferred back taxes due at the beginning of next year, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, is urging the...
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December 17, 2020
Ernst, Hirono Bill to Protect the Legal Rights of Servicemembers and Their Families Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON—A bipartisan, bicameral bill led by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) that would permanently establish the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative... -
WASHINGTON – After hearing directly from Iowa veterans facing financial strains amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran herself, is calling...
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December 15, 2020
Members of Incoming Iowa Congressional Delegation Urge House to Reject Partisan Intervention in Iowa Second Congressional District Election
WASHINGTON – Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led a letter sent today urging leaders of the House of Representatives and House Committee on... -
WASHINGTON — After thanking both the cadets and midshipmen who competed in the annual Army-Navy football game, as well as all Americans who answer the call to serve their country,...
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December 15, 2020
Ernst Helps Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect the Legal Rights of Servicemembers and Their Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, is helping lead a bipartisan effort to protect the rights and legal interests of servicemembers and their... -
December 11, 2020
Ernst Secures Key Provisions in Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, proudly supported the... -
December 10, 2020
Ernst: “It’s clear that an additional round of assistance is needed for small businesses.”
WASHINGTON—At a Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a champion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),... -
December 09, 2020
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Effort to Empower Survivors of Human Trafficking, Coerced Pornography
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined her colleagues in introducing the Survivors of Human Trafficking Fight Back Act, a bipartisan bill that would create a private... -
December 09, 2020
Ernst-Supported Veterans’ Mental Health Bill Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – The bipartisan Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act supported by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, was recently signed into law as... -
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today continued to stress what she is hearing from Iowans: additional COVID-19 relief is needed during this pandemic. She encouraged...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is introducing the Mobilize America to Manufacture Equipment Required for Independence from Communist Adversaries Act (Mobilize AMERICA...
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December 01, 2020
Ernst Welcomes Grassley Back to the Senate, Calls on Congress to Pass More COVID Relief, Defense Bill
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today welcomed Iowa’s senior senator, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), back to the Senate. Ernst noted that whether he’s in his office... -
November 25, 2020
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Ernst Encourages Iowans to Reflect on Their Blessings, Find Their Gratitude
RED OAK, Iowa—Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is encouraging Iowans, and all Americans, to reflect on their blessings and find their gratitude... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), is urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct rapid antigen COVID-19 tests of military...
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November 18, 2020
Ernst: “There is no vacation from protecting our nation.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran who served in the armed forces for over 23 years, honored the sacrifices made by our nation’s servicemembers,... -
November 18, 2020
Ernst: “Operation Warp Speed has been a tremendous success for this administration.”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) applauded individuals in the private sector, at the Department of Defense, and in the Trump Administration for their efforts to develop... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on their ability to...
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November 16, 2020
Ernst-Supported Bipartisan Bill to Address U.S. Olympics Abuse Scandal Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – The bipartisan Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act, supported by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), an outspoken advocate for survivors of sexual... -
November 16, 2020
Ernst Works Across the Aisle to Support Servicemembers’ Mental Health and Transition to Civilian Life
WASHINGTON – Following Veterans Day last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, is joining Senators Sherrod Brown...