Press Releases
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February 04, 2021
Ernst Presses EPA to Uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard, Provide Certainty to Iowa Farmers and Biofuel Producers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), an unwavering advocate for Iowa’s biofuel industry and member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined her... -
February 03, 2021
Ernst to EPA Nominee Regan: Defend the RFS, Uphold New WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON—At a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) pressed President Biden’s nominee to lead the Environmental... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) hosted her first telephone town hall of the year, taking questions from Iowa’s farmers and producers. Ernst was joined on the...
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February 02, 2021
Ernst Questions Vilsack at Agriculture Committee Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON—As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today questioned Tom Vilsack at his confirmation hearing to... -
January 28, 2021
As Biden Administration Rolls Back Immigration Enforcement, Ernst Reintroduces ‘Sarah’s Law’ Ahead of the Fifth Anniversary of Sarah Root’s Death
WASHINGTON—As the Biden Administration is rolling back immigration enforcement and reversing President Trump’s executive order prioritizing prosecuting illegal immigrants convicted... -
WASHINGTON – Following President Biden’s executive action to begin transitioning federal government vehicles to electric vehicles, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)...
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January 27, 2021
Ernst Urges Senate: Don’t Mess with New WOTUS Rule; Stand with Workers, Farmers, and Businesses
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee, is leading a Senate resolution that... -
WASHINGTON—After attending both the welcome home ceremony for the 147th Iowa National Guard Unit and the sendoff ceremony for the 734th RSG Iowa National Guard Unit at Camp Dodge...
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January 25, 2021
Ernst Statement on Upcoming Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement after the House of Representatives delivered an article of impeachment against former President... -
January 19, 2021
Ernst Questions Secretary of Defense Nominee Lloyd Austin at Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, questioned Lloyd... -
January 15, 2021
After Ernst’s Push, EPA Takes Action to Expand Access to E15
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a relentless advocate for Iowa’s biofuel industry and member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued the... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), one of the foremost lawmakers in rooting out Washington’s wasteful spending and “ Making ‘em Squeal,” had two key government...
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January 11, 2021
Ernst Kicks Off Seventh 99 County Tour with Stops in Warren, Clarke, Dallas Counties
ADEL, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) kicked off her annual 99 County Tour for 2021 with stops in Warren, Clarke, and Dallas Counties today. This marks the seventh year in a... -
January 06, 2021
Ernst Statement on Electoral College Vote Count
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) issued the following statement regarding the certification of the Electoral College votes: “In the military, I... -
January 05, 2021
Ernst, Hirono Bipartisan Effort to Protect Legal Rights of Servicemembers, Families Now Law
WASHINGTON—A bipartisan, bicameral effort to protect the rights and legal interests of servicemembers and their families led by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Mazie K.... -
January 05, 2021
Ernst’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Health Outcomes Now Law
WASHINGTON—Building on her efforts to support veterans in Iowa and across the country, combat veteran Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) bill to improve veterans’... -
January 04, 2021
Ernst’s Bill to Provide Tax Relief to Iowans Impacted by the Derecho Signed into Law
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) successfully passed her bipartisan legislation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to provide tax relief to the individuals,... -
January 03, 2021
Ernst Sworn-In to 117th Congress
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate, was sworn-in to the 117 th Congress today. After her swearing-in, Ernst... -
December 29, 2020
In 2020, Joni Keeps Fighting, Delivering for Iowa
WASHINGTON – From securing critical, bipartisan COVID relief for Iowa families, small businesses, hospitals, and farmers, to continuing to hear directly from and be accessible to... -
December 22, 2020
Ernst, Grassley on Findings of DOJ Investigation into the Glenwood Resource Center
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement regarding the findings of...