Press Releases
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March 08, 2021
On International Women’s Day, Ernst Recognizes Achievements of Female Trailblazers, Encourages Women to Pursue their Dreams
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate and first woman to represent Iowa in Congress, is recognizing the... -
March 06, 2021
Ernst on Democrats’ “COVID Relief” Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) issued the following statement on the Democrats’ strictly partisan, so-called “COVID-19 relief”... -
March 05, 2021
As Democrats Reject Bipartisan Approach on COVID Relief, Ernst Calls for Democrats, Republicans to Work Together
WASHINGTON — More than five hours ago, the Senate began consideration of the Democrats’ nearly $2 trillion “COVID relief” package—during what is known as a “Vote-a-Rama.” Senate... -
March 05, 2021
Ernst Backs Amendment to Safely Get Students Back in School
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is supporting an amendment to the Democrats’ partisan $1.9 trillion spending proposal to ensure that school reopening... -
WASHINGTON – In light of scientific research showing low community transmission of COVID-19 in schools, especially among younger children, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is...
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March 04, 2021
Ernst: Before Passing Another Massive Bill, Iowans Deserve Transparency Around Unspent COVID Funds
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) on the Senate floor to introduce a proposal that would... -
March 03, 2021
Ernst: Democrats’ “COVID Relief” Bill Punishes Iowa Taxpayers, Rewards Poorly-Run States
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) continued to fight on behalf of hardworking Iowa taxpayers today, calling out the Democrats’ nearly $2 trillion "COVID relief" package... -
March 03, 2021
Ernst Calls for Memorial on National Mall Honoring Troops Who Served in the Global War on Terrorism
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who commanded 150 troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom and is the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, is... -
March 03, 2021
Ernst Urges Biden Admin: Work with our allies on an effective and enforceable arms embargo against Iran ASAP
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, along with Senator Bill Hagerty... -
March 02, 2021
Ernst: “With a one party monopoly of Washington, Democrats are back to their old spending games.”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate floor today calling out congressional Democrats for fast tracking their highly partisan $1.9 trillion “COVID relief... -
March 02, 2021
On Read Across America Day, Ernst Joins Preschoolers in Bettendorf to Read “What Pet Should I Get?”
WASHINGTON—Today, on National Read Across America Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined preschoolers at Hand-in-Hand of the Quad Cities in Bettendorf, Iowa to read Dr.... -
March 02, 2021
With Iowa’s Redistricting Deadline Looming, Ernst Urges Census Bureau to Quickly Get Data to the State, After COVID-Related Delays
WASHINGTON – As Iowa’s deadline for submitting its new legislative redistricting map approaches later this year, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is urging the U.S. Census Bureau... -
March 01, 2021
A Staunch Opponent of Congressional Earmarks, Ernst Joins Effort to Permanently Ban One of Washington’s “Swampiest” Traditions
WASHINGTON—As Washington Democrats seek to reinstate the bad practice of congressional earmarks—where individual members of Congress seek to reward special interests with billions... -
WASHINGTON – For months now, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has said any future COVID-19 relief should be focused on COVID-19. Her Democratic colleagues have a much...
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March 01, 2021
Ernst Receives Award In Recognition of Her Strong Advocacy for the National Guard and Their Mission
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate and a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard,... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, joined Senator Bill Hagerty...
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February 25, 2021
Ernst Presses Military to Ensure Fair Vaccine Allocations for Iowans
WASHINGTON—At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today on the Department of Defense’s support to the COVID-19 response, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) pressed military... -
February 25, 2021
Ernst, Iowa Small Business Owners Denounce Washington-Mandated $15 per Hour Minimum Wage
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, is continuing to highlight the devastating impacts of a Washington-mandated $15 per... -
February 25, 2021
Ernst: “Respect the science; Reopen our schools safely; Return students, teachers, and learning to the classroom”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate floor on the need to safely reopen schools across the country and urged other states to follow Iowa’s lead in safely... -
February 24, 2021
Ernst: $15 per hour Washington-mandated minimum wage would be harmful for Iowa small businesses, detrimental for working families
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a mother and member of the Senate Small Business Committee, highlighted the harmful impacts of a $15 per hour...