Press Releases
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WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has been named to serve on the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform, which will...
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February 27, 2018
Ernst Comments on White House RFS Meeting
The following are Senator Ernst’s opening remarks: “During today’s meeting, Senator Grassley and I made clear that we will not support anything that will harm the... -
February 27, 2018
Ernst Meets with Ambassador Branstad in China to Discuss U.S.-China Trade Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In addition to U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) visit to South Korea and Japan, the Iowa senator traveled to China on Saturday, February 24th to meet with U.S.... -
February 26, 2018
New Report Underscores Importance of RFS
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement on a report released today that highlights the major importance of the renewable fuels industry and... -
February 25, 2018
ERNST JOINS INHOFE-LED DELEGATION VISIT TO SOUTH KOREA, JAPAN
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led a delegation of House and Senate members to South Korea and Japan. The... -
February 23, 2018
Ernst Applauds Reynolds Administration for Implementing Investing in Opportunity Act in Iowa
Legislation Ernst helped champion was enacted into law through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst applauded the Reynolds Administration’s... -
February 20, 2018
Senators Urge President to Re-Engage in TPP
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined 25 of her colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump supporting his recent comments about re-engaging in... -
WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst will host a reception for Iowans visiting the nation’s capital during spring break for many Iowa schools. What: Spring Break...
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February 15, 2018
Ernst Statement on Secure and Succeed Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after legislation she co-sponsored to provide a permanent status for DACA-eligible recipients... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump signed into law the bipartisan Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, a...
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February 15, 2018
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to ensure servicemember death benefits are paid during government shutdowns
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Catherine Cortez... -
February 14, 2018
Heitkamp, Ernst Bipartisan Bill to Improve Government Efficiency and Accountability Passes Senate Committee
Legislation would Strengthen Congressional Oversight and the Public’s Ability to Evaluate Online How Federal Agencies are Tackling Problems In 2017, Inspectors General Found... -
February 14, 2018
Senators Introduce Bill to Provide Certainty for Farmers and Ranchers
Bipartisan Legislation Would Exempt Ag Producers from Reporting Requirements for Animal Waste Emissions WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senators Deb Fischer... -
February 13, 2018
Ernst Joins Senate, House Members to Expand Tax Relief to Pregnant Moms
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined a group of Senate and House members today, led by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), in introducing legislation to... -
February 12, 2018
Iowan C.J. Williams Nominated for Federal Judgeship
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Joni Ernst, today released the following joint statement regarding the nomination of... -
February 11, 2018
Senators to Introduce Border Security, DACA Framework
WASHINGTON – A group of U.S. Senators tomorrow will introduce a common-sense proposal aimed at providing legal certainty for undocumented children brought to the United... -
February 08, 2018
Senators Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Number of VA Peer Counselors for Women Veterans
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced the Women Veterans Peer Counseling Enhancement Act to ensure the... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, today held a hearing on the Department of...
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February 07, 2018
Ernst: Northey is a Tenacious Advocate and True Voice for Agriculture
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today delivered remarks from the Senate floor urging confirmation of Iowan Bill Northey to be U.S. Department of Agriculture... -
February 07, 2018
Ernst Introduced Iowan and National Pork Producers Council President Howard Hill at Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, introduced Dr. Howard Hill, the President of the National Pork...