Press Releases
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Mattis released the National Defense Strategy. Senator Ernst, combat veteran and Chairman of the Senate...
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January 19, 2018
PRO-LIFE SENATORS REQUEST SENATE VOTE ON PAIN-CAPABLE LEGISLATION AS THOUSANDS GATHER IN WASHINGTON FOR 45TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE
WASINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Steve Daines (R-Montana) and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) have... -
January 18, 2018
VIDEO: Ernst Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor in Defense of Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor on the importance of... -
January 18, 2018
Ernst on Meeting with Mulvaney: We Must Work Together to Ensure Iowa Receives Authorized Assistance for Flood Mitigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), hosted a meeting in her office with Senator Chuck... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) again pushed for a commitment from Lieutenant General Todd T....
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January 10, 2018
Ernst: “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a big step in the right direction for agriculture.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, today delivered remarks... -
January 08, 2018
Ernst Statement on Path Forward for Rural America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, issued the following... -
January 05, 2018
Ernst Announces 99 County Tour Launch for 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced the launch of her 99 county tour for 2018 which includes public events in Montgomery and Boone... -
January 03, 2018
Bipartisan VETS Act Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act, introduced by Senators Ernst and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), unanimously passed the... -
December 22, 2017
2017 Ernst Initiatives and Victories for Iowa
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As 2017 comes to a close, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released a series of initiatives and victories she led throughout the year on behalf of Iowans.... -
December 22, 2017
Tax Reform Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which includes the SQUEAL Act, into law:... -
December 21, 2017
Ernst, Grassley Receive Response from VA on Hiring Practices, Push for More Answers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Responding to a December 4th letter from Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today said that the Iowa City VA... -
December 20, 2017
SQUEAL Act, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the Senate passed the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which includes Senator... -
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John...
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December 13, 2017
Ernst Nominates 41 Iowa Students to be Considered for Appointments at U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today that she has nominated 41 Iowa students to be... -
December 12, 2017
NDAA Signed into Law, Includes 37 Ernst Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, released the following statement after... -
December 06, 2017
Ernst Receives Commitments to Improve Flood Project Funding Formula
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the committee, received commitments from the... -
December 06, 2017
Ernst Statement on Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of... -
December 05, 2017
Ernst Applauds Iowan Glen Smith on Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement after Iowan Glen Smith... -
December 05, 2017
Ernst, Grassley Issue Statement on Latest Regarding Omaha VA Waitlist
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a letter of response from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a recent report that details unauthorized waiting lists outside of the VA...