Press Releases
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July 28, 2017
Ernst on DC Circuit Court’s Rejection of EPA’s Use of ‘Inadequate Domestic Supply’ Waiver
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued a statement after Senate consideration of legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare. “As I’ve...
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July 27, 2017
Ernst Applauds Senate’s Bipartisan Approval of Additional Sanctions on Russia, Iran, North Korea
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the United States... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, led 25 of her Senate colleagues in introducing a Senate Resolution to honor Sailors and Marines who sacrificed their lives for...
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WASHINGTON – In recognition of the crucial role played by whistleblowers in shining a light on fraud, waste and abuse in the federal government, the Senate Whistleblower...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Nutrition, today joined a bipartisan group of 36 senators in...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing on the upcoming 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced Mr. Bruce...
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July 25, 2017
Ernst, Grassley, Franken Introduce Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. Chuck Grassley, and Sen. Al Franken today introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the amount of information students... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst issued the following statement to begin debate on repealing and replacing ObamaCare: “Today we took a significant step...
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July 19, 2017
As Support Grows, Ernst Continues to Push For National Global War on Terrorism Memorial Authorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As support continues to grow for the bipartisan Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (S. 926), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today submitted written... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is seeking Iowa college students and recent graduates for internship opportunities in the Washington, D.C....
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July 13, 2017
At Ag Hearing, Ernst Calls for Increased Trade Agreements to Strengthen Agricultural Economy & National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, questioned industry leaders on how best to promote... -
July 11, 2017
Group of Senators Comment On August Recess Delay
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), David Perdue (R-GA), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee... -
July 07, 2017
Grassley, Ernst Invite Iowans to be Considered for Judgeship in Northern District of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Joni Ernst today invited Iowa lawyers who would like to be recommended for a judicial appointment by President Donald Trump to serve... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and...
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July 05, 2017
Senator Ernst to Hold Town Meeting in Shelby County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will hold a town meeting in Shelby County as part of her 99 county tour to hear from constituents about the issues most... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike...
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June 28, 2017
FY ‘18 NDAA Includes 35 Ernst Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, announced the Fiscal Year 2018 National... -
June 28, 2017
Ernst Joins Senators to Urge USTR to Strengthen Agricultural Trade in NAFTA Negotiations
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today joined 16 of her colleagues in the Senate in urging... -
June 28, 2017
Senator Ernst Seeks to Improve Flexibility & Choice for Medically Retired Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and combat veteran, today introduced the Health Equity and Access for Returning...