Press Releases
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September 17, 2015
Ernst, 46 Additional Senators, Introduce Resolution to Nullify Expanded WOTUS Definition Harmful to Iowa
“It is time to put an end to this harmful rule that threatens the livelihood of our rural communities nationwide and to work to establish the needed certainty for our farmers,... -
WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter to President Obama today, U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), John McCain (R-AZ), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Claire McCaskill (D-MO), renewed their...
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September 16, 2015
Ernst Urges OPM to Inform, Protect Iowans with Compromised Information Impacted by Cybersecurity Breach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) continued to push for answers on the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) data breach earlier this year.... -
September 15, 2015
Ernst Remains Committed to Rejecting President’s Iran Nuclear Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting to proceed with Senate consideration of the resolution of... -
September 11, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst to Hold Town Meeting in Palo Alto County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will host a town meeting in Palo Alto County as part of her 99 county tour on September 19th. This town meeting is open... -
September 11, 2015
Senator Ernst Pays Tribute to Lives Lost in 9/11 Attacks
“America will never forget those who were lost, and our prayers are with their loved ones who continue to feel the deepest pain of their absence.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,... -
September 10, 2015
Sen. Ernst Opposes the President’s Nuclear Deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after voting to proceed with Senate consideration of the resolution of disapproval on the... -
September 10, 2015
Ernst Joins Booker, Cummings, Johnson, Issa, Members of Congress to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Give Formerly Incarcerated a Fair Chance at Federal Employment
Booker, Cummings, Johnson, Issa lead Senate and House in announcing comprehensive reform to improve hiring prospects for the formerly incarcerated Bill seeks to reduce recidivism... -
September 09, 2015
Ernst Highlights Failures Within President’s Iran Deal
"…the decision we make on this agreement will have lasting results for our nation, the world, and future generations of Americans. I urge all of my colleagues to reject the... -
August 25, 2015
Office of Sen. Ernst Announces Tickets for Iowans to Watch Simulcast on West Lawn of Pope Address
The Office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released details regarding the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to the United States Capitol. On September 24th, Pope Francis will make... -
Today, the Office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following details regarding upcoming traveling office hours across Iowa. Traveling office hours are open to the...
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August 06, 2015
Ernst Continues to Press Witnesses Over President Obama’s Ultimatum to Accept the Iran Deal or Face War
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At yesterday’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing entitled, “The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the Military Balance in the Middle East.”... -
SENATOR ERNST: “Simple yes or no. If we don’t sign this agreement, are we going to war?” GENERAL HAYDEN: “There is no necessity to go to war if we don’t sign this agreement. There...
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August 03, 2015
Sen. Ernst Pushes to Redirect Planned Parenthood Federal Funding to other Eligible Women's Health Services
“I am committed to defending life, because protecting the most vulnerable is an important measure of any society... The American taxpayers should not be asked to fund an... -
July 30, 2015
Sen. Ernst Questions Chief of Naval Operations Nominee on Implications of the Iran Agreement
SENATOR ERNST: “So a whole of government approach, and I think that’s extremely important that we remember that, that we do not have to sign this agreement and that does not... -
July 30, 2015
Sen. Ernst Votes for Multi-Year Highway Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for passage of the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the... -
July 30, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst to Hold Five Town Meetings in August
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will host a series of town meetings across Iowa. In addition to the previously announced town meeting on... -
“…for the President to outright reject everything but war is outrageous to me, and I do hope that you are able to better advise him that he needs to be careful with his...
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“Bottom line, when we have an Administration that turns a deaf ear and a blind eye to the needs of men and women as they’re serving overseas in these agencies, it...
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July 28, 2015
Senators Introduce Legislation to Defund Planned Parenthood, Safeguard Women’s Health Funding
Washington, D.C. – Following Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) announcement of a working group, today U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) along with Senators Rand Paul...