Press Releases
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November 15, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Shivvers Manufacturing
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Shivvers Manufacturing of... -
WASHINGTON – After a report exposed the pervasive culture of harassment and other egregious behavior at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst...
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RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Week: Sergeant...
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November 13, 2024
Ernst Cracks Down on Sexual Abuse of Prison Staff
WASHINGTON – As part of her continuing effort to prevent sexual misconduct in the prison system, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is supporting the bipartisan Prison Staff Safety... -
November 12, 2024
Ernst Applauds Veteran Small Business Owners
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, is celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week by recognizing the invaluable contributions these brave men... -
November 04, 2024
Ernst, Hassan Crack Down on Iran Funding Crime in U.S.
Iran has reportedly paid criminal organizations in America to carry out violent crimes and assassination attempts. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan... -
November 04, 2024
Ernst Criticizes FBI for Continued Failures in Handling Child Abuse Investigations
WASHINGTON – After an audit found that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) continues to mishandle investigations into allegations of child sexual abuse, U.S. Senator Joni... -
November 04, 2024
Ernst, Grassley Call for POTUS to Engage on Stalled U.S.-China Adoptions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) urged President Biden to stand up for families navigating the People’s Republic of China's (PRC) decision... -
November 04, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Revelton Distilling Company
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Revelton Distilling Company... -
November 02, 2024
Ernst, Grassley Slam USCIS Failure to Comply with Federal and State Requests for Citizenship Voter Data
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released the below joint statement regarding the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS)... -
October 31, 2024
Ernst Staff to Host Traveling Office Hours in All 99 Counties
RED OAK, Iowa — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced today her office will be holding traveling office hours in every county throughout the state during November and... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are demanding immediate answers regarding whether the over 2,000 Iowa “voters” who self-selected as...
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October 31, 2024
Ernst Continues River to River Tour, Meets with Veterans, Students, Small Business Owners
RED OAK, Iowa – This October, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) made multiple stops on her annual River to River Tour as part of her ongoing commitment to hear from Iowans in every... -
October 29, 2024
Ernst Works to Safeguard U.S. Elections from Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues in criticizing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for failing to prevent illegal aliens from registering to vote... -
October 28, 2024
Ernst Demands Answers on USDA Oversight Following Pure Prairie Poultry’s Abrupt Closure
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in demanding answers from United States... -
October 28, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Delta Metals
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Delta Metals of Decatur... -
WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, National Review broke down a new report commissioned by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the top Republican on the Senate Small Business and...
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October 24, 2024
Ernst, Hinson Work to Ensure Rural Access to Safe Contraception
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) are requesting information on the availability of birth control options to ensure Iowa... -
WASHINGTON – After the Biden-Harris administration delivered expired and moldy military aid to Taiwan, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services...
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October 23, 2024
Ernst Prevents Tax Dollars from Funding Anti-Second Amendment Groups
WASHINGTON – To combat discrimination against gun owners, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is supporting the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act to stop the federal...