Press Releases
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WASHINGTON—As part of National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is reintroducing her bipartisan legislation that aims to improve transparency and...
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May 05, 2019
Ernst Week in Review
Making Washington Squeal Senator Ernst continues to make Washington squeal! This week she outlined her newest effort, the End-of-Year Fiscal Responsibility Act. One of Washington’s... -
WASHINGTON—Following a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee field hearing she hosted and chaired in Glenwood last month, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), joined by...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) continued to highlight the need for the Administration to wrap up ongoing trade negotiations and get good deals done for Iowa farmers and...
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May 01, 2019
In Just the Last Two Weeks, Ernst Completes Seven Town Halls in Iowa, Continues Visiting All 99 Counties for 2019
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – On Saturday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) completed her seventh open and public town hall meeting in just the last two weeks, staying on track to hold a... -
April 30, 2019
Ernst: “Billion dollar binge buying is no way to budget”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), known for making Washington “squeal,” is introducing new legislation that will halt federal agencies’ end of year... -
April 29, 2019
Sen. Ernst to Hold Clarke County Town Hall Meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Clarke County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2019. Senator Ernst... -
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released the following statement to encourage Iowans to participate in the 17th National Prescription Drug...
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April 23, 2019
Sen. Ernst to Hold Jefferson County Town Hall Meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Jefferson County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2019. Senator Ernst... -
April 19, 2019
Sen. Ernst to Hold Marshall County Town Hall Meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Marshall County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2019. Senator Ernst... -
April 19, 2019
Sen. Ernst to Hold Scott County Town Hall Meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Scott County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2019. Senator Ernst... -
April 19, 2019
Sen. Ernst to Hold Dubuque County Town Hall Meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Dubuque County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2019. Senator Ernst... -
April 18, 2019
Ernst Statement on Release of Special Counsel’s Report
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement with regard to Attorney General Barr’s release... -
April 17, 2019
At Field Hearing in Southwest Iowa, Ernst Questions Army Corps on River Management in Wake of Flooding
Glenwood, Iowa – During a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee field hearing hosted and chaired by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the Senator questioned officials... -
April 17, 2019
Sen. Ernst to Hold Bremer County Town Hall Meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Bremer County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2019. Senator Ernst... -
April 17, 2019
Sen. Ernst to Hold Jasper County Town Hall Meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Jasper County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2019. Senator Ernst... -
April 16, 2019
Office of Senator Ernst to Hold Traveling Office Hours Across All 99 Counties in Iowa
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced today her office will be holding traveling office hours in all 99 counties in Iowa in April and May to provide assistance with... -
April 15, 2019
Ernst Week in Review
Continuing to Fight for Iowans Affected by Flooding Senator Ernst again this week is voicing her support for Iowans and those across the Midwest whose lives have been upended by... -
April 12, 2019
PHOTOS: Ernst Surveys Flood Damage in Western Iowa with Vice President Pence, Gov. Reynolds, Sen. Grassley
PACIFIC JUNCTION, Iowa – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) surveyed flood damage in Western Iowa with the Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, Governor Kim Reynolds... -
April 11, 2019
Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Probe Defense Department Handling of Sexual Assault Cases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) are probing the Department of Defense for apparent failure to ask victims...