Press Releases
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June 03, 2015
Sen. Ernst Calls Attention to Vacant VA IG Position, Failure to Provide an Update on Central Iowa’s VA Health Care
"I do have the responsibility to ensure that those veterans are receiving adequate care, and we’re living up to the promises we have made to these veterans as a nation… … But the... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) yesterday raised questions during a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing...
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June 02, 2015
Sen. Ernst Opposes Legislation that Hampers Important Security Tools Implemented in Original Counter-Terrorism Approach
"As a soldier and member of both the Homeland Security Committee as well as the Armed Services Committee, I cannot support legislation that hampers important security tools... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the Senate voted to proceed on the USA Freedom Act. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement on expiring provisions in the...
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May 29, 2015
Sen. Ernst on EPA’s Renewable Volume Levels Under RFS & USDA’s Renewable Infrastructure Announcement
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its proposed biofuel volume requirements under the Renewable... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released photos from the Senate delegation visit to Vietnam and Singapore. The Senate delegation...
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May 28, 2015
In Case You Missed It: Sen. Ernst Introduces Bill To Reform Allowances For Former Presidents
Last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2015 to reform the system for providing former U.S. presidents certain benefits... -
May 27, 2015
Ernst Statement on Final WOTUS Rule
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after the White House Office of Management and Budget released the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)... -
May 23, 2015
Senator Ernst to Attend Sioux County Town Meeting
***UPDATE ON TOWN MEETING ATTENDANCE*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate business has concluded and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will attend the town meeting in Sioux County at... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for final passage of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and...
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May 21, 2015
**UPDATE** Sen. Joni Ernst Announces Confirmed Guests to Discuss Avian Flu at Series of Town Meetings Saturday
***Due to pending votes in the Senate this weekend, it is highly unlikely Senator Ernst will be able to attend Saturday’s town meetings. Senator Ernst will do everything possible... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2015, legislation to reform the system for providing former U.S....
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced Mrs. Darcy Dougherty Maulsby, a fifth-generation farmer and small business owner from Lake City, Iowa, to the...
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May 19, 2015
Sen. Ernst Discusses Importance of Trade in Iowa
“…it was encouraging to have this letter, again signed by over 70 folks from Iowa supporting TPA…what they were stressing again is how international trade is so important to our... -
***Due to pending votes in the Senate this weekend, it is highly unlikely Senator Ernst will be able to attend Saturday’s town meetings. Senator Ernst will do everything possible...
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“I am pleased to see that seven of my amendments were included in the NDAA which added processes to ensure the VA is proactive in its outreach to veterans suffering from mental...
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WASHINGTON — Iowa Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst today sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack encouraging the department to ensure that resources have been...
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May 12, 2015
Sen. Ernst Statement on Trade Promotion Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement in support of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will host a town meeting in Henry County as part of her 99 county tour across Iowa. NOTE: The following...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “Passage of the Iran Nuclear Agreement...