Press Releases
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September 24, 2015
Sen. Ernst Statement on Historic Papal Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after Pope Francis made history as the first Pope to ever address a Joint Meeting of... -
September 23, 2015
Ernst Pushes Back On Harmful OSHA Guidance That Prohibited Input From Iowa Farmers
“Since the Department of Labor didn’t go through the formal rulemaking process, these key stakeholders weren’t afforded the opportunity to comment on the impact that these changes... -
September 23, 2015
Ernst Sends Letter Demanding VA Implement Mental Health Care Improvements for Iowa Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than three months after a report was released from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) following Senator Joni... -
September 23, 2015
Ernst, All 19 Other Women Senators Introduce #FreeThe20 Resolution
Bipartisan Resolution Calls for Release of Women Political Prisoners Around the World WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined all 19 other women Senators led by... -
September 22, 2015
Ernst Stresses Need for Timely, Quality Mental Health Care for Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) stressed the urgent need to address rampant problems at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during a Homeland... -
September 22, 2015
Sen. Ernst Questions General Petraeus on Current Strategy in Middle East, Support for Kurds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During today’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing entitled, “Testimony on United States Middle East Policy”, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) questioned... -
September 22, 2015
Sen. Ernst Votes to Protect Funding for our Men and Women in Uniform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting to protect funding the Defense Department: “I remain disheartened by the... -
September 22, 2015
Ernst Statement in Support of 5 Month Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the Senate failed to garner enough votes to proceed on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child... -
September 21, 2015
Ernst Shares Iowa Family’s Powerful Story in Calling for Support of 5 Month Abortion Ban
“And, as Micah proves, they can survive outside the womb. As a mother and a grandmother, I urge my colleagues not to deny these babies the right to life. Micah’s mom has said it... -
September 21, 2015
Grassley, Ernst Seek Clarification On Student Veterans' Program Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald on Friday... -
September 18, 2015
Ernst Statement on USDA Avian Flu Preparedness
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to address potential... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will attend the Clay County Fair before hosting a town meeting in Palo Alto County as part of her 99 county...
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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...