Press Releases
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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... -
July 26, 2015
Sen. Ernst Votes to Repeal and Replace ObamaCare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for a procedural measure to repeal and replace ObamaCare: “Today's... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will host a town meeting in Pocahontas County as part of her 99 county tour on August 1st. This town meeting is open to...
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WASHINGTON— Led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, all members of the Iowa congressional delegation have added their support for Gov. Terry Branstad’s request for a federal declaration of a...
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Resolution recognizes organization’s commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs. (Washington, DC) – U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), Chairman of the Small Business &...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) led a bipartisan group of 49 of her fellow senators today in a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary...
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July 21, 2015
Peters-Ernst Provision Included in Senate Finance Committee Tax Credit Extension Package
Tax Credit Helps Small Businesses Provide Differential Pay to Reservists Called to Active Duty WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Finance Committee today approved a package of tax credit... -
WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) today led a bipartisan group of 36 senators in urging the...
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July 17, 2015
Hirono & Ernst Fight To Help Improve Seniors’ Access To Care With New Bipartisan Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are fighting to increase access to telemedicine for Medicare patients in new legislation introduced this week. The...