Press Releases
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June 26, 2018
Statement and Resources for Iowa Flooding
“With flooding across our state, Governor Reynolds and local first responders are working hard to get communities resources they need. I share Governor Reynolds commitment to... -
Military Lawyers Are Not Trained In Immigration Law; DoD Decision Would Exacerbate Shortage of Military Justice-Trained JAGs Senators: Pulling 21 Trial Counsel From Military...
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June 21, 2018
Ernst, Grassley Meet with Ambassador Branstad
WASHINGTON – Iowa’s U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley met with U.S. Ambassador to China and former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad yesterday in Washington, D.C. The discussion... -
June 20, 2018
Senator Ernst Pushes EPA Nominees to “Keep their Word”
WASHINGTON – During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) said that EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has made “questionable... -
June 19, 2018
Senators Ernst and King Seek to Withdraw Tax-Exempt Status from Professional Sports Leagues
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Properly Reducing Overexemptions for Sports (PRO Sports) Act, to... -
June 19, 2018
Sen. Ernst: Farmers Need Trade Deals, Not Tariffs
WASHINGTON – Following China’s decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on U.S. goods in response to the United States’ announcement levying tariffs on Chinese imports worth $50... -
June 19, 2018
Ernst Supports Passage of NDAA to Support Armed Services & Strengthen National Security
WASHINGTON – After the Senate passed the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed... -
WASHINGTON – On the ten year anniversary of the historic Cedar Rapids flood, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) recognized how the community came together to help rebuild, and called...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry approved the 2018 Farm Bill. “Timely...
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June 12, 2018
Senator Ernst Continues Push to Cap Presidential Perks
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks from the Senate floor urging her colleagues to support the... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered an opening statement at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection,...
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) attended the presidential signing of the VA MISSION Act, bipartisan legislation that improves veterans’ access to health care...
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WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement, today, after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the U.S. Senate will remain in session...
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June 05, 2018
Ernst & Heitkamp’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve Government Efficiency & Accountability Passes in the Senate
Senators’ Bill would Strengthen Congressional Oversight and the Public’s Ability to Evaluate How Federal Agencies are Tackling Problems Identified by Inspectors General In... -
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) in submitting an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of Planned...
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May 27, 2018
Senators Peters and Ernst Join Veterans at Rolling Thunder in Observance of Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Motorcycle Caucus, joined thousands of veterans to observe Memorial Day... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has released a video recognizing the important step the United States Senate took yesterday when they unanimously approved the...
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WASHINGTON – Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Pat Toomey (R-PA), David Perdue (R-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), and Ben...
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May 24, 2018
Senator Ernst Strengthens U.S. Security and Support for Armed Services in the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) secured 30 specific provisions to strengthen our nation’s security and support the people who defend our nation in the... -
May 24, 2018
Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Victims of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate approved bipartisan legislation to fundamentally reform the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 by: updating and strengthening the...