Press Releases
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September 11, 2024
Ernst Reaffirms Commitment to Never Forget 9/11
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, released the following video in honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terror... -
September 10, 2024
Ernst Blasts Weak Leadership in White House
WASHINGTON – After returning from her fourth visit to the Middle East since the October 7th attacks, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus,... -
September 10, 2024
Ernst Bill to Reduce Harmful Regulations Moves Forward
WASHINGTON – After an article this week revealed the Biden-Harris regulatory agenda has increased costs for Americans by $1.68 trillion and created 324.7 million hours of... -
September 09, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Van Denover Jewelry
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Van Denover Jewelry of... -
WASHINGTON – On her fourth trip to stand with Israel since the October 7 attacks, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, returned to the Middle...
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September 04, 2024
Ernst Blasts Kamala Harris’ Anti-Small Business Agenda
WASHINGTON – As Vice President Kamala Harris attempts to gain the approval of small businesses across the country, U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Ranking... -
September 04, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Tootsie’s Ice Cream &... -
September 04, 2024
Ernst, Grassley Seek Updates on Efforts to Recover Missing Iowan in Mexico
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) requested a briefing and regular updates from U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar on the embassy’s efforts... -
September 01, 2024
Ernst Mourns Murder of American Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin by Iran-Backed Hamas
WASHINGTON - In response to the tragic news that Iran-backed Hamas had brutally killed American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the... -
WASHINGTON – On the third anniversary of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat...
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August 29, 2024
Ernst Talks Child Care Access, Farm Bill, Rural Health Care, and More on River to River Tour
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) recently visited 18 counties on her annual River to River Tour—part of her ongoing commitment to hear from Iowans in every corner... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, and eight of her colleagues called out the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for failing to correctly implement...
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August 28, 2024
Ernst to EPA: Get the Lead Out
WASHINGTON – After a series of shocking reports revealed mass teleworking by federal bureaucrats is causing stagnant and unsafe drinking water in federal buildings, including child... -
MAJDAL SHAMS, Israel – After a Hezbollah rocket attack on a soccer field took the lives of 12 children in Majdal Shams, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), co-chair of the Abraham...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led her colleagues in calling out Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan for allowing electric vehicles (EVs) to be...
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August 26, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Podium Ink
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Podium Ink of Ringgold... -
WASHINGTON – Ahead of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York City next month, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues in urging President Biden to refuse...
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August 22, 2024
Ernst Skewers IRS for Indifference to Antisemitic Violence
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) demanded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel explain why his agency blew off her request to investigate... -
August 21, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Juniper & Olive Co.
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced her Small Business of the Week: Juniper & Olive Co. of... -
August 19, 2024
ICYMI: Feds are still sending ‘mad scientist’ millions to China — and keeping it from Congress
By: Sen. Joni Ernst and Adam Andrzejewski As published in New York Post Washington should have learned an important lesson after COVID-19: Stop sending our tax dollars to China for...