Press Releases
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“ISIS is deadly and determined, and Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga forces – our critical partner in the fight against ISIS – need U.S. weapons as quickly as possible. This three-year...
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May 05, 2015
Sen. Ernst Supports Balanced Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after voting for the Congressional balanced budget today: “This joint Senate-House budget... -
May 05, 2015
Sens. Ernst and Boxer Introduce Legislation to Arm the Kurds in Support of Fight Against ISIS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide for a temporary, emergency authorization of defense... -
May 05, 2015
Sen. Ernst Stresses Importance of A-10
“The A-10 right now is the only air platform that can get up close, get very personal with ISIS, as Senator Isakson said, with those others that are intent on harming our men and... -
May 04, 2015
Ask Joni
Thank you to all who submitted questions! Below are a few of my recent answers to questions Iowans posted on social media. Josh of Iowa – tweeted: In Mills County & within... -
Washington, D.C. – The bipartisan, bicameral Iowa delegation, led by Congressman Dave Loebsack, today called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide any assistance...
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The State Partnership Program helps U.S. military and civilian officials train, coordinate with foreign security forces WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.),...
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April 29, 2015
Ernst Calls for Congressional Approval of Iran Agreement
“The ever increasing and complex threats we face in the Middle East underscores how crucial it is that any longstanding agreement with Iran must go through Congress.” WASHINGTON,... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined a bipartisan group of Senators urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue strong biofuels volume...
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April 23, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Announces Town Meeting in Osage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will host a town meeting in Mitchell County as part of her 99 county tour across Iowa. NOTE: The... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after opposing the confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General: “I have...
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April 22, 2015
Sen. Ernst Votes For Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) voted for the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (S. 178), to enhance law enforcement tools and support victims of... -
April 16, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst's First 100 Days
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the 100th day since U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) was sworn in to serve as Iowa’s newest Senator. In less than 3.5 months, Senator Ernst has worked... -
April 15, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Statement on Tax Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement on Tax Day: “Today is another painful reminder for Iowans of the frustrations they face due to our... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) containing a...
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Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement on the EPA’s announced timeline for issuing Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) for 2014 through 2016: “Farmers...
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April 02, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Announces 99 County Tour Stops
**Please note, some of the locations have changed** U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced more stops on her 99 county tour across Iowa. NOTE: The following events... -
Last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered her maiden speech on the Senate floor and introduced her first piece of legislation, the Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental...
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March 27, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Announces 99 County Tour Stops
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced the first half of her public schedule in Iowa. The Iowa Senator continues her 99 county tour and will visit 12 counties to meet with... -
March 27, 2015
Sen. Ernst Statement on Passage of Senate Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) voted in favor of the Senate Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2016. Senator Ernst released the following statement...