Press Releases
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February 23, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Requests Examination of the VA Central Iowa Health Care System’s Mental Health Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requesting an examination of the VA Central Iowa Health Care... -
February 23, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Invites EPA Administrator to Iowa
“It is critical to hear and see how your proposed changes to WOTUS and failure to put forth required levels for the RFS could, and have, impacted farmers, biofuel producers, and... -
February 22, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Cosponsors Legislation To Rein-In Federal Regulations
REINS Act Would Hold Elected Officials Accountable To Approve New Major Rules & Regulations Rather Than Bureaucrats U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced she has... -
February 20, 2015
Letter Requesting Speaker Boehner Invite Afghan President Ghani to Address Congress
February 20, 2015 The Honorable John Boehner Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Office of the Speaker H-232 The Capitol Washington, D.C.... -
February 15, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Cosponsors Two Bills To Correct Major Flaws In ObamaCare
In an effort to rollback parts of ObamaCare, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced her co-sponsorship of two bills that correct major flaws within the failed law. The Iowa... -
February 13, 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Joni Ernst Announces 99 County Tour Stops
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced her public schedule in Iowa for the week of February 16-20. The Iowa Senator continues her 99 county tour and will visit 18... -
February 12, 2015
Sen. Ernst Supports Restricting Transfers of Guantanamo Bay Detainees
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after the Senate Armed Services Committee completed markup for S.165, the Detaining... -
February 11, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Statement on Obama’s Proposed AUMF
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding President Obama’s proposed... -
February 10, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Supports Dr. Ashton Carter Nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the Senate Armed Services Committee passed by a roll call vote the nomination of Dr.... -
WASHINGTON, D.C – Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Joni Ernst of Iowa today pressed the health care agency in charge of federally created health care...
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“They are a sovereign nation. They are an ally” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined a bipartisan group of Senate Armed Services Committee members in a press...
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February 05, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Co-Sponsors Balanced Budget Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced she has co-sponsored a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution, introduced by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT). “A balanced... -
February 05, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Questions Dr. Ashton Carter at Senate Armed Services Committee Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During yesterday’s Senate Armed Services Committee nomination hearing, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) asked President Obama’s Secretary of Defense nominee Dr.... -
February 04, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Co-Sponsors Legislation to Repeal ObamaCare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced her co-sponsorship of S.339 to repeal the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” also known as ObamaCare. The Iowa... -
February 03, 2015
Sen. Ernst Supports Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today voted in favor of H.R. 203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act, a bill to strengthen mental health... -
February 02, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Statement on President Obama’s Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement on President Obama’s fiscal year 2016 budget proposal which calls for $4 trillion in... -
January 29, 2015
Sen. Ernst Supports Keystone XL Jobs and Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today voted in favor of S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Act, a jobs and infrastructure bill authorizing construction of a cross-border... -
January 29, 2015
Sen. Ernst to Chair Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy
WASHINGTON, DC. – Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, named Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) as the Subcommittee Chair on... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered the Republican Address to the country. Senator Ernst laid out the new Republican Congress’ plans to get Washington...
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January 21, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Asks About More Ways to Engage Turkey to Combat ISIS, Other Threats in Middle East in First SASC Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) in her first Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Hearing on “Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy” asked...