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November 02, 2017
Ernst proposes end to tax loophole for members of Congress
Members of Congress would no longer be able to deduct their Washington, D.C. living expenses for tax purposes under legislation introduced Monday by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)... -
October 31, 2017
Ernst Introduces SQUEAL Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst introduced the Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators Act, also known as the SQUEAL Act, to cut... -
October 31, 2017
'We are going to make 'em squeal': Sen. Ernst introduces SQUEAL Act
(KWWL) - "Washington's full of big spenders, let's make 'em squeal." That's what Joni Ernst said in an election ad for the Iowa Senate race back in 2014. During her victory... -
October 27, 2017
Ernst Calls on GAO to Look into Government Agencies’ Travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following recent reports of reckless spending by agency heads on travel accommodations, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene... -
October 19, 2017
Ernst Votes to Balance the Budget, Supports First Step in Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2018 budget... -
October 04, 2017
Ernst Effort to Cut Former Presidents’ Perks Passes Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2017 passed unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and... -
September 12, 2017
GOP senator calls for caps on ex-presidents' benefits
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has renewed her push to cap the benefits former United States presidents receive after leaving office, arguing that their... -
September 12, 2017
Ernst continues fight to cut costly presidential perks
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCRG-TV9) -- U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has re-introduced the Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2017. This legislation reforms the outdated... -
September 07, 2017
Ernst Supports Relief for Hurricane Harvey Victims, Votes No on Debt Limit Increase
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting in favor of relief funding for victims of Hurricane Harvey, but against raising the... -
July 25, 2017
Ernst, Grassley, Franken Introduce Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. Chuck Grassley, and Sen. Al Franken today introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the amount of information students... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike...
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June 28, 2017
FY ‘18 NDAA Includes 35 Ernst Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, announced the Fiscal Year 2018 National... -
June 14, 2017
Senators push bill to provide better military pay raises, salaries for senior enlisted
WASHINGTON — Frustrated over increasing issues with military salaries, a pair of senators on Wednesday will introduce new legislation to ensure “equal... -
June 14, 2017
Senators Push to End 'Discrepancies' in Enlisted Pay
Two senators on Wednesday introduced a bill aimed at boosting pay rates for enlisted personnel by requiring presidents to go by the Employment Cost Index in recommending... -
May 10, 2017
Ernst Emphasizes The Importance of Cedar Rapids Economy and The Need for Proper Flood Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, emphasized to the Commanding General and Chief of Engineers of the... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) led a bipartisan group of senators including Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Deb Fischer...
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March 30, 2017
Ernst Questions USAF Nominee on Cost-Savings and Innovation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a combat veteran, questioned Dr. Heather A. Wilson, nominee to be Secretary... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, questioned the Commanding General and Chief of Engineers of...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- Iowa lawmakers are taking their fight for federal funding for the Cedar Rapids flood project to the White House. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sen. Joni...
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February 28, 2017
Senator Ernst Statement Following President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst tonight issued a statement following President Donald Trump’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress: “For the...
