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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the Weekly Republican Address, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), delivers a Memorial Day tribute honoring our nation’s fallen heroes, servicemembers, and veterans,...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee yesterday passed two measures introduced by U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Joni...
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U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Mark Warner (D-VA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) Joni Ernst (R-IA) Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Michael Bennet...
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May 19, 2016
Ernst Supports Funding for Veterans Services, Military Construction, Transportation Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Joni Ernst released the following statement, after voting in support of the combined Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies... -
May 14, 2016
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst visits Cedar Valley businesses
By Christina Crippes WATERLOO — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, laughs off the speculation she will be presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s... -
WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation from U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Joni Ernst of Iowa to build on historic reforms to curb sexual assaults in the...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after several of her measures were included in the Senate Armed Services Committee...
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By Dar Danielson Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, joined with Democrat Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri Thursday to introduce legislation they say will...
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April 29, 2016
Improve response to sexual assault in military
As published in: The Des Moines Register When folks first think of our brave servicemembers, thoughts of defending our country, fighting enemies abroad and honoring their... -
April 28, 2016
McCaskill & Ernst Take Next Step to Curb Sexual Assault in the Military, Aiming to Protect Survivors from Retaliation
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan pair of U.S. Senators today took the next step to continue curbing sexual assaults in the military, introducing legislation to build on the historic... -
April 13, 2016
Ernst Co-Sponsors Detainee Transfer Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with 12 additional senators today introduced the Detainee Transfer... -
March 25, 2016
Ernst: U.S. needs to lead fight against ISIS
By Tim Johnson GLENWOOD – Sen. Joni Ernst told several dozen citizens here Thursday that the United States needs to take the lead in the fight against ISIS. Tuesday’s... -
March 22, 2016
Senator Ernst Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Brussels
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the... -
March 18, 2016
Ernst Co-Sponsors Legislation to Impose Tough Sanctions On Iran in Response to Ballistic Missile Violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to recent ballistic missile tests by Iran, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) co-sponsored legislation introduced by Senator Kelly Ayotte... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the recent announcement that U.S. special operations forces conducted a raid which resulted in the capture of an Islamic State of...
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March 08, 2016
Ernst Demands Increased Efforts From Obama Administration To End Leaks On Special Operations Missions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today sent a letter to President Obama expressing her deep concern over continued Obama Administration leaks regarding the... -
February 26, 2016
Ernst Questions Defense Nominee on Administration’s Recommendation on Selective Service for Women
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) pressed Brad R. Carson, the nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced she is an original co-sponsor of Senator Gary Peter’s (D-MI) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Mission Protection Act. This...
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February 23, 2016
Sen. Joni Ernst: Obama Administration Plan to Close Guantanamo Bay Facility Completely Reckless
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s plan to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. “The... -
February 16, 2016
In Case You Missed It: Senators Joni Ernst and Ben Sasse in Omaha World-Herald: World needs United States to lead
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following their participation in the Munich Security Conference this past weekend, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) penned the...
