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January 05, 2021
Ernst, Hirono Bipartisan Effort to Protect Legal Rights of Servicemembers, Families Now Law
WASHINGTON—A bipartisan, bicameral effort to protect the rights and legal interests of servicemembers and their families led by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Mazie K.... -
January 05, 2021
Ernst’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Health Outcomes Now Law
WASHINGTON—Building on her efforts to support veterans in Iowa and across the country, combat veteran Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) bill to improve veterans’... -
December 30, 2020
Joni Ernst: As we head into the New Year, I will always put Iowa first.
2020 has presented unique challenges for folks all across our state. The global pandemic coupled with a devastating derecho has been tough, but through it all we’ve witnessed the... -
December 29, 2020
In 2020, Joni Keeps Fighting, Delivering for Iowa
WASHINGTON – From securing critical, bipartisan COVID relief for Iowa families, small businesses, hospitals, and farmers, to continuing to hear directly from and be accessible to... -
December 19, 2020
Joni Ernst: For Our Servicemembers, “Invisible Wounds” Often Present the Greatest Challenges
Iowan Brandon Lay was a hero—not just as a Marine serving two tours in Afghanistan—but also as someone who dedicated his time and energy to helping fellow veterans suffering from... -
WASHINGTON – With troops facing potential pay cuts because of deferred back taxes due at the beginning of next year, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, is urging the...
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December 17, 2020
Ernst, Hirono Bill to Protect the Legal Rights of Servicemembers and Their Families Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON—A bipartisan, bicameral bill led by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) that would permanently establish the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative... -
WASHINGTON – After hearing directly from Iowa veterans facing financial strains amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran herself, is calling...
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December 15, 2020
Ernst Helps Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect the Legal Rights of Servicemembers and Their Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, is helping lead a bipartisan effort to protect the rights and legal interests of servicemembers and their... -
December 11, 2020
Ernst Secures Key Provisions in Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, proudly supported the... -
December 11, 2020
Joni Ernst on the NDAA: Protecting troops, saving tax dollars, and maintaining our national defense.
On Monday, we recognized 79 years since the horrific attacks on Pearl Harbor—a day that will live in infamy—which led the United States to join the Allied forces in what would... -
December 09, 2020
Ernst-Supported Veterans’ Mental Health Bill Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – The bipartisan Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act supported by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, was recently signed into law as... -
November 20, 2020
Joni Ernst: Recognizing the Sacrifice of our Military Families
Last year, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, I joined a congressional delegation trip to visit U.S. troops, including Iowans, deployed in the Middle East. As a former company... -
November 18, 2020
Ernst: “There is no vacation from protecting our nation.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran who served in the armed forces for over 23 years, honored the sacrifices made by our nation’s servicemembers,... -
November 16, 2020
Ernst Works Across the Aisle to Support Servicemembers’ Mental Health and Transition to Civilian Life
WASHINGTON – Following Veterans Day last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, is joining Senators Sherrod Brown... -
October 23, 2020
Ernst Works Across the Aisle to Increase Funding for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Crisis Centers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined her colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act, which would increase funding... -
September 23, 2020
Ernst Teams Up with Democrats to Help Combat Veteran Suicide
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, along with Senators Doug Jones (D-AL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), is introducing a bipartisan bill to help combat... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) continues her work for Iowa veterans, this time passing her bipartisan legislation unanimously through the Senate to ensure proper care...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a veteran who served 23 years in the military between the Iowa National Guard and Army Reserves, is urging the Department of Veterans...
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June 29, 2020
During PTSD Awareness Month, Ernst Urges Support for Veterans Struggling with Mental Health
WASHINGTON—During Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, is urging support for veterans facing mental health...