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May 28, 2018
Rolling Thunder Ride Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Motorcycle Caucus, joined thousands of veterans to observe Memorial Day at the annual... -
May 28, 2018
Senators Peters and Ernst Join Veterans at Rolling Thunder in Observance of Memorial Day
Below is a statement from U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, in observance of... -
May 27, 2018
Senators Peters and Ernst Join Veterans at Rolling Thunder in Observance of Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Motorcycle Caucus, joined thousands of veterans to observe Memorial Day... -
May 23, 2018
Ernst Applauds Passage of VA MISSION Act
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) applauded the Senate’s passage of the VA MISSION Act, bipartisan legislation that improves veterans’ access to health care... -
WASHINGTON – Ahead of tomorrow’s vote in the Senate on the VA MISSION Act, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling on her...
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March 13, 2018
Ernst, Tester, Isakson Introduce CERTIFY Heroes Act
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA), introduced the bipartisan Credentialing, Educating, and Relevant Training... -
March 12, 2018
Ernst, Tester, Isakson Introduce CERTIFY Heroes Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA), introduced the bipartisan Credentialing, Educating,... -
March 12, 2018
Bill would allow troops to re-purpose tuition dollars
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Service members could use their military tuition assistance for training programs outside of the standard colleges and universities under legislation introduced... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding their national review of all VA...
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February 15, 2018
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to ensure servicemember death benefits are paid during government shutdowns
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Catherine Cortez... -
February 11, 2018
Belated honors
Two veterans were recognized Saturday afternoon during a medal ceremony held at Iowa Central Community College. U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, presented the medals on behalf of the... -
February 10, 2018
Senators push women veteran counseling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced the Women Veterans Peer Counseling Enhancement Act to ensure the... -
February 09, 2018
Two Iowa Vietnam veterans recognized decades after service
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- It happened 50 years late, but two Iowa Vietnam veterans have received the military recognition they deserved. Senator Joni Ernst presented service... -
February 08, 2018
Senators Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Number of VA Peer Counselors for Women Veterans
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced the Women Veterans Peer Counseling Enhancement Act to ensure the... -
February 06, 2018
Grassley, Ernst and Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced bipartisan legislation along with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) to restore... -
January 30, 2018
Ernst Applauds President Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) tonight issued a statement following President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, we heard a message of... -
January 26, 2018
Ernst Calls on Increased Transparency at VA over Hiring Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responded to a December 21st letter she sent... -
January 16, 2018
Ernst touts VETS Act at Iowa Veterans Home
‘Access to health care for vets is a top priority’ MARSHALLTOWN — The bipartisan VETS Act, designed to increase telehealth offerings to veterans, particularly... -
January 16, 2018
Ensuring access to services
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, toured the complex of the Iowa Veterans Home Monday morning, accompanied by IVH Commandant Timon Oujiri and state Rep. Dean Fisher, R-Montour, as well... -
January 15, 2018
72 years in the making
Newton World War II vet honored More than 70 years later a local veteran received recognition for serving in World War II. Newton native Kenneth Arthur, 92, was full of joy when...