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WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has been named to serve on the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform, which will...
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February 14, 2018
Heitkamp, Ernst Bipartisan Bill to Improve Government Efficiency and Accountability Passes Senate Committee
Legislation would Strengthen Congressional Oversight and the Public’s Ability to Evaluate Online How Federal Agencies are Tackling Problems In 2017, Inspectors General Found... -
February 06, 2018
Ernst, Grassley, and Blum Press for Answers from Army Corps on Cedar Rapids Flood Project Funding
Washington, DC – In their continued efforts to secure the previously authorized funding for the Cedar Rapids flood mitigation project, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chuck... -
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 29, 2018
Ernst Co-Sponsors “No Budget, No Pay” Act
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) gives a monthly "Squeal Award" to expose extravagant spending or the misuse of funds by the government. This month, the dubious award... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Ron...
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January 22, 2018
Senate Democratic Leaders End Their Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after Senate Democratic Leadership voted to end their shutdown: “I am pleased that... -
January 20, 2018
Ernst Statement on Senate Democrats’ Reckless Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement regarding Senate Democrats’ decision to shut down the federal government: “Over... -
January 18, 2018
Ernst on Meeting with Mulvaney: We Must Work Together to Ensure Iowa Receives Authorized Assistance for Flood Mitigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), hosted a meeting in her office with Senator Chuck... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) again pushed for a commitment from Lieutenant General Todd T....
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December 22, 2017
2017 Ernst Initiatives and Victories for Iowa
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As 2017 comes to a close, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released a series of initiatives and victories she led throughout the year on behalf of Iowans.... -
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Wednesday gained commitments from a Trump administration nominee to re-examine federal flood mitigation programs so that program funding can be more...
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December 05, 2017
Senators Seek Fuller Attention to Open IG Recommendations
Legislation (S-2178) newly offered in the Senate seeks to bring more attention to IG findings that agencies have not addressed by requiring the posting of all open recommendations... -
November 29, 2017
Jaimes: Ernst hopes to make lasting changes to U.S. Congress
Ernst hopes to make lasting changes to United States Congress, leading by example to keep promises to constituents. Earlier this month, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the... -
November 13, 2017
Sen. Joni Ernst is making waves
Iowa senator seeks to curtail perks for her colleagues in Congress Some politicians seek federal office in part so they can live an extravagant lifestyle paid for by American... -
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...