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March 07, 2018
Iowa delegation urges Trump to not impose tariffs in letter
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP/KCRG-TV9) -- Iowa's U.S. senators and representatives have banded together to urge President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on imported aluminum and... -
Today, Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) along with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Congressmen Steve King (R-Iowa), Dave Loebsack...
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March 01, 2018
Ernst Continues to Stress Importance of RFS at White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued a statement following today’s meeting at the White House with industry leaders to discuss the importance of the Renewable... -
In addition to U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) visit to South Korea and Japan, the Iowa senator traveled to China on Saturday, February 24th to meet with U.S. Ambassador to...
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February 27, 2018
Ernst Comments on White House RFS Meeting
The following are Senator Ernst’s opening remarks: “During today’s meeting, Senator Grassley and I made clear that we will not support anything that will harm the... -
February 27, 2018
Ernst Meets with Ambassador Branstad in China to Discuss U.S.-China Trade Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In addition to U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) visit to South Korea and Japan, the Iowa senator traveled to China on Saturday, February 24th to meet with U.S.... -
February 27, 2018
Ernst, Grassley hail Northey's USDA appointment
(Washington) -- After months of delay, Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey is finally joining the USDA. By a voice vote Tuesday morning, the U.S. Senate approved Northey's appointment... -
February 27, 2018
‘WE’RE GOING TO BE FIGHTING THIS OUT,’ ERNST SAYS ABOUT RFS TALKS
President Trump will meet officials from the rival oil and ethanol industries as early as Thursday in hopes of making peace in the cutthroat fuel sector by resolving complaints... -
February 26, 2018
New Report Underscores Importance of RFS
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement on a report released today that highlights the major importance of the renewable fuels industry and... -
February 22, 2018
Senators Ernst, Grassley urge President to re-engage in TPP
U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) joined 24 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump supporting his recent comments about re-engaging in... -
February 20, 2018
Senators Urge President to Re-Engage in TPP
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined 25 of her colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump supporting his recent comments about re-engaging in... -
February 15, 2018
GOP members among bipartisan group backing common sense emissions exemptions for farmers, ranchers
U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) on Feb. 13 joined Senate Democrats in introducing the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method... -
February 15, 2018
Senators Introduce Bill to Provide Certainty for Farmers and Ranchers
U.S. Senator Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Pat Roberts (R-Kansas), Heidi Heitkamp... -
February 14, 2018
Senators Introduce Bill to Provide Certainty for Farmers and Ranchers
Bipartisan Legislation Would Exempt Ag Producers from Reporting Requirements for Animal Waste Emissions WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senators Deb Fischer... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, today held a hearing on the Department of...
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February 07, 2018
Ernst: Northey is a Tenacious Advocate and True Voice for Agriculture
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today delivered remarks from the Senate floor urging confirmation of Iowan Bill Northey to be U.S. Department of Agriculture... -
February 07, 2018
Ernst Introduced Iowan and National Pork Producers Council President Howard Hill at Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, introduced Dr. Howard Hill, the President of the National Pork... -
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 30, 2018
Ernst Joins 35 Colleagues in Outlining Way Forward on NAFTA
Washington D.C. — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined 35 of her colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump highlighting that the North American Free Trade Agreement... -
January 30, 2018
Ernst Questions EPA Administrator on Agency’s Efforts to Eliminate Burdensome Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
