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June 22, 2021
Ernst Helps Lead Hearing on Renewable Energy, Questions Iowans on Challenges, Opportunities for Rural Economies
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the top Republican on the Senate Agriculture Nutrition, & Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, helped lead a... -
June 22, 2021
Ernst Urges EPA, Army Corps to Provide Transparency Following Decision to Roll Back Commonsense Water Rule
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture and Environment and Public Works Committees, joined her colleagues in pressing the Environmental... -
June 18, 2021
Joni Ernst: A gut punch to Iowans.
A gut punch to Iowans. That’s the only way to describe the Biden Administration’s decision to roll back the previous administration’s Navigable Water Protection Rule.... -
June 16, 2021
As Biden Threatens New Water Regs, Ernst Leads Effort to Stand Up for Farmers, Small Businesses
WASHINGTON—As the Biden Administration seeks to roll back the previous administration’s Navigable Waters Protection rule that provided more certainty for Iowa’s farmers and small... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, are pressing their fellow Iowan, U.S. Department of...
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June 09, 2021
Ernst: Biden Admin Decision to Rollback Commonsense Water Rule a ‘Gut Punch’ to Iowans
WASHINGTON – Following a report that the Biden Administration is set to roll back the previous administration’s Navigable Waters Protection rule, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa),... -
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of both the Senate Agriculture and Environment and Public Works Committees, is continuing her work for Iowa’s farmers and...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), along with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and...
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I often share the lessons I learned growing up on my family farm in southwest Iowa. It was a great experience that taught me the value of hard work and lending a helping hand. It...
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April 28, 2021
Ahead of President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress, Ernst Calls out Democrats’ Radical Agenda, Lack of Bipartisanship
WASHINGTON—Ahead of President Biden’s joint address to Congress, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led Senate Republicans’ “pre-buttal” and called out Democrats for ignoring... -
April 28, 2021
Ernst Presses EPA Administrator on Biofuel, WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) pressed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan today at a Senate Environment and Public Works... -
April 20, 2021
Ernst, Grassley Join Bipartisan Effort to Help Iowa Farmers Enter Carbon Credit Markets, Capitalize on their Commitment to Conservation
WASHINGTON—Building on their work to recognize Iowa farmers’ commitment to conservation and responsible land stewardship, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley... -
April 19, 2021
During National Parks Week, Ernst, Grassley Push for Support for Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
WASHINGTON—During National Parks Week, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are pushing for support for the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage... -
March 23, 2021
On National Agriculture Day, Ernst Recognizes Iowa’s Hardworking Farmers and Producers, Continues Fighting to Defend Their Livelihoods
WASHINGTON—On National Agriculture Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and unwavering advocate for Iowa’s hardworking farmers and... -
March 19, 2021
On National Biodiesel Day, Ernst Continues Efforts to Recognize Environmental Benefits of Biodiesel
WASHINGTON—On National Biodiesel Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), an unwavering advocate for Iowa’s renewable fuel industry, is pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture... -
March 10, 2021
Ernst Statement on Regan Confirmation Vote
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, voted in opposition to Michael Regan to be the next... -
February 24, 2021
Ernst, Members of Iowa Delegation Urge Secretary Vilsack to Expand COVID-19 Aid Programs for Iowa’s Family Cattle Feeders
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined her colleagues in Iowa’s Congressional... -
February 22, 2021
EPA Finally Heeds Ernst, Iowans’ Calls to Uphold 10th Circuit Decision
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has long called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency... -
February 19, 2021
Joni Ernst: Radical Policies from Coastal Elites Hurt Rural America
Just last month, President Biden raised eyebrows when he took executive action to begin transitioning federal government vehicles to electric vehicles. It followed a similar move... -
February 11, 2021
In Light of New Data, Ernst Urges Biden Administration to Recognize Environmental Benefits of Biofuel
WASHINGTON – After a new report found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than gasoline, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) – a member of the...