Press Releases
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is continuing her work to support Iowa’s farmers and biofuel producers in cosponsoring the GREET Act introduced by Senator John Thune...
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August 06, 2020
WATCH: Democrats Block Ernst’s Bill to Detain Violent Criminals
WASHINGTON—Today, Senate Democrats blocked U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) commonsense bill, Sarah’s Law. Ernst has worked to pass this important bill in honor of Sarah Root, a... -
August 05, 2020
Ernst: “It’s the Iowa way. Stepping up and doing your part. Meeting the needs of friends, family, and even strangers.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today spoke about the hard work and dedication of Iowans – including essential workers, teachers, students, and volunteers – during... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke with members of the Ames Chamber of Commerce today to discuss her continued efforts to support Iowa’s small businesses. The...
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August 04, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Oppose Energy Department Nominee, Call for Greater Transparency of “Gap Year” Small Refinery Waiver Process
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), longtime champions for Iowa’s renewable fuel industry, today voted against the nominee for Deputy Secretary of... -
August 04, 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Ernst-Supported Bipartisan Bill to Address U.S. Olympics Abuse Scandal
WASHINGTON—Building on her efforts to address the abuses within the U.S. Olympic system, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a survivor of sexual assault, helped pass a bill to ensure... -
August 03, 2020
Ernst Works to Increase Access to COVID-19 Testing for Iowans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is continuing her work to support Iowans during this pandemic by increasing access to COVID-19 testing. Following reports that... -
July 31, 2020
Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a mom and leader on the issue of child care, is continuing her work to increase access to quality, affordable child care for moms and... -
July 30, 2020
Ernst: Congress has a role to play in helping families get back on their feet during COVID-19
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke yesterday about her work to support Iowa’s child care providers, working families, essential workers, small businesses, farmers,... -
WASHINGTON — At a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing examining the lessons learned from remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst...
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July 29, 2020
Ernst’s Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) recently unveiled bill to provide assistance for child care providers in Iowa, and across the country, during COVID-19 has gained... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today highlighted the story of an Iowa child care provider that has struggled during COVID-19, something she’s heard from facilities...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a relentless advocate for Iowa’s biofuel community, today called on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler to...
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke yesterday at a Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing to examine minority-owned small business owners’...
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July 23, 2020
Ernst on the Annual Defense Bill: Protect the Troops
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... -
July 23, 2020
Ernst: Iowans want to see us act and come together to advance solutions that drive down Rx drug prices
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke on the Senate floor, calling on her colleagues to put election year politics aside and to pass legislation to lower the costs of... -
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke today on the importance of holding China accountable for their role in the COVID-19 pandemic. Ernst stated that while China is an...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is urging the administration to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used to promote anarchy. In a letter, Ernst and her colleagues call on...
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July 21, 2020
Ernst: Let’s Reward Our Essential Workers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) continues to be a voice for Iowans in the Senate. Today, Ernst spoke on the issues she heard about during her conversations with Iowans... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today introduced her new bill to allow essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19 to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. “Our...