Press Releases
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April 10, 2024
Ernst Demands State Department Review Qatar’s Designation
WASHINGTON – As Qatar continues to host Hamas, a designated terrorist organization holding Americans hostage, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined legislation to force the U.S.... -
April 09, 2024
Ernst Improves Crop Insurance with FARMER Act
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) in leading the FARMER Act.... -
April 09, 2024
Ernst: Biden’s Green Fantasy Is a Boon for U.S. Adversaries
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) slammed the Biden administration for pushing electric vehicle (EV) mandates that enrich our adversaries. She pointed out that... -
April 09, 2024
Ernst Honors the Life and Legacy of Colonel Ralph Puckett
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), an Army combat veteran, celebrated the legacy of Colonel Ralph Puckett, a Korean War veteran, member of the Army Ranger Regiment, and... -
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Canteen Lunch in the Alley...
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WASHINGTON – As the Biden administration is reportedly leveraging resources and personnel at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to facilitate health care services to illegal...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency of federal telework policies. Following...
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April 01, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Brownells
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Brownells of Poweshiek... -
WASHINGTON – After a whistleblower revealed that the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Sioux City field office was failing to respond to Iowans, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Representative Scott Franklin (R-Fla.) called out the hypocrisy of federal employees advocating against returning to the office by...
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March 26, 2024
Ernst, Budd Call on Qatar to Expel Hamas Leaders
WASHINGTON — After reports that Hamas refused the latest U.S.-brokered hostage offer, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) issued a statement calling on the... -
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan’s (D-N.H.) bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act was passed by the full Senate. The legislation would require the...
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LAMONI, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) hosted a roundtable at Graceland University for Iowa students, families, administrators, and other stakeholders to share how they...
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March 25, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Keg Creek Brewing
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Keg Creek Brewing of Mills... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response...
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and John Fetterman (D-Penn.) introduced the Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act, which would prohibit the export or...
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March 21, 2024
Ernst Champions National Women in Ag Day
WASHINGTON – In celebration of Women’s History Month and National Agriculture Week, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) led a bipartisan group of their... -
March 20, 2024
Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Taylor County
RED OAK, Iowa – On Monday, March 25, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will host a town hall meeting in Taylor County. Senator Ernst looks forward to hearing from constituents in... -
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, questioned Small Business Administration (SBA)...
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WASHINGTON – During National Agriculture Week, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is calling out the Biden administration's failure to prioritize trade. Ernst joined her colleagues in...
