Press Releases
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October 06, 2024
Ahead of Oct. 7, Ernst Calls for a Return to American Leadership
RED OAK, Iowa – Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Iran-backed attacks on Israel that killed dozens of Americans, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) called for a return to... -
October 04, 2024
Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Harrison County
RED OAK, Iowa – On Saturday, October 12, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will host a town hall meeting in Harrison County. Senator Ernst looks forward to hearing from constituents... -
October 03, 2024
Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Dickinson County
RED OAK, Iowa – On Friday, October 11, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will host a town hall meeting in Dickinson County. Senator Ernst looks forward to hearing from constituents... -
October 02, 2024
ICYMI: Ernst Exposes Biden and Harris for Funding Iran’s Terrorism
WASHINGTON – Following Iran’s attack on Israel, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) pointed out that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris continue to endanger Americans by allowing Tehran to... -
October 01, 2024
Ernst Fights to Protect Americans and Deport Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Sex Crimes
WASHINGTON – After a shocking report revealed that 16,320 illegal immigrants with sexual assault convictions are in the country, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led 19 of her... -
October 01, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Lichtsinn RV
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: Lichtsinn RV of Winnebago... -
October 01, 2024
Ernst Statement on Iran’s Brutal Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON – After Iran unleashed a barrage of missiles on Israel, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a combat veteran, released... -
September 26, 2024
Ernst Works to Secure Support for Renewable Fuel Infrastructure, Expand Access to Biofuels
WASHINGTON – As the deadline to extend the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) rapidly approaches, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is demanding certainty for... -
September 25, 2024
Ernst Bill to Stop Secret Spending Advances with Unanimous Support
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs passed Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Stop Secret Spending Act unanimously with... -
September 25, 2024
Ernst Slams White House for Underfunding Veterans After Giving Millions to Taliban and China
WASHINGTON – After a report revealed the Biden-Harris administration underbudgeted promises to veterans by $15 billion, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, blasted... -
September 25, 2024
Ernst, Grassley Demand Accountability on ATF’s Unlawful Misclassification Scandal
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are pushing for accountability after the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) decided to reinstate the... -
September 24, 2024
Ernst Work to Fix FAFSA Fiasco for Farm Families Gains Support
WASHINGTON – In light of a new report revealing that it will take the Department of Education well into 2027 to complete the implementation of the new Free Application for Federal... -
September 24, 2024
Ernst on Biden’s Final UN Speech: Kamala Harris Owns His Policies of Chaos
WASHINGTON – Following President Biden’s final address to the United Nations (UN), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) blasted the Biden-Harris White House for sowing chaos around the... -
September 23, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Dusted Charm
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: Dusted Charm of... -
September 23, 2024
Ernst Demands Action to Stop Iranian Crime on U.S. Soil
WASHINGTON – Following reports indicating Iran is paying criminal organizations to carry out violent plots—including assassinations—against their critics within... -
September 20, 2024
Ernst Works to Hold VA Accountable for Financial Shortfall
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, is supporting the Protecting Regular Order (PRO) for Veterans Act to hold the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)... -
September 19, 2024
Ernst Telework Transparency Bill Advances in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs passed the Telework Transparency Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Senators Joni Ernst... -
September 19, 2024
Ernst Slams SBA Disaster Recovery Support Gaps in Iowa
WASHINGTON – After federal agencies displayed a staggering lack of coordination and competency while responding to natural disasters in Iowa this spring, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst... -
September 18, 2024
Ernst Honored as Champion for Homegrown American Biofuels
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, was honored to receive Growth Energy’s 2024 Fueling Growth Award in recognition of her... -
September 18, 2024
Ernst Equips Abraham Accords Nations With Access to Cutting Edge Technology
WASHINGTON – Four years since the signing of the Abraham Accords, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, is building upon the historic agreements by introducing the...
