Press Releases
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February 23, 2022
As Putin Further Invades Ukraine, Ernst Supports Effort to Reduce Dependence on Russia, Unleash American Energy
RED OAK, Iowa—As Putin further invades Ukraine, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is supporting an effort to reduce global dependence on Russia and unleash American energy.... -
February 22, 2022
Ernst-Backed Bill Imposes Sanctions on Iran-Controlled Houthis, Re-Designates Them as Foreign Terrorist Organization
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Ernst (R-Iowa), Republican leader of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, is backing legislation to re-impose... -
February 22, 2022
Ernst Statement on Gov. Reynolds Being Selected for Republican Address Following the State of the Union
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today released the following statement on the announcement that Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the Republican Address... -
February 21, 2022
On Presidents’ Day, Ernst Pushes Bills to End Taxpayer Funded Presidential Campaigns, Cap Presidential Perks
WASHINGTON—On Presidents’ Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), known as the Senate’s leading foe of government waste, is pushing two of her bills to protect... -
February 18, 2022
Senator Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Monona County
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Monona County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2022. Senator Ernst looks forward... -
February 18, 2022
Ernst Continues Efforts to Demand Transparency, Accountability Following Biden’s Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is continuing her efforts to demand... -
February 17, 2022
Senator Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Adams County
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Adams County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2022. Senator Ernst looks... -
February 17, 2022
Ernst Leads New Effort to Boost Critical American Small Businesses, Incentivize Domestic Production
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a senior member of the Senate Small Business Committee, is leading a new effort to promote critical American small businesses and... -
February 16, 2022
Ernst Backs Effort to Sanction Russia, Protect Ukraine Amid Putin’s Escalating Aggression
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing... -
February 16, 2022
At Hearing, Ernst Sticks Up for Iowa Farmers, Biofuel: “A strong RFS supports rural America”
WASHINGTON—With the Biden administration continuing to go back on its word with a biofuel agenda amounting to ‘ promises made, promises broken,’ U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a... -
WASHINGTON—As families in Iowa and across the country continue to face higher costs on basic goods under rising inflation, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is leading a bipartisan...
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February 15, 2022
Ernst Urges Biden Administration to Reduce Reliance on “Autocratic Thug” Putin for Energy
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, slammed President Biden for increasing America’s... -
February 15, 2022
Ernst “Cracks Down” on the Biden Administration’s Taxpayer-Funded Crack Kit Scheme
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—the Senate’s leading foe of wasteful government spending—joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing the Cutting off... -
February 10, 2022
With Inflation Soaring Under Biden, Ernst Wants Politicians to Answer for Reckless Government Spending
WASHINGTON—On the heels of new inflation numbers released today showing a 7.5% spike in inflation over the past year under the Biden and Democratic agenda—the largest... -
February 10, 2022
“Stop Playing Politics:” Ernst Calls Out Progressive Politicians, Prosecutors for “Take No Prisoners” Approach on Crime
WASHINGTON—After unveiling a new effort that would increase the penalties for violent offenders and child predators, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) took... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today introduced the bipartisan Violence Against...
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February 09, 2022
With Crime Rampant, Ernst Criticizes Liberal Policies, Lenient District Attorneys, Says Laws Need to be Enforced
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) slammed the Biden administration and Democrats for their refusal to enforce law and order as crime is on the rise across the country.... -
February 08, 2022
As Crime Surges Across US, Ernst Leads Effort to Toughen Penalties for Violent Offenders, Child Predators
WASHINGTON—With violent crime on the rise across the country, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is taking action to hold perpetrators accountable and help ensure the safety of... -
February 04, 2022
Ernst Joins Entire Republican Conference in Fight to Stop Resurrection of WOTUS Overreach
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of both the Senate Agriculture and Environment and Public Works Committees, joined the entire Senate Republican Conference... -
February 04, 2022
Ernst Leads Effort to Honor Gold Star Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, joined fellow member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), in leading an...
