Press Releases
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is blasting President Biden for his plan to hit family-owned businesses, farmers, and...
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault and the first woman to serve in federal elected office from the State...
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July 20, 2021
Ernst: Majority of Americans Concerned About Inflation, Democrats Continue Reckless Tax-and-Spend Spree
WASHINGTON—After noting that over eighty percent of Americans are concerned about inflation, U.S Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) slammed President Biden and congressional Democrats for... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Van Buren County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2021. Senator Ernst...
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July 15, 2021
Following Disappointing Circuit Court Decision on E15, Ernst Backs Effort to Expand Market for Biofuel Year-Round
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture and Environment and Public Works Committees, is backing bipartisan legislation aimed at... -
July 14, 2021
“Under Bidenomics, the Price is Up”: Ernst Hammers Biden for Skyrocketing Inflation, Prices in Iowa
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate Floor today to discuss the skyrocketing rates of inflation and increased costs of consumer goods as a result of... -
July 14, 2021
With Biden’s Rushed Exit from Afghanistan, Ernst Sounds Alarm on Threats Posed to the Homeland
WASHINGTON – As President Biden moves ahead with a rushed and haphazard exit from Afghanistan, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate... -
RED OAK, Iowa—Continuing her efforts to tackle the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is working to lower prescription drug prices, bring...
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RED OAK, Iowa—As Americans around the world celebrated Independence Day this past weekend, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and a former commander in the Iowa...
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RED OAK, Iowa—On Independence Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served over 23 years in the Armed Forces, is celebrating the founding of America and...
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June 30, 2021
As Biden Weighs “Bailouts” for Big Oil, Ernst Holds President Accountable for His Campaign Promises
RED OAK, Iowa – With reports indicating the Biden Administration is weighing bailouts for Big Oil and undermining the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst... -
June 24, 2021
Ernst Meets with President Ghani of Afghanistan
Click HERE to download the photo of Ernst meeting with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a former military commander during... -
June 24, 2021
Ernst-Supported Bipartisan Bill to Help Iowa Farmers Be Part of ‘Climate Solutions’ Passes Senate
WASHINGTON—A bipartisan bill supported by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee—to help cut red tape for farmers and forest landowners... -
June 22, 2021
Ernst Stands Up to Dems’ “Power Grab”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a former Montgomery County, Iowa, commissioner of elections, released the following statement after voting to reject the Democrats’... -
June 22, 2021
Ernst Says Vote on Elections Bill Shows Democrats Prioritize Washington Politicians, Ignore Needs of American Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said today that Democrats are ignoring the real needs of American families—like the rising costs of household goods—and instead... -
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 17, 2021
Ernst, Grassley Help Spearhead Effort to Make Commonsense Water Rule Permanent, Provide Certainty to Iowans
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) in introducing... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a former Montgomery County, Iowa, commissioner of elections, today spoke on the Senate floor blasting the Democrats’ radical proposal...
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WASHINGTON – This afternoon, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) hosted a telephone town hall with her guest, AARP Iowa State Director, Brad Anderson, inviting thousands of Iowa...
