Press Releases
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April 20, 2021
Ernst, Grassley Join Bipartisan Effort to Help Iowa Farmers Enter Carbon Credit Markets, Capitalize on their Commitment to Conservation
WASHINGTON—Building on their work to recognize Iowa farmers’ commitment to conservation and responsible land stewardship, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley... -
April 20, 2021
Following Revealing Report, Ernst, Pappas, Hassan, and Hinson Take Action to Crack Down on Sexual Harassment at VA
WASHINGTON – Following the release of a government watchdog report exposing alarming instances of sexual harassment by employees and management failures at the Department of... -
April 19, 2021
During National Parks Week, Ernst, Grassley Push for Support for Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
WASHINGTON—During National Parks Week, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are pushing for support for the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage... -
WASHINGTON—As the national debt—at $28 trillion—continues to rise, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is continuing her work to rein in out-of-control spending and...
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April 15, 2021
Ernst Says Iowans Want True Infrastructure: Improvements to Roads, Bridges, Locks and Dams
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today called on President Biden to work with Republicans on a true infrastructure package that will improve Iowans’ roads, bridges, and... -
April 15, 2021
As Biden Administration Looks to Direct Tax Dollars to Abortion Providers, Ernst Puts Forward Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON—As the Biden Administration looks to reverse a rule that prevents Title X funds from going to abortion providers, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a mom and staunch... -
April 14, 2021
Ernst Hears from Iowa Small Businesses, Farmers on Tele-Town Hall, Gives Update on Federal Resources
WASHINGTON – Hosting another telephone town hall this evening with Iowans across the state, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Small Business Committee and... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the Republican leader of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, joined her Senate colleagues...
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April 13, 2021
Ernst: On 99 County Tour, Iowans Said Washington Needs to Rein in Spending, Focus on Real Infrastructure Needs
WASHINGTON—After visiting with Iowans in almost 30 counties across the state over the past two weeks as part of her 99 County Tour for 2021, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said... -
WASHINGTON – During “Meat on the Table Month,” U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a champion for Iowa farmers and livestock producers who was born and raised on a...
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April 07, 2021
Ernst Tours Iowa Lakes Community College, Discusses Support for Students, Wind Workforce Training
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – Today on her 99 County Tour, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) visited Iowa Lakes Community College and toured the campus, including the community college’s... -
RED OAK, Iowa – Following reports that the United States wants to suspend sanctions leverage over Iran in exchange for rejoining the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities and a leading foe of government waste,...
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March 31, 2021
Ernst, Feenstra Meet with Iowans to Discuss Rural Broadband
HAVELOCK, Iowa—Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) met with local business owners in Pocahontas County, along with leaders of the... -
March 30, 2021
Following New Report, Ernst Calls for an Independent, Scientific Investigation into Origins of COVID
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) issued the following statement regarding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) report on the origin of the novel... -
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a senior Republican on the Senate Small Business Committee, is part of a bipartisan effort to ensure Iowa farmers have access to the...
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March 29, 2021
After Democrats Tucked a Provision Banning State Tax Cuts Into Their “COVID Relief” Bill, Ernst Backs Effort to Reverse It
WASHINGTON—After Democrats tucked a little-known provision into their $1.9 trillion “COVID relief” bill that would ban states, like Iowa, from cutting state... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) helped introduced legislation to combat asylum fraud and protect children arriving at the border from falling victim to human...
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March 25, 2021
Ernst Supports Paycheck Protection Program Extension, Presses SBA Officials on COVID-19 Relief Program Implementation
WASHINGTON—This week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Small Business Committee, supported a bipartisan extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), giving... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a mom and a longtime advocate for expanding access to child care, is teaming up with fellow Iowa lawmaker Representative Ashley...
