Press Releases
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January 03, 2021
Ernst Sworn-In to 117th Congress
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate, was sworn-in to the 117 th Congress today. After her swearing-in, Ernst... -
December 29, 2020
In 2020, Joni Keeps Fighting, Delivering for Iowa
WASHINGTON – From securing critical, bipartisan COVID relief for Iowa families, small businesses, hospitals, and farmers, to continuing to hear directly from and be accessible to... -
December 22, 2020
Ernst, Grassley on Findings of DOJ Investigation into the Glenwood Resource Center
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement regarding the findings of... -
December 22, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Joint Statement on Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following joint statement on Rita Hart’s attempt to overturn the certified... -
December 21, 2020
Ernst: More COVID-19 Relief is Soon Headed Iowans’ Way
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today supported and helped deliver additional COVID-19 relief for Iowans in the bipartisan package that passed the... -
December 21, 2020
Ernst Nominates 31 Iowans for Admission to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, today announced United... -
December 18, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Request Update from Justice Department on Status of Investigation of Glenwood Resource Center
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are requesting an update from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on their investigation of the Glenwood... -
WASHINGTON – With troops facing potential pay cuts because of deferred back taxes due at the beginning of next year, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, is urging the...
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December 17, 2020
Ernst, Hirono Bill to Protect the Legal Rights of Servicemembers and Their Families Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON—A bipartisan, bicameral bill led by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) that would permanently establish the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative... -
WASHINGTON – After hearing directly from Iowa veterans facing financial strains amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran herself, is calling...
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December 15, 2020
Members of Incoming Iowa Congressional Delegation Urge House to Reject Partisan Intervention in Iowa Second Congressional District Election
WASHINGTON – Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led a letter sent today urging leaders of the House of Representatives and House Committee on... -
WASHINGTON — After thanking both the cadets and midshipmen who competed in the annual Army-Navy football game, as well as all Americans who answer the call to serve their country,...
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December 15, 2020
Ernst Helps Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect the Legal Rights of Servicemembers and Their Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, is helping lead a bipartisan effort to protect the rights and legal interests of servicemembers and their... -
December 11, 2020
Ernst Secures Key Provisions in Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, proudly supported the... -
December 10, 2020
Ernst: “It’s clear that an additional round of assistance is needed for small businesses.”
WASHINGTON—At a Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a champion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),... -
December 09, 2020
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Effort to Empower Survivors of Human Trafficking, Coerced Pornography
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined her colleagues in introducing the Survivors of Human Trafficking Fight Back Act, a bipartisan bill that would create a private... -
December 09, 2020
Ernst-Supported Veterans’ Mental Health Bill Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – The bipartisan Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act supported by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, was recently signed into law as... -
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today continued to stress what she is hearing from Iowans: additional COVID-19 relief is needed during this pandemic. She encouraged...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is introducing the Mobilize America to Manufacture Equipment Required for Independence from Communist Adversaries Act (Mobilize AMERICA...
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December 01, 2020
Ernst Welcomes Grassley Back to the Senate, Calls on Congress to Pass More COVID Relief, Defense Bill
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today welcomed Iowa’s senior senator, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), back to the Senate. Ernst noted that whether he’s in his office...
