Press Releases
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September 15, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Praise Brazil Ethanol Agreement
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) praised the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement on U.S.-Brazil trade in ethanol. Brazil... -
September 14, 2020
Administration Heeds Ernst’s Calls to Deny ‘Gap Year’ Waivers, Increase Access to E15
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and tireless advocate for the biofuel industry, and Senator Chuck... -
September 11, 2020
Ernst Fights to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials Are Protected
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined her colleagues to urge Attorney General William Barr to consider whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) needs additional... -
September 11, 2020
On Anniversary of September 11th Attacks, Ernst and Hassan Work to Honor Troops Who Served in War on Terrorism
WASHINGTON – On the nineteenth anniversary of the September 11 th terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, continues her bipartisan work to honor... -
September 10, 2020
Ernst Supports More COVID Relief, Democrats Let Politics Get in the Way
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) supported the latest COVID-19 relief package today in the Senate, one that included her provision for child care providers, access to a... -
September 10, 2020
VIDEO: Ernst Continues Her Work to Support Iowa’s Community Health Centers, Rural Health Care System
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has been continuing her work to ensure that community health centers (CHCs) across Iowa have the resources and support they need to care... -
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who completed her sixth annual tour of Iowa’s 99 counties last week, called on her colleagues to come together—in good faith—on a...
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September 09, 2020
Office of Senator Ernst to Hold Traveling Office Hours Across All 99 Counties in Iowa
WASHINGTON – Regional Directors for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will be holding traveling office hours in all of Iowa’s 99 counties to assist Iowans in their dealings with... -
September 08, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Urge USDA to Help Farmers Achieve Water Quality Objectives
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, and her fellow Iowan Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA),... -
September 04, 2020
Ernst Completes 99 County Tour for 2020
RED OAK, Iowa – After visiting Stolee Farms in Hardin County yesterday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) officially wrapped up her 99 County Tour for 2020, marking the sixth time... -
September 03, 2020
Ernst Concludes ‘Homegrown Week’
AMES, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) marked the end of her “Homegrown Week” after visiting with Iowans in the state’s agriculture community along with U.S. Department of... -
RED OAK, Iowa – Following U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) urging, the president has directed the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to begin the process of...
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September 01, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Welcome Additional Assistance for Iowans Impacted by Derecho
Following Governor Reynolds’ announcement that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual Assistance for ten additional counties, U.S. Senators Joni... -
ALGONA, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is kicking off her final stretch of her 99 County Tour for 2020 with “Homegrown Week.” The senator will visit with Iowans in rural...
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August 27, 2020
Ernst Talks Child Care Access in Rural Iowa
OTTUMWA, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a mom and leader on the issue of child care, participated in discussions with local leaders and providers in both Jefferson and... -
August 27, 2020
Ernst: Hold Canada and Mexico Accountable for Their Commitments to Iowa’s Dairy Farmers
WASHINGTON—One month after the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMA) went into effect, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on... -
August 25, 2020
Ernst Urges Feds to Remove Fee on Iowa Homeowners
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is calling on government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reconsider a newly-proposed fee that will be placed on... -
August 24, 2020
Following Report of Sexual Harassment by DOD Employee, Ernst Demands Answers from the Pentagon
WASHINGTON – Following a report that a Department of Defense (DOD) employee had a history of sexually harassing women, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a champion for sexual assault... -
August 24, 2020
Ernst, Iowa Delegation Urge Approval of Governor Reynolds’ USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined members of the Iowa delegation in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue urging a... -
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump approved Governor Reynolds’ request for funding under the...
