Press Releases
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August 18, 2020
On 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Ernst and Grassley Pay Tribute to Suffragettes
RED OAK, Iowa—One hundred years after women in Iowa, and the country, gained the right to vote, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first woman elected to federal office from the... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined her colleagues to urge United States Department of...
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August 17, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Welcome the President’s Approval of Governor Reynolds’ Major Disaster Declaration Request
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today welcomed President Trump’s swift approval of Governor Kim Reynolds’ request for a major disaster... -
RED OAK, Iowa—As Iowans work to recover from the devastating derecho that hit the state last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined Fox Report to discuss the impact of the...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has launched a new resources page on her website for Iowans who have been impacted by this week’s derecho. Ernst is also is encouraging...
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August 14, 2020
In Cedar Rapids, Ernst Meets with Local Officials, Continues Hearing from Iowans Impacted by the Derecho
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today visited Cedar Rapids to continue to meet with and hear from Iowans as the state works to recover from the derecho that hit... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Small Business Committee and champion for small businesses, has helped deliver support through the Paycheck Protection...
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MAXWELL, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today visited a farm in Maxwell to see firsthand the damage caused by the derecho that hit the state earlier this week. During her...
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August 12, 2020
Ernst Joins 1st Annual Iowa Virtual Human Summit, Discusses Her Effort to Secure Proper-Fitting Body Armor, Equipment for Female Servicemembers
DES MOINES, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran elected to the Senate, joined the University of Iowa Technology Institute for their 2020 Iowa... -
WASHINGTON – Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today praised the U.S. Department of...
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WASHINGTON — In case you missed it, last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) attempted to pass her commonsense bill, Sarah’s Law, which would allow federal law enforcement to...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) continues to hear directly from Iowans during COVID-19, hosting another telephone town hall with seniors from across the state today to...
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August 10, 2020
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Effort to Support Health Care Access, Virtual Visitations for Iowa’s Seniors
WASHINGTON—Building on her work to support Iowa’s seniors during COVID-19, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is joining a bipartisan effort to expand health care access... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) becoming law as they continue to...
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is continuing her work to support Iowa’s farmers and biofuel producers in cosponsoring the GREET Act introduced by Senator John Thune...
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August 06, 2020
WATCH: Democrats Block Ernst’s Bill to Detain Violent Criminals
WASHINGTON—Today, Senate Democrats blocked U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) commonsense bill, Sarah’s Law. Ernst has worked to pass this important bill in honor of Sarah Root, a... -
August 05, 2020
Ernst: “It’s the Iowa way. Stepping up and doing your part. Meeting the needs of friends, family, and even strangers.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today spoke about the hard work and dedication of Iowans – including essential workers, teachers, students, and volunteers – during... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) spoke with members of the Ames Chamber of Commerce today to discuss her continued efforts to support Iowa’s small businesses. The...
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August 04, 2020
Ernst, Grassley Oppose Energy Department Nominee, Call for Greater Transparency of “Gap Year” Small Refinery Waiver Process
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), longtime champions for Iowa’s renewable fuel industry, today voted against the nominee for Deputy Secretary of... -
August 04, 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Ernst-Supported Bipartisan Bill to Address U.S. Olympics Abuse Scandal
WASHINGTON—Building on her efforts to address the abuses within the U.S. Olympic system, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a survivor of sexual assault, helped pass a bill to ensure...
