Press Releases
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February 12, 2021
Ernst Urges Biden to Reverse “Reckless” Rollback of Immigration Enforcement, Including Sarah’s Law
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is urging President Biden to reassess and reverse course on his “reckless immigration actions,” including rolling back a policy... -
February 11, 2021
In Light of New Data, Ernst Urges Biden Administration to Recognize Environmental Benefits of Biofuel
WASHINGTON – After a new report found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than gasoline, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) – a member of the... -
February 10, 2021
Ernst: Iowans balance their checkbooks and spend within their means; it’s long past time Washington does the same
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), known as the Senate’s leading foe of wasteful government spending, is calling for Congress to pass a Balanced Budget Amendment... -
February 09, 2021
Ernst: “Even to discuss rejoining the original Iran Nuclear Deal right now is unwise.”
WASHINGTON—U.S Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) introduced a resolution expressing opposition to the Joint... -
February 08, 2021
Ernst Helps Introduce Bill to Advance Deployment of Renewable Fuel Infrastructure, Expand Access to Higher Biofuel Blends
WASHINGTON – Building on her efforts to expand access to higher biofuel blends, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in introducing The Renewable Fuel... -
February 08, 2021
Ernst, Murphy Continue Bipartisan Effort to Provide Critical Diaper Assistance to Families During Pandemic
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) are building on their work to assist families who are struggling to afford diapers during the COVID-19... -
February 05, 2021
Ernst says ‘You’re fired’ to Washington bureaucrats who knowingly lied to Congress, misspent tax dollars meant for pandemic response
WASHINGTON—Following a report that bureaucrats at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) participated in a “widespread and well-known” scheme misspending millions of... -
February 04, 2021
Despite Bipartisan Support for Ernst Amendment, Majority of Democrats Side With Violent Illegal Criminals
WASHINGTON—Tonight, nearly every Senate Democrat rejected an amendment led by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) that would require federal law enforcement to prioritize detaining... -
February 04, 2021
Ernst Helps Introduce Bill to Get Students Back in School
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has helped introduce the Put Students First Act of 2021, legislation which would prohibit federal funding to schools that do not provide... -
February 04, 2021
Ernst Presses EPA to Uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard, Provide Certainty to Iowa Farmers and Biofuel Producers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), an unwavering advocate for Iowa’s biofuel industry and member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined her... -
February 03, 2021
Ernst to EPA Nominee Regan: Defend the RFS, Uphold New WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON—At a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) pressed President Biden’s nominee to lead the Environmental... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) hosted her first telephone town hall of the year, taking questions from Iowa’s farmers and producers. Ernst was joined on the...
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February 02, 2021
Ernst Questions Vilsack at Agriculture Committee Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON—As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today questioned Tom Vilsack at his confirmation hearing to... -
January 28, 2021
As Biden Administration Rolls Back Immigration Enforcement, Ernst Reintroduces ‘Sarah’s Law’ Ahead of the Fifth Anniversary of Sarah Root’s Death
WASHINGTON—As the Biden Administration is rolling back immigration enforcement and reversing President Trump’s executive order prioritizing prosecuting illegal immigrants convicted... -
WASHINGTON – Following President Biden’s executive action to begin transitioning federal government vehicles to electric vehicles, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)...
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January 27, 2021
Ernst Urges Senate: Don’t Mess with New WOTUS Rule; Stand with Workers, Farmers, and Businesses
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee, is leading a Senate resolution that... -
WASHINGTON—After attending both the welcome home ceremony for the 147th Iowa National Guard Unit and the sendoff ceremony for the 734th RSG Iowa National Guard Unit at Camp Dodge...
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January 25, 2021
Ernst Statement on Upcoming Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement after the House of Representatives delivered an article of impeachment against former President... -
January 19, 2021
Ernst Questions Secretary of Defense Nominee Lloyd Austin at Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, questioned Lloyd... -
January 15, 2021
After Ernst’s Push, EPA Takes Action to Expand Access to E15
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a relentless advocate for Iowa’s biofuel industry and member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued the...