Press Releases
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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... -
November 25, 2020
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Ernst Encourages Iowans to Reflect on Their Blessings, Find Their Gratitude
RED OAK, Iowa—Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is encouraging Iowans, and all Americans, to reflect on their blessings and find their gratitude... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), is urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct rapid antigen COVID-19 tests of military...
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November 18, 2020
Ernst: “There is no vacation from protecting our nation.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran who served in the armed forces for over 23 years, honored the sacrifices made by our nation’s servicemembers,... -
November 18, 2020
Ernst: “Operation Warp Speed has been a tremendous success for this administration.”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) applauded individuals in the private sector, at the Department of Defense, and in the Trump Administration for their efforts to develop... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on their ability to...
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November 16, 2020
Ernst-Supported Bipartisan Bill to Address U.S. Olympics Abuse Scandal Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – The bipartisan Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act, supported by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), an outspoken advocate for survivors of sexual... -
November 16, 2020
Ernst Works Across the Aisle to Support Servicemembers’ Mental Health and Transition to Civilian Life
WASHINGTON – Following Veterans Day last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, is joining Senators Sherrod Brown... -
November 11, 2020
On Veterans Day, Ernst Honors Fellow Veterans
WASHINGTON – Today, on Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran who served in the armed forces for over 23 years, is honoring the brave men and women who have... -
November 10, 2020
Ernst on 2020 Election: “The Year of the GOP Women”
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today called the recent election cycle a big win for Republican women, as both the House and Senate will add conservative women to their... -
November 10, 2020
Ernst Unanimously Re-elected to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) was unanimously re-elected to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference today. Following her re-election, Ernst... -
November 06, 2020
Ernst Works to Ensure Iowans Have Access to Free COVID-19 Testing
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined her colleagues in a letter urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to clarify the agency’s guidance to ensure... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), one of the first female Republicans to serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke about Amy Coney Barrett’s qualifications and...
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October 27, 2020
Ernst Votes to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), one of the first female Republicans to serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after voting to... -
October 23, 2020
Ernst Works Across the Aisle to Increase Funding for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Crisis Centers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined her colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act, which would increase funding...