Press Releases
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September 16, 2020
Ernst, Iowa Farmer Highlight Importance of New, Commonsense WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON—At a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who worked tirelessly to scrap the Obama Administration’s Waters... -
September 16, 2020
Ernst, Grassley to Feds: Stop Fraud, Price-Gouging Targeting Iowans Suffering from Derecho
WASHINGTON—After hearing from Iowans whose lives have been devastated by the derecho, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are calling on the federal... -
September 16, 2020
Ernst Recognized with “Fueling Growth” Award for Sixth Year in a Row
WASHINGTON — Growth Energy, a leading trade association representing the biofuel industry, has awarded U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) the 2020 “Fueling Growth” award for the sixth... -
September 15, 2020
Ernst Highlights the Resiliency of Iowans, Calls for Additional Support for Derecho Recovery
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today highlighted the resiliency of Iowans who are still recovering from the devastating impacts of the August derecho—particularly in the... -
September 15, 2020
Ernst, Grassley to Host Virtual Service Academy Open House
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) will host a U.S. Service Academy Virtual Open House on the evenings of Monday, September 21 and Tuesday,... -
September 15, 2020
Ernst Commends Administration’s Historic Peace Deals
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after President Trump finalized two peace deals—the Abraham Accords—recognizing the... -
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...