Press Releases
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July 20, 2020
Ernst Hosts Another Telephone Town Hall with Iowans
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) hosted another telephone town hall this evening to answer questions directly from Iowans and discuss her latest COVID-19 relief efforts,... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has continued her 99 County Tour across the state to hear directly from Iowans about the issues that are most important to them. In the...
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RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) – a combat veteran and a survivor of sexual assault – is urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take action in addressing...
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July 16, 2020
Ernst Helps Out at Diaper Bank in Davenport, Renews Bipartisan Push for Diaper Assistance
DAVENPORT, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined Iowans at the Davenport Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office today to help... -
RED OAK, Iowa— U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is continuing her work to support Iowa’s working families and increase access to child care. Today, along with the chairman of the...
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RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) continues to travel the state on her 99 County Tour for 2020 to hear directly from Iowans. Following public health guidelines, Ernst...
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July 08, 2020
Ernst Discusses Her Work for Iowa’s Biofuel Producers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)—a relentless advocate for the biofuel community and member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee—joined Emily Skor, CEO... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is continuing her efforts to expand access to health care for Iowans, particularly in the state’s rural areas. In a bipartisan letter to...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is continuing her work to lower health care costs for Iowans. Ernst joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and a number of her...
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July 06, 2020
Support Grows for Ernst’s Bill to ‘End Anarchy’
WASHINGTON—Support continues to grow for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) bill that will restrict taxpayer funding from going to cities that allow anarchist jurisdictions. As of... -
WASHINGTON—U.S Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is continuing her efforts to support Iowa’s farmers and producers during COVID-19. Ernst,...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is continuing her work to empower patients and lower health care costs for Iowans. Ernst, along with Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and...
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WASHINGTON—As the Senate debates the annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and chairman of the Senate Armed...
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July 01, 2020
Ernst, Joined by Grassley, Reynolds Hears Directly From Iowans on Another Telephone Town Hall
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), joined by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, hosted another telephone town hall to hear directly from folks... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) continues her work for Iowa veterans, this time passing her bipartisan legislation unanimously through the Senate to ensure proper care...
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June 30, 2020
Ernst Exposes Special Tax Loophole for Communist China
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is calling out China for taking advantage of a tax loophole that could be costing American taxpayers billions while not living up to its... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a veteran who served 23 years in the military between the Iowa National Guard and Army Reserves, is urging the Department of Veterans...
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June 29, 2020
During PTSD Awareness Month, Ernst Urges Support for Veterans Struggling with Mental Health
WASHINGTON—During Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, is urging support for veterans facing mental health... -
June 26, 2020
Ernst Blocks EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee—which provides oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a mom and champion for child care, joined a virtual town hall hosted by the Child Care Resource and Referral of Northeast Iowa today to...