Ernst Highlights Her SWAMP Act at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing

WASHINGTON — At a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing examining the lessons learned from remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) highlighted her bill that would move federal agencies outside of Washington and closer to the folks who know the needs of their states, farms, and businesses best. Ernst stated, “During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our federal workers have successfully done their jobs remotely, showing us that they don’t necessarily need to be in Washington to do their jobs. I think this bolsters my argument that we can and should move more jobs out of Washington…”