Joni Ernst

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Recent News About Joni Ernst


A GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS: Ernst Sounding Alarm on Russia’s ‘Food War’ in Ukraine, Calls on Biden, Senate to Act

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“We need action now, Mr. President. Not tomorrow. Now.”

Joni Ernst: Putin’s war threatens global food security

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Iowans, and Americans across the country, have been shocked and horrified by Putin’s unjust, unprovoked war on Ukraine

Millions Wasted on Empty Hotel Rooms from Border Crisis, Ernst Demands Answers

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A new report detailing egregious waste and failed planning by the Biden administration comes as the U.S. experienced the highest level of illegal and irregular migration ever recorded

PASSED: Ernst Measure Preventing China, Russia from Exploiting US Small Business Programs

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The provision requires reforms for U.S. small business programs to prevent Chinese and Russian shell companies from accessing national security-related technology from them

“Get a Clue!” Ernst Calls Out Biden for Shirking Responsibility for Crises He’s Created

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The culprit behind all of our country’s continuing crises: President Biden, with the pen, in the Oval Office

Ernst Works to Prevent China and Russia from Exploiting Small Business Research Programs

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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, is working to prevent China and Russia from exploiting Small Business Administration (SBA) programs intended to support research and development for small businesses in Iowa and across the country

Ernst, Grassley Cement Sunshine Requirement, Iowa Priorities Into Water Resources Package

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One of Ernst’s measures ensures taxpayer-funded projects that break the bank are fully and publicly disclosed

During National Small Business Week, Ernst Recognizes Women-Owned Small Businesses

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Her resolution marks the contributions women-owned small businesses have made to Iowa and the nation

Ernst Pulling the Plug on Biden’s “Disinformation Governance Board”

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The Iowa senator compared the administration’s new government censorship bureau to the “Ministry of Truth” in George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984

Ernst Joins Reagan Institute and Foundation Podcast, Calls on Biden to Supply Ukraine with Lethal Aid and the U.S. to Show Strength Against Russia

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The Iowa senator also spoke on U.S.-China relations and how this relationship directly affects Iowans

Ernst, Coons Push Effort to Cut Red Tape, Lower Costs, Expedite Food Aid

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The bipartisan, temporary, and narrowly-crafted measure will allow the United States to flow aid faster, and save taxpayer dollars and countless lives around the world

Fighting for Iowa Small Businesses, Ernst Demands Answers from Biden Administration

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After questioning the SBA Administrator at a committee hearing, Ernst asks for detailed, written responses from the Biden administration on their plans to support Iowa small business owners struggling due to the inflationary crisis

Taking Resources Away from Vets to Fix Biden’s Border Crisis is Unfair, Bad Policy, Says Ernst

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New legislation would prohibit the president from using Dept. of Veterans Affairs funds for operations at the Southern border

With Inflation Crushing Iowa Small Businesses, Ernst Questions Biden SBA Chief on Admin’s Policies

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The senator described the “hidden value added tax” and other major challenges so many Iowa small businesses are facing as a result of skyrocketing inflation and supply chain issues under President Biden

Ernst Meets with Former Members of Ukrainian Parliament, Discusses Need for Additional U.S. Support to Defeat Putin

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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, met today with former members of the Parliament of Ukraine to discuss Putin’s ongoing invasion of the country and the need for additional aid from the United States and our NATO allies

Ernst: Inflation Top Concern on 99 County Tour

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Ernst said she also heard about rising energy costs, which have made it more difficult for farmers to continue feeding and fueling the world

Ernst, Grassley to Host Virtual Service Academy Open House

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U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will host a U.S. Service Academy Virtual Open House

Ernst Calls on Biden to Withdraw Mask Mandate Appeal

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In a letter to the Attorney General, the Iowa senator said, “…the mandate is inconsistent with policies instated by cities and states across the country who have elected to repeal their own mask mandates, as well as commentary by President Biden.”

JUST IN: Ernst-Led Years-Long, Bipartisan Effort to Honor WWII Army Rangers Clears House, Set to be Signed into Law

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The legislation, led by Ernst and fellow female combat veteran Senator Tammy Duckworth, would honor the U.S. Army Ranger Veterans of World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal

Ernst Tours Newly Opened Vets Facility in Mason City

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The Iowa senator has spearheaded multiple efforts to improve veterans’ care, including her VETS Act to expand access to telehealth services that was signed into law