Joni Ernst

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Recent News About Joni Ernst


Ernst Demands Answers from Biden Admin on Failed ‘Catch-and-Release’ Policies

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Back from the Southern border, the Iowa senator is demanding the Biden administration answer for their mismanagement of thousands of apprehended illegal migrants

AT THE BORDER: Ernst Sees Historic Crisis Firsthand

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“Under President Biden and his administration, our border is open, and the drug cartels are taking full advantage of it,” Ernst says.

As Gas Prices Soar, Ernst Joins Effort to Protect America’s Oil Reserve, Block Biden’s Sales to China, Russia, Iran

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After Biden sent five million barrels of oil from the nation’s emergency petroleum reserve to foreign adversaries, the Iowa senator is joining an effort to put a stop to it

Celebrating Major Pro-Life Victory, Ernst Moves to Designate June as the “Month of Life”

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In celebration of the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is leading an effort to designate June as the “Month of Life.” Ernst and eight of her Senate colleagues introduced legislation this week supporting the designation

Biden Used Emergency Waivers to Help Solar Panel Industry. Ernst Wants to Know: Why Not Help Farmers with Fertilizer Waivers?

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On her 99 County Tour, Ernst has consistently heard from Iowa farmers about the impact of massively increased fertilizer costs and has been pushing for solutions

Ernst, Senate GOP Delegation To Visit Texas-Mexico Border Amidst Unrelenting Illegal Immigration Crisis

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The delegation will travel to the Rio Grande Valley to survey the current state of the Southern border

Biden’s Summer of Blackouts: Ernst Hammers Dems’ “Green” Fantasies Driving Energy Prices and Threatening Power Shortages

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Ernst: “It’s time to come clean about Democrats’ Green New Deal.”

Ernst Works Across the Aisle to Prevent Chinese, Russian Influence in National Security Contracting

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The CONSULT Act comes after reports surfaced that the consulting firm McKinsey was awarded federal government consulting contracts while working for the Chinese and Russian governments

Biden Admin Has Failed to Deliver Billions in Humanitarian Aid to Starving Nations. Ernst, Bipartisan Senators Want Answers.

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As tens of millions face starvation from Putin’s war, Ernst and 12 of her colleagues are demanding accountability from USAID for failing to deliver the more than $10 billion in aid Congress sent to help

“Not What Americans Need Right Now”: With Iowans Struggling, Ernst Slams Dems for Plan to Raise Taxes

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Under crushing inflation, Ernst described stories of Iowans resorting to pawn shops just to afford gas

Ahead of Middle East Trip, Ernst Urges Biden to Bolster Region’s Burgeoning Diplomacy, Denounce Iraq’s New Anti-Israel Law

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Ernst calls for Biden to condemn Iraq’s new law as an obstacle to peace and normalization efforts between Israel and Arab nations, which have spurred from the Abraham Accords.

After Ernst Raised Concerns, Fauci to End His Taxpayer-Funded Experiments on Dogs

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Ernst demanded answers from Dr. Fauci on the unnecessary use of dogs in federally-funded testing following past experiments that included cutting out their vocal cords, infesting them with ticks, and placing them in cages with infectious sandflies

Ernst Joins Bipartisan Congressional Delegation in Madrid, Participates in NATO Summit

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Ernst: I’m encouraged the NATO strategic concept focuses on defeating and deterring Putin and seeks to prioritize China as the principal threat to safety and prosperity around the world

Ernst to Buttigieg: Before Shoveling Billions More Into Boondoggles, Taxpayers Deserve Answers!

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While the feds dole out billions for projects years behind schedule and way over budget, Ernst points out that Iowa budgeted a total of $835 million for road and bridge projects in a full year

After Major Pro-Life Victory, Ernst, Colleagues Celebrate Pro-Life Movement and Volunteers

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The senators introduced a resolution congratulating the pro-life movement on its historic victory in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

Ernst Sounds Alarm to NATO: We Must Prioritize the Threat of CCP

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Ernst urges President Biden to address Chinese aggression at NATO’s 2022 Madrid Summit

Ernst on SCOTUS Decision in Dobbs Case

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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States issued their decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:

Ernst Supports Addition of Finland and Sweden to NATO

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The Iowa senator recently visited the two countries, met with key leaders to ensure both nations help shoulder the burden for NATO’s military obligations

Ernst Measures to Prevent Foreign Influence in Government Contracting, Increase Efficiency Move Through Senate Committee

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Ernst-led CONSULT Act and AGILE Act unanimously passed through a Senate committee today

Ernst Statement on Final Passage of PACT Act

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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today released the following statement on the Senate’s final passage of the PACT Act, which is now set to be signed into law