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Get Kids Safely Back In School

Joni Ernst: “The science, the data, and the health experts alike have all made it clear that we can and should safely get our kids back in schools.”

Grassley’s Historic 8,927 Vote Streak Ends

Due to his quarantine, Tuesday marks the first votes U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has not cast in service to Iowans in more than 27 years.

Ernst Re-elected to Senate Leadership

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, was re-elected unanimously by Senate Republicans as Vice-Chair for the Senate Republican Conference.

Senate Democrats Block Police Reform Bill

Senate Democrats blocked the JUSTICE Act, a police reform bill introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., on a 55 to 45 cloture vote.

(Video) Joni Ernst Discusses Juneteenth with Senate Chaplain Barry Black

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and Senate Chaplain Barry Black talk about Juneteenth, the tragic murder of George Floyd, racial justice, and national healing.

(Video) Ernst: Defunding the Police is Only a ‘Quick and Provocative Soundbite’

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, took part in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on law enforcement reform and the community response.

Ernst Calls for End to Taxpayer Funding of Chinese Wet Markets, Wuhan Lab

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst: “Whether it’s the lab in Wuhan or these repulsive wet markets, Iowans shouldn’t be footing the bill for either.”

Senate Democrats Block Bills Banning Infanticide, Late-Term Abortions

Senate Democrats blocked cloture for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act, 56 to 41, and the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, 53-44.

Watch: Ernst Questions Witnesses at Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Hearing

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, participated in the hearing for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, S.130, a bill that she co-sponsored.

Ernst Touts Strong Economy, Trump’s SOTU Address

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, outlined ways she hopes to build on what she says are the successes of the last three years of the Trump administration.

U.S. Senate Votes to Acquit President Donald Trump

The U.S. Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump on both articles of impeachment submitted by the U.S. House of Representatives.

2019 Was a Great Year Hearing From and Delivering For Iowans

Joni Ernst: I’m extremely proud of the work we’ve been able to get done. I couldn’t have done it without the input, help, and support of Iowans.

Ernst: After One Year, It’s Unthinkable That USMCA Is Not Ratified

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, continued to call on Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her House colleagues to move to pass USMCA.

A Potential Consequence of a Senate Impeachment Trial

Should House Democrats impeach President Donald Trump, a Senate impeachment trial could negatively impact U.S. Senators running for president.

Ernst Is Right to Oppose House Version of the Violence Against Women Act

Shane Vander Hart says that U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is right to oppose the House version of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.

Ernst Blasts Democrats For Blocking Military Funding

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst: “What will it take in order to get our servicemembers at home and abroad the resources they need?”