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Dec. 17, 2019
Annual Defense Bill Advances with Ernst's Support and Priorities Included
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2019
Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence play an increasingly important role in maximizing efficiency & decreasing costs to the taxpayer, which is why I asked Asst. Sec. of the Navy Geurts how the @USNavy can apply these technologies to ship maintenance and repair."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 4, 2019
Female Combat Veteran, Senator Ernst, Pushes for Proper-Fitting Body Armor, Protective Equipment for Female Servicemembers
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 3, 2019
Daily Caller - Grassley: The Pentagon's Autopilot Budget Is Wasting Too Many Tax Dollars
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 27, 2019
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Ernst Visits Troops--Including Iowans--in Kuwait and Afghanistan
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 25, 2019
With Threats of Biological Warfare on the Rise, Chairman Ernst Holds Hearing Examining America's Defenses
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Wooten, Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy - Sens. Cramer, Kennedy, Ernst Working to Ensure Border Wall Gets Built Quickly and Responsibly
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdogan of Turkey in Legislative Engagement with Select Members of the Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 5, 2019
Ernst Blasts Democrats for Blocking Military Funding
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 30, 2019
A Combat Veteran, Senator Ernst Discusses Emerging Threats and U.S. Military Strength
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 29, 2019
Ernst Warns Terrorists: "You cannot hide from us. We will bring you to justice."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 27, 2019
Tweet - "A significant announcement this morning by @realDonaldTrump Thx to all involved in mission 2 defeat head of ISIS Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi The world is better off w/out the violent/cruel terrorist tactics he embodied Our brave service members do incredible work each day 2protect us"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 27, 2019
Ernst Statement on President Trump's Announcement of the Death of ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "A resurgence of ISIS is a threat to us all. Today I introduced a resolution which calls upon the @DeptofDefense & @StateDept to provide a plan within 30 days outlining a strategy to ensure ISIS will never again threaten Americans or our allies."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2019
United States Navy's 244th Birthday
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 14, 2019
Ernst Statement on Turkey's Actions in Northern Syria
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2019
Tweet - "The Kurds have been a critical and reliable partner to the US, and have played an integral role in the fight against ISIS. We cannot abandon them now."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 20, 2019
Q&A: Watchdog for U.S. Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 17, 2019
Ernst: Forget Area 51--Waste at the Pentagon is Out of This World
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Grassley to State: Protect U.S. Antiterrorism Service Dogs from Abuse Overseas
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 28, 2019
On Taxpayers' Dime, Pentagon Buys Chinese Computers Vulnerable to Hacking
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Norquist, Deputy Secretary of Defense - Ernst: On Taxpayers' Dime, Pentagon Buys Chinese Computers Vulnerable to Hacking
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 8, 2019
Tweet - "We need to make sure every dollar that goes to @DeptofDefense is used in the most efficient way to support our men & women in uniform. I asked DepSecDef Norquist about ways we can do this. A good place to start: my Bogus Bonus Ban Act & Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to Secretary Esper - Grassley Presses DoD Secretary on Ongoing Issues with the F-35 Program
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Grassley Urges Esper in Handwritten Note to Commit to Fiscal Responsibility, Reform at DoD
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2019
Representatives Trahan, Turner, and Cisneros Introduce Bipartisan "Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act"
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 9, 2019
Tweet - "Many @DeptofDefense projects help our military, but the DoD has also made its share of $$$ blunders. I put a provision into the Defense bill asking DoD to put price tags on these projects. After seeing the latest Squeal TV, you'll know why. #MakeEmSqueal"
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 24, 2019
Ernst Prioritizes Addressing Military Sexual Assault, Support for Troops, and Fiscal Responsibility in Annual Defense Bill
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 15, 2019
Pentagon Oversight
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2019
Letter to Patrick M. Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Grassley Presses Acting Secretary of Defense on Price Gouging at Pentagon
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 9, 2019
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 21, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Walker Leads Letter to President Trump Requesting Assistance for Greensboro Pastor Imprisoned in China
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 14, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2019
Chairman Ernst Holds ETC Subcommittee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 11, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Announce Creation of Global Positioning System (GPS) Caucus
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 4, 2019
Ernst to Serve on Five Prominent High-Profile Committees in 116th Congress
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 16, 2018
Grassley Statement on Department of Defense Audit Report
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 5, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on Iran Sanction
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 2, 2018
Grassley Presses Air Force for Answers on $1,280 Cup
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 2, 2018
Letter to Dr. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force - Grassley Presses Air Force for Answers on $1,280 Cup
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 2, 2018
Ernst Asks for Additional Engagement from DoD on Potential U.S. Military Action in Syria
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to John F. Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction - Grassley, Feinstein Press SIGAR for Answers on Failing Counternarcotics Efforts in Afghanistan
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Grassley, Feinstein Press SIGAR for Answers on Failing Counternarcotics Efforts in Afghanistan
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Ernst Asks for Additional Engagement from DoD on Potential U.S. Military Action in Syria
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 18, 2018
Funding the Government
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 22, 2018
Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley Bill to Improve Protections for American Victims of Terrorism
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 8, 2018
History: Grassley Recalls the 1991 Persian Gulf War Vote
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 17, 2019
Annual Defense Bill Advances with Ernst's Support and Priorities Included
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2019
Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence play an increasingly important role in maximizing efficiency & decreasing costs to the taxpayer, which is why I asked Asst. Sec. of the Navy Geurts how the @USNavy can apply these technologies to ship maintenance and repair."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 4, 2019
Female Combat Veteran, Senator Ernst, Pushes for Proper-Fitting Body Armor, Protective Equipment for Female Servicemembers
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 3, 2019
Daily Caller - Grassley: The Pentagon's Autopilot Budget Is Wasting Too Many Tax Dollars
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 27, 2019
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Ernst Visits Troops--Including Iowans--in Kuwait and Afghanistan
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 25, 2019
With Threats of Biological Warfare on the Rise, Chairman Ernst Holds Hearing Examining America's Defenses
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Wooten, Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy - Sens. Cramer, Kennedy, Ernst Working to Ensure Border Wall Gets Built Quickly and Responsibly
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdogan of Turkey in Legislative Engagement with Select Members of the Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 5, 2019
Ernst Blasts Democrats for Blocking Military Funding
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 30, 2019
A Combat Veteran, Senator Ernst Discusses Emerging Threats and U.S. Military Strength
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 29, 2019
Ernst Warns Terrorists: "You cannot hide from us. We will bring you to justice."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 27, 2019
Tweet - "A significant announcement this morning by @realDonaldTrump Thx to all involved in mission 2 defeat head of ISIS Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi The world is better off w/out the violent/cruel terrorist tactics he embodied Our brave service members do incredible work each day 2protect us"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 27, 2019
Ernst Statement on President Trump's Announcement of the Death of ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "A resurgence of ISIS is a threat to us all. Today I introduced a resolution which calls upon the @DeptofDefense & @StateDept to provide a plan within 30 days outlining a strategy to ensure ISIS will never again threaten Americans or our allies."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2019
United States Navy's 244th Birthday
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 14, 2019
Ernst Statement on Turkey's Actions in Northern Syria
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2019
Tweet - "The Kurds have been a critical and reliable partner to the US, and have played an integral role in the fight against ISIS. We cannot abandon them now."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 20, 2019
Q&A: Watchdog for U.S. Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 17, 2019
Ernst: Forget Area 51--Waste at the Pentagon is Out of This World
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Grassley to State: Protect U.S. Antiterrorism Service Dogs from Abuse Overseas
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 28, 2019
On Taxpayers' Dime, Pentagon Buys Chinese Computers Vulnerable to Hacking
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Norquist, Deputy Secretary of Defense - Ernst: On Taxpayers' Dime, Pentagon Buys Chinese Computers Vulnerable to Hacking
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 8, 2019
Tweet - "We need to make sure every dollar that goes to @DeptofDefense is used in the most efficient way to support our men & women in uniform. I asked DepSecDef Norquist about ways we can do this. A good place to start: my Bogus Bonus Ban Act & Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to Secretary Esper - Grassley Presses DoD Secretary on Ongoing Issues with the F-35 Program
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Grassley Urges Esper in Handwritten Note to Commit to Fiscal Responsibility, Reform at DoD
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2019
Representatives Trahan, Turner, and Cisneros Introduce Bipartisan "Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act"
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 9, 2019
Tweet - "Many @DeptofDefense projects help our military, but the DoD has also made its share of $$$ blunders. I put a provision into the Defense bill asking DoD to put price tags on these projects. After seeing the latest Squeal TV, you'll know why. #MakeEmSqueal"
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 24, 2019
Ernst Prioritizes Addressing Military Sexual Assault, Support for Troops, and Fiscal Responsibility in Annual Defense Bill
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 15, 2019
Pentagon Oversight
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2019
Letter to Patrick M. Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Grassley Presses Acting Secretary of Defense on Price Gouging at Pentagon
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 9, 2019
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 21, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Walker Leads Letter to President Trump Requesting Assistance for Greensboro Pastor Imprisoned in China
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 14, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 12, 2019
Chairman Ernst Holds ETC Subcommittee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 11, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Announce Creation of Global Positioning System (GPS) Caucus
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 9, 2019
STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 4, 2019
Ernst to Serve on Five Prominent High-Profile Committees in 116th Congress
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 16, 2018
Grassley Statement on Department of Defense Audit Report
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 5, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on Iran Sanction
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 2, 2018
Grassley Presses Air Force for Answers on $1,280 Cup
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 2, 2018
Letter to Dr. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force - Grassley Presses Air Force for Answers on $1,280 Cup
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 2, 2018
Ernst Asks for Additional Engagement from DoD on Potential U.S. Military Action in Syria
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to John F. Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction - Grassley, Feinstein Press SIGAR for Answers on Failing Counternarcotics Efforts in Afghanistan
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Grassley, Feinstein Press SIGAR for Answers on Failing Counternarcotics Efforts in Afghanistan
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Ernst Asks for Additional Engagement from DoD on Potential U.S. Military Action in Syria
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 18, 2018
Funding the Government
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 22, 2018
Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley Bill to Improve Protections for American Victims of Terrorism
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 8, 2018
History: Grassley Recalls the 1991 Persian Gulf War Vote
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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