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April 18, 2024
During the Month of the Military Child, Ernst Works to Increase Servicemembers’ Access to Child Care
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 12, 2024
Ernst, Warren Announce Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Blast Overpressure and Protect Servicemembers
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 14, 2023
Ernst-Supported Provision to Restore Servicemember Back Pay Passes Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 5, 2023
With Ernst's Leadership, Senate Promotes Over 400 Servicemembers
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 4, 2023
Ernst Blasts Biden's Border Policies Displacing Military Families
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 17, 2023
Ernst Works to Stop Military, Federal Employee Retirement from Bolstering Communist China
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 15, 2023
Ernst Leads Majority of Senate GOP in Push to End Biden DoD's War on the Unborn
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
July 13, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Concerns Regarding Claim that SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Will Impact Military Readiness
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Grassley Statement On Watchdog Warnings About Deficient Vetting Of Afghan Evacuees
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 16, 2022
Wicker, Risch, Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Legislation
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Small Business Education Training for Servicemembers, Veterans and Military Spouses
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 26, 2021
Tweet - While the tragic exit from Afghanistan may have moved off of the front pages, American citizens and Afghan allies are still stranded behind enemy lines. We cannot let them be forgotten."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2021
Tweet - "As a mother of a West Point cadet and a company commander who served over 23 years in uniform, I'm pleased to nominate these outstanding #Iowa students to our nation's Service Academies."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2021
Hinson Nominates Nine IA-01 Students To Military Service Academies
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Dec. 22, 2021
Ernst Nominates Iowa Students for America's Service Academies
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, US Department of Defense - Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Call Out Department Of Defense Timeline To Implement Sexual Assault Reforms
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Pentagon Timetable for Implementing Sexual Assault Reforms "Vague, Lax'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I'm leading a bipartisan effort with @SenMarkKelly that would streamline suicide prevention efforts at @DeptofDefense & help provide needed support for our nation's heroes. These are simple steps that will save lives."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 22, 2021
Rubio, Ernst, Kelly Introduce legislation to prevent Military Suicides
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Ernst's Effort to Honor Global War on Terrorism Veterans Gains More Bipartisan Support from Senators, Public Figures
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-Military Has Spent 6 Million Man-Hours on "Woke" Training Under Biden, Senators Find
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Senators Hassan, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fight "Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 20, 2021
"We need to put out the S.O.S.': Ernst, Kelly Press Pentagon for Action Following Uptick in Military Suicides
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Grateful to my friend & @the_USO Global Ambassador Kellie Pickler for honoring the sacrifice of our nation's heroes who served in the Global War on Terrorism. Now is the time to pass my bipartisan effort that would create a #GWOTMemorial on the National Mall."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2021
Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. We owe it to our servicemembers to ensure they have the support they deserve. As a combat veteran, I'm working across the aisle to help support the mental health needs of our nation's heroes."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 23, 2021
Hinson Supports National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Connolly, 47 Members Press White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep Carter Opposes COVID Vaccine Mandate For Troops
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Mark Green Leads Fight Against Vaccine Mandate for Active Duty Troops
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 29, 2021
Ernst-Led Bipartisan Measure Protecting Afghan Allies Clears Senate Unanimously
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 19, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 5, 2021
Miller-Meeks Joins Letter of All Women Veterans in Congress to Preserve DACOWITS
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 2, 2021
Grassley: After Defense Department Report, Time to Pass Our Military Justice Legislation
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2021
Tweet - "Donald Rumsfeld honorably served his country and worked to protect America. His decades long career of public service included time in the military, Congress, and as our Secretary of Defense. My prayers are with the Rumsfeld Family during this difficult time."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Luria Leads Letter Of All Women Veterans In Congress To Preserve DACOWITS
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 23, 2021
Congresswoman Escobar and Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Vanessa Guillén Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act to Remove Sexual Assault, Major Crime Prosecution Decisions from the Chain of Command
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reform Broken Military Justice System
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 21, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "It's far past time we take more steps to protect the safety of our servicemembers who go missing. The bipartisan Servicemember Safety and Security Act I'm backing would help do just that by improving information sharing & coordination between local and federal law enforcement."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 16, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 4, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 26, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 25, 2021
Senators Josh Hawley, Kirsten Gillibrand Lead Legislation to Improve Military Response to Sexual Assault
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 7, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Luria Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Ready Reserve Corps
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 6, 2021
Miller-Meeks Joins Push to Get Answers on VA Delays
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 29, 2021
Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Date
Title
Politician
April 18, 2024
During the Month of the Military Child, Ernst Works to Increase Servicemembers’ Access to Child Care
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 12, 2024
Ernst, Warren Announce Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Blast Overpressure and Protect Servicemembers
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 14, 2023
Ernst-Supported Provision to Restore Servicemember Back Pay Passes Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 5, 2023
With Ernst's Leadership, Senate Promotes Over 400 Servicemembers
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 4, 2023
Ernst Blasts Biden's Border Policies Displacing Military Families
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 17, 2023
Ernst Works to Stop Military, Federal Employee Retirement from Bolstering Communist China
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 15, 2023
Ernst Leads Majority of Senate GOP in Push to End Biden DoD's War on the Unborn
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
July 13, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Concerns Regarding Claim that SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Will Impact Military Readiness
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Grassley Statement On Watchdog Warnings About Deficient Vetting Of Afghan Evacuees
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 16, 2022
Wicker, Risch, Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Legislation
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Small Business Education Training for Servicemembers, Veterans and Military Spouses
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 26, 2021
Tweet - While the tragic exit from Afghanistan may have moved off of the front pages, American citizens and Afghan allies are still stranded behind enemy lines. We cannot let them be forgotten."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2021
Tweet - "As a mother of a West Point cadet and a company commander who served over 23 years in uniform, I'm pleased to nominate these outstanding #Iowa students to our nation's Service Academies."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2021
Hinson Nominates Nine IA-01 Students To Military Service Academies
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Dec. 22, 2021
Ernst Nominates Iowa Students for America's Service Academies
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, US Department of Defense - Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Call Out Department Of Defense Timeline To Implement Sexual Assault Reforms
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Pentagon Timetable for Implementing Sexual Assault Reforms "Vague, Lax'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I'm leading a bipartisan effort with @SenMarkKelly that would streamline suicide prevention efforts at @DeptofDefense & help provide needed support for our nation's heroes. These are simple steps that will save lives."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 22, 2021
Rubio, Ernst, Kelly Introduce legislation to prevent Military Suicides
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Ernst's Effort to Honor Global War on Terrorism Veterans Gains More Bipartisan Support from Senators, Public Figures
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-Military Has Spent 6 Million Man-Hours on "Woke" Training Under Biden, Senators Find
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Senators Hassan, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fight "Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 20, 2021
"We need to put out the S.O.S.': Ernst, Kelly Press Pentagon for Action Following Uptick in Military Suicides
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Grateful to my friend & @the_USO Global Ambassador Kellie Pickler for honoring the sacrifice of our nation's heroes who served in the Global War on Terrorism. Now is the time to pass my bipartisan effort that would create a #GWOTMemorial on the National Mall."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2021
Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. We owe it to our servicemembers to ensure they have the support they deserve. As a combat veteran, I'm working across the aisle to help support the mental health needs of our nation's heroes."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 23, 2021
Hinson Supports National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Aug. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Connolly, 47 Members Press White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep Carter Opposes COVID Vaccine Mandate For Troops
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Aug. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Mark Green Leads Fight Against Vaccine Mandate for Active Duty Troops
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 29, 2021
Ernst-Led Bipartisan Measure Protecting Afghan Allies Clears Senate Unanimously
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 19, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 5, 2021
Miller-Meeks Joins Letter of All Women Veterans in Congress to Preserve DACOWITS
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
July 2, 2021
Grassley: After Defense Department Report, Time to Pass Our Military Justice Legislation
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2021
Tweet - "Donald Rumsfeld honorably served his country and worked to protect America. His decades long career of public service included time in the military, Congress, and as our Secretary of Defense. My prayers are with the Rumsfeld Family during this difficult time."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Luria Leads Letter Of All Women Veterans In Congress To Preserve DACOWITS
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 23, 2021
Congresswoman Escobar and Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Vanessa Guillén Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act to Remove Sexual Assault, Major Crime Prosecution Decisions from the Chain of Command
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
June 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reform Broken Military Justice System
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 21, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "It's far past time we take more steps to protect the safety of our servicemembers who go missing. The bipartisan Servicemember Safety and Security Act I'm backing would help do just that by improving information sharing & coordination between local and federal law enforcement."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 16, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 4, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 26, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 25, 2021
Senators Josh Hawley, Kirsten Gillibrand Lead Legislation to Improve Military Response to Sexual Assault
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 7, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Luria Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Ready Reserve Corps
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 6, 2021
Miller-Meeks Joins Push to Get Answers on VA Delays
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
April 29, 2021
Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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