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April 21, 2021 Miller-Meeks & Ernst Push Bipartisan Bill Supporting Servicemembers' Mental Health and Transition to Civilian Life Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 23, 2021 Miller-Meeks & Sherrill Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Veterans' Education Benefits Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Jan. 21, 2021 Rep. Miller-Meeks Votes for General Lloyd Austin's Waiver Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Jan. 5, 2021 Hirono, Ernst Bill Signed Into Law, Permanently Establishes Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act in Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 21, 2020 Ernst Nominates 31 Iowans for Admission to U.S. Service Academies Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020 Grassley Nominates 33 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "As a company commander who served over 23 years in our nation's military, and mother of a West Point cadet, I am honored to nominate these Iowa students for admittance to our U.S. Service Academies:" Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "To prevent our troops from facing pay cuts, I'm requesting that @DeptofDefense further delay the collection of deferred payroll taxes for servicemembers." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Did you catch the @ArmyWP_Football v @NavyFB last weekend? Army won 15-0! And…that means Team Ernst won a delicious Florida key lime pie to celebrate the victory. Thanks, @SenRickScott & of course, #GoArmy!" Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Just like the care and treatment that many of our soldiers rely on when they have physical wounds, we must also address the "invisible wounds" that can have a profound impact on their wellbeing." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI Rightwards arrow My bipartisan bill to protect the legal rights of our servicemembers and their families passed the Senate this week. It's now heading to @POTUS ' desk for his signature." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @NavyTimes : Senator urges delay in collecting troops' deferred taxes" Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 16, 2020 Following Hirono and Ernst Advocacy, Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Permanently Establish Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act in Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Passes Senate, Heads to President Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Brown, Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Support Mental Health Needs of Servicemembers and Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Gillibrand, Cruz offer Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act Amendment to Defense Bill Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020 Ernst Improves Military Technologies, Fights to Strengthen Supply Chain in Annual Defense Bill Sen. Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Ernst Secures Protections for Troops in Annual Defense Bill Sen. Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "As a combat veteran, I understand how important it is for our servicemembers to be equipped for the battlefield. That's why I'm glad we included my work to provide female soldiers w/proper-fitting body armor in the #FY21NDAA we passed out of @SASCMajority." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Ernst: Our Homeless Veterans Deserve Our Support, Especially During COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As we negotiate the annual defense bill, I'll continue my work to prevent sexual assault within our military, fund working treatments for TBI, ensure military men & women have body armor that fits, & that our DoD is not wasting your tax dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 8, 2020 Ernst Outlines Priorities for Troops, Taxpayers, and Technology in Defense Bill Sen. Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020 Ernst's Bipartisan Bill to Honor WWII Army Rangers Passed Senate Unanimously Sen. Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The National Guard has played a vital role in our response to #COVID19. Thanks @realdonaldtrump for extending Title 32 orders so they can continue to do so. Now, it's time for Congress to pass my bipartisan bill to get Guardsmen & their families the health care coverage they need" Sen. Joni Ernst
May 20, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen. Joni Ernst
May 5, 2020 Retired Lieutenant Colonel Ernst Says Servicemembers Responding to COVID-19 Should Get Hazard Pay Sen. Joni Ernst
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Over 850 Iowa National Guard troops are part of 46,000 national guardsmen + more than 7,000 active duty troops fighting #COVID19 right now. They all deserve hazard pay for their service. My bill will make this happen with back pay." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Why in the world is the US gov't going to invest our servicemembers' retirement in companies in China? We need to put an end to that. @POTUS can take action ASAP to stop this, and I'm working with @MarcoRubio on a bill to ban this from ever happening again." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 21, 2020 Letter to Alex Beehler, Assistant Sec. of the Army (Installations, Environment & Energy) - Duckworth, Bustos, Ernst, Durbin, Grassley, Loebsack Propose "Zillow.mil" Service for Military Real Estate Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Blackburn, Colleagues Urge Esper to Address Mental Health of Servicemembers During Social Distancing Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 5, 2020 Following Armed Services Hearing on the Pensacola Naval Station Attack, Chairman Ernst Takes Action to Reform, Improve Foreign Military Student Programs Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 12, 2020 Ernst Continues to Work Across the Aisle to Protect Troops from Traumatic Brain Injury Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Ernst, Pascrell, Bacon Seek Update on DoD Efforts to Protect Servicemembers from Traumatic Brain Injuries Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Grassley, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Effort to Establish "Safe to Report" Policy in the Military Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Bacon, Speier, Gillibrand and Grassley Introduce Bill to Make it "Safe to Report" Sexual Assault in the Military Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - As Reports of Sexual Assault Spike at Military Academies, Ernst Leads Calls for Answers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Following Reports of 30+ Traumatic Brain Injuries of US Servicemembers in Iraq, Senator Ernst Presses the Pentagon for Answers Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Grassley Supports Resolution Praising Successful Mission to Eliminate Qasem Soleimani Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020 Ernst Praises U.S. Servicemembers and Intelligence Personnel for Successful Mission to Kill Brutal Terrorist Soleimani Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 9, 2020 Ernst and Duckworth Team Up to Tackle Sexual Misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 23, 2019 Grassley Nominates 50 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Right now, female servicemembers are facing injuries due to ill-fitting equipment. We must do better. My bill will ensure adequate and proper-fitting equipment is readily available for our female servicemembers." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "As a combat veteran and member of the conference committee for the #FY20NDAA, I'm proud this year's bipartisan defense bill gives our men & women in uniform the pay raise they deserve." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019 Representatives Wilson, Sherrill, Kelly, Luria, Stefanik, and Stivers Introduce Body Armor for Females Modernization Act Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "First and foremost, I'm relieved to hear everyone in the Camp Dodge and Johnston communities is safe and that no one was in danger today." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2019 Annual Defense Bill Advances with Ernst's Support and Priorities Included 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
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "This week, I was humbled by the opportunity to say, "thank you' and commend the men and women of our Armed Forces deployed in Kuwait and Afghanistan for their tremendous service and sacrifice." Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "As a former company commander in Kuwait and Iraq, I understand the significance of our elected leaders being on-the-ground, supporting our troops, and receiving firsthand military briefings on our nation's strategy in these critical regions." Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
April 21, 2021 Miller-Meeks & Ernst Push Bipartisan Bill Supporting Servicemembers' Mental Health and Transition to Civilian Life Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
March 23, 2021 Miller-Meeks & Sherrill Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Veterans' Education Benefits Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Jan. 21, 2021 Rep. Miller-Meeks Votes for General Lloyd Austin's Waiver Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Jan. 5, 2021 Hirono, Ernst Bill Signed Into Law, Permanently Establishes Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act in Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 21, 2020 Ernst Nominates 31 Iowans for Admission to U.S. Service Academies Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020 Grassley Nominates 33 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "As a company commander who served over 23 years in our nation's military, and mother of a West Point cadet, I am honored to nominate these Iowa students for admittance to our U.S. Service Academies:" Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "To prevent our troops from facing pay cuts, I'm requesting that @DeptofDefense further delay the collection of deferred payroll taxes for servicemembers." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Did you catch the @ArmyWP_Football v @NavyFB last weekend? Army won 15-0! And…that means Team Ernst won a delicious Florida key lime pie to celebrate the victory. Thanks, @SenRickScott & of course, #GoArmy!" Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Just like the care and treatment that many of our soldiers rely on when they have physical wounds, we must also address the "invisible wounds" that can have a profound impact on their wellbeing." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI Rightwards arrow My bipartisan bill to protect the legal rights of our servicemembers and their families passed the Senate this week. It's now heading to @POTUS ' desk for his signature." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @NavyTimes : Senator urges delay in collecting troops' deferred taxes" Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 16, 2020 Following Hirono and Ernst Advocacy, Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Permanently Establish Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act in Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Passes Senate, Heads to President Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Brown, Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Support Mental Health Needs of Servicemembers and Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Gillibrand, Cruz offer Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act Amendment to Defense Bill Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 18, 2020 Ernst Improves Military Technologies, Fights to Strengthen Supply Chain in Annual Defense Bill Sen.Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Ernst Secures Protections for Troops in Annual Defense Bill Sen.Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "As a combat veteran, I understand how important it is for our servicemembers to be equipped for the battlefield. That's why I'm glad we included my work to provide female soldiers w/proper-fitting body armor in the #FY21NDAA we passed out of @SASCMajority." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Ernst: Our Homeless Veterans Deserve Our Support, Especially During COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As we negotiate the annual defense bill, I'll continue my work to prevent sexual assault within our military, fund working treatments for TBI, ensure military men & women have body armor that fits, & that our DoD is not wasting your tax dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 8, 2020 Ernst Outlines Priorities for Troops, Taxpayers, and Technology in Defense Bill Sen.Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020 Ernst's Bipartisan Bill to Honor WWII Army Rangers Passed Senate Unanimously Sen.Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The National Guard has played a vital role in our response to #COVID19. Thanks @realdonaldtrump for extending Title 32 orders so they can continue to do so. Now, it's time for Congress to pass my bipartisan bill to get Guardsmen & their families the health care coverage they need" Sen.Joni Ernst
May 20, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen.Joni Ernst
May 5, 2020 Retired Lieutenant Colonel Ernst Says Servicemembers Responding to COVID-19 Should Get Hazard Pay Sen.Joni Ernst
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Over 850 Iowa National Guard troops are part of 46,000 national guardsmen + more than 7,000 active duty troops fighting #COVID19 right now. They all deserve hazard pay for their service. My bill will make this happen with back pay." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Why in the world is the US gov't going to invest our servicemembers' retirement in companies in China? We need to put an end to that. @POTUS can take action ASAP to stop this, and I'm working with @MarcoRubio on a bill to ban this from ever happening again." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 21, 2020 Letter to Alex Beehler, Assistant Sec. of the Army (Installations, Environment & Energy) - Duckworth, Bustos, Ernst, Durbin, Grassley, Loebsack Propose "Zillow.mil" Service for Military Real Estate Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Blackburn, Colleagues Urge Esper to Address Mental Health of Servicemembers During Social Distancing Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 5, 2020 Following Armed Services Hearing on the Pensacola Naval Station Attack, Chairman Ernst Takes Action to Reform, Improve Foreign Military Student Programs Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 12, 2020 Ernst Continues to Work Across the Aisle to Protect Troops from Traumatic Brain Injury Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Ernst, Pascrell, Bacon Seek Update on DoD Efforts to Protect Servicemembers from Traumatic Brain Injuries Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Grassley, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Effort to Establish "Safe to Report" Policy in the Military Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Bacon, Speier, Gillibrand and Grassley Introduce Bill to Make it "Safe to Report" Sexual Assault in the Military Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - As Reports of Sexual Assault Spike at Military Academies, Ernst Leads Calls for Answers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Following Reports of 30+ Traumatic Brain Injuries of US Servicemembers in Iraq, Senator Ernst Presses the Pentagon for Answers Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Grassley Supports Resolution Praising Successful Mission to Eliminate Qasem Soleimani Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020 Ernst Praises U.S. Servicemembers and Intelligence Personnel for Successful Mission to Kill Brutal Terrorist Soleimani Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 9, 2020 Ernst and Duckworth Team Up to Tackle Sexual Misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 23, 2019 Grassley Nominates 50 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Right now, female servicemembers are facing injuries due to ill-fitting equipment. We must do better. My bill will ensure adequate and proper-fitting equipment is readily available for our female servicemembers." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "As a combat veteran and member of the conference committee for the #FY20NDAA, I'm proud this year's bipartisan defense bill gives our men & women in uniform the pay raise they deserve." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019 Representatives Wilson, Sherrill, Kelly, Luria, Stefanik, and Stivers Introduce Body Armor for Females Modernization Act Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "First and foremost, I'm relieved to hear everyone in the Camp Dodge and Johnston communities is safe and that no one was in danger today." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2019 Annual Defense Bill Advances with Ernst's Support and Priorities Included 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
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "This week, I was humbled by the opportunity to say, "thank you' and commend the men and women of our Armed Forces deployed in Kuwait and Afghanistan for their tremendous service and sacrifice." Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "As a former company commander in Kuwait and Iraq, I understand the significance of our elected leaders being on-the-ground, supporting our troops, and receiving firsthand military briefings on our nation's strategy in these critical regions." Sen.Joni Ernst
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