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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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