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Joni Ernst's Public Statements on Issue: Women

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10/28/2021 Tweet - "As a woman and a mother, I am passionate about protecting women and girls, which is why I'm working with my colleagues to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Grateful for all that @IWF is doing to advocate for our female athletes."
08/25/2020 Tweet - "Once, women were told they had no place in government; but now there are 127 women serving in Congress, which is more than ever before. It is truly an honor to work alongside so many remarkable women who come from different fields and backgrounds."
08/18/2020 Tweet - "Today marks 100 years since women gained the right to vote! I sat down with @ChuckGrassley to talk about his mother who was one of the first women to vote in both Iowa and the nation! #19thAmendment"
06/29/2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is disappointing, but it should not deter us from the fight to protect women & girls from the dangers of abortion. All women--no matter their circumstances--deserve to be treated by competent doctors who can provide life-saving care during an emergency."
06/26/2020 Tweet - "Let's improve health care for women in #Iowa. A bipartisan bill I support would remove the 5-month wait period for SSDI and 24-month wait period for Medicare for women battling metastatic breast cancer. Thank you to @NBCCStopBC for raising awareness!"
04/13/2020 Tweet - "At a time when people who experience domestic violence are at increased risk, and requests for sexual assault and domestic violence-related services have sharply increased, it's critical we include additional funding to support survivors in future #COVID19 relief."
04/03/2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 is an invisible enemy that has attacked our lives in so many ways. During this time of great stress, frustration, & economic hardship, we have a perfect storm on our hands for domestic violence situations."
03/31/2020 Tweet - "I think we can all agree that we miss #MarchMadness. Even though we can't watch her on the court, join me in honoring @IowaWBB head coach Lisa Bluder this #WomensHistoryMonth. She is the all-time winningest coach in program history & was named 2019 Naismith Coach of the Year!"
03/06/2020 Tweet - "During #WomensHistoryMonth I'll be highlighting incredible Iowa women! 1st up is Mildred Wirt Benson -- who wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew Mysteries under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. She's credited w/creating the famous detective's curious, smart & spirited personality!"
01/24/2020 Tweet - " We value life: being pro-life, is being pro-woman. To all the Iowans, and all Americans, here in Washington for the @March_for_Life, thank you for standing up for life! I am proud to join you in this movement."
12/23/2019 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."
12/18/2019 Tweet - "Coming forward as a survivor is not the end, it's just the beginning. That's why legislation like the bipartisan Debbie Smith Act, which I'm proud to support, is so important. This critical bill will remove roadblocks to justice for survivors of sexual violence."
11/07/2019 Tweet - "WATCH: For months, I've worked closely and in good faith with my Democratic colleagues on a bipartisan solution to modernize and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. This week, it all came to a screeching halt. Here's why:"
10/18/2019 Tweet - "Congrats to @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica for embarking on the first #AllWomanSpacewalk! A great day for @NASA"
06/04/2019 Tweet - "I will continue to challenge every young woman today who is contemplating serving our country in government service or in military uniform to say yes and jump into the arena. We are a better nation because of the contributions of women from all walks of life & fields of service."
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