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July 14, 2020 Ernst Unveils New Proposal to Support Iowa's Child Care Providers, Families Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 27, 2023 Ernst, Sinema, Fitzpatrick, Porter Work to Make Leave Fair for Families Sen. Joni Ernst
March 28, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Rules in Congress Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable. Sexual harassment has no place in our society, let alone the federal workplace. There are too many gaps here -- we need transparency from the Pentagon." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 8, 2023 Ranking Member Ernst Works to Overhaul, Refocus Failing SBA Entrepreneurship Program Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 12, 2016 Ernst Urges Support for SCRUB Act to Reduce Regulatory Burden on Economy, Families Sen. Joni Ernst
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowans about the need for more ways to save for retirement, I fought to pass the SECURE Act. I'm glad that, as we enter the new year, this bipartisan bill is now law for #Iowa's workers and small businesses." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Our front line workers across Iowa have kept life going & our supply chains intact during #COVID19. It's time we reward them for their hard work. That's why I've introduced a bill that would allow our essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned $$." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Our nonprofits across Iowa do vital work for our communities & many of them are struggling to stay afloat during #COVID19. That's why I fought to pass a bill that will help nonprofits cover their unemployment costs. Great news, the bill has now officially been signed into law!" Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "With the new #COVID19 relief package, we're bolstering the Paycheck Protection Program for Iowa #smallbiz by: Allowing for a second round of PPP loans for struggling businesses Making local chambers of commerce and news outlets eligible for the PPP" Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2022 Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 5, 2015 Manchin, Kirk, Ernst, Gillibrand Launch Post 9/11 Veterans Caucus Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 3, 2015 Ernst Supports ObamaCare Repeal Sen. Joni Ernst
April 5, 2017 Ernst Joins Booker, Johnson in Introducing Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to "Ban the Box" for Federal Hiring Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 13, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Senate Committee on Health, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Senate Committee on Health - Renew Career and Technical Education Programs Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 12, 2019 Sens. Ernst, Lee Put Forward Paid Parental Leave Plan That is Budget Neutral and Flexible for Parents Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Paid parental leave should be a reality for working parents. I'm glad the issue is getting attn in #NDAA, but I'd like to see solutions that fit needs of working moms & dads in #Iowa & across the country, not just those fortunate enough to have a fed job." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Had a call w/ @POTUS today. As I've said, we have to get more $$$ in the #PaycheckProtectionProgram IMMEDIATELY, after Dems blocked funding days ago. We're also working to get more relief to our front line health care workers and additional testing. We don't have time to waste." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 29, 2020 Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "During #COVID19, many of our federal workers have successfully worked remotely, proving they don't need to be in swampy D.C. to do their jobs. At @EPWGOP, I spoke about my SWAMP Act that would move some federal agencies outside the Beltway & closer to the folks they work for." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Following Report of Sexual Harassment by DOD Employee, Ernst Demands Answers from the Pentagon Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Following the report that a @DeptofDefense senior leader had a history of sexually harassing women, I'm calling on the Pentagon for answers." Sen. Joni Ernst
May 19, 2021 Endless Frontier Act Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 1, 2022 Support Builds for Bipartisan Legislation Led by Klobuchar to Build Healthcare Workforce in Medically Underserved Areas Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 20, 2015 Politico - GOP Response Transcript: Joni Ernst GOP Response
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 4, 2015 Sen. Ernst Co-Sponsors Tax Credit for Small Businesses Employing Military Reservists Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 10, 2015 Booker, Cummings, Johnson, Issa, Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Give Formerly Incarcerated a Fair Chance at Federal Employment Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 29, 2015 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Perez, Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor - Department of Labor Regulatory Actions Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 7, 2016 Ernst, Bennet, Ayotte, and Warren Introduce Tax Credit for Family Caregivers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 7, 2016 Alexander, Johnson Lead 44 Senators in Introducing Congressional Review Act to Stop Backward "Time Card" Overtime Rule Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Expedite Hiring At National Defense Labs, Test Ranges Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 26, 2017 Grassley, Senators Introduce Resolution Recognizing National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 11, 2018 Ernst Testimony Illustrates Difficulties for Working Parents and How Paid Leave Benefits Growing Families Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 12, 2018 Ernst, Cotton, McCaskill and Heitkamp Introduce Bill to Modernize FMLA Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "There is no one-size-fits-all solution to combating poverty in our country. Every community's struggles are different." Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2019 Ernst: "It's past time we modernize our family and medical leave policies to serve the needs of parents and families in today's world' Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 9, 2020 Ernst Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Funding for Small Businesses Sen. Joni Ernst
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowans and seeing the overwhelming response of small businesses across the country, it's clear we need to bolster the Paycheck Protection Program. We don't have time for political games; we're in a crisis." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Senators Call For SBA To Continue Accepting Paycheck Protection Program Applications Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020 Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers are putting the interests of their fellow Americans ahead of their own. Each and every morning they wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. My bill will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2023 Ernst Works to Kick "Creeps' Out of the Federal Workplace, Including FDIC Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 14, 2023 Ernst Slams Biden Attempt to Skirt SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
July 14, 2020 Ernst Unveils New Proposal to Support Iowa's Child Care Providers, Families Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 27, 2023 Ernst, Sinema, Fitzpatrick, Porter Work to Make Leave Fair for Families Sen.Joni Ernst
March 28, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Rules in Congress Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable. Sexual harassment has no place in our society, let alone the federal workplace. There are too many gaps here -- we need transparency from the Pentagon." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 8, 2023 Ranking Member Ernst Works to Overhaul, Refocus Failing SBA Entrepreneurship Program Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 12, 2016 Ernst Urges Support for SCRUB Act to Reduce Regulatory Burden on Economy, Families Sen.Joni Ernst
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowans about the need for more ways to save for retirement, I fought to pass the SECURE Act. I'm glad that, as we enter the new year, this bipartisan bill is now law for #Iowa's workers and small businesses." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Our front line workers across Iowa have kept life going & our supply chains intact during #COVID19. It's time we reward them for their hard work. That's why I've introduced a bill that would allow our essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned $$." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Our nonprofits across Iowa do vital work for our communities & many of them are struggling to stay afloat during #COVID19. That's why I fought to pass a bill that will help nonprofits cover their unemployment costs. Great news, the bill has now officially been signed into law!" Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "With the new #COVID19 relief package, we're bolstering the Paycheck Protection Program for Iowa #smallbiz by: Allowing for a second round of PPP loans for struggling businesses Making local chambers of commerce and news outlets eligible for the PPP" Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2022 Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 5, 2015 Manchin, Kirk, Ernst, Gillibrand Launch Post 9/11 Veterans Caucus Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 3, 2015 Ernst Supports ObamaCare Repeal Sen.Joni Ernst
April 5, 2017 Ernst Joins Booker, Johnson in Introducing Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to "Ban the Box" for Federal Hiring Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 13, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Senate Committee on Health, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Senate Committee on Health - Renew Career and Technical Education Programs Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 12, 2019 Sens. Ernst, Lee Put Forward Paid Parental Leave Plan That is Budget Neutral and Flexible for Parents Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Paid parental leave should be a reality for working parents. I'm glad the issue is getting attn in #NDAA, but I'd like to see solutions that fit needs of working moms & dads in #Iowa & across the country, not just those fortunate enough to have a fed job." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Had a call w/ @POTUS today. As I've said, we have to get more $$$ in the #PaycheckProtectionProgram IMMEDIATELY, after Dems blocked funding days ago. We're also working to get more relief to our front line health care workers and additional testing. We don't have time to waste." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Hagedorn Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Child Care Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 29, 2020 Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "During #COVID19, many of our federal workers have successfully worked remotely, proving they don't need to be in swampy D.C. to do their jobs. At @EPWGOP, I spoke about my SWAMP Act that would move some federal agencies outside the Beltway & closer to the folks they work for." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Following Report of Sexual Harassment by DOD Employee, Ernst Demands Answers from the Pentagon Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Following the report that a @DeptofDefense senior leader had a history of sexually harassing women, I'm calling on the Pentagon for answers." Sen.Joni Ernst
May 19, 2021 Endless Frontier Act Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 1, 2022 Support Builds for Bipartisan Legislation Led by Klobuchar to Build Healthcare Workforce in Medically Underserved Areas Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 20, 2015 Politico - GOP Response Transcript: Joni Ernst GOP Response
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 4, 2015 Sen. Ernst Co-Sponsors Tax Credit for Small Businesses Employing Military Reservists Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 10, 2015 Booker, Cummings, Johnson, Issa, Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Give Formerly Incarcerated a Fair Chance at Federal Employment Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 29, 2015 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Perez, Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor - Department of Labor Regulatory Actions Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 7, 2016 Ernst, Bennet, Ayotte, and Warren Introduce Tax Credit for Family Caregivers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 7, 2016 Alexander, Johnson Lead 44 Senators in Introducing Congressional Review Act to Stop Backward "Time Card" Overtime Rule Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 12, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Expedite Hiring At National Defense Labs, Test Ranges Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 26, 2017 Grassley, Senators Introduce Resolution Recognizing National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 11, 2018 Ernst Testimony Illustrates Difficulties for Working Parents and How Paid Leave Benefits Growing Families Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 12, 2018 Ernst, Cotton, McCaskill and Heitkamp Introduce Bill to Modernize FMLA Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "There is no one-size-fits-all solution to combating poverty in our country. Every community's struggles are different." Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2019 Ernst: "It's past time we modernize our family and medical leave policies to serve the needs of parents and families in today's world' Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 9, 2020 Ernst Statement on Senate Democrats Blocking Funding for Small Businesses Sen.Joni Ernst
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from Iowans and seeing the overwhelming response of small businesses across the country, it's clear we need to bolster the Paycheck Protection Program. We don't have time for political games; we're in a crisis." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Senators Call For SBA To Continue Accepting Paycheck Protection Program Applications Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2020 Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers are putting the interests of their fellow Americans ahead of their own. Each and every morning they wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. My bill will allow them to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2023 Ernst Works to Kick "Creeps' Out of the Federal Workplace, Including FDIC Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 14, 2023 Ernst Slams Biden Attempt to Skirt SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling Sen.Joni Ernst
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