Joni Kay Ernst (née Culver; born July 1, 1970) [1] is an American politician and former military officer serving since 2015 as the junior United States senator from Iowa. [2] A member of the Republican Party, she previously served in the Iowa State Senate from 2011 to 2014 and as auditor of Montgomery County from 2004 to 2011. As Chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee since 2023 ...

2 days ago · WASHINGTON – Today, at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing on the nomination of former Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted how Loeffler’s track record as a successful business leader provides the exact experience needed to reform the bloated agency and restore its ...

3 days ago · During Ernst’s questioning, Loeffler committed to a “collaborative and responsive” relationship with Ernst to improve transparency at the SBA. After the agency had a 66-day disaster funding shortfall last year and failed victims in desperate need, Ernst asked Loeffler how she would work with Congress to improve critical relief programs at ...

6 days ago · In the case of Iowa's Joni Ernst, conservatives threatened to run against her if she didn't back Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth — before she announced she would.. Louisiana's Bill Cassidy, a doctor before entering politics, is being closely watched for how he will question Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's nominee for health secretary

Senator Joni Ernst, a native of Red Oak, Iowa, has dedicated her life to her state and country, having served in the military for over 23 years and now representing Iowans in the United States Senate. Joni is working to grow a strong economy; stand up for Iowa farmers, families, and small businesses; hold Washington accountable, ensure a strong ...

Jan 14, 2025 · “After four years of weakness in the White House, Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense,” said Senator Joni Ernst. “Our next commander in chief selected Pete Hegseth to serve in this role, and after our conversations, hearing from Iowans, and doing my job as a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst also drew the wrath of Kirk and other conservative activists when she raised questions about past sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice to lead the...

Sponsor: Ernst, Joni [Sen.-R-IA] (Introduced 01/29/2025) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Latest Action: Senate - 01/29/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (All Actions) Tracker: 6.

2 days ago · Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa. Ms. Ernst, a staunch opponent of abortion, has raised questions about Mr. Kennedy’s views on the issue. “He will need to publicly state his position on abortion ...

4 days ago · Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who is anti-abortion rights, told CNN that Kennedy needs to do more to assuage her concerns given his past comments supporting access to the procedure.