119th Congress
Joni Ernst
Senator, Iowa
Party
- Republican
- Born
- July 1, 1970 (age 56)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2015
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-3254
- Website
- ernst.senate.gov
Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Armed Services
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chairman
Who Is Joni Ernst?
Joni Ernst is a Republican senator from Iowa in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2015. Born July 1, 1970, Ernst is 56. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Ernst voted on 94 and missed 2. Ernst voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Ernst sponsored 100 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Joni Ernst Voted
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- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
- YeaA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- NayA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
- NayA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- NayA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
- NayA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- NayA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- YeaNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- NayA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- NayA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bills Joni Ernst Sponsored
- Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 (S. 766, Became Law)
- A resolution designating the week of September 21, 2026, as the "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week" to recognize the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, who passed away in a tragic farming accident, and promote farm safety in the honor of Ray Gaesser. (S.Res. 916, Agreed To)
- No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act (S. 5314, In Committee)
- Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026 (S. 5294, In Committee)
- A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities. (S. 4505, Out of Committee)
- Protecting American Taxpayers Act (S. 4952, Out of Committee)
- Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act (S. 4940, In Committee)
- SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act (S. 4892, In Committee)
- Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act (S. 4891, In Committee)
- Blue Star Mothers Day Act (S. 4789, In Committee)
- Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 (S. 872, Passed the Senate)
- Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (S. 4747, In Committee)
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- Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026 (S. 4685, In Committee)
- Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025 (S. 1555, Out of Committee)
- SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act (S. 1199, Passed the Senate)
- A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces. (S.Res. 722, Introduced)
- No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act (S. 4447, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. (S.Res. 703, Agreed To)
- Protecting American Taxpayers Act (S. 4378, Out of Committee)
- HERO Child Care for Military Families Act (S. 4335, In Committee)
- Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (S. 3971, Became Law)
- A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day". (S.Res. 653, Agreed To)
- COST Act (S. 4130, In Committee)
- End-of-Year Fiscal Responsibility Act (S. 4059, In Committee)
- National STEM Week Act (S. 1070, Passed the Senate)
- No Lifeline for Dead People Act (S. 3954, In Committee)
- RECEIPTS Act (S. 3902, In Committee)
- Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act (S. 3837, In Committee)
- Prospectus Modernization Act of 2026 (S. 3789, In Committee)
- Putting an N to Learing about Fraud Act (S. 3727, In Committee)
- Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act (S. 2100, In Committee)
- A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, who were killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, in a targeted assault against United States service members on December 13, 2025. (S.Res. 572, Agreed To)
- Where’s WALDO Act (S. 3553, In Committee)
- Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act (S. 3173, In Committee)
- Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act (S. 1991, In Committee)
- FAIR Leave Act (S. 3321, In Committee)
- Ending Subsidies for Political Junk Mail Act (S. 3260, In Committee)
- RECAPTURE Act (S. 3259, In Committee)
- McSCUSE ME Act of 2025 (S. 3240, In Committee)
- Prove It Act of 2025 (S. 495, In Committee)
- RED TAPE Act (S. 148, In Committee)
- Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act (S. 1872, Passed the Senate)
- Returning Unspent COVID Funds Act (S. 3166, Out of Committee)
- A resolution recognizing the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as "National Veterans Small Business Week". (S.Res. 482, Agreed To)
- DISPOSAL Act (S. 3091, In Committee)
- Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act (S. 3005, In Committee)
- A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens. (S.Res. 438, Introduced)
- Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025 (S. 2953, In Committee)
- DECLINE Act (S. 2794, In Committee)
- STUDENT Act (S. 2764, In Committee)
- DOCTORS Act (S. 2650, In Committee)
- Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 (S. 2610, In Committee)
- Ethanol for America Act of 2025 (S. 2591, In Committee)
- INNOVATE Act (S. 853, In Committee)
- CLEAR Waters Act (S. 2421, In Committee)
- Restoring America’s Floodplains Act (S. 2215, In Committee)
- For Sale Act of 2025 (S. 2173, In Committee)
- A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women's sports. (S.Res. 295, Introduced)
- FIREARM Act (S. 1922, In Committee)
- GRAIN DRY Act (S. 1826, In Committee)
- LOCOMOTIVES Act (S. 1779, In Committee)
- Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act of 2025 (S. 1761, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month". (S.Res. 222, Agreed To)
- Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2025 (S. 1729, In Committee)
- A concurrent resolution recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week. (S.Con.Res. 13, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. (S.Res. 201, Agreed To)
- SERVE Act (S. 1530, In Committee)
- BE GONE Act (S. 1517, In Committee)
- Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025 (S. 1502, In Committee)
- GHOST Act of 2025 (S. 1490, In Committee)
- Tax DODGER Act (S. 1444, In Committee)
- Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act (S. 1436, In Committee)
- Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act (S. 1435, In Committee)
- TRACKS Act (S. 1434, In Committee)
- Audit the IRS Act (S. 1427, In Committee)
- Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326, In Committee)
- Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (S. 1314, In Committee)
- A resolution designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day". (S.Res. 153, Agreed To)
- Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act (S. 1170, In Committee)
- Rural Housing Accessibility Act (S. 1091, In Committee)
- Return to Sender Act (S. 913, In Committee)
- FARMLAND Act of 2025 (S. 886, In Committee)
- Returning SBA to Main Street Act (S. 298, Out of Committee)
- Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act (S. 651, In Committee)
- SCRUB Act of 2025 (S. 648, In Committee)
- Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2025 (S. 538, In Committee)
- Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2025 (S. 534, In Committee)
- An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (S.Res. 71, Out of Committee)
- Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act of 2025 (S. 511, In Committee)
- Complete COVID Collections Act (S. 68, Out of Committee)
- Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act (S. 469, In Committee)
- Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act (S. 302, In Committee)
- SWAG Act (S. 210, In Committee)
- Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025 (S. 178, In Committee)
- Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act (S. 177, In Committee)
- Sarah's Law (S. 84, In Committee)
- Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act (S. 50, In Committee)
- DRAIN THE SWAMP Act (S. 23, In Committee)
- SWAMP Act (S. 22, In Committee)
- REMOTE Act (S. 21, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Ernst spoke on the floor 65 times on 40 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, September 30, 2026, 1,136 wordsNational Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act
While hard-working Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities, there is one class of people who have never had it better: fraudsters. Scammers are stealing more than $1.4 billion from taxpayers every day.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, September 23, 2026, 585 wordsCritical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
I want to thank my colleague from Delaware for bringing up our Iowa State Cyclones and our University of Iowa Hawkeyes. We had the Cy-Hawk game just 2 weekends ago. Unfortunately, my Cyclones fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes. But God bless Coach Kirk Ferentz and his Iowa Hawkeyes. It was another great game for all of Iowa.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 7, 2026, 254 wordsStop Secret Spending Act of 2025
Taxpayers deserve to know how the money they send to Washington is being spent. For 20 years now, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act has required unclassified government spending to be put online in a searchable public website, USAspending.gov. This allows taxpayers to review the receipts for themselves.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 5, 2026, 1,085 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: H.R. 2069 (Executive Calendar)
During my 12 years in the Senate, I have exposed many outlandish examples of government waste.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 23, 2026, 7 wordsVote on Pozos Nomination (Executive Calendar)That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, July 22, 2026, 927 wordsProtecting American Taxpayers Act (Executive Calendar)
We have all received that email from a wealthy Nigerian ``Prince,'' asking us to wire him some money with promises that he will return the favor with a huge reward as soon as he can access his fortune, or we have gotten that phone call from an unknown number claiming to be the IRS, warning that an arrest warrant will be issued if we don't immediately pay off our outstanding tax debt, and, of course, everyone has been told that our extended vehicle warranty is about to expire unless we renew immediately.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 14, 2026, 877 wordsRemembering Lindsey Graham (Executive Session)
I rise today with a heavy heart to honor my dear friend and colleague Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 14, 2026, 507 wordsRecognizing Shinytop Brewing
As chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to honor ShinyTop Brewing of Webster County, IA, as the Senate Small Business of the Week.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 23, 2026, 15 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. 205That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, June 23, 2026, 527 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. 177
Today, I join millions of Americans commemorating the Dobbs Supreme Court decision anniversary. We are united in two simple truths: Abortion is not a constitutional right, but life is. And life is a gift worth protecting. Each and every one of us was given this gift.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Order of Business (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 17, 2026)
- E15 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 14, 2026)
- Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 14, 2026)
- Recognizing Interpower Corporation (Senate, May 12, 2026)
- The Calendar (Senate, April 29, 2026)
- Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025 (Senate, April 29, 2026)
- Resolutions Submitted Today (Senate, April 29, 2026)
- Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation's Energy to Assure Safety Act of 2025 (Senate, April 29, 2026)
- Order for Adjournment (Senate, April 29, 2026)
- Recognizing Port Neal Welding Company (Senate, April 14, 2026)
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Resumed (Senate, March 26, 2026)
- Vote on St. John Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 17, 2026)
- Honoring Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan (Senate, March 11, 2026)
- Honoring Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien (Senate, March 11, 2026)
- Housing for the 21st Century Act (Senate, March 4, 2026)
- Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (Senate, March 3, 2026)
- Measure Read the First Time: S. 3977 (Senate, March 3, 2026)
- Authorizing the President to Award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for Acts of Valor as a Member of the Marine Corps During the Vietnam War (Senate, March 3, 2026)
- Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act (Senate, March 3, 2026)
- Authorizing the President to Award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for Acts of Valor During the Vietnam War (Senate, March 3, 2026)
- Order for Adjournment (Senate, March 3, 2026)
- Tribute to General James J. Mingus (Executive Session) (Senate, February 5, 2026)
- Tribute to General James J. Mingus (Senate, February 5, 2026)
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Executive Session) (Senate, December 18, 2025)
- Trump appointees win again. Eight of the ten least partisan judges were nominated by President Trump. (Senate, November 20, 2025)
- Federal Judiciary (Executive Calendar) (Senate, November 5, 2025)
- Vote on Orr Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, November 5, 2025)
- Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, October 30, 2025)
- Introductory Statement on S. 3091 (Senate, October 30, 2025)
- Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, October 23, 2025)
- Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 (Senate, October 23, 2025)
- Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act (Senate, October 23, 2025)
- Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act (Senate, October 23, 2025)
- Resolutions Submitted Today (Senate, October 23, 2025)
- Order for Adjournment (Senate, October 23, 2025)
- Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, October 16, 2025)
- Republican Administration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 31, 2025)
- Nomination of Casey Mulligan (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 31, 2025)
- Vote on Lucas Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 31, 2025)
- Rescissions (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 15, 2025)
- Nomination of William Briggs (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
- Vote on Kupor Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
- Order of Procedure (Executive Session) (Senate, June 26, 2025)
- For Sale Act of 2025 (Executive Session) (Senate, June 26, 2025)
- Tribute to Kelsi Daniell (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Federal Communications Commission Relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap... (Senate, May 8, 2025)
- Honoring the Commissioning of Uss "Iowa" (Senate, April 4, 2025)
- Nomination of Matthew Whitaker (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 31, 2025)
- Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Senate, March 14, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 103 (Executive Session) (Senate, February 27, 2025)
- Terminating the National Emergency Declared With Respect to Energy (Senate, February 26, 2025)
- Vote on Loeffler Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, February 19, 2025)
- Food for Peace Program (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 13, 2025)
- U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Rules of Procedure (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Laken Riley Act: Motion To Proceed (Senate, January 8, 2025)
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Questions About Joni Ernst
Is Joni Ernst still in Congress?
Yes. Joni Ernst is serving as senator from Iowa in the 119th Congress.
What party is Joni Ernst?
Joni Ernst is a Republican.
When is Joni Ernst up for reelection?
Ernst's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Joni Ernst?
Joni Ernst was born July 1, 1970 and is 56.
How often does Joni Ernst vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Ernst voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Joni Ernst on?
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Committee on Armed Services; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Chairman).