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As the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate, a landmark amendment Ernst secured will codify sex-neutral occupational performance standards, ensuring military jobs are filled based on merit and readiness while maintaining…

she was working all of those jobs at the same time. And she was turning in a time card for 120 hour work weeks.

we had one woman that claimed she was working for TSA, for HUD, for FDA. Oh, and God bless her for her service, the Air Force Reserves.

this was enabled by telework that went on during the Biden administration and that President Trump finally put an end to.

As we continue striving to fulfill our founders’ promise of a more perfect union, I have no doubt America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs will continue leading the way.

I don’t know a lot about it so far, so I’m reserving judgment. But we, we really need to make sure that it captures what we want to see, which is absolutely no way that they get a nuclear weapon.

That is wrong. These are Iowa children. Their parents pay taxes too. Their futures matter too.

Rob Sand wants Iowans to believe that if a child is educated in a public school, that child deserves taxpayer support, but if that same child is educated in an accredited nonpublic school, the family is taking something they should not…

Gronen exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to strengthening local communities that make Iowa small businesses built to last,

While the full details of this agreement have yet to be released, a deal of this magnitude deserves thorough review. It is critical that the Senate has the opportunity to examine the details, ask tough questions, and ensure America's…

Ernst also secured a landmark Arctic defense provision directing the Pentagon to deepen military partnerships with Nordic allies across the air, missile, maritime, cyber, and space domains, strengthening America's northern flank against…

It also prohibits the use of government-issued charge cards at casinos, strip clubs, and similar establishments, closing a long-standing gap in spending accountability.

The RECEIPTS Act requires the Pentagon to achieve a clean audit by 2028 and to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology to reduce the reliance on costly consultants.

The HERO Act expands access to Pentagon child care assistance by allowing more providers to participate, giving military families more options.

As a mother and grandmother who served in uniform, Ernst understands all too well the unique challenges military families face.

I’m proud to have advanced these priorities and will keep fighting to ensure our military is ready to deter and defeat any threat.

A strong America starts with a strong military. The FY 2027 NDAA delivers for our servicemembers, military families, and Iowa communities while making sure Washington is accountable for every taxpayer dollar.

Our men and women in uniform are our military’s greatest asset. As a combat veteran, I've made it my mission to ensure servicemembers have the resources they need to remain the most lethal fighting force in the world.