“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
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On the recordJune 8, 2026
“The Upward Mobility Act recognizes what most Americans understand: the best solutions often don’t come from Washington.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa
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Highlighting the intent of the Upward Mobility Act.

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