Joni Ernst: “I am encouraged to see Chairman Boozman release a Farm Bill draft that builds on many of the priorities Senate…”

While today’s vote is a setback, I remain committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure states are treated fairly as we strengthen accountability in SNAP, find a long-term fix to the harmful effects of…

Now, Congress must pass my anti-fraud package to protect taxpayers.

Under federal law, SNAP benefits generally may be used for most foods and beverages intended for home consumption, but USDA places clear limits on certain items. Most notably, SNAP prohibits the purchase of foods that are ‘hot at the point…

Bad actors have been scamming American taxpayers for far too long," said Ernst. "From fake child care centers in Minnesota to incarcerated convicts collecting unemployment checks, fraud has become so pervasive that, if it were a government…