“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.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJune 17, 2026
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.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa
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