The HERO Act expands access to Pentagon child care assistance by allowing more providers to participate, giving military families more options.
Joni Ernst
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Joni Kay Ernst is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Iowa since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first woman to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate. Ernst has focused on issues such as agriculture, rural development, and veterans' affairs throughout her tenure. She has been an advocate for bipartisan efforts to address the needs of rural communities and has emphasized the importance of legislation that supports farmers and agricultural interests in Iowa.
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.
Until that is achieved, taxpayers will continue being robbed in plain daylight. GAO is recommending a simple solution, and every day Washington delays action is costing us billions of dollars.
Before giving out another cent, Washington needs to first verify the applicant is actually eligible for assistance, while also ensuring the beneficiary isn’t on the do-not-pay list," Ernst continued.
Washington made $186 billion in payment errors just last year and fraudsters are stealing $1.4 billion from taxpayers every day," Ernst said in a statement to the DCNF.
A new trend is emerging in which both convicted and uncharged fraudsters share information that allows others to exploit government programs.
Leah Jean Boutique is a wonderful example of the dedication and community spirit that has become tailored to Iowa small businesses,
Bureaucrats have been playing hide and seek with tax dollars for far too long.
However, for those receiving government assistance and having an extra mouth to feed, as she did, the decision can be a bit trickier since a higher income level may put them over the threshold for certain government assistance.
I haven’t backed down from fighting for more information on the true COVID origins, and yet Congress is still here, six years later, begging agencies to share answers and for committees to make relevant documents public…There are a lot of…
Taxpayers deserve confidence that federally guaranteed loan programs are being administered responsibly and with proper oversight.
When a small community bank becomes a top SBA lender one year and fails the next, something went seriously wrong.
It was bittersweet playing in my final Congressional Baseball Game, but Randy, Mariannette, and I brought our A-game to help Team GOP defend its championship title and secure another victory.
Whether I’m on the Senate floor or the baseball field, I’m always fighting to bring home wins for Iowa,
Iowans work hard for their money, and they deserve a government that protects it. This bill helps stop suspicious payments before taxpayer dollars walk out the door.
Through its tightly woven community involvement and charitable work, this company continues to make a lasting impact on Carroll County.
By ending benefits cliffs through common sense solutions, we can ensure that workers across America are rewarded with increased opportunity on the merits of their labor.
Since 1975, Interpower Corporation has been conducting business as a premium supplier of power systems for customers around the world," said Chair Ernst.
From toys to floral arrangements, Carol has consistently led a top-notch team that continues to serve Iowans and define Iowa small businesses.
Allowing firms with financial or operational ties to foreign adversaries to secure federal contracts and influence defense-related decisions creates an unacceptable national security risk,
I was a proud yes on the Secure America Act. We must fully fund law enforcement and keep Iowans safe!
Leah Jean Boutique is a wonderful example of the dedication and community spirit that has become tailored to Iowa small businesses.





