Joni Ernst

“Toploft Clothing is a seamless example of the innovation, adaptability, and entrepreneurial drive that define Iowa small businesses,” said Chair Ernst.

The Upward Mobility Act recognizes what most Americans understand: the best solutions often don’t come from Washington.

Today, I am a proud co-sponsor of Senator Husted’s Upward Mobility Act.

However, for many, that decision might be much more costly and too risky.

I want to give you one brief example of the cliff effect: Years ago, while serving in the Iowa State Senate, I visited an assisted living center in my district at the time in Lenox, Iowa.

It’s the grift that just keeps on giving.

For nearly 40 years, Fairfield Dental Clinic has represented the professionalism, community spirit, and dedication that keep Iowa’s small business community smiling.

The values of hard work and self-sufficiency have defined who we are as a nation. By ending benefits cliffs through common sense solutions, we can ensure that workers across America are rewarded with increased opportunity on the merits of…

Bob and his team have been powering up the Mahaska County community with speed and attention to safety, exceeding customer needs and exemplifying the American entrepreneurial spirit.

"Since 1975, Interpower Corporation has been conducting business as a premium supplier of power systems for customers around the world," said Chair Ernst.

"Green Real Estate & Auction Co. proves that investing in Iowa land is truly evergreen," said Chair Ernst.

I’ve long warned about a potential government cover-up of the truth, which our brave witness has confirmed to us today,” said Senator Ernst. “I haven’t backed down from fighting for more information on the true COVID origins, and yet…

"Toploft Clothing is a seamless example of the innovation, adaptability, and entrepreneurial drive that define Iowa small businesses," said Chair Ernst.

Small business employers hoping to reward top talent are instead faced with the reality that due to misguided federal policies, rewarding hard workers may actually harm their employees financially.

The brazen nature of these fraudsters’ behavior is alarming and warrants closer examination.

I am asking the SBA Office of Inspector General to investigate these loans and recover every last cent.

I’m honored to receive this award for my work championing policies that support biobased manufacturing so our state can continue leading the way in our growing ag bioeconomy.

By empowering states, the Upward Mobility Act will reduce government imposed barriers to financial independence and streamline the administration of federal welfare programs while taking measures to protect against fraud.

Hard working folks shouldn’t be punished for doing what is right for themselves and their families.

Benefits cliffs also create significant workforce challenges for small businesses seeking to grow their operations.

With misguided incentives, workers are encouraged to put off promotions, turn down full time work, and decline overtime opportunities to maintain eligibility for federal welfare programs.

To make matters worse, the complex interactions of dozens of different programs create unintended cliffs and inhibit upward mobility.

It’s clear that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

Benefits cliffs create a paradox where the federal government, in effect, penalizes workers and leaves them worse off for pursuing higher income.

Today I am excited to convene this Committee to discuss the important issue of federal benefits cliffs and their impact on America’s job creators.