U.S. Senator · R · Iowa
Joni Ernst
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 260 Russell Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 183
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Ernst puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Ernst's profile cites 59 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
59 bills
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Their stated view
- Government Spending Accountability — Senator Ernst advocates for increased transparency and efficiency in federal government spending, aiming to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars.
- Support for Small Businesses — Senator Ernst champions policies that foster the growth and success of small businesses and entrepreneurs, recognizing their economic contributions.
Commitments tracked here
- Reduce Government Waste and Fraud
- Strengthen Small Business Environment
The record (60)
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredPlain Language in Contracting ActLatest action 2024-05-15
- Bill authoredRED TAPE ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- Bill authoredProve It Act of 2023Latest action 2024-09-18
- Bill authoredAccountability and Clarity in Contracts to Engage Small Suppliers and Small Businesses ActLatest action 2023-09-05
- Bill authoredMade in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-13
- Bill authoredDelivering On Government Efficiency in Spending ActLatest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredModernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds ActLatest action 2026-01-14
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Ernst's profile cites 54 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
54 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Improve Government Operational Efficiency
The record (54)
- Bill authoredRED TAPE ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- Bill authoredPresidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-12
- Bill authoredTaxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency ActLatest action 2025-03-27
- Bill authoredNon-Essential Workers Transparency ActLatest action 2025-10-14
- Bill authoredProspectus Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-05
- Bill cosponsoredPermitting Transparency and Accountability ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredTaxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency ActLatest action 2024-03-14
- Bill authoredDelivering On Government Efficiency in Spending ActLatest action 2025-12-10
Agriculture & rural
Extensive record
Ernst's profile cites 43 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
43 bills
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Their stated view
- Agricultural Sector Support — Senator Ernst seeks to support American agriculture through various initiatives, including promoting women in agriculture and modernizing financial tools.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Agricultural Communities
The record (43)
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.Latest action 2025-02-21
- Bill authoredA resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredA resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".Latest action 2023-03-30
- Bill cosponsoredFarmers First Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill authoredA resolution designating March 24, 2022, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".Latest action 2022-03-29
Defense & security
Extensive record
Ernst's profile cites 41 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
41 bills
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Their stated view
- Strong National Defense — Senator Ernst prioritizes robust support for the armed forces, military families, and veterans, ensuring their well-being and honoring their service.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Military Families and Veterans
The record (42)
- Bill authoredIowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration ActLatest action 2026-02-11
- Bill authoredHERO Child Care for Military Families ActLatest action 2026-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredServicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill cosponsoredMilitary Learning for Credit Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of September 29, 2024, as "Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day".Latest action 2024-12-11
- Bill cosponsoredPRO Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-14
- Bill cosponsoredDaniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide ActLatest action 2025-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredExpanding Access to Military Child Care Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-26
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Ernst's profile cites 21 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
21 bills
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Their stated view
- Protecting Taxpayers from Fraud — Senator Ernst focuses on legislation to prevent and prosecute fraud within federal programs and government operations, safeguarding public funds.
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance Accountability in Federal Programs
The record (21)
- Bill authoredStop 8(a) Contracting Fraud ActLatest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredNo Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredAccountability in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting ActLatest action 2023-05-04
- Bill authoredSBA Fraud Enforcement Extension ActLatest action 2026-05-04
- Bill cosponsoredTransparency in Contracting Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-16
- Bill authoredAccountability in Foreign Animal Research ActLatest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredPutting an N to Learing about Fraud ActLatest action 2026-01-29
- Bill authoredExpanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019Latest action 2019-06-12
What Ernst stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Economy
Government Spending Accountability
Senator Ernst advocates for increased transparency and efficiency in federal government spending, aiming to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars.
- 02Economy
Support for Small Businesses
Senator Ernst champions policies that foster the growth and success of small businesses and entrepreneurs, recognizing their economic contributions.
- 03Defense
Strong National Defense
Senator Ernst prioritizes robust support for the armed forces, military families, and veterans, ensuring their well-being and honoring their service.
- 04Justice
Protecting Taxpayers from Fraud
Senator Ernst focuses on legislation to prevent and prosecute fraud within federal programs and government operations, safeguarding public funds.
- 05Agriculture
Agricultural Sector Support
Senator Ernst seeks to support American agriculture through various initiatives, including promoting women in agriculture and modernizing financial tools.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Defense
Support Military Families and Veterans
Will advocate for legislation that directly benefits military families, including child care access, and honors the service and sacrifice of active duty personnel and veterans. (e.g., HERO Child Care for Military Families Act, Blue Star Mothers Day Act)
On the record: 41 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredIowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration ActLatest action 2026-02-11
- Bill authoredHERO Child Care for Military Families ActLatest action 2026-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredServicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill cosponsoredMilitary Learning for Credit Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of September 29, 2024, as "Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day".Latest action 2024-12-11
- Bill cosponsoredPRO Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-14
- Bill cosponsoredDaniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide ActLatest action 2025-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredExpanding Access to Military Child Care Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-26
- Democracy
Improve Government Operational Efficiency
Will push for reforms that modernize government operations, streamline processes, and eliminate unnecessary administrative burdens and political interference. (e.g., Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act, Ending Subsidies for Political Junk Mail Act, RED TAPE Act)
On the record: 54 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredRED TAPE ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- Bill authoredPresidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-12
- Bill authoredTaxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency ActLatest action 2025-03-27
- Bill authoredNon-Essential Workers Transparency ActLatest action 2025-10-14
- Bill authoredProspectus Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-05
- Bill cosponsoredPermitting Transparency and Accountability ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredTaxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency ActLatest action 2024-03-14
- Bill authoredDelivering On Government Efficiency in Spending ActLatest action 2025-12-10
- Agriculture
Support Agricultural Communities
Will sponsor legislation and resolutions that recognize the importance of agriculture, support farmers, and address specific needs within the sector. (e.g., Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act, resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day", Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act)
On the record: 43 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.Latest action 2025-02-21
- Bill authoredA resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredA resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".Latest action 2023-03-30
- Bill cosponsoredFarmers First Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill authoredA resolution designating March 24, 2022, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".Latest action 2022-03-29
- Justice
Enhance Accountability in Federal Programs
Will pursue measures to ensure individuals and entities ineligible due to misconduct, such as sex crimes, cannot participate in federal programs, and promote accountability in contracting. (e.g., No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act, Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act)
On the record: 21 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStop 8(a) Contracting Fraud ActLatest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredNo Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredAccountability in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting ActLatest action 2023-05-04
- Bill authoredSBA Fraud Enforcement Extension ActLatest action 2026-05-04
- Bill cosponsoredTransparency in Contracting Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-16
- Bill authoredAccountability in Foreign Animal Research ActLatest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredPutting an N to Learing about Fraud ActLatest action 2026-01-29
- Bill authoredExpanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019Latest action 2019-06-12
- Economy
Reduce Government Waste and Fraud
Will work to identify and eliminate wasteful government spending, prevent fraudulent payments, and improve fiscal responsibility in federal agencies. (e.g., Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act, COST Act, Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025)
On the record: 32 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStopping Fraudulent Payments ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredProtecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-11
- Bill authoredDelivering On Government Efficiency in Spending ActLatest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredSnap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments ActLatest action 2023-09-26
- Bill authoredTaxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency ActLatest action 2025-03-27
- Bill authoredEnding Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act of 2023Latest action 2023-12-14
- Bill authoredPutting an N to Learing about Fraud ActLatest action 2026-01-29
- Bill authoredNo Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals ActLatest action 2026-04-30
- Economy
Strengthen Small Business Environment
Will champion initiatives to support small businesses, including fraud enforcement and recognition of their economic contributions to communities. (e.g., Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act, resolution for National Small Business Week)
On the record: 31 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredPlain Language in Contracting ActLatest action 2024-05-15
- Bill authoredRED TAPE ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- Bill authoredProve It Act of 2023Latest action 2024-09-18
- Bill authoredAccountability and Clarity in Contracts to Engage Small Suppliers and Small Businesses ActLatest action 2023-09-05
- Bill authoredMade in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-13
- Bill authoredDelivering On Government Efficiency in Spending ActLatest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredModernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds ActLatest action 2026-01-14
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