Joni Ernst
RepublicanIowaSenate
Joni Kay Ernst is an American politician and retired military officer serving since 2015 as the junior United States senator from Iowa. She is a member of the Republican Party.
Source: Wikipedia →Terms of Service
Senate · 2015–2017
Senate · 2017–2019
Senate · 2019–2021
Senate · 2021–2023
Senate · 2023–2025
Senate · 2025–present
Sponsored Legislation
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
119-S-4505Government Operations and PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act
119-S-4447Government Operations and PoliticsApr 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces.
119-SRES-722International AffairsApr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2182)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
119-SRES-703CommerceApr 29, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
Protecting American Taxpayers Act
119-S-4378Government Operations and PoliticsApr 27, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
HERO Child Care for Military Families Act
119-S-4335Armed Forces and National SecurityApr 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
119-SRES-653Agriculture and FoodMar 19, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1382)
COST Act
119-S-4130Government Operations and PoliticsMar 18, 2026
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
End-of-Year Fiscal Responsibility Act
119-S-4059Government Operations and PoliticsMar 18, 2026
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
119-S-3971CommerceApr 13, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-83.