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
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A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
119-S-4505Government Operations and PoliticsAug 6, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act
119-S-5314Government Operations and PoliticsAug 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026
119-S-5294Transportation and Public WorksAug 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Protecting American Taxpayers Act
119-S-4952Government Operations and PoliticsJul 14, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act
119-S-4891ImmigrationJun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act
119-S-4940Agriculture and FoodJun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act
119-S-4892EnergyJun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Blue Star Mothers Day Act
119-S-4789Armed Forces and National SecurityJun 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
119-S-4747Government Operations and PoliticsJun 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026
119-S-4685Armed Forces and National SecurityJun 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Stop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractors
118-S-1469CommerceNov 15, 2023
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-233.
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)