Joni Ernst
Senator · IA · R
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 6, 2015
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Senator · IA · R
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 6, 2015
Official websiteContact formBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
209 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S. 3272 · Motorcycle Safety Awareness Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 3262 · A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy to field an integrated air defense system to bolster the capability of NATO to defeat unmanned aerial systems and deter Russian aggression, and for other purposes.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578.
S. 3172 · A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
S. 3161 · Protecting DOD Data Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 3114 · Union Members Right to Know Act
Introduced Nov 6, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Nov 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 3077 · Safer Supervision Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 30, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3032 · Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act
Introduced Oct 22, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Oct 22, 2025): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 206.
S.Res. 452 · A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".
Introduced Oct 15, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 15, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7140-7141)
S. 2983 · Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act
Introduced Oct 7, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 2, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 182.
S.Res. 434 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".
Introduced Oct 6, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 6, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958)
S. 2929 · Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 29, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2909 · Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2886 · America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2859 · Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S.Res. 391 · A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
S. 2809 · Transparency in Contracting Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 2808 · Fertilizer Research Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 2721 · Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Sep 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 364 · A resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard and its foundational role in strengthening American energy security, supporting rural communities, growing the United States economy, and improving environmental performance.
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S5211-5212)
S.Res. 363 · A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5181; text: CR S5211)
S. 2654 · Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 2641 · Health Care Freedom and Choice Act
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.