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)
100 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
S. 1872 · Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Introduced May 22, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Nov 10, 2025): Held at the desk.
Introduced May 21, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced May 15, 2025 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1761 · Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act of 2025
Introduced May 14, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (May 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 222 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
Introduced May 13, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900)
S. 1729 · Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2025
Introduced May 13, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Con.Res. 13 · A concurrent resolution recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.
Introduced May 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2778)
S.Res. 201 · A 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.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)
S. 1555 · Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025
Introduced May 1, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1502 · Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1436 · Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1435 · Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1326 · Food Security and Farm Protection Act
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 1314 · Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 153 · A resolution designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2099; text: CR S2099)
S. 1199 · SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 1170 · Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1091 · Rural Housing Accessibility Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Mar 24, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1070 · National STEM Week Act
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Mar 3, 2026): Held at the desk.