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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 1756 · Conscience Protection Act of 2025
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 1748 · Kids Online Safety Act
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 31, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Aug 5, 2026): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.Res. 220 · A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
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 S2898-2899)
S. 1740 · Pacific Partnership Act
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1735 · Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 1725 · Healthy Dog Importation Act
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced May 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 1677 · Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 1612 · No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 203 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2759)
S. 1597 · Paycheck Protection Act
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1589 · Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1579 · PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
S. 1547 · America the Beautiful Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
S. 1521 · Stand with Israel Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 186 · A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669)
S.Res. 179 · A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2574-2575)
S.J.Res. 48 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1455 · A bill to establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1422 · Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1404 · Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1335 · Secure Family Futures Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.