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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 1320 · Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.
S.Res. 159 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458)
S.J.Res. 45 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Introduced Apr 4, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1289 · 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1241 · Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1206 · Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2025 · Law
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1925-1926)
S.Res. 148 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.J.Res. 44 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 143 · A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 19, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2965-2966; text: 03/26/2025 CR S1877-1878)
S. 1151 · Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 11, 2025): Held at the desk.
S. 1110 · Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Streamline the Code of Federal Regulations Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1096 · Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 46.
S. 1047 · Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 36.
S. 995 · Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Mar 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 990 · Freedom to Haul Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Mar 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 905 · Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 881 · Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Sep 10, 2025): Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-343.
S. 861 · Disaster Assistance Simplification Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 10, 2025 · Emergency Management
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Held at the desk.
S. 847 · Child Care Availability and Affordability Act
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1499-1500)
S. 825 · Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Held at the desk.
S.Con.Res. 8 · A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1463)