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Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud that the #NDAA includes key initiatives for Iowa's economy and our state's role in helping maintain our national defense. The package will bolster #Iowa defense manufacturing, including the latest equipment for our troops and military." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 11, 2020 Ernst Secures Key Provisions in Annual Defense Bill Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Grassley Continues to Press Defense Department on Massive Cloud Computing Procurement Program, Conflicts of Interest and OIG Recommendations Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee & The Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Manchin, Young, Ernst, Vela, Palmer Lead Members in Calling On NDAA Conferees to Save Chief Management Officer, Uphold Accountability At DOD Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Following Report of Sexual Harassment by DOD Employee, Ernst Demands Answers from the Pentagon Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "As a combat veteran & member of @SASCMajority, I'm proud to have helped pass the #FY21NDAA that includes a number of my priorities to: *special character* Support our troops & their families *special character* Help stop sexual assault in the military *special character* Harness Iowa's contributions to our nation's defense" Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Ernst on the Annual Defense Bill: Protect the Troops Sen. Joni Ernst
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the #Senate will debate this year's annual defense bill. As a member of @SASCMajority & a combat veteran, I'm glad the #FY21NDAA includes my work to: *special character* protect troops *special character* preserve tax-dollars *special character* promote technology" Sen. Joni Ernst
July 11, 2020 Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 11, 2020 Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 11, 2020 Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Bipartisan Amendment In Support Of Baltic States Included In NDAA Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Office of Net Assessment Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "I served 23 years in military uniform, & it's because of that experience that I understand that the work we do on the #FY21NDAA matters immensely to our troops. Ensuring they are ready for the threats we face now & well into the future is something we should all celebrate." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I've long said that Russia is not our friend, & I don't trust Putin as far as I can throw him. So let's continue to push back on Russia; let's pass the annual defense bill and give our troops & allies resources they need to counter Russian aggression." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020 Ernst Improves Military Technologies, Fights to Strengthen Supply Chain in Annual Defense Bill Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Foreign military programs have valuable benefits, but after the terrorist attack in Pensacola, I teamed up w/ @SenRickScott to make changes to our vetting & monitoring processes to ensure our nat'l security. Good news: #FY21NDAA includes multiple changes we've been pushing for!" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020 Ernst: Annual Defense Bill Directly Benefits Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020 Ernst: Taxpayers Win in the "War on Waste' in Annual Defense Bill Sen. Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Ernst Secures Protections for Troops in Annual Defense Bill Sen. Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Ernst: Our Homeless Veterans Deserve Our Support, Especially During COVID-19 Sen. Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As we negotiate the annual defense bill, I'll continue my work to prevent sexual assault within our military, fund working treatments for TBI, ensure military men & women have body armor that fits, & that our DoD is not wasting your tax dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 8, 2020 Ernst Outlines Priorities for Troops, Taxpayers, and Technology in Defense Bill Sen. Joni Ernst
April 7, 2020 Grassley Statement on the Role of Inspectors General and Importance of Pentagon Oversight Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020 Letter to Thomas Brady, Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity - Grassley Presses on Unexplained Defense Department Education Activity Travel Expenses Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 5, 2020 Following Armed Services Hearing on the Pensacola Naval Station Attack, Chairman Ernst Takes Action to Reform, Improve Foreign Military Student Programs Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Failure to modernize our nuclear deterrent is a threat to our survival & will be more costly in the long run. At a @SASCMajority hrg, I pressed STRATCOM on the need to balance modernization efforts & maintain our current arsenal so we don't see a decline of nuclear capabilities." Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 12, 2020 Ernst Continues to Work Across the Aisle to Protect Troops from Traumatic Brain Injury Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Ernst, Pascrell, Bacon Seek Update on DoD Efforts to Protect Servicemembers from Traumatic Brain Injuries Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "1/3 Taking out al-Rimi serves as a significant blow to what many call the most dangerous branch of al-Qaeda. This successful mission is a clear reflection of the president's commitment to protecting the American people." Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - As Reports of Sexual Assault Spike at Military Academies, Ernst Leads Calls for Answers Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Following Reports of 30+ Traumatic Brain Injuries of US Servicemembers in Iraq, Senator Ernst Presses the Pentagon for Answers Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to James Baker, Director of the Department of Defense's Office of Net Assessment - Halper Docs Raise New Questions about Office of Net Assessment's Purpose & Compliance Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to Glenn Fine, Principle Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Grassley Seeks Investigation of Lockheed Manufacturing Contract, Worker Health Complaints Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020 Grassley Supports Resolution Praising Successful Mission to Eliminate Qasem Soleimani Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020 Ernst Praises U.S. Servicemembers and Intelligence Personnel for Successful Mission to Kill Brutal Terrorist Soleimani Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Soleimani was a thug--a terrorist who was responsible for the slaughter of hundreds of Americans. The world is a safer place because of the brave action of the men & women who carried out this mission. As a former company commander in Iraq, I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution." Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020 Ernst on President Trump's Maximum Pressure Campaign Against the Iranian Regime Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020 Combat Veteran Joni Ernst Commends Trump for Decisive Action, Calls for US to Remain Vigilant Against Iran Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Qassem Soleimani orchestrated heinous and reckless actions, including the slaughter of Americans, for far too long. Now, at the direction of President Trump, he has been brought to justice before he could could kill even more Americans." Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 2, 2020 Ernst Statement on Death of Iranian Military Leader Qassem Soleimani Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly condemn the attack orchestrated by Iran on the US Embassy in Baghdad. America will not be intimidated by this reckless thuggery. Iran must put an end to this senseless escalation, and as @POTUS indicated, Iran will be held accountable for the actions of its militias." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "As a combat veteran and member of the conference committee for the #FY20NDAA, I'm proud this year's bipartisan defense bill gives our men & women in uniform the pay raise they deserve." Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019 Grassley Receives Response from Defense Department on TransDigm Price Gouging Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "As chair of @SASCMajority Subcommitee on Emerging Threats & Capabilities, I'm proud the final bipartisan #FY20NDAA increases research and development for key technologies like artificial intelligence, directed energy, and hypersonics to deter adversaries such as China and Russia." Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud that the #NDAA includes key initiatives for Iowa's economy and our state's role in helping maintain our national defense. The package will bolster #Iowa defense manufacturing, including the latest equipment for our troops and military." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 11, 2020 Ernst Secures Key Provisions in Annual Defense Bill Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Grassley Continues to Press Defense Department on Massive Cloud Computing Procurement Program, Conflicts of Interest and OIG Recommendations Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee & The Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Manchin, Young, Ernst, Vela, Palmer Lead Members in Calling On NDAA Conferees to Save Chief Management Officer, Uphold Accountability At DOD Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Following Report of Sexual Harassment by DOD Employee, Ernst Demands Answers from the Pentagon Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "As a combat veteran & member of @SASCMajority, I'm proud to have helped pass the #FY21NDAA that includes a number of my priorities to: *special character* Support our troops & their families *special character* Help stop sexual assault in the military *special character* Harness Iowa's contributions to our nation's defense" Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Ernst on the Annual Defense Bill: Protect the Troops Sen.Joni Ernst
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the #Senate will debate this year's annual defense bill. As a member of @SASCMajority & a combat veteran, I'm glad the #FY21NDAA includes my work to: *special character* protect troops *special character* preserve tax-dollars *special character* promote technology" Sen.Joni Ernst
July 11, 2020 Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 11, 2020 Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 11, 2020 Tweet - "We can't continue to rely on our adversaries, like China, for critically important nat'l security materials. That's why in this year's #NDAA I made it a priority to boost support for university research so we can make & manufacture materials here at home." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Bipartisan Amendment In Support Of Baltic States Included In NDAA Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Office of Net Assessment Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "I served 23 years in military uniform, & it's because of that experience that I understand that the work we do on the #FY21NDAA matters immensely to our troops. Ensuring they are ready for the threats we face now & well into the future is something we should all celebrate." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I've long said that Russia is not our friend, & I don't trust Putin as far as I can throw him. So let's continue to push back on Russia; let's pass the annual defense bill and give our troops & allies resources they need to counter Russian aggression." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 30, 2020 National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020 Ernst Improves Military Technologies, Fights to Strengthen Supply Chain in Annual Defense Bill Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Foreign military programs have valuable benefits, but after the terrorist attack in Pensacola, I teamed up w/ @SenRickScott to make changes to our vetting & monitoring processes to ensure our nat'l security. Good news: #FY21NDAA includes multiple changes we've been pushing for!" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 16, 2020 Ernst: Annual Defense Bill Directly Benefits Iowa Sen.Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020 Ernst: Taxpayers Win in the "War on Waste' in Annual Defense Bill Sen.Joni Ernst
June 12, 2020 Ernst Secures Protections for Troops in Annual Defense Bill Sen.Joni Ernst
June 10, 2020 Ernst: Our Homeless Veterans Deserve Our Support, Especially During COVID-19 Sen.Joni Ernst
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "As we negotiate the annual defense bill, I'll continue my work to prevent sexual assault within our military, fund working treatments for TBI, ensure military men & women have body armor that fits, & that our DoD is not wasting your tax dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 8, 2020 Ernst Outlines Priorities for Troops, Taxpayers, and Technology in Defense Bill Sen.Joni Ernst
April 7, 2020 Grassley Statement on the Role of Inspectors General and Importance of Pentagon Oversight Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020 Letter to Thomas Brady, Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity - Grassley Presses on Unexplained Defense Department Education Activity Travel Expenses Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 5, 2020 Following Armed Services Hearing on the Pensacola Naval Station Attack, Chairman Ernst Takes Action to Reform, Improve Foreign Military Student Programs Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Failure to modernize our nuclear deterrent is a threat to our survival & will be more costly in the long run. At a @SASCMajority hrg, I pressed STRATCOM on the need to balance modernization efforts & maintain our current arsenal so we don't see a decline of nuclear capabilities." Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 12, 2020 Ernst Continues to Work Across the Aisle to Protect Troops from Traumatic Brain Injury Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Ernst, Pascrell, Bacon Seek Update on DoD Efforts to Protect Servicemembers from Traumatic Brain Injuries Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "1/3 Taking out al-Rimi serves as a significant blow to what many call the most dangerous branch of al-Qaeda. This successful mission is a clear reflection of the president's commitment to protecting the American people." Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 30, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - As Reports of Sexual Assault Spike at Military Academies, Ernst Leads Calls for Answers Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Following Reports of 30+ Traumatic Brain Injuries of US Servicemembers in Iraq, Senator Ernst Presses the Pentagon for Answers Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 24, 2020 Support Grows for Ernst's Female Body Armor Bill Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to James Baker, Director of the Department of Defense's Office of Net Assessment - Halper Docs Raise New Questions about Office of Net Assessment's Purpose & Compliance Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to Glenn Fine, Principle Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Grassley Seeks Investigation of Lockheed Manufacturing Contract, Worker Health Complaints Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020 Grassley Supports Resolution Praising Successful Mission to Eliminate Qasem Soleimani Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020 Ernst Praises U.S. Servicemembers and Intelligence Personnel for Successful Mission to Kill Brutal Terrorist Soleimani Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Soleimani was a thug--a terrorist who was responsible for the slaughter of hundreds of Americans. The world is a safer place because of the brave action of the men & women who carried out this mission. As a former company commander in Iraq, I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution." Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020 Ernst on President Trump's Maximum Pressure Campaign Against the Iranian Regime Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020 Combat Veteran Joni Ernst Commends Trump for Decisive Action, Calls for US to Remain Vigilant Against Iran Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Qassem Soleimani orchestrated heinous and reckless actions, including the slaughter of Americans, for far too long. Now, at the direction of President Trump, he has been brought to justice before he could could kill even more Americans." Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 2, 2020 Ernst Statement on Death of Iranian Military Leader Qassem Soleimani Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly condemn the attack orchestrated by Iran on the US Embassy in Baghdad. America will not be intimidated by this reckless thuggery. Iran must put an end to this senseless escalation, and as @POTUS indicated, Iran will be held accountable for the actions of its militias." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "As a combat veteran and member of the conference committee for the #FY20NDAA, I'm proud this year's bipartisan defense bill gives our men & women in uniform the pay raise they deserve." Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019 Grassley Receives Response from Defense Department on TransDigm Price Gouging Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "As chair of @SASCMajority Subcommitee on Emerging Threats & Capabilities, I'm proud the final bipartisan #FY20NDAA increases research and development for key technologies like artificial intelligence, directed energy, and hypersonics to deter adversaries such as China and Russia." Sen.Joni Ernst
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