| April 18, 2024
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During the Month of the Military Child, Ernst Works to Increase Servicemembers’ Access to Child Care
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 12, 2024
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Ernst, Warren Announce Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Blast Overpressure and Protect Servicemembers
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 14, 2023
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Ernst-Supported Provision to Restore Servicemember Back Pay Passes Senate
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 5, 2023
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With Ernst's Leadership, Senate Promotes Over 400 Servicemembers
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 4, 2023
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Ernst Blasts Biden's Border Policies Displacing Military Families
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 17, 2023
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Ernst Works to Stop Military, Federal Employee Retirement from Bolstering Communist China
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 15, 2023
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Ernst Leads Majority of Senate GOP in Push to End Biden DoD's War on the Unborn
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 26, 2022
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Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard
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Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
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| July 13, 2022
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Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Concerns Regarding Claim that SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Will Impact Military Readiness
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2022
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Grassley Statement On Watchdog Warnings About Deficient Vetting Of Afghan Evacuees
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Wicker, Risch, Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Legislation
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2022
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Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Small Business Education Training for Servicemembers, Veterans and Military Spouses
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Dec. 26, 2021
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Tweet - While the tragic exit from Afghanistan may have moved off of the front pages, American citizens and Afghan allies are still stranded behind enemy lines. We cannot let them be forgotten."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "As a mother of a West Point cadet and a company commander who served over 23 years in uniform, I'm pleased to nominate these outstanding #Iowa students to our nation's Service Academies."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 22, 2021
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Hinson Nominates Nine IA-01 Students To Military Service Academies
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Rep. Ashley Hinson
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| Dec. 22, 2021
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Ernst Nominates Iowa Students for America's Service Academies
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Oct. 26, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Pentagon Timetable for Implementing Sexual Assault Reforms "Vague, Lax'
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Oct. 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, US Department of Defense - Ernst, Grassley, Gillibrand Call Out Department Of Defense Timeline To Implement Sexual Assault Reforms
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Ernst's Effort to Honor Global War on Terrorism Veterans Gains More Bipartisan Support from Senators, Public Figures
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Rubio, Ernst, Kelly Introduce legislation to prevent Military Suicides
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm leading a bipartisan effort with @SenMarkKelly that would streamline suicide prevention efforts at @DeptofDefense & help provide needed support for our nation's heroes. These are simple steps that will save lives."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-Military Has Spent 6 Million Man-Hours on "Woke" Training Under Biden, Senators Find
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Senators Hassan, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fight "Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2021
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"We need to put out the S.O.S.': Ernst, Kelly Press Pentagon for Action Following Uptick in Military Suicides
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Grateful to my friend & @the_USO Global Ambassador Kellie Pickler for honoring the sacrifice of our nation's heroes who served in the Global War on Terrorism. Now is the time to pass my bipartisan effort that would create a #GWOTMemorial on the National Mall."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Oct. 15, 2021
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Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. We owe it to our servicemembers to ensure they have the support they deserve. As a combat veteran, I'm working across the aisle to help support the mental health needs of our nation's heroes."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Hinson Supports National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Ashley Hinson
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President - Connolly, 47 Members Press White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep Carter Opposes COVID Vaccine Mandate For Troops
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Mark Green Leads Fight Against Vaccine Mandate for Active Duty Troops
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| July 29, 2021
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Ernst-Led Bipartisan Measure Protecting Afghan Allies Clears Senate Unanimously
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 19, 2021
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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| July 5, 2021
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Miller-Meeks Joins Letter of All Women Veterans in Congress to Preserve DACOWITS
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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| July 2, 2021
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Grassley: After Defense Department Report, Time to Pass Our Military Justice Legislation
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| June 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Luria Leads Letter Of All Women Veterans In Congress To Preserve DACOWITS
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| June 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Donald Rumsfeld honorably served his country and worked to protect America. His decades long career of public service included time in the military, Congress, and as our Secretary of Defense. My prayers are with the Rumsfeld Family during this difficult time."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 23, 2021
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Miller-Meeks Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reform Broken Military Justice System
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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| June 23, 2021
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Congresswoman Escobar and Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Vanessa Guillén Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act to Remove Sexual Assault, Major Crime Prosecution Decisions from the Chain of Command
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| June 21, 2021
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Cloture Motion
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| June 21, 2021
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Tweet - "It's far past time we take more steps to protect the safety of our servicemembers who go missing. The bipartisan Servicemember Safety and Security Act I'm backing would help do just that by improving information sharing & coordination between local and federal law enforcement."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 16, 2021
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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| June 9, 2021
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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 4, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 25, 2021
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Senators Josh Hawley, Kirsten Gillibrand Lead Legislation to Improve Military Response to Sexual Assault
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| May 7, 2021
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Miller-Meeks & Luria Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Ready Reserve Corps
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| May 6, 2021
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Miller-Meeks Joins Push to Get Answers on VA Delays
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| April 29, 2021
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Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| April 21, 2021
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Miller-Meeks & Ernst Push Bipartisan Bill Supporting Servicemembers' Mental Health and Transition to Civilian Life
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Miller-Meeks & Sherrill Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Veterans' Education Benefits
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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| Jan. 21, 2021
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Rep. Miller-Meeks Votes for General Lloyd Austin's Waiver
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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| Jan. 5, 2021
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Hirono, Ernst Bill Signed Into Law, Permanently Establishes Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act in Justice Department's Civil Rights Division
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Grassley Nominates 33 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Ernst Nominates 31 Iowans for Admission to U.S. Service Academies
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "As a company commander who served over 23 years in our nation's military, and mother of a West Point cadet, I am honored to nominate these Iowa students for admittance to our U.S. Service Academies:"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "To prevent our troops from facing pay cuts, I'm requesting that @DeptofDefense further delay the collection of deferred payroll taxes for servicemembers."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Just like the care and treatment that many of our soldiers rely on when they have physical wounds, we must also address the "invisible wounds" that can have a profound impact on their wellbeing."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Did you catch the @ArmyWP_Football v @NavyFB last weekend? Army won 15-0! And
that means Team Ernst won a delicious Florida key lime pie to celebrate the victory. Thanks, @SenRickScott & of course, #GoArmy!"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "#ICYMI Rightwards arrow My bipartisan bill to protect the legal rights of our servicemembers and their families passed the Senate this week. It's now heading to @POTUS ' desk for his signature."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Tweet - ". @NavyTimes : Senator urges delay in collecting troops' deferred taxes"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Following Hirono and Ernst Advocacy, Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Permanently Establish Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act in Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Passes Senate, Heads to President
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Nov. 16, 2020
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Brown, Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Support Mental Health Needs of Servicemembers and Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Grassley, Gillibrand, Cruz offer Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act Amendment to Defense Bill
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Ernst Improves Military Technologies, Fights to Strengthen Supply Chain in Annual Defense Bill
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "As a combat veteran, I understand how important it is for our servicemembers to be equipped for the battlefield. That's why I'm glad we included my work to provide female soldiers w/proper-fitting body armor in the #FY21NDAA we passed out of @SASCMajority."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 12, 2020
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Ernst Secures Protections for Troops in Annual Defense Bill
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 10, 2020
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Ernst: Our Homeless Veterans Deserve Our Support, Especially During COVID-19
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 9, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 8, 2020
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Ernst Outlines Priorities for Troops, Taxpayers, and Technology in Defense Bill
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 5, 2020
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Ernst's Bipartisan Bill to Honor WWII Army Rangers Passed Senate Unanimously
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The National Guard has played a vital role in our response to #COVID19. Thanks @realdonaldtrump for extending Title 32 orders so they can continue to do so. Now, it's time for Congress to pass my bipartisan bill to get Guardsmen & their families the health care coverage they need"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 20, 2020
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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