Joni Ernst
Republican Senator — Iowa
48 bills111 cosponsored$871K raised851 votes recorded
LegislationVotesFinancePressCommittees
Legislation
S 4940sponsor
A bill to ensure the continued availability of specialized infant formula regulated by the Food and Drug Administration for preterm babies.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 4892sponsor
A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S 4891sponsor
A bill to require defendants indicted for certain crimes relating to fraud to surrender their passports as a condition of pretrial release, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 4789sponsor
A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, to designate February 1 of each year as "Blue Star Mothers Day".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 4747sponsor
A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S 4685sponsor
A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from contracting with consultancies providing services to certain foreign entities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S 4681cosponsor
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to take action to improve air and missile defense acquisition, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 755cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
SRES 747cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
S 4632cosponsor
A bill to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
S 4628cosponsor
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an initiative to address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in rural areas, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SRES 740cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380-2381)
SRES 739cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
SRES 735cosponsor
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
S 4505sponsor
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SRES 723cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
S 4477cosponsor
A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 4447sponsor
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the payment of annuities and retired pay to individuals convicted of certain sex crimes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SRES 722sponsor
A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2182)
SRES 703sponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
Voting Record
617 yea215 nay19 missed
Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 185
Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 196
Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$871K
Small donors $234KLarge individual $0PACs $637K
Spent $0Cash $0
2024 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $655KLarge individual $0PACs $696K
Spent $0Cash $0
2022 cycle$914K
Small donors $721K
Committees
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
- Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety
- Rural Development, Energy, and Credit
Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Emerging Threats and Capabilities
- Personnel
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs
- Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
chairActivity Timeline
StatementsLegislationVotes
S 4892: A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps.
sponsor2026-06-24
legislation
S 4891: A bill to require defendants indicted for certain crimes relating to fraud to surrender their passports as a condition of pretrial release, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-06-24
legislation
S 4940: A bill to ensure the continued availability of specialized infant formula regulated by the Food and Drug Administration for preterm babies.
sponsor2026-06-24
legislation
Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 185
nay2026-06-24
Service History
Senate2021-01-03 — 2027-01-03Republican
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