Senator
Joni Ernst
Iowa · In office since 2015
Committees4
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Senate Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipChairman
Also serves on 8 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored670
- A resolution designating the week of September 21, 2026, as the "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week" to recognize the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, who passed away in a tragic farming accident, and promote farm safety in the honor of Ray Gaesser. (opens in new tab)
SRES 916 · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076) (Sep 28, 2026)
- A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities. (opens in new tab)
S 4505 · Introduced May 12, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546. (Aug 6, 2026)
- No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act (opens in new tab)
S 5314 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Aug 6, 2026)
- Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5294 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Aug 6, 2026)
- Protecting American Taxpayers Act (opens in new tab)
S 4952 · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452. (Jul 14, 2026)
- Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act (opens in new tab)
S 4891 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Immigration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 24, 2026)
- Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act (opens in new tab)
S 4940 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 24, 2026)
- SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act (opens in new tab)
S 4892 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Jun 24, 2026)
- Blue Star Mothers Day Act (opens in new tab)
S 4789 · Introduced Jun 16, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 16, 2026)
- Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (opens in new tab)
S 4747 · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Jun 10, 2026)
Bills cosponsored1936
- A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people. (opens in new tab)
SRES 912 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074) (Sep 28, 2026)
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it values the active participation of the Republic of Kosovo as the state partner of the Iowa National Guard over the past 15 years. (opens in new tab)
SRES 939 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5269-5270) (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 923 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. (opens in new tab)
SRES 913 · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · Congress
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075) (Sep 28, 2026)
- Ratepayer Protection Act (opens in new tab)
S 5028 · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Jul 16, 2026)
- A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona. (opens in new tab)
SRES 897 · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Congress
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952) (Sep 23, 2026)
- Reducing Red Tape for Rebuilding Act (opens in new tab)
S 5276 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Aug 6, 2026)
- A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day". (opens in new tab)
SRES 821 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391) (Jul 30, 2026)
- A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 823 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392) (Jul 30, 2026)
- 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act (opens in new tab)
S 1289 · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 3, 2025)
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