Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Government Operations and Politics12%
Commerce6%
Armed Forces and National Security5%
Health4%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Joni Ernst has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
S 3971
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S752-756; text: CR S752-756)

Passed
S 3954
A bill to terminate the ability of eligible telecommunications carriers in certain States to use State eligibility determination processes in place of the National Verifier to determine the eligibility of consumers for Lifeline service.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 3902
A bill to provide for auditable financial statements for the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
S 3837
Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 3789
Prospectus Modernization Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 3727
Putting an N to Learing about Fraud Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 572
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, who were killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, in a targeted assault against United States service members on December 13, 2025.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8893-8894; text: CR S8926)

Active
S 3553
Where’s WALDO Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 3321
FAIR Leave Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 3259
RECAPTURE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 3240
McSCUSE ME Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 3260
Ending Subsidies for Political Junk Mail Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 3173
Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 3166
Returning Unspent COVID Funds Act

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 266.

Active
SRES 482
A resolution recognizing the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7905; text: CR S7904)

Active
S 3091
DISPOSAL Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7851)

In Committee
S 3005
Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
SRES 438
A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6982)

In Committee
S 2953
Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 2794
DECLINE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 2764
STUDENT Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 3822
Senate Amendment 3822

Senate Amendment 3822 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3429
Senate Amendment 3429

Senate Amendment 3429 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3427
Senate Amendment 3427

Amendment SA 3427 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Agreed to by Unanimous Consent
Amendment 3426
Senate Amendment 3426

Senate Amendment 3426 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3425
Senate Amendment 3425

Senate Amendment 3425 was filed.

Filed
S 2650
DOCTORS Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
Amendment 3255
Senate Amendment 3255

Senate Amendment 3255 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3231
Senate Amendment 3231

Senate Amendment 3231 was filed.

Filed
S 2610
Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 2591
Ethanol for America Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
Amendment 3150
Senate Amendment 3150

Senate Amendment 3150 was filed.

Filed
S 2421
CLEAR Waters Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 2215
Restoring America’s Floodplains Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
Amendment 2704
Senate Amendment 2704

Senate Amendment 2704 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2703
Senate Amendment 2703

Senate Amendment 2703 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2659
Senate Amendment 2659

Senate Amendment 2659 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2582
Senate Amendment 2582

Senate Amendment 2582 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2413
Senate Amendment 2413

Senate Amendment 2413 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2374
Senate Amendment 2374

Senate Amendment 2374 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2370
Senate Amendment 2370

Senate Amendment 2370 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2371
Senate Amendment 2371

Senate Amendment 2371 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2373
Senate Amendment 2373

Senate Amendment 2373 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2372
Senate Amendment 2372

Amendment SA 2372 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
S 2173
For Sale Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
SRES 295
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women's sports.

Star Print ordered on the resolution.

Active
S 2100
Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 1991
Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 1922
FIREARM Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 1872
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

Held at the desk.

Active
S 1826
GRAIN DRY Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 1779
LOCOMOTIVES Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 1761
Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 222
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900)

Active
S 1729
Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
SCONRES 13
A concurrent resolution recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2778)

In Committee
SRES 201
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, 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 S2753; text: CR S2758)

Active
S 1555
Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 1530
SERVE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
S 1517
BE GONE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 1502
Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 1427
Audit the IRS Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1434
TRACKS Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 1436
Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1435
Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 1444
Tax DODGER Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 1490
GHOST Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 1326
Food Security and Farm Protection Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 1314
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 153
A resolution designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2099; text: CR S2099)

Active
S 1170
Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 1199
SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 1091
Rural Housing Accessibility Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 1288
Senate Amendment 1288

Senate Amendment 1288 was filed.

Filed
S 1070
National STEM Week Act

Held at the desk.

Active
S 913
Return to Sender Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 886
FARMLAND Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 853
INNOVATE Act

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 872
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265.

Active
S 766
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

Held at the desk.

Active
S 648
SCRUB Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 651
Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 534
Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 538
Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 511
Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
SRES 71
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S863)

In Committee
S 495
Prove It Act of 2025

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 469
Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 298
Returning SBA to Main Street Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 21.

Active
S 302
Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 210
SWAG Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 178
Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 177
Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 148
RED TAPE Act

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 84
Sarah's Law

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
Amendment 8
Senate Amendment 8

Amendment SA 8, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 24. Record Vote Number: 6.

Agreed to (75-24)
S 50
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 68
Complete COVID Collections Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.

Active
S 21
REMOTE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 22
SWAMP Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee

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