Senator Joni Ernst, Republican from Iowa

Joni Ernst

Senate Committee Assignments

Joni Ernst serves on 4 senate committees and 8 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Joni Ernst holds leadership positions as Chairman of Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Chairman of the Rural Development, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee and Chairman of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee.

Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Chairman

The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship focuses on issues affecting small businesses, including access to capital, federal procurement opportunities, and regulatory burdens. It provides oversight of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and develops legislation aimed at fostering entrepreneurship.

www.sbc.senate.gov

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Member

The Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry oversees America's agricultural industry, including research, production, marketing, and price stabilization for commodities. It also holds jurisdiction over national nutrition programs like SNAP and school meals, forestry, rural development, and related areas.

Subcommittees

  • ├Rural Development, Energy, and CreditChairman
  • ├Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety
  • ├Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
www.agriculture.senate.gov

Senate Committee on Armed Services

Member

The Committee on Armed Services exercises legislative oversight for the nation's military, including the Department of Defense, military research and development, nuclear energy activities, and benefits for members of the armed forces. It also handles the confirmation of presidential nominees for senior defense and military positions.

Subcommittees

  • ├Emerging Threats and CapabilitiesChairman
  • ├Personnel
  • ├Cybersecurity
www.armed-services.senate.gov

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Member

The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs provides oversight of homeland security operations and the efficiency and management of the federal government. Its jurisdiction includes counterterrorism, cybersecurity, border security, emergency management, and governmental affairs, including the Postal Service and the Census Bureau.

Subcommittees

  • ├Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census
  • ├Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs
www.hsgac.senate.gov

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