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U.S. SENATE

Joni Ernst

RepublicanIowaOutgoing · currently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source ↗

What they said 6

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

While serving · Original date not established

Combat sexual assault and support survivors

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Ernst identifies combating sexual assault and domestic violence, and ensuring survivors have resources and support, as priorities. The stated focus is on addressing these crimes and assisting survivors.

Context: No specific services or policy mechanism are identified here.

While serving · Original date not established

Cut wasteful federal spending

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Ernst says she aims to cut wasteful spending in Washington. The stated goal is reducing federal spending, but no specific spending cuts or process are identified here.

Context: The page gives no specific spending cuts or implementation details.

While serving · Original date not established

Oppose government efforts to restrict Second Amendment rights

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Ernst opposes government efforts to infringe on the Second Amendment, which she describes as a constitutional right.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Give patients and families control over health care decisions

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Ernst supports leaving health care decisions to patients, families, and doctors, rather than federal officials. She frames their control over those decisions as central to meeting individual needs.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Increase domestic energy production

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Ernst supports an all-of-the-above energy approach that increases U.S. domestic energy production and promotes energy independence.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Keep education decisions at the state and local level

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Ernst supports having education decisions made by states and local communities rather than federal officials. She says Iowans, not Washington, should handle those decisions.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.