Made in America: Trump Signs Ernst Bill to Secure Supply Chains and Boost Manufacturing

Announced Trump signed Ernst's bill to secure supply chains and boost domestic manufacturing.

“When it comes to our national security, we cannot afford to depend on foreign adversaries for the critical goods that keep America running”

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Goose

Named The Goose ice cream shop as Small Business of the Week for Dallas County.

“The Goose has flown above and beyond by demonstrating the values of community, loyalty, and determination in its business practices”

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Sorensen Studios

Named Sorensen Studios of Adair County as Small Business of the Week.

“The mural of the story is that Sorensen Studios is a prime example of creative entrepreneurship”

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Busted: Ernst Law Forces Washington to Come Clean on Billion-Dollar Boondoggles

Signed into law Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act requiring federal reporting of cost overruns.

“Washington math doesn't add up, but my Billion Dollar Boondoggle law will restore accountability to its shady accounting.”

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Doe a Deer

Named Doe a Deer of Guthrie County as Small Business of the Week.

“Doe a Deer has woven creativity, hard work, and community into every aspect of its business”

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ICYMI: Who Are the Millionaires Collecting Unemployment? IRS Letter to Ernst Reveals the Answer

Highlighted IRS data showing 10,100 millionaires collected $97.4 million in unemployment benefits in 2024.

“My message to the affluent finance bros being cut off from Uncle Sam's unemployment trust fund is simple: If you are fortunate enough to make $1 million or more per year without having to work, then you should be counting your blessings — not collecting jobless benefits.”

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Ernst to Senate Democrats: Stop Letting Big Tech Pass the Buck

Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking Ratepayer Protection Act on data center costs.

“In Iowa, we believe in a simple rule: you plug in, you pay up”

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Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act

working Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities, there is one class of people who have never had it better: fraudsters. Scammers are stealing more than $1.4 billion from taxpayers every day. Yesterday, I released a list of con artists who each fraudulently billed government programs…

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Democrats Block Ernst Effort to Protect Taxpayer Dollars from Fraudsters

Criticized Democrats for blocking anti-fraud package worth $240 billion in savings.

“if grift was a government agency, the Department of Fraud would be the fifth largest.”

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Recognizing DOE a Deer

Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Doe a Deer of Guthrie County, IA, as the Senate Small…

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Ernst: America Can’t Hit Pause on AI While China Charges Ahead

Questioned witnesses on AI development and cybersecurity during subcommittee hearing.

“AI has been so helpful in medical research and protecting our troops from drone swarms or missile attacks… so we need to keep moving forward. If we pause, we're not going to see China pause.”

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Recognizing Sorensen Studios

Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Sorensen Studios of Adair County, IA, as Senate Small…

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Ernst, Grassley Mark 15 Years of Iowa-Kosovo Partnership

Introduced resolution recognizing 15-year partnership between Iowa National Guard and Kosovo.

“Having served in the Iowa National Guard and trained alongside the Kosovo Security Forces during my service, I know firsthand the value of the partnership between Iowa and the Kosovo Security Force that has been built over the past 15 years”

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Recognizing North Lumber & Home Center

Madam President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize and outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize North Lumber & Home Center of Decatur County, IA, as…

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Recognizing Ludlow's Steakhouse

Madam President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Ludlow's Steakhouse of Wayne County, IA, as the Senate…

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Ernst Investigation Reveals Fraudsters Becoming Billionaires by Bilking Taxpayers

Released investigation revealing fraudsters billed government health programs over $21 billion.

“While Iowans are juggling rising health care costs, these criminals are building empires by stealing from government health care programs and using the proceeds to bankroll mansions, luxury cars, and lavish lifestyles. Fraudsters are literally putting the con in convertible.”

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Recognizing Five Sons Landscape & Design

Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Five Sons Landscape & Design of Madison County, IA, as…

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Ernst Joins President Trump to Tout Transformative $15 Billion Steel Investment in Iowa

Announced $15 billion steel mill investment in Iowa expected to create over 1,700 jobs.

“I am grateful to President Trump for securing this historic deal that will create thousands of jobs for Iowans”

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Recognizing Henningsen's Meat Processing

Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to honor Henningsen's Meat Processing of Cass County, IA, as the…

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Recognizing Lone Arranger

Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to honor Lone Arranger of Adams County, IA, as the Senate Small…

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Recognizing the Bread Board

Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize the Bread Board of Marion County, IA, as the Senate Small…

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Recognizing Piper's Grocery and Homemade Candies

Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Piper's Grocery and Homemade Candies of Lucas County, IA, as…

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Ludlow’s Steakhouse

Announced Ludlow's Steakhouse as Small Business of the Week in Wayne County, Iowa.

“Through their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to their employees and community, the Pershys have grown Ludlow’s Steakhouse into a Wayne County staple — a job truly well done.”

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Recognizing the Farmer's Daughters

Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize The Farmer's Daughters of Fremont County, IA, as the…

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Ernst, Grassley Lead Resolution Honoring Iowan Ray Gaesser

Led resolution designating Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week to honor an Iowa farmer.

“Ray Gaesser embodied the very best of Iowa agriculture—a hardworking farmer, a strong advocate for our producers, and a friend to so many across our state”

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