Ernst, Miller-Meeks Bill to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing Heads to President’s Desk

Senate passed Ernst's bipartisan bill to boost domestic manufacturing of critical goods.

“My bipartisan bill will identify vulnerabilities in our supply chains and help bring manufacturing back to rural America, where Iowans are ready to roll up their sleeves, get to work, and once again make ‘Made in America’ the norm instead of the exception”

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Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

Mr. President, I want to thank my colleague from Delaware for bringing up our Iowa State Cyclones and our University of Iowa Hawkeyes. We had the Cy-Hawk game just 2 weekends ago. Unfortunately, my Cyclones fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes. But God bless Coach Kirk Ferentz and his Iowa Hawkeyes. It was…

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, North Lumber & Home Center

Named North Lumber & Home Center of Decatur County as Small Business of the Week.

“North Lumber & Home Center has truly gotten to the root of what it means to be a hardworking, dedicated small business”

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Ernst, Miller-Meeks Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Expose Boondoggles

Applauded House passage of Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act requiring transparency on overbudget projects.

“Going a billion dollars over budget isn’t a rounding error—it’s a financial trainwreck at taxpayers’ expense”

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Ernst Welcomes Farm Bill Progress, More Work Needed

Praised Senate Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill advancement, called for bipartisan support.

“Today’s vote moves the Farm Bill process forward and brings us closer to delivering certainty for Iowa farmers and rural communities. The bill includes important priorities I have fought for, from expanding access to year-round E15 and protecting American farmland from China to supporting farmer mental health”

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Ernst Earns Award for Championing Iowa Pork Producers

Received National Pork Producers Council award for supporting Iowa pork producers.

“Growing up feeding hogs and walking beans on my family farm in southwest Iowa, I learned early that agriculture is not just an industry in Iowa—it is our way of life”

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Washington’s Secret Spending Stops Today!

President Trump signed Ernst's bipartisan Stop Secret Spending Act into law.

“Taxpayers deserve the receipts. For years, I’ve fought to drag Washington’s secret spending into the sunlight, and I’m grateful President Trump signed my bill into law”

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Five Sons Landscaping & Design

Named Five Sons Landscaping & Design as Small Business of the Week.

“Five Sons Landscape & Design has laid the groundwork for success through hard work, family values, and a commitment to serving their fellow Iowans”

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Ernst Marks 25 Years Since September 11: Freedom Is Never Free

Issued statement reflecting on the 25th anniversary of September 11 and honoring those who served.

“Twenty-five years ago, America’s strength was tested. September 11th changed our nation forever, but it also showed the world the resilience, courage, and unity of the American people”

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Piper’s Grocery and Homemade Candies

Named Piper's Grocery and Homemade Candies as Small Business of the Week.

“Piper’s Grocery and Homemade Candies has sweetened the Chariton community for more than 120 years, preserving generations of tradition that make Iowans keep coming back”

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Ernst Applauds $5 Million in Disaster Relief for Iowa Communities

Applauded $5 million in federal disaster relief for Iowa storm damage.

“I am grateful for President Trump’s steadfast support and leadership in quickly answering our call for expedited disaster relief following the devastating storms that struck communities across Iowa”

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Bread Board

Named The Bread Board of Marion County as Small Business of the Week.

“The Bread Board has risen to the occasion, growing from Heidi’s passion for baking into a thriving Pella bakery that brings people together”

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Ernst Cracks Down on Chinese Surveillance of U.S. Military Shipments

Introduced bill to prevent Chinese surveillance technology from tracking U.S. military shipments.

“No foreign adversary—especially one as hostile as Communist China—should have access to information about sensitive military shipments or activities at some of our nation’s highest-security facilities”

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Henningsen’s Meat Processing

Named Henningsen's Meat Processing as Small Business of the Week.

“Henningsen’s Meat Processing has been a cut above the rest for nearly five decades, carrying on a proud family tradition of serving up high-quality, locally sourced meat to southwest Iowa”

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Ernst, Grassley Announce Service Academy Virtual Informational Nights

Announced virtual informational nights for Iowans applying to military service academies.

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Ernst Presents Squeal Award to the Shady Bunch, Families Who Make Fraud a Family Affair

Introduced bill to prohibit government payments to families of convicted criminals.

“Committing fraud is literally all relative for these families of felons”

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Farmer’s Daughters

Named The Farmer's Daughters of Fremont County as Small Business of the Week.

“The Farmer’s Daughters has decorated southwest Iowa with success, growing from a pop-up shop into a thriving family business serving Iowans”

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Lone Arranger

Named Lone Arranger of Adams County as Small Business of the Week.

“Lone Arranger has been in full bloom in Adams County for more than 28 years”

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Senate Unanimously Passes Ernst’s Bipartisan Stop Secret Spending Act

Senate unanimously passed Ernst's bipartisan bill requiring disclosure of secret government spending through Other Transaction Agreements.

“When Iowans send their hard-earned tax dollars to Washington, they deserve to know exactly where every cent goes and why”

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Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

Mr. President, taxpayers deserve to know how the money they send to Washington is being spent. For 20 years now, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act has required unclassified government spending to be put online in a searchable public website, USAspending.gov. This allows…

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Ernst’s Urbandale ZIP Code Fix Heads to Senate Floor

Senate committee advanced Ernst's bipartisan bill to designate unique ZIP codes for 83 communities including Urbandale.

“This vote brings residents of Urbandale and communities across the country one step closer to ending years of delayed and misdirected mail caused by ZIP code boundary disputes”

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Ernst Statement on Advancing a Bipartisan Farm Bill

Criticized Democrats for voting against advancing the Farm Bill, delaying support for farmers.

“I’m disappointed the Democrats voted against advancing the Farm Bill today, leaving America’s farmers and rural communities waiting even longer for the certainty of a five-year Farm Bill.”

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Ernst Joins Iowa Delegation in Requesting Expedited Disaster Aid for Iowa Counties Following Severe Flooding

Requested President Trump approve disaster declaration for Iowa flooding damage.

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Ernst Joins Vice President Vance, White House Task Force to Wage War on Fraud

Joined White House task force to combat fraud and recover billions in fraudulent payments.

“Bad actors have been scamming American taxpayers for far too long”

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Ernst, Padilla Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

Introduced bipartisan resolution designating August 2-8 as National Farmers Market Week.

“Agriculture is the heart of Iowa, and farmers markets make it easier for Iowans to buy fresh, locally grown food in communities across our state”

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