RepublicanU.S. Senator, Iowa
Joni Ernst
In the Senate since Jan 6, 2015 (2 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jul 1, 1970.
Official website · DC office 202-224-3254 · @SenJoniErnst
This seat is rated competitive for 2026: Iowa Senate, Toss Up.
At a glance
87Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
2Sponsored bills that became law
165Bills cosponsored
2.3%Roll-call votes missed (21 of 915)
99.1%Votes with own party's majority
$2,006,940Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 5294 | Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026 Transportation and Public Works · 0 cosponsors | Aug 6, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Aug 6, 2026 |
| S. 5314 | No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Aug 6, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Aug 6, 2026 |
| S. 4952 | Protecting American Taxpayers Act Government Operations and Politics · 29 cosponsors | Jul 13, 2026 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452. Jul 14, 2026 |
| S. 4892 | SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act Energy · 0 cosponsors | Jun 24, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Jun 24, 2026 |
| S. 4940 | Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act Agriculture and Food · 0 cosponsors | Jun 24, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 24, 2026 |
| S. 4891 | Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act Immigration · 0 cosponsors | Jun 24, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 24, 2026 |
| S. 4789 | Blue Star Mothers Day Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Jun 16, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 16, 2026 |
| S. 4747 | Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Jun 10, 2026 |
| S. 4685 | Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Jun 4, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Jun 4, 2026 |
| S. 4505 | A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities. Government Operations and Politics · 10 cosponsors | May 12, 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546. Aug 6, 2026 |
| S. 4447 | No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act Government Operations and Politics · 4 cosponsors | Apr 30, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Apr 30, 2026 |
| S. 4378 | Protecting American Taxpayers Act Government Operations and Politics · 21 cosponsors | Apr 22, 2026 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401. Apr 27, 2026 |
| S. 4335 | HERO Child Care for Military Families Act Armed Forces and National Security · 4 cosponsors | Apr 16, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Apr 16, 2026 |
| S. 4130 | COST Act Government Operations and Politics · 4 cosponsors | Mar 18, 2026 | Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Mar 18, 2026 |
| S. 4059 | End-of-Year Fiscal Responsibility Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Mar 11, 2026 | Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Mar 18, 2026 |
| S. 3971 Law | Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act Commerce · 1 cosponsors | Mar 3, 2026 | Became Public Law No: 119-83. Apr 13, 2026 |
| S. 3954 | No Lifeline for Dead People Act Science, Technology, Communications · 1 cosponsors | Feb 26, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Feb 26, 2026 |
| S. 3902 | RECEIPTS Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Feb 24, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Feb 24, 2026 |
| S. 3837 | Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Feb 11, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Feb 11, 2026 |
| S. 3789 | Prospectus Modernization Act of 2026 Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Feb 5, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Feb 5, 2026 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 915 PN1129 | On the Nomination Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Result: Nomination Confirmed | Not voting |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 914 PN1129 | On the Cloture Motion Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 913 HR9340 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 912 HR7008 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Senate roll call 911 SRES852 | On the Motion to Discharge A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Senate roll call 910 SJRES197 | On the Motion to Proceed A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 909 S4668 | On Passage of the Bill A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes. Result: Bill Passed | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 908 S4668 | On the Amendment To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 907 S4668 | On the Amendment To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 906 S4668 | On the Amendment To limit price increases for college athletics tickets. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 905 S4668 | On the Amendment To improve the bill. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 904 S4668 | On the Amendment To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law. Result: Amendment Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 903 HCONRES89 | On the Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Result: Concurrent Resolution Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 902 S4668 | On the Cloture Motion A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 901 S4668 | On the Amendment In the nature of a substitute. Result: Amendment Agreed to | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Chairman)
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the Senate Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$2,006,940Total raised
$997,372From individuals
$2,444,981Spent
$1,801,802Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, S4IA00129, coverage through Sep 30, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
Read the member's stated positions, ratings from interest groups, and biography from independent sources:
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.