Joni Ernst

I’m thrilled the USDA will establish a new National Food Safety Center in Iowa to move folks beyond the D.C. beltway and closer to the people they serve! We must capitalize on this momentum and pass my bills to ensure federal workers across all agencies actually serve the American people.

To safeguard the Treasury, I’m introducing the Protecting American Taxpayers Act. This comprehensive package includes proposals from senators on both sides of the aisle aimed at preventing future fraud and tracking down the billions of stolen dollars. Fraudsters be warned! The Senate will be voting on my bill soon. Then, scammers will be sent to the slammer.

Enough is enough! We cannot afford any more excuses or delays. I am giving my April 2026 Squeal Award to the lenient liberal judges who are literally giving fraudsters a “get out of jail free” card to continue the crime spree that is costing taxpayers more than a billion dollars a day. outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/vie…

🧵 Fraudsters are stealing more than $1 billion of taxpayer money every day. The system makes it easy for scammers to treat our national treasury like their own personal piggy bank.🐖 Here’s what I am doing to bring it to a squealing stop. 👇🏻

After Democrats refused to fund our brave men and women of ICE and Border Patrol, @SenateGOP took action to ensure the safety of our citizens. Last night, we passed a budget resolution to end the @DHSgov shutdown, so we can protect Americans and our homeland. As this legislation moves to the House, I will continue prioritizing safety and standing with our law enforcement.

Bravo, @SenJoniErnst. Fighting fraud should be unanimous. A comprehensive package that strengthens oversight, rewards whistleblowers, extends tools to prosecute fraud, and recovers stolen funds is exactly the kind of accountability taxpayers deserve.

I’ve been fighting fraud for over a decade. Based on that experience, I crafted a package of legislation to get your money back and hold fraudsters accountable! Let’s get this done to save $240 billion!

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Proud to stand with fellow Iowans today, including the Iowa Adjutant General, Major General Stephen Osborn. Since 2011, the Iowa National Guard has been the backbone of Kosovo’s security, proving that American leadership starts in our Heartland. The "Whole of Iowa" partnership is a world-class model of excellence. We are projecting American strength and pride, ensuring our values and security endure globally.