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Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA]

Senate · serving since 2015

666SPONSORED
1,917COSPONSORED

Lobbying activity on Joni's bills

38 orgs

Orgs and lobbyists with LDA disclosures naming Joni's recent bills — derived across 2 bills of the 18 most recent sponsored/cosponsored bills with disclosed activity. This is who is in the room on Joni's legislation.

Orgs lobbying these bills

Tsg Advocates Dc, LLC1 bill · 4 filings
American Chemistry Council1 bill · 3 filings
Ms. Karen Johnson1 bill · 3 filings
Sl Strategies, LLC1 bill · 3 filings
Ascend Consulting1 bill · 2 filings
Cascade Public Affairs1 bill · 2 filings
Geoffrey P. Gray1 bill · 2 filings
Hilltop Advocacy1 bill · 2 filings

Lobbyists in the room

Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
American Chemistry Council
American Chemistry Council
American Chemistry Council
Ms. Karen Johnson · Assistant Secretary Congressional Affairs
Sl Strategies, LLC · U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
Sl Strategies, LLC · U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
Sl Strategies, LLC
Per-bill breakdown (2)
113 orgs · 229 lobs
S. 140418 orgs · 119 lobs

Committee assignments

Joni's current Senate committee + subcommittee assignments. Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators (daily-updated).

Senate Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipChairman
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Emerging Threats and Capabilities · Senate Committee on Armed ServicesChairman
Rural Development, Energy, and Credit · Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryChairman
Personnel · Senate Committee on Armed Services
Cybersecurity · Senate Committee on Armed Services
Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census · Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs · Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety · Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology · Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Office

260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Policy footprint (recent bills)

Issue areas across Joni's last 25 sponsored and last 25 cosponsored bills.

Sponsored

Government Operations and Politics5
Armed Forces and National Security2
Commerce2
International Affairs1
Agriculture and Food1

Cosponsored

Health3
Crime and Law Enforcement2
Congress2
Government Operations and Politics2
Energy1
Economics and Public Finance1
Agriculture and Food1
Transportation and Public Works1

Recent sponsored bills

666

S. 4891

A bill to require defendants indicted for certain crimes relating to fraud to surrender their passports as a condition of pretrial release, and for other purposes.

2026-06-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S. 4940

A bill to ensure the continued availability of specialized infant formula regulated by the Food and Drug Administration for preterm babies.

2026-06-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S. 4892

A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps.

2026-06-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

S. 4789

Blue Star Mothers Day Act

2026-06-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S. 4747

Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act

2026-06-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

S. 4685

Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026

2026-06-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

S. 1469

Stop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractors

2023-11-15: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-233.

S. 4505

A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.

2026-05-12: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

S. 4447

No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act

2026-04-30: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

S.Res. 722

A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces.

2026-04-30: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2182)

2026-04-29: Amendment SA 5440 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Showing 15 of 666 sponsored bills. Full list on Congress.gov ↗.

Recent cosponsored bills

1,917

S. 1404

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

2025-04-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S. 4681

OASIS Act of 2026

2026-06-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S. 4189

INSULIN Act of 2026

2026-03-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.Res. 755

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

2026-06-01: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)

S.Res. 747

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign…

2026-05-21: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)

S. 4632

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026

2026-06-01: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.

S. 4628

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an initiative to address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in rural areas, and for other purposes.

2026-05-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

S.Res. 740

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

2026-05-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380-2381)

S.Res. 739

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.

2026-05-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)

S.Res. 735

A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".

2026-05-14: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)

Showing 15 of 1,917 cosponsored bills.