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Joni Ernst supports border security and has expressed opposition to overall amnesty for illegal immigrants. She has endorsed legal residency for DREAMers and has stated that troops on the Mexican border for logistical support is acceptable.
Joni Ernst supports border security and has expressed opposition to overall amnesty for illegal immigrants. She has endorsed legal residency for DREAMers and has stated that troops on the Mexican border for logistical support is acceptable.
Joni Ernst opposes legalized abortion and has supported measures such as a fetal personhood amendment. She has stated that she would support a federal personhood bill and has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade. Ernst has expressed her support for the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, calling it a science-based decision.
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Joni Ernst opposes legalized abortion and has supported measures such as a fetal personhood amendment. She has stated that she would support a federal personhood bill and has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade. Ernst has expressed her support for the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, calling it a science-based decision.
Joni Ernst rejects the scientific consensus on climate change and believes that any governmental regulation to address it should be minimal. She has expressed skepticism about the impact of human activity on climate change and has opposed cap-and-trade policies.
Joni Ernst rejects the scientific consensus on climate change and believes that any governmental regulation to address it should be minimal. She has expressed skepticism about the impact of human activity on climate change and has opposed cap-and-trade policies.
Joni Ernst supports open carry legislation and has opposed additional gun restrictions. She has stated that the Second Amendment is essential for protection against tyranny and has advocated for reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry.
Joni Ernst supports open carry legislation and has opposed additional gun restrictions. She has stated that the Second Amendment is essential for protection against tyranny and has advocated for reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry.
Joni Ernst opposes the Affordable Care Act and has voted for its repeal. She has expressed support for reforming Medicare and Medicaid, and has questioned the legitimacy of how hospitals report COVID-19 deaths. Ernst has also opposed capping insulin prices.
Joni Ernst opposes the Affordable Care Act and has voted for its repeal. She has expressed support for reforming Medicare and Medicaid, and has questioned the legitimacy of how hospitals report COVID-19 deaths. Ernst has also opposed capping insulin prices.
Ernst supports photo ID requirements for voting, which she believes would help secure the electoral process. She has opposed measures that would make voter registration easier.
Ernst supports photo ID requirements for voting, which she believes would help secure the electoral process. She has opposed measures that would make voter registration easier.
“Photo ID for voting: Strongly Opposes topic 16.”
“Photo ID for voting.”
Joni Ernst supports free trade agreements and has advocated for keeping markets open to exports for Iowa goods. She has expressed concerns about tariffs but has also indicated a willingness to give leeway to the president's negotiating tactics.
Joni Ernst supports free trade agreements and has advocated for keeping markets open to exports for Iowa goods. She has expressed concerns about tariffs but has also indicated a willingness to give leeway to the president's negotiating tactics.
Position extraction pending on 6 issues: Foreign Aid, Taxes, Education, School Curriculum, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Cosponsoring the INSULIN Act, which aims to lower insulin costs, aligns with a general healthcare reform effort, even if it does not directly support the ACA.
Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Cosponsoring the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act aligns with the stated position by addressing issues within Medicaid, although it does not directly repeal the ACA.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution recognizing renewable fuels contradicts the stated opposition to climate change regulations, as it acknowledges the role of renewable fuels in reducing carbon impacts.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Apr 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Why: The CLEAR LABELS Act may align with healthcare reform goals but does not directly address the opposition to the ACA or the specifics of Medicare and Medicaid privatization.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2182)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Feb 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380-2381)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Feb 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Feb 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 4, 2023 · Congress.gov
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-233.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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