U.S. Senator
Joni Ernst
Iowa · Republican
Power Score
Notable
Ranked in the top 10% of all Senate members
How is this scored?- In Office SinceJan 6, 2015
- Next ElectionNov 2026
- Current Term2nd Term
At a Glance
50
Bills Sponsored
1 passed
12
Committees
3 leadership
100%
Party Alignment
Very strong
30
Power Score
Top 10%
IA
District
Iowa
Leadership Roles
View all- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryMemberThe Senate Committee on Agriculture has legislative jurisdiction over agriculture, food, and nutrition.
- Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and BiotechnologyMember
- Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food SafetyMember
- Rural Development, Energy, and CreditChairman
Voting Alignment
View details- With party100%
- With districtSample
- Bipartisan0%
- Against party0%
Based on 50 recorded votes.
District Snapshot
View districtTop Issue Areas
From 50 recent bills- Economy34%
- Military20%
- Food10%
- Retail7%
- Tech7%
Share of issue-area tags across the 50 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.
Recent Activity
View all- Jun 3, 2026 · NewsmaxCook Report: Iowa Rating Shifts to 'Lean Republican' Amid War, Primary
Jun 3, 2026 · SFGATEAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa's state primary
Jun 3, 2026 · The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionDemocrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
Recent Bills Sponsored
View allS 48922026
A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps.
In CommitteeS 47892026
A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, to designate February 1 of each year as "Blue Star Mothers Day".
In CommitteeS 8722025
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
passed_one_chamberS 47472026
Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
In CommitteeContact Official
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