Senator Ernst and others highlight Iowa's innovation through the SBIR program and promote the INNOVATE Act for future growth.
Quiver AI Summary
In Coralville, Iowa, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler toured Perspective Therapeutics, highlighting its success through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Ernst emphasized the need for innovation in the Heartland and announced the INNOVATE Act to enhance funding for such programs.
Miller-Meeks described small businesses as vital to the economy, noting that SBIR empowers innovators to create jobs and advance medical technologies. Loeffler affirmed the program's role in fostering entrepreneurship in crucial fields like national security and health sciences.
Perspective Therapeutics' co-founder, Michael Schultz, praised the SBIR support as critical for developing radiopharmaceuticals aimed at improving cancer patient outcomes, signaling a commitment to advancing science and boosting local economies.
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Joni Ernst Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Joni Ernst is worth $399.4K, as of August 12th, 2025. This is the 375th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ernst has approximately $53.4K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Joni Ernst's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ernst.
Joni Ernst Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Joni Ernst:
- S.2650: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the reallocation of unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders.
- S.2610: Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025
- S.2591: Ethanol for America Act of 2025
- S.2421: CLEAR Waters Act
- S.2215: Restoring America’s Floodplains Act
- S.2173: For Sale Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Joni Ernst on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ernst.
Joni Ernst Fundraising
Joni Ernst recently disclosed $593.6K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 118th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 54.5% came from individual donors.
Ernst disclosed $347.3K of spending. This was the 133rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Ernst disclosed $3.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 79th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Joni Ernst's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
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