Senator Joni Ernst's committee advanced William Kirk as SBA Inspector General nominee by a narrow vote.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced that the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship advanced President Trump's nominee, William Kirk, for Inspector General of the Small Business Administration by a narrow vote of 10-9. Ernst praised Kirk's qualifications and commitment to combating fraud related to COVID relief programs.
In her statement, Ernst expressed enthusiasm about working with Kirk to recover funds lost to fraudsters, saying, "I look forward to working with him to ensure every dollar stolen by fraudsters is recovered." Additionally, she emphasized the need for Congress to pass her proposed SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act.
The proposed legislation aims to extend the statute of limitations for COVID-related fraud and could potentially recover $200 billion in fraudulent relief funds. Ernst introduced it following reports suggesting lapses in the Biden administration's response to such fraud.
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Joni Ernst Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Joni Ernst is worth $819.4K, as of October 9th, 2025. This is the 351st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ernst has approximately $122.4K 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.2953: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for dual pay and dual employment accountability.
- S.2794: DECLINE Act
- S.2764: STUDENT Act
- S.2650: DOCTORS Act
- S.2610: Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025
- S.2591: Ethanol for America 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.
