Senator Joni Ernst supports the Trump administration's WOTUS reform, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers and landowners.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Ernst Supports WOTUS Reforms: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) expressed approval of the Trump administration's proposed changes to the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule, aimed at reducing government regulations affecting farmers and landowners. Ernst stated, "This marks a major step to unburden farmers, landowners, and small businesses from regulatory red tape."
Details of the Reform: The proposed reforms are designed to eliminate excessive regulation over small bodies of water that do not connect to navigable waters. Ernst's previous efforts to overturn what she termed "disastrous" regulations were obstructed during the Obama administration but have gained traction under the current EPA initiatives.
Background of the Issue: Ernst has long criticized the WOTUS rule as government overreach, emphasizing the need for clarity and common sense in water regulation. The proposed changes align with her prior legislative efforts to establish a more reasonable definition of WOTUS that benefits Iowan interests.
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Joni Ernst Fundraising
Joni Ernst recently disclosed $213.7K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 436th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 71.0% came from individual donors.
Ernst disclosed $308.3K of spending. This was the 176th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Ernst disclosed $3.5M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 88th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Joni Ernst's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Joni Ernst Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Joni Ernst is worth $817.7K, as of November 18th, 2025. This is the 350th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ernst has approximately $120.7K 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.3173: Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act
- S.3091: DISPOSAL Act
- S.3005: Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act
- S.2953: Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025
- S.2794: DECLINE Act
- S.2764: STUDENT Act
You can track bills proposed by Joni Ernst on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ernst.
