Senator Joni Ernst released a report highlighting $162.9 billion in cost overruns on government projects.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has released a report detailing government projects that are reportedly $162.9 billion over budget or delayed by over five years. This follows her efforts to defund the California High-Speed Rail, termed "California Crazy Train." Ernst stated, “When a government project goes off the rails, the public deserves to know."
Among the projects highlighted are the Department of Veterans Affairs' electronic health record system and significant cost overruns in NASA's Artemis moon mission. Ernst emphasized the need for accountability and introduced her bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggles Act to ensure transparency in future projects funded by taxpayers.
Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy supported Ernst's findings, stating, "No more boondoggles!" The report aims to shed light on wasteful spending and improve the effectiveness of taxpayer-funded initiatives.
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Joni Ernst Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Joni Ernst is worth $399.6K, as of July 31st, 2025. This is the 371st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ernst has approximately $53.6K 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.2421: A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide exclusions from the term "navigable waters", and for other purposes.
- S.2215: Restoring America’s Floodplains Act
- S.2173: For Sale Act of 2025
- S.2100: Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act
- S.1991: Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act
- S.1922: FIREARM Act
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.
