U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Republicans

03/20/2024

In a new regulation upending the 7(a) program, SBA ignored the lessons in fraud mitigation learned through the Paycheck Protection Program, especially the risks financial technology and unregulated lenders posed to government-backed loans.

The SBA is now giving these risky lenders unlimited access to a key SBA program, along with reducing protections for American taxpayers.

Reports show that one of these risky lenders, Funding Circle, has an ACTIVE investment from China!

Did SBA know it was giving a company partially owned by the CCP access to U.S. taxpayer-funded loans?

Based on the SBA’s recent track record, Ranking Member Senator Joni Ernst says she has ZERO confidence in the agency to do proper due diligence to protect the 7(a) program from Chinese influence.

03/20/2024

Americans feel like no matter how hard they work, and how hard they try to make the right decisions for their families, they just can’t win.

Despite the Biden administration’s spin, the "Bidenomics" economy is a nightmare for everyday Americans.

Since President Biden took office, inflation is up 18%; wages are stagnant; and, energy prices are up 30%, all while housing costs continue to soar.

02/13/2024

Ranking Member Senator Joni Ernst: Iowa is home to more than 272,000 because of hard-working entrepreneurs.

This week, we recognize their tireless efforts and dedication to serving their communities!

11/25/2023

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Over 98% of Iowa businesses are , and I’m honored to represent them all as the Ranking Member of U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship!

I’ll be this holiday season to support my friends and neighbors, and I encourage everyone to do the same!

11/13/2023

: groups representing more than 477,600 small business owners and entrepreneurs across the country are calling on Congress to consider RM Senator Joni Ernst's 👇

WASHINGTON – Small business groups representing more than 477,600 small business owners and...

09/18/2023

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa

09/15/2023

American’s owners agree: is failing main street.

09/13/2023

🚨Next week will be our Entrepreneur Expo with RM Senator Joni Ernst in Ames, Iowa!

This will be the best opportunity for Iowa to learn about federal, state, and local contracting opportunities & federal innovation programs.

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa

08/25/2023

: Ranking Member Senator Joni Ernst and the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship team held an in-person field hearing in Des Moines!

Read more about Ranking Member Ernst’s plan to ensure owners are considered in regulatory mandates👇

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) led a field hearing in Des Moines, Iowa, to examine the impact of federal regulations on small businesses.Sen. Joni Ernst Ernst is the sponsor of legislation called the Prove It Act, which would require federal agencies to demonstrate that any new regulation complies with...

08/17/2023

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, August 23, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate...