Sioux City Times

Joni Ernst, a U.S. Senator, has recently expressed her legislative initiatives through a series of tweets. Her proposals focus on financial accountability and taxpayer protection.

On June 16, 2025, Ernst highlighted her bill aimed at reducing financial errors and recovering overpayments. She stated that the legislation "to count EVERY error, require states to recollect overpayments, and force states to pay back what they owe," could potentially save $91 billion over the next decade. She emphasized that "tracking errors and recouping overpayments is common sense and will save big bucks."

In another tweet from the same day, Ernst addressed issues with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) overpayments. She noted that taxpayers are losing nearly a billion dollars each month due to these overpayments. Furthermore, she pointed out that "countless errors are hidden because anything under $56 isn’t even reported," suggesting a need for change in reporting practices.

Additionally, Ernst discussed her collaboration with Representative Scott Perry on the Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallet Act. This act aims to eliminate taxpayer-funded union time by requiring federal unions to reimburse taxpayers for all costs associated with union-related activities. In her words: "Bureaucrats get paid to serve the American people, not themselves!"

The proposed measures reflect an ongoing effort by some lawmakers to enhance fiscal responsibility within government programs.