Sioux City Times

Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator from Iowa, shared a series of posts on August 13, 2025, highlighting her legislative efforts and perspectives on federal workforce practices.

In a post published at 18:35 UTC, Ernst commented on remote work by federal employees: "Bureaucrats working from home and in bubble baths were not serving our veterans. Getting federal employees back in the office is delivering a more efficient government that better serves the American people."

Later that evening at 21:21 UTC, Ernst discussed reforms to small business innovation programs: "It was great to chat with @ssankar on how my INNOVATE Act will reform the SBIR-STTR programs to empower the best and brightest to thrive." The SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs are longstanding federal initiatives designed to support research and development among small businesses.

At 22:02 UTC, Ernst referenced recent tax legislation: "The One Big Beautiful Bill allows folks to keep more of their hard-earned cash in their own pockets! I was proud to celebrate this big win alongside @SBA_Kelly, @epaleezeldin, and @RepFeenstra." The bill mentioned aims to reduce tax burdens for individuals.

Senator Ernst has previously advocated for reducing remote work among federal employees as part of broader efforts to increase government efficiency. The SBIR and STTR programs have played a significant role in fostering innovation within the United States by providing funding opportunities for small businesses engaged in technological research.