Sioux City Times

Senator Joni Ernst, representing Iowa and serving as Chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted several messages on October 31, 2025, highlighting her policy positions and recognition of Iowa constituents.

In a post made at 14:02 UTC, Ernst called for action regarding government property: "SQUEAL REEL: Sell off the government’s graveyard of haunted real estate! https://t.co/zcWY5MjUeg".

Later that day, at 14:48 UTC, Ernst recognized local business achievements in Washington D.C.: "As Chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, I am proud to recognize our Iowa small businesses, and I was thrilled our Small Business of the Week was visiting D.C. and to present this award to them. Congratulations to Brandon Dahms and the entire team at https://t.co/EzTFHHDOAS". This acknowledgment is part of ongoing efforts by federal lawmakers to support small businesses through public recognition and awards.

At 16:26 UTC, Ernst commented on food security measures in Iowa during a lapse in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. She wrote: "Great leadership by @IAGovernor to step up and ensure the Iowa food banks will be stocked during the SNAP lapse. It never should have come to this, but Democrats have chosen to use the pain of hardworking Americans as political leverage for their radical agenda. https://t.co/qiKV4ZIydM". The senator credited Iowa's governor for supporting food banks amid disruptions in federal assistance programs—a situation that has prompted bipartisan debate over how best to address gaps in nutrition aid.

SNAP lapses can occur when Congress fails to reauthorize or fund nutrition programs on time, which can affect millions who rely on these services nationwide. State governments sometimes intervene with emergency measures or funding when such lapses threaten food security among vulnerable populations.