Ernst Backs the Blue During National Police Week
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on May 15, 2023:
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 37 of her Senate Republican colleagues in leading the Back the Blue Act, which would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.
"Police officers in Iowa are heroes who deserve our respect and support," said S . . .
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 37 of her Senate Republican colleagues in leading the Back the Blue Act, which would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.
"Police officers in Iowa are heroes who deserve our respect and support," said S . . .