ERNST SAYS FAILING TO END GOVERNMENT GRIFT IS THE GREATEST FRAUD OF ALL

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst issued the following press release:

Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) called on Congress to crack down on rampant government fraud by passing herProtecting American Taxpayers Act, exposing how weak oversight and outdated payment systems have allowed scammers to siphon billions of taxpayer dollars.

Speaking on the Senate floor, Ernst said the federal government's current "pay and chase" approach-sending taxpayer dollars before verifying recipients-is fueling unprecedented waste, fraud, and abuse while leaving hardworking Americans to foot the bill. She noted that everyday Congress delays passing her bill, grifters are getting away with stealing another $1.4 billion.

Ernst highlighted a ser...