WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Joni Ernst issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led her colleagues in unveiling a comprehensive anti-fraud legislative package that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters.

Ernst has led the fight (https://www.ernst.senate.gov/make-em-squeal) in Washington against waste, fraud, and abuse for years. After being tasked (https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-ernst-tapped-to-lead-legislative-package-to-ensure-minnesota-fraud-never-happens-again) by Leader John Thune in January to ensure the fraud uncovered in Minnesota never happens again, Ernst took action and has worked with her colleagues to put together t...