Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has announced her intention to introduce legislation that would require oversight and investigation into the remote work of federal workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to a group of constituents in Iowa, Ernst said that the federal government “was not excused from the crisis” and as a result, some federal workers have been taking advantage and need to be held accountable. She also voiced her concerns about the effect on taxpayers for possible “improper use of federal funds” and has introduced legislation that will make sure there is strict oversight. Ernst’s statement has been met with mixed reactions, as some think it is an appropriate way to hold government workers accountable, while others worry it could be weaponized and used to unfairly target specific individuals or federal agencies.
Sen Joni Ernst wants remote government workers investigated: ‘We’re coming after them’
