Happy Independence Day! We live in the greatest country in the world – and we should proudly celebrate it today and every day.As we gather to celebrate one of the most significant days in our nation’s history at grill outs, parades, and fireworks,...

Too many Iowans know someone who has been affected by the fentanyl crisis. Fentanyl is the number one cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. Right now, a typical emergency room drug screening only tests for marijuana, cocaine, opiates,...

I’ve got HUGE news for Appanoose County! We just announced a $4.8 million federal investment to construct a new rail spur – which will drive the economy and create good-paying jobs right in our back yard. Check out the announcement with local...

Here’s the Deal: A four-year degree doesn’t guarantee success and it’s not the only pathway to a successful career. Across the country, there’s a shortage of 80,000 truck drivers. This shortage is making it difficult for stores to restock their...

I hope you had a great first week of summer! This week, I fought for Iowa by introducing bipartisan legislation to help grow families, voting to secure our border, and trying to ease the financial burden for families hit by severe weather. Here’s a...

The crisis at our Southern Border is putting our communities in jeopardy. In the past four years, nearly 8 million illegal immigrants have crossed the border.The open-border policies from this Administration are putting every community at risk....

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that affects lots of people – especially veterans. As a 20-year combat veteran, I’m committed to improving the support systems that help America’s heroes heal from the battle scars of...

As a father of six, I’ll never have a more important title than ‘Dad.’ It breaks my heart that some folks struggle to start their families. Infertility used to be the end of the story, but now we have tools, like IVF and other fertility treatments,...

As a member of the Air Force, I flew in combat missions in the Middle East, fighting terrorists and working to defend America’s security. Then, the Administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan killed 13 American servicemembers, including...

Earlier this year, our community was hit by destructive, deadly, and devastating storms. Iowans are resilient, and watching our community come together to rebuild is inspiring. It’s costly to rebuild – these storms take an emotional toll and fixing...

As a dad to six kids, nothing is more important to me than keeping them safe. I’ve made it my mission to protect our communities from drugs and crime. This week, I was honored to receive the Legislative Hero Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving...

When the government created Medicare and Social Security, it made a promise to Americans. Iowans worked hard, paid into these programs for years, and planned their futures around these benefits. Let me be clear – I'm 100% dedicated to protecting...

Foreign adversaries, like China and Russia, are taking every opportunity to threaten our national security. As a former counterintelligence officer, I know the latest threats are coming in cyberspace. It’s mission critical that we protect...

This week was a pretty special one – my eight-year-old daughter, Olympia, joined me in D.C. It was great to teach her a bit about how Congress works! She witnessed a pretty busy week – we passed critical legislation to support our military members...