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No family should ever have to choose between hunger and dignity. Iowans deserve the flexibility to use their nutrition benefits on warm, ready-to-eat meals that make life a little easier -...

For too long, Iran’s regime of terror reigned over the Middle East and targeted American interests with no fear of repercussions from the United States. They even orchestrated the October 7, 2023,...

The hands, hearts, and hard work of Iowa's farmers feed and fuel the world. Agriculture touches every aspect of our lives from the food on our tables to the clothes we wear. That's why I'm committed...

D.C.’s cherry blossoms are here! This week was a busy week fighting for Iowans in D.C. We introduced important legislation to support Iowa’s workforce, businesses, and farmers. Check out this quick...

For years, the Biden Administration tried to push an electric vehicle mandate on our country.  Electric vehicles can be expensive, unreliable, and unworkable in rural communities. Plus - to...

America’s foreign adversaries use every tool they can to undermine national interests, including right here on our college campuses. From stealing cutting-edge research to pushing propaganda and...

Truck drivers keep the American economy moving forward. Yet, across the country, we’re facing a serious shortage of truck drivers, and it’s putting pressure on Iowa families and our nation’s supply...

Digital assets are quickly emerging as a major way in which we spend money. When it comes to the expansion of digital assets, like cryptocurrency, we must ensure the United States is prepared to...

Iowa farmers are resilient, but market swings impact a farmer’s ability to conduct operations that ultimately feed and fuel all of us. Whether it’s ensuring access to reliable financing to buy new...

Every day, Iowa’s law enforcement officers run into danger to keep our community safe. Unfortunately, too many of them know the risks of their job personally. Last year, 342 officers were tragically...

Iowans count on clean, safe water in our homes, on our farms, and in our businesses. What a lot of folks might not realize is that small town water systems can be targets for cyber attacks. A single...

Today we celebrate National Agriculture Day and recognize the contributions of Iowa’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who help feed and fuel the world. Iowa proudly stands at the...

Every child deserves a forever home.  As a father of six, I’ve personally experienced the adoption process when my wife, Kelly, and I adopted two of our children. The experience of trying to give...

More than 124,000 Iowans depend on Social Security, and these retirees deserve to count on the benefits they’ve earned without fear of D.C. bureaucrats trying to take it away. For years, the Social...

Just two years ago, millions of parents were scrambling to feed their babies – some even traveling miles or paying out-of-this-world prices just to get the formula their child needed. We may be past...

Gas prices impact the cost of literally everything: We use gas to transport food from the farm to the store. We use gas to deliver your latest online shopping spree. We use gas to get our kids to...

Iowa’s farmers feed our families and fuel our nation, but they often take the hardest hit when disaster strikes. Floods, storms, and other natural disasters don’t just damage crops and land; they...

The new frontier of warfare is in cyberspace – and we cannot allow our strength to falter. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is working behind the scenes to hack into our systems, steal sensitive...

Iowa farmers and producers are the backbone of our economy, and they need our support now more than ever. Today, I spoke at a House Agriculture hearing about the real challenges hitting our...

Here’s one thing I know for certain: The Chinese Communist Party will utilize every possible tool to endanger our economy, intellectual property, and national security. From trafficking fentanyl and...