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Every eight minutes, an American woman loses her life to lung cancer. With cancer rates so high, we must find commonsense solutions to improve outcomes and provide better support for women who are...

Our democracy is a beacon of freedom and opportunity, and it is built on the principle that the American people—not foreign adversaries—should decide the future of our nation. Unfortunately, that...

My home is buzzing with excitement about the upcoming holidays: the little girls are excited to see Santa Claus and the big kids are just happy to get a little time off school. Kelly and I are...

Family caregivers are heroes - the assistance they provide to their family and friends is invaluable. They often sacrifice a lot – from their careers to their social lives – to ensure their loved...

Big News! The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives this week, bringing us closer to our goal of strengthening national security and supporting those who...

Defending our country is a top priority. There is so much more to do to keep our country safe – and that includes supporting the men and women in uniform. I won’t lie to you – the American military...

In August, nearly 70,000 employees missed work due to childcare challenges – matching the all-time high set during the pandemic. As a dad with six young kids, I understand how critical it is for...

A group of Chinese Community Party-backed hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have led the worst telecommunications hack in our nation’s history - targeting both politicians and everyday...

Unelected D.C. bureaucrats continue to create new red tape every day – without considering the impact on Iowa’s Main Street. According to a recent Small Business Administration report, in 75% of...

With six kids, I play a lot of games – especially hide-and-seek. My girls love the thrill of running around our home to find each member of our family. It’s a ton of fun. Hide-and-seek is a game...

It’s Small Business Saturday! Today, and throughout this holiday season, I’m encouraging you to take a moment to swing by one of Iowa’s nearly 270,000 small businesses, make a purchase, and post on...

As our family spends time together today, Kelly and I wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday is a reminder of the power of gratitude and the importance of spending time with those closest to...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away! Have you finished your shopping yet? When you look at your receipt, you may notice that the cost to make your favorite dish is pretty high – check out the...

It’s National Adoption Month! As a co-chair of the Congressional Foster Youth Caucus and father to two adoptive daughters, this issue is personal to me.Just last year, Kelly and I officially...

Earlier this year, liberal, antisemitic activists took universities hostage protesting against Israel and Jewish communities.Let me be clear: These protestors are terrorist sympathizers who serve as...

Planning to travel soon with a passport that’s about to expire? Sounds like a headache, but we may be able to help. Since 2020, it has been nearly impossible for Iowans to get their passport issued...

Your vote is your voice in our democracy – and nothing is more important than making sure you can cast your ballot each election. Luckily, in Iowa, voting is secure, safe, and easy. But, we can...

The federal bureaucracy has created a maze of red tape for Iowans to navigate as they try to access the benefits they earned. For example, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes it extremely...

What a week! We rolled up our sleeves and got to work bringing your voice to our nation’s capital. Check out this quick 2 minute recap on my fight for Iowa now:I had a busy week delivering results...

College is expensive. As a dad with a soon-to-be college freshman, I’m learning a lot about the costs, expected and unexpected, that students navigate as they decide what step to take for their...