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Hope is not a strategy

Hope is not a strategy

China is not hiding the ball — they have their eyes on Taiwan. CCP aggression and territorial ambitions have grown in recent years, with more incursions into the waters of Japan, Vietnam, and...

Protecting Care, Preventing Fraud

Protecting Care, Preventing Fraud

More than 150,000 Iowans in our communities rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Another 60,000 count on SNAP to know where their next meal is coming from.  This morning, I visited MercyOne in Des...

Main Street Deserves Better

Main Street Deserves Better

Over the last four years, the federal government has been hitting Iowa businesses with fines as high as $150,000 for following our own state laws that conflict with outdated federal regulations. Why...

📶 Connecting Rural Iowa

📶 Connecting Rural Iowa

Did you know that 400,000 Iowans still don’t have a reliable internet connection? That's a student who can't finish their homework, a farmer who can’t use precision ag tools, or a senior who can't...

Home of the Brave

Home of the Brave

Yesterday, I had the honor of presenting long-overdue medals to John James Scarpino, a 95-year-old Korean War veteran from Des Moines. At just 20 years old, John stepped up to serve our country as a...

🌟 Hope Starts Here

🌟 Hope Starts Here

There's no way around it — in Iowa and around the country, we're seeing a youth mental health crisis that is harming families and our communities. Investing in mental health and recovery resources...

Fighting for our seniors

Fighting for our seniors

Scammers stole $3.4 billion from retirees in 2023 — but that’s just what was reported. The real number: The FTC estimates actual losses were upwards of $60 billion. That means for every $1 in...

👂Listening to Iowans

👂Listening to Iowans

I’ve always believed the best solutions come directly from our communities — not Washington D.C. That’s why I sat down with Iowa job creators and small business leaders yesterday for a roundtable...

🛑 Stopping the Scammers

🛑 Stopping the Scammers

Scammers are stealing millions from Iowa retirees — and they’re getting more sophisticated every day. In 2023 alone, over 13,000 Iowans reported that they were defrauded — that’s $42.6 million in...

Wishing You a Joyful Easter

Wishing You a Joyful Easter

Today is a time to gather with family, reflect on the blessings in our lives, and look ahead with renewed home. In Iowa, Easter serves as a reminder of the strength of our communities and the...

Good Friday

Good Friday

Today, on Good Friday, many Iowans take time to pause and reflect. It is an opportunity to take a step back from our busy lives and focus on what truly matters: our families, the strength of our...

💪 Stronger Main Street, Stronger Iowa

💪 Stronger Main Street, Stronger Iowa

Iowa's small businesses are more than just storefronts, they are the backbone of our economy. Main Street employs more than half of Iowa's workforce, which is why we're fighting to reduce red tape...

🔒 Iowa Secure. America Strong.

🔒 Iowa Secure. America Strong.

As a 20-year combat veteran and Colonel in the Air Force, I understand the urgent need to keep America safe. National security isn’t just a talking point—it’s a mission. Iowa families deserve...

100 Days of Delivering for Iowans

100 Days of Delivering for Iowans

It’s been 100 days since the start of the 119th Congress — and I’ve hit the ground running to deliver results for Iowa’s families, small businesses, and farmers.Here are just a few things we’ve been...

Important wins for Iowans!

Important wins for Iowans!

This week, we worked on important legislation in D.C. We also announced the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, which showcases student artwork from Iowa’s Third District with the winning artwork...

Cutting-edge Ag Research

Cutting-edge Ag Research

Agriculture isn’t just an industry in Iowa, it’s our way of life. Our farmers feed and fuel the world, and to keep up that tradition, Iowans need access to the tools to tackle the challenges of both...

Preventing Veteran Suicide

Preventing Veteran Suicide

Every day, we lose heroes—not on the battlefield, but here at home. The men and women who served our country with honor, now face silent battles alone. It doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why...

Calling all high school artists! 🎨

Calling all high school artists! 🎨

The 2025 Congressional Art Competition is underway, and it’s time to submit your work! This is a great opportunity for Iowa's high school students to showcase their creativity and talent.Four...

Supporting addiction recovery

Supporting addiction recovery

Far too many families across Iowa and the country have felt the devastating impact of the opioid crisis. This national epidemic continues to claim the lives of over 150 American every day. Recovery...

Next Generation of Farmers

Next Generation of Farmers

In Iowa, agriculture isn’t just an industry—it’s a way of life. That’s why I introduced the New Producer Economic Security Act, a bipartisan bill to help young and beginning farmers get the tools...