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👂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...

🔒 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...

Dignity to the Dinner Table

Dignity to the Dinner Table

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 -...

Dial it up to 10

Dial it up to 10

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,...

Hearing us loud and clear!

Hearing us loud and clear!

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...

Working hard for Iowans.

Working hard for Iowans.

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...

Homegrown energy solutions

Homegrown energy solutions

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...

Deterring threats

Deterring threats

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...

Keeping America Moving

Keeping America Moving

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...