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You’ve probably played word association games – one of my favorites to solve every day is the New York Times Connections. To win, you have to connect words in groups of four based on a common...

I’m beyond excited to announce that we have secured a $4 million federal investment for the Des Moines International Airport.Whether you’re jetting out for spring break or headed out on business –...

Right now, the Chinese Communist Party is developing new technology to manipulate Americans and infiltrate our national security. If America doesn’t act now, we’ll be handing China backdoor access...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’ve got to say, I’m feeling pretty lucky this year to have the privilege of serving as your representative in Congress.This week one of our bills helping rural Iowans was...

In an effort to better serve you as your representative in Congress, I’m hoping to understand what issues you care about the most. Will you please take just two minutes to fill out this...

While water leaving a treatment plant doesn’t have any lead in it, sometimes it travels through service lines made from lead. Over time, those pipes can corrode and contaminate the water we...

We just sent a message to the Chinese Communist Party – and I hope they heard us loud and clear.As a former counterintelligence officer who operated against China, I’ve seen firsthand how the...

There is a challenge growing in our rural communities that we must address now to prevent it from getting any worse. Our country is suffering from a shortage of affordable housing, especially...

I want to share a quick story with you about a seventeen-year-old kid who lost his life too soon. Sebastian Kidd was a normal high schooler – he competed in football, wrestling, track, and...

 It is an honor to serve you in Congress and highlight your stories. This past week, I hosted the Kidd family from Des Moines for President Biden’s annual State of the Union. Their story...

This week was pretty special to me as it was “Bring Your Daughter to Work” week! My five-year-old daughter, Selwyn, joined me for a few days in Washington, D.C.In between votes and committee...

Last week, the EPA announced its final rule approving year-round E15 beginning in 2025, postponing sales for another year. Iowans and families across the country can’t afford this delay – that’s why...

Too many Iowans know a family member or friend who is dealing with an addiction to opioids. We can and must do more to save lives from overdoses. Today, I hosted a conversation on the opioid...

One of the reasons I prioritize spending time in all 21 counties in our district is so I can hear directly from Iowans on how to better serve families, farmers, and communities. This past week,...

Are you in the process of planning your Spring Break trip? Make sure to double check that your passport is up to date and ready for travel! If you’re trying to renew your passport or need other...

As I meet with folks throughout our community, I've heard time and again that people are concerned with the potential impact of D.C.'s chaos on their hard-earned benefits. Let me be clear: I am...

Talk about a historic week in our state. Between Caitlin Clark smashing longstanding records in women’s basketball and the high school wrestling tournament – there was a lot to keep up on. This...

I am thrilled to announce that we have secured a $5 million federal investment in the Des Moines International Airport. We all know that air travel can be a pain – from delayed flights to poor...

In October, Hamas launched a brutal terrorist attack on Israel. Since day one of this unprecedented and barbaric attack, I’ve stood steadily alongside our brothers and sisters in Israel and fought...

Iowa’s agriculture is mission critical to our economy and rural communities, as well as the global energy and food supply. This is why we are fighting for bipartisan and commonsense solutions to...