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The House of Representatives just passed a resolution condemning Hamas’ brutal terror attack against Israel and calling for the immediate release of all hostages:   This is the latest...

In the last year, we’ve seen more than 7.8 million illegal immigrant encounters nationwide. Each time our Southern Border is crossed illegally brings new dangers for us, even if we’re 1,000+ miles...

On this Small Business Saturday, I wanted to take a moment to mention the importance of shopping local this holiday season! Small businesses are the backbone of our communities: they sponsor...

As the smell of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie fills our homes, Kelly and I are wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!  With all that is going on in the world, it is more important than ever to...

Inflation remains sky high, and it’s having an impact on Thanksgiving dinner prices. Iowans are seeing the results of out-of-control spending: costs for the turkey dinner have risen 25% since...

With inflation still sky-high, fuel costs are undoubtedly a burden on Iowa’s families and small businesses.  In Iowa, we have a homegrown way to counter this issue while also supporting...

A person is sexually assaulted in the United States every 68 seconds, and far too many perpetrators of these crimes are going free: The evidence to these crimes is collected in a DNA test...

Every day, I show up to work to fight for you. This week, we accomplished some major wins, so I want to provide a quick update on our success. First, I voted to extend funding that’s critical...

As a soldier in the Air Force, I flew in combat missions in the Middle East, fighting terrorists and working to defend America’s security.  Then, the botched withdrawal from this mission killed...

Healthcare is deeply personal, which is why I always fight to put patients first. No matter the location of Iowans, I believe they should have access to a healthcare system that offers more choice...

I spent today visiting with Iowans who were victims of a recent crime spree that resulted in several American flag burnings in Altoona.  The American flag is a beacon of hope and freedom....

Suicide rates triple for veterans in the first 12 months following separation from the military. In Iowa, the rate of veteran suicide is four times higher than the national average. This is a...

BIG NEWS ➡️ My bill to hold Iran accountable for their support of Hamas and their heinous attacks of terror on Israel just passed through the Financial Services Committee! Why does this matter?...

Iowa’s farmers are critical to the American economy, providing the essential service of feeding and fueling our country. With input costs up and inflation driving profits down, producers are facing...

This Veteran’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on the sacrifices of those veterans that have come before my generation of military leaders.  I can’t help but think about the similarities between...

Iowa’s farmers are critical to the American economy, providing the essential service of feeding and fueling our country.  Sadly, farmers are also 3.5x more likely to commit suicide than the...

As your Congressman, I’m committed to finding commonsense solutions to the issues that matter to you most.  We’ve made a lot of progress toward our goal to make life a little easier for...

There’s a disaster looming 1,000x worse than Chinese ownership of TikTok, and nobody is talking about it.  We’re on the verge of handing over access to A LOT of Americans’ data to China by...

Suicide rates triple for veterans in the first 12 months following their separation from the military. In Iowa, the veteran suicide rate is four times higher than the national average. This is a...

Every day, 150 people die from overdoses related to opioids like fentanyl. Nearly half of all overdose deaths had an opportunity for a bystander to intervene. These deaths could be prevented if we...