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 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...

Iowa is a special place. We work hard, love our family, and we’re known for being “Iowa nice.” Representing our state motivates me every single day, and we secured big wins for Iowans this week.We...

Too often, our small towns are overlooked, or frankly, ignored. I’ve made it my mission in Congress to put them first. We need to invest in our rural communities – and that’s exactly why I...

Our country is suffering from an affordable housing crisis, especially in rural areas. Household income in rural Iowa is $10,000 less than the national average.That’s why I introduced the bipartisan...

 As a dad of six, I know how expensive it can be to keep up with your family. Sky rocketing inflation is only making that more difficult as prices at the gas pump, grocery store, and everywhere...

It’s official – Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction. No shadow and hopefully an early start to spring.This week, we secured major wins in our fight to secure our border, bring needed tax...

More than 51 million Americans live with pain daily that prevents them from completing everyday tasks – like working, taking care of their children, or household chores.I helped introduce bipartisan...

In order to keep good paying jobs in our communities, we have to ensure that our workforce has the skills to take them on. In rural communities, we need these good paying jobs to stay competitive....

This weekend, an Iran-backed militant group killed 3 American soldiers and injured 25 more in an attack near the Syrian border.   Again and again, the Administration has failed to...

We announced HUGE news today for the Des Moines metro area. The City of Des Moines has received a $34 million federal investment to complete the Southeast Connector project! I am proud to have...