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How expensive was your turkey?

How expensive was your turkey?

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...

Every 68 seconds

Every 68 seconds

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...

These deaths could have been prevented

These deaths could have been prevented

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...

It’s National Rural Health Day

It’s National Rural Health Day

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...

ALERT: American Flags BURNED in Altoona

ALERT: American Flags BURNED in Altoona

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....

🚨My bill to defund terrorism just passed!

🚨My bill to defund terrorism just passed!

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?...

New Bill Alert: Supporting Iowa’s Farmers

New Bill Alert: Supporting Iowa’s Farmers

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...

Be honest with me

Be honest with me

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...

This Bill Will Saves Lives

This Bill Will Saves Lives

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...

Your opportunity to save a life

Your opportunity to save a life

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...

No Man Left Behind

No Man Left Behind

Hamas started a war with Israel, barbarically launching surprise attacks against the Israeli people, three weeks ago. Thousands have been killed, taken hostage, or lost their homes as a result of...

This is Personal

This is Personal

My family and I spent this morning visiting the Blank Children’s Hospital STAR Center and Foster Care Clinic. We fostered and then adopted our two youngest daughters earlier this year, so this visit...

We just took action

We just took action

The made-for-tv chaos that engulfed D.C. for the past few weeks is finally over, and we’re getting back to business as quickly as possible. We just passed our resolution to condemn Hamas for their...