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? 32 Million Reports of Abuse

? 32 Million Reports of Abuse

Last year alone, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tipline received over 32 million reports of online "child pornography." I want to be clear on what these reports are...

? BILL ALERT: Helping young farmers

? BILL ALERT: Helping young farmers

Only 15% of all farmers in the United States are younger than 55 years old.  As we consider the upcoming Farm Bill, I believe we must prepare for the future and carefully consider the...

Military Families Deserve Our Help

Military Families Deserve Our Help

As a father and a member of our military, I know serving in the military can be especially difficult on families. The risks and uncertainty associated with military service makes it hard to raise a...

BILL ALERT ➡️ Cracking down on China

BILL ALERT ➡️ Cracking down on China

We can’t underestimate the Chinese Communist Party. That’s why I just introduced new, bipartisan legislation to crack down on shell corporations operated by the Chinese government in...

13 American soldiers killed

13 American soldiers killed

In the Air Force, I flew combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. After each mission, our team gathered for an after-action debrief that helped identify where we achieved success and where we could...

[Week in Review] Moving Legislation Forward: Investing in Rural Communities, Taking on China, Fighting for Answers | July 24-28

These Bills I Introduced Just Passed ➡️

GREAT NEWS ➡️ 4 of my bills strengthening national security just passed the Financial Services Committee! They now advance to the House Floor for a vote.These important bills protect the U.S....

1 in 4 stillbirths are preventable

1 in 4 stillbirths are preventable

Nearly 21,000 babies are stillborn each year in the U.S. Yet, it’s estimated that one in four stillbirths could have been prevented. This is incredibly alarming and unacceptable.That’s why I’m...

ATTN: Small Town USA

ATTN: Small Town USA

? NEW BILL ALERT: I just introduced the Revitalizing Rural Communities Act–legislation to spur development and growth opportunities in rural Iowa and ensure small towns are not left behind. Too...

Thank you, Page County!

Thank you, Page County!

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Page County. While in Shenandoah, I hosted a Farm Bill Listening Session at the Green Plains Ethanol...

Hope to see you again in Cass County!

Hope to see you again in Cass County!

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Cass County. While in Cass County, I visited with county and local officials on the new childcare development...

Protecting our four-legged friends ?

Protecting our four-legged friends ?

This was Goldie, a golden retriever from Wayne County ⬇️Goldie was known simply as Golden Retriever #142 when she was suffering in this U.S. Department of Agriculture licensed puppy mill. Goldie...

Iowa’s seniors left behind?!?

Iowa’s seniors left behind?!?

We know the challenges for people living in rural areas look different than in the urban areas of our country. This is especially true for seniors. Ensuring the government doesn't ignore our...

[Week in Review] Moving Legislation Forward: Investing in Rural Communities, Taking on China, Fighting for Answers | July 24-28

Unwavering support for Israel

When I worked with the Israeli Defense Forces, I saw the aggressive threats from adversaries firsthand. Our support for Israel is critical during times of global uncertainty and continued aggression...

Do you know about financial robovoting?

Do you know about financial robovoting?

I’ve been raising the alarm about politically-motivated decisions by financial advisors jeopardizing retirement savings, and this week, I’m introducing a bill to protect the investments...

[Week in Review] Moving Legislation Forward: Investing in Rural Communities, Taking on China, Fighting for Answers | July 24-28

Are you saving for retirement?

Are you saving for retirement? Putting more away for retirement has undoubtedly gotten harder for many Iowans because of high inflation. I’m fighting daily to combat inflation, lower costs, and make...