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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...

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...

Being your fighter in Congress keeps me going every day, and this week I had the opportunity to fight for our friends and neighbors that currently serve or have served in our nation’s Armed...

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...

I have major news for military parents! My bipartisan bill to expand parental leave for service members just passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the National Defense...

Relationships with our allies like Israel and Kosovo are crucial to our national security.This week, I met with Israeli Consul General Yinam Cohen to discuss the importance of America's support of...

When the government created Social Security and Medicare, it made a commitment to Americans that absolutely must be upheld. I will always fight to protect these promises made to...

Just one cyberattack could cripple our food supply, a hospital, or a school. When these attacks happen, they can jeopardize jobs, make people sick, and increase costs for families. We’ve seen...

This week, I introduced legislation to protect Iowa farmers and ranchers from excessive regulation enacted by other states. I also had the opportunity to talk about the vital issues I’m hearing...

Six months ago, I took the oath of office to serve as your Member of Congress.With that in mind, I wanted to take a minute to give you a quick update on what I’ve been working on and get your...

As a sixth generation Iowan, it is the honor of my lifetime to serve you in Congress. My top priority as your congressman is to serve you.If you cannot get an answer from a federal agency or feel...

I announced new legislation today to protect Iowa’s pork producers against excessive government regulation:California’s Proposition 12 requires producers of all meat sold in California to conform to...

Kelly and I are wishing you and your family a happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate our nation’s independence and remember the high price of freedom. We remember those, throughout...

Breaking news: The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) now estimates that the national debt will grow to $1 million per American household and predicts the slowest extended economic...

One of the things that motivates me most as your representative is hearing your stories and experiences so I can help turn those experiences into policy in Washington, D.C. That’s exactly what I...

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Monroe County.While in Albia, I visited with retirees and the staff of Brees Rest Home. I will never stop...

I wanted to share with you a fun video from last week. I ran into the Lloyd family from West Des Moines on their tour of the U.S. Capitol!When I’m not voting or attending committee hearings,...

With Independence Day coming up, we’re reminded of the special nature of our country. We wouldn’t be here today without the brave men and women who fought for our freedom.Today, I heard the stories...

Passed: I recently voted for a bipartisan bill to strengthen the United States’s relationship with Taiwan and ensure Iowans’ voices are represented when it comes to international trade...

I announced new bipartisan legislation today to protect our nation’s food supply against cyberattacks by Russia, China, and other nefarious actors:It just takes one cyber-attack to cripple our food...