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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...

Good news: my bipartisan bill to expand parental leave eligibility for fathers and adoptive parents serving in the drilling Reserve and National Guard just passed the U.S. House Armed Services...

Iowa is a very special place. We are humble individuals, but our state plays an essential role on the global stage. Representing Iowans keeps me motivated every day, and we made big progress this...

As we celebrate Juneteenth today, I want to take a moment to commemorate the end of slavery and reflect on the precious nature of freedom. Those who advocated for the end of slavery in our...

Regulations proposed by our federal government should face the strictest scrutiny to ensure they don’t harm Iowans’ ability to make a living, produce goods, and live the American Dream. That’s...

Making sure Iowans can afford the basics, save for retirement, and live the American Dream is exactly why I’m so focused on economic issues in Congress. Serving on the Financial Services...

Iowa’s rural communities are the backbone of our state. They are charming towns with a strong sense of community, a mission to feed and fuel the world, and honest people working hard every day for a...

First and foremost, I’m a dad to six wonderful kids. Two of our children we recently adopted through the foster care process. This experience gave me unique insight into the foster care system,...

Making sure every four-legged friend is protected, cared, and loved must be a priority. I don’t need to tell Iowans just how important our dogs are – companions, family members, and truly, our best...