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My goal is to ensure our country’s laws work for every Iowa family.   To that end, this week I focused on an issue near and dear to my heart: supporting parents in our military. ...

As a father of six, I know time with children is critically important to new parents. Being a parent isn’t easy and time with your children is precious. As a current Air Force Reserve member as...

Iowa farmers know how dangerous and detrimental the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule has been to farming and agriculture in Iowa. This federal government overreach has put almost every...

As the father of two newly adopted girls this week, I am deeply proud to announce my legislation to assist other families on the path to adoption:  Ensuring the tax code benefits all families...

I am excited to announce we are officially kicking off the farm bill listening tour across the district. I want to ensure every farmer’s voice is heard.  As a part of the agriculture...

Iowa leads the nation in job training, apprenticeships, and high school work-based learning programs. We are a model for ensuring every student is met with the best fit for their own...

Healthcare is deeply personal, and I will always fight to make sure from every corner of our district, healthcare and access to it, is strong.  This is why I hosted a round table to ensure...

As a father of two foster children currently going through the adoption process, I have firsthand experience with the shortcomings of adopting. It’s a long, lengthy process to adopt and many times...

I am leading the bipartisan effort to ensure our farmers can grow, produce, and operate as they do the critical job of feeding and fueling the world. Here are the answers I am working on...

In Iowa, our dogs are a part of our families which is why I am proud to lead on two critical pieces of legislation, the Goldie’s Act and the Puppy Protection Act, that will increase protections for...

Families are expected to pay the highest energy costs in 15 years this winter, which is why I am working to lower energy costs ahead of time. In this economy, with interest rates climbing and...

As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, we just held the first hearing on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. We are pushing forward aggressively to get accountability and provide...

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 common-sense solutions to...

As Iowans, we know how valuable rural broadband access is and its time we ensure the Biden administration makes it a priority. Rural broadband helps the farmer in the field, the rural school...

Ensuring strong public education is important for our kids and future generations. Just like many Iowans in the Third District, I have school-aged children. My wife and I are blessed to have 4...

Iowa’s parents deserve transparency when it comes to education, and that is exactly what I voted for this week in the House: Parents will have a right to know what your kids are learning...

As a veteran of the Air Force and current member of the Air Force Reserve, I know there’s few things more important than defending freedom and democracy. This means also standing with our allies,...

Iowans work hard our entire life and deserve the retirement benefits earned. I am appalled by our so-called “elected leaders” in both parties that are clinging to an unsustainable status quo because...

I’ve put service over self my entire life – first in the Air Force, then at the Iowa Statehouse, and now in Congress. Public service is one of the greatest honors to be able to be a voice for the...

I’ve put service over self my entire life – first in the Air Force, then at the Iowa Statehouse, and now in Congress. Public service is one of the greatest honors to be able to be a voice for the...