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This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. In 2020, suicide was the second leading cause of death for veterans under the age of 45, and in Iowa, the veteran suicide rate is four times...

I recently heard from an Iowa mother who lost her son to suicide. As a parent myself, her experience was heartbreaking to hear. Any life lost to suicide is one too many, especially when it involves...

Twenty-two years ago our country experienced tragedy like we had never known. When terrorists attempted to tear us down, we saw a nation rise together to stand for freedom, democracy, and...

Intense drought has put a real strain on Iowa’s farmers as they grow crops, raise livestock, and support their families. Thankfully, there is some reprieve for Iowa’s farmers to help offset the cost...

Did you know that 99% of businesses in Iowa are small businesses and that these small businesses employee half of Iowa’s work force?   But there’s a problem ➡️ These mostly rural...

My mission is to make Washington, D.C. more like Iowa. This week we racked up win after win in that fight.     First, I spent time with farmers in Guthrie County to introduce new,...

Floods and other natural disasters devastate livelihoods in Iowa with a ripple effect on our nationwide food and fuel supply chain.  That’s why I’m working to ensure Iowa’s farmers have the...

We know early detection of cancer substantially increases the likelihood of survival. New screenings and tests are being developed every day to catch cancer earlier than ever...

As your fighter in Congress, I know my job is never done.     This week, I traversed the Iowa State Fair grounds honoring our veterans and farmers, ensuring I heard from as...

Every day working on our community’s behalf, I am reminded even more about what makes Iowa so special, and there is no better way to celebrate Iowa, then being at the Iowa State Fair. This week, we...

When Social Security and Medicare were created, the government made a promise to America’s retirees that must be upheld. I’m appalled by politicians on both sides of the aisle that suggest cuts to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week, we moved vital legislation forward to support, defend, and protect Iowans.I championed new legislation to invest in rural communities, fight back against Beijing’s aggression, and...

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...

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....

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...

? 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...