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I have BIG news. We’ve made a huge step forward in my fight to roll back red tape on small businesses.The Problem ➡️ In 2020, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act to root out “shell...

Allow me to introduce Jeremy Lindquist, Mayor of Runnells and member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #33! Here’s a quick rundown of everything Jeremy does for our community: He’s the Director...

This week, I had two very special visitors in Washington, my daughters, Jayna and Selwyn! The girls had a front-row seat to see what it means to work hard for Iowans. From joining me on the House...

Iowa’s farmland is some of the most productive in the world, and it should stay in the hands of American farmers, not foreign governments. Right now, foreign entities are buying up U.S. farmland,...

America’s veterans are heroes – willing to put their lives on the line to defend and protect our values. In Congress, I’m fighting to ensure those who have gone above and beyond for our nation...

Last year alone, fentanyl took the lives of more than 450 Iowans, and it's now the leading cause of death for Americans from my daughter’s age to my age. Something must change. Let me be clear: the...

Far too many seniors in rural Iowa can’t access the food they need to live. Right now, more than 100,000 eligible seniors are missing out on food assistance, often because they can’t travel to...

For generations, Iowa families have worked hard to build and pass down their farms and small businesses. But right now, the federal government’s “Death Tax” unfairly punishes families by forcing...

It’s National FFA Week! This is a time to recognize the incredible impact of agricultural education and the hard work of FFA students across the country.Iowa farmers feed and fuel the world, and FFA...

Small businesses are the backbone of our rural communities. Too often, unnecessary red tape creates roadblocks when trying to grow and create jobs. That’s why I’m working to make it easier for rural...

Despite the noise you’ve heard in the news this past week about the chaos in D.C., we achieved some real wins for Iowans – including passing our first bill through the House of Representatives!...

When the government created Medicare and Social Security, it made a promise to Americans. Iowans have planned their futures around these programs, and I’m 100% committed to making sure Washington...

Iowa’s 87,000 family farms are the backbone of America, providing the essential service of feeding and fueling our country. Right now, they’re facing the worst decline in farm income in 15 years:...

Bureaucrats in D.C. sit in their ivory towers, demanding businesses comply with onerous red tape without considering the burden it puts on Main Street. That’s why I introduced the Protect Small...

Can you believe it’s already February? Time flies when you’re serving Iowans! A lot got done this week, both in D.C. and at home in Iowa. Check out this quick recap of this week’s wins:I had a busy...

Last year, I introduced you to Deric and Kathy Kidd, whose son, Sebastian, was tragically lost too soon to fentanyl poisoning.Fentanyl poisoning is now the number one cause of death for Americans...

Nearly every Iowan knows someone who has been affected by cancer. Early detection and early intervention are critical to saving lives.New screenings and tests are developed every day to help treat...

Iowa families deserve access to quality, affordable healthcare. Right now, we’re facing a growing shortage of primary care doctors, especially in rural communities. In fact, a recent report suggests...

I spent the better part of today visiting Iowans throughout our community, including in Taylor County. Edward Johnson, an Army veteran living in Bedford, is part of the Greatest Generation – a...

Fentanyl is the number one killer of Americans from my daughter’s age to my age. The illicit drug impacts families across all demographics and backgrounds, tearing communities apart. Something must...