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In 2020, the price of gas was $1.63 - unfortunately, it’s doubled since then due to skyrocketing inflation. I spoke with Iowa families today at a gas station in Des Moines that rolled back prices to...

Today would have been Marine Corporal Adam Lambert’s 33rd birthday. Adam was a son, brother, and a proud Marine who tragically lost his life to suicide just a year after returning home. His story is...

Each year, millions of Americans are affected by cancer. In Iowa, nearly 2,700 women receive a breast cancer diagnosis each year. Early detection and early treatment are critical to saving lives....

It’s official – we have a winner for the Iowa Third Congressional District 2024 Congressional Art Competition!  This year’s overall winner is Blake Foster from Griswold High School. This June, Blake...

On this Memorial Day, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on those heroes who answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. More than 26,000 Iowans have been...

This week, communities across our state were hit by devastating, destructive, and, unfortunately, deadly storms. To support our neighbors and advocate for federal funding, I spent time in Greenfield...

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Yesterday, our community experienced deadly and destructive storms. In order to provide support and better understand the need for federal resources to aid recovery efforts, I flew back from...

Our country is facing an affordable housing crisis. That’s why earlier this year, I was proud to see my bill that makes it easier for communities to build affordable homes signed into law. But our...

Since Israel was brutally attacked on October 7, I’ve been unwavering in my support for our greatest ally in the Middle East. Recently, the House of Representatives and Senate pledged support for...

There’s a crisis going on at our Southern Border and it’s affecting Iowa even though we’re more than 1,000 miles away. This Administration’s open border policies have allowed an influx of...

There’s still time to pick your favorite piece of art in this year’s Congressional Art Competition! Each year the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school art competition to...

In the Air Force, I learned that no successful mission can be completed alone. That’s why I’m committed to reaching across the aisle to work with those who are willing to roll up their sleeves,...

I want to share some startling numbers with you: 21,000 ➡️ The number of babies that are stillborn each year in the U.S. 1 in 4 ➡️ That’s how many stillbirths could have been prevented. We...

The situation at the Southern Border is impacting Iowans more than 1,000 miles away thanks to the influx of illicit drugs, like fentanyl, that are making it to every corner of our country. Here’s a...

Today, I stopped by the Altoona Police Department to say thank you for protecting our communities. During National Police Week, we remember the brave men and women who have lost their lives in the...

Walnut Creek Family YMCA is a cornerstone of our community. Over the 40 years since being built, the facility has aged. Now, improvements are needed so that this center can continue to be a place...

Happy Mother’s Day to every mom in our community! I hope you get to celebrate as a family today. During another busy week, we introduced bipartisan legislation to protect our communities, prevent...

As a dad of six, nothing is more important than keeping our kids safe.  There’s danger pouring over our Southern Border – drugs, human trafficking, and violence. We need to do more to secure...

Problem ➡️ Our nation is facing both a mental health and substance abuse crisis. And some patients are struggling to get treatment, especially if they have Medicare: Occupational therapists can...