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Raising kids can be a challenge

Raising kids can be a challenge

In August, nearly 70,000 employees missed work due to childcare challenges – matching the all-time high set during the pandemic. As a dad with six young kids, I understand how critical it is for...

I spy with my little eye…

I spy with my little eye…

A group of Chinese Community Party-backed hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have led the worst telecommunications hack in our nation’s history - targeting both politicians and everyday...

An international game of hide-and-seek

An international game of hide-and-seek

With six kids, I play a lot of games – especially hide-and-seek. My girls love the thrill of running around our home to find each member of our family. It’s a ton of fun. Hide-and-seek is a game...

Keep Our Communities Strong!

Keep Our Communities Strong!

It’s Small Business Saturday! Today, and throughout this holiday season, I’m encouraging you to take a moment to swing by one of Iowa’s nearly 270,000 small businesses, make a purchase, and post on...

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

As our family spends time together today, Kelly and I wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday is a reminder of the power of gratitude and the importance of spending time with those closest to...

It’s National Adoption Month!

It’s National Adoption Month!

It’s National Adoption Month! As a co-chair of the Congressional Foster Youth Caucus and father to two adoptive daughters, this issue is personal to me.Just last year, Kelly and I officially...

Antisemitism isn’t welcome.

Antisemitism isn’t welcome.

Earlier this year, liberal, antisemitic activists took universities hostage protesting against Israel and Jewish communities.Let me be clear: These protestors are terrorist sympathizers who serve as...

Your Voice

Your Voice

Your vote is your voice in our democracy – and nothing is more important than making sure you can cast your ballot each election. Luckily, in Iowa, voting is secure, safe, and easy. But, we can...

This is what you deserve.

This is what you deserve.

The federal bureaucracy has created a maze of red tape for Iowans to navigate as they try to access the benefits they earned. For example, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes it extremely...

Making an educated choice

Making an educated choice

College is expensive. As a dad with a soon-to-be college freshman, I’m learning a lot about the costs, expected and unexpected, that students navigate as they decide what step to take for their...

I’m all in.

I’m all in.

Let me be clear: the government made a commitment to Americans when it created Social Security and Medicare. I am 100% committed to protecting that promise. Thousands of Iowans dedicate their...

Today, We Thank Our Veterans

Today, We Thank Our Veterans

This Veterans Day, let us remember that freedom is not free. The men and women who serve in the armed forces put service to their country above themselves. They complete their tour of duty honorably...

Supporting Iowa’s Retirees

Supporting Iowa’s Retirees

When the government created Medicare and Social Security, it made a promise to our seniors. I am 100% committed to protecting that promise. That’s why I’ve led the charge to protect Medicare and...

Empowering Iowa Families

Empowering Iowa Families

As a dad to six kids, I know children deserve the utmost support. That’s why in Congress, I’m fighting to improve education opportunities, support foster services, and ensure parents have the tools...

Iowa stands with Israel

Iowa stands with Israel

388 days ago, Hamas launched a barbaric attack against Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East. This week, Yinam Cohen, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, visited Des Moines to build...