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 keeps that promise.That’s why I introduced the...

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: commodity prices are down, input costs are up, and...

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 Business from Excessive Paperwork Act, and I’m proud...

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 week delivering results for Iowans: Tackling the...

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 from my daughter’s age to my age. Simply put, this...

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 cancer earlier than ever before. In Congress, I’m...

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 that the primary care provider shortage will...

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 generation of patriotic Americans who put service above...

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 change. Securing the border is the first step to...

We kicked off the week with a great celebration of American democracy and values – and the inauguration of a new president. President Donald J. Trump has already gotten to work delivering on Iowans’ top priorities: securing the border, driving down...

Earlier this week, the U.S. hit the debt ceiling, triggering outgoing Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, to implement ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid defaulting on its debt. That typically includes suspension of debt sales, delaying investments in...

My wife and I have six young children. We understand the struggle to balance work and being a parent that is real for so many Iowans. Access to quality, affordable childcare is critical for parents. Daycare, after school programs, and other forms...

If Congress doesn’t act, Iowa families are at risk of a 22% tax hike at the end of 2025. We cannot allow that to happen. Skyrocketing inflation cost Iowa families $13,000 extra last year – if taxes continue to increase, it’ll only make it harder...

Sarah Root was only 21 years old when she was killed nearly nine years ago by a drunk driver. Just 16 hours before her death, Sarah graduated college summa cum laude from Bellevue University. Her loss was painful enough, but her parents received...

Finally.  While I am grateful that the hostages will be reunited with their families, there is no justification for the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians. People should never be bargaining chips or tools for political leverage. The...

As a dad of five girls, nothing is more important to me than keeping them safe, supporting their futures, and encouraging their happiness. Every girl who dreams of participating in sports deserves the right to compete on a level playing field....

Families, farmers, and Main Street business owners balance their budgets – the federal government should do the same. We must cut wasteful government spending while protecting the programs that Iowans rely on. If we don’t address the rampant...

Our government is supposed to be of the people, for the people, and by the people. We need common sense in Washington so that our federal government always acts in the best interests of the American people – not for personal gain. My mission since...

Time for the D.C. bureaucracy to face the music! The American people have returned to work - and federal employees must too. Unfortunately, a recent study found that most federal offices are only at 25% capacity! Meanwhile, bureaucrats are working...

Just eleven months ago, our country was rocked by the news of the heartbreaking murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. In the following months, we learned that her perpetrator entered the country illegally and was arrested at least once...