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Blog Posts

Important wins for Iowans!

This week, we worked on important legislation in D.C. We also announced the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, which showcases student artwork from Iowa’s Third District with the winning artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for thousands to see. ...

Cutting-edge Ag Research

Agriculture isn’t just an industry in Iowa, it’s our way of life. Our farmers feed and fuel the world, and to keep up that tradition, Iowans need access to the tools to tackle the challenges of both today and tomorrow. That’s why I helped lead the...

Preventing Veteran Suicide

Every day, we lose heroes—not on the battlefield, but here at home. The men and women who served our country with honor, now face silent battles alone. It doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why today I was proud to introduce bipartisan legislation...

Calling all high school artists! 🎨

The 2025 Congressional Art Competition is underway, and it’s time to submit your work! This is a great opportunity for Iowa's high school students to showcase their creativity and talent.Four winners will be selected: one by a panel of judges and...

Supporting addiction recovery

Far too many families across Iowa and the country have felt the devastating impact of the opioid crisis. This national epidemic continues to claim the lives of over 150 American every day. Recovery starts in our communities, and we must ensure...

Next Generation of Farmers

In Iowa, agriculture isn’t just an industry—it’s a way of life. That’s why I introduced the New Producer Economic Security Act, a bipartisan bill to help young and beginning farmers get the tools they need to succeed.With the average farmer nearing...

Dignity to the Dinner Table

No family should ever have to choose between hunger and dignity. Iowans deserve the flexibility to use their nutrition benefits on warm, ready-to-eat meals that make life a little easier - especially for working parents. That’s why I’m proud to...

Dial it up to 10

For too long, Iran’s regime of terror reigned over the Middle East and targeted American interests with no fear of repercussions from the United States. They even orchestrated the October 7, 2023, terror attack on our ally, Israel, with little to...

Hearing us loud and clear!

The hands, hearts, and hard work of Iowa's farmers feed and fuel the world. Agriculture touches every aspect of our lives from the food on our tables to the clothes we wear. That's why I'm committed to ensuring that Iowa's voice is at the table...

Working hard for Iowans.

D.C.’s cherry blossoms are here! This week was a busy week fighting for Iowans in D.C. We introduced important legislation to support Iowa’s workforce, businesses, and farmers. Check out this quick 2 minute recap on my fight for Iowa:Check out this...

Homegrown energy solutions

For years, the Biden Administration tried to push an electric vehicle mandate on our country.  Electric vehicles can be expensive, unreliable, and unworkable in rural communities. Plus - to build an electric vehicle, you need components that...

Deterring threats

America’s foreign adversaries use every tool they can to undermine national interests, including right here on our college campuses. From stealing cutting-edge research to pushing propaganda and silencing free speech, our universities are on the...

Keeping America Moving

Truck drivers keep the American economy moving forward. Yet, across the country, we’re facing a serious shortage of truck drivers, and it’s putting pressure on Iowa families and our nation’s supply chain. That's why I introduced bipartisan...

Safer Crypto

Digital assets are quickly emerging as a major way in which we spend money. When it comes to the expansion of digital assets, like cryptocurrency, we must ensure the United States is prepared to address security risks and prevent illicit money...

Strong markets benefit Iowa

Iowa farmers are resilient, but market swings impact a farmer’s ability to conduct operations that ultimately feed and fuel all of us. Whether it’s ensuring access to reliable financing to buy new equipment, or advocating for biofuels, stable...

Supporting Those Who Serve

Every day, Iowa’s law enforcement officers run into danger to keep our community safe. Unfortunately, too many of them know the risks of their job personally. Last year, 342 officers were tragically shot and sadly, 50 were fatal. We have to do more...

Iowa’s rural water system

Iowans count on clean, safe water in our homes, on our farms, and in our businesses. What a lot of folks might not realize is that small town water systems can be targets for cyber attacks. A single cyber attack could disrupt access to clean water,...

National AG Day

Today we celebrate National Agriculture Day and recognize the contributions of Iowa’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who help feed and fuel the world. Iowa proudly stands at the forefront of American agriculture, leading the nation in...

Adoption needs to be affordable

Every child deserves a forever home.  As a father of six, I’ve personally experienced the adoption process when my wife, Kelly, and I adopted two of our children. The experience of trying to give these two little girls their “forever home” showed...

Protecting Social Security Benefits for Iowans

More than 124,000 Iowans depend on Social Security, and these retirees deserve to count on the benefits they’ve earned without fear of D.C. bureaucrats trying to take it away. For years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has mismanaged...