“There is no greater love than this—that a man should lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Three years ago, thirteen American servicemembers made the ultimate sacrifice while serving at the Kabul Airport. Today, their families received...

China will stop at nothing to steal American innovation and claim it for themselves. As a counterintelligence officer who operated against China, I’ve seen it firsthand. The Thousand Talents Program is one of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP)...

In Iowa, we take pride in commonsense values: work hard, love your family, and be “Iowa nice.”  Unfortunately, not everyone has the same approach to life. Criminals across the world look to make a quick buck at every opportunity – and take...

I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve my home state in Congress – delivering results for Iowa families, just like yours and mine, every single day.We’ve made a lot of progress toward our goal to make life a little easier for Iowans,...

Extremists in Washington, D.C. want to forgive student loans for art students and more. But let’s be clear, “forgiving” student loans only punishes those who chose not to take out a loan by forcing them to pay for someone else’s debt. That’s wrong,...

Over the weekend, we learned the tragic news that Hamas brutally murdered six hostages, including American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. These innocent people should be at home with their families but instead were murdered by barbaric terrorists. My heart...

Happy Labor Day, Iowa! From the linemen that help power our homes to the factory workers who ensure we have the Made in America goods, today is your day. I’m extremely thankful for the hard work that you do to keep our world moving. I wanted to...

Since 2021, more than 8 million illegal immigrants have been allowed across our Southern Border due to this Administration’s open-border policies. In some states, these illegal aliens are eligible for driver’s licenses, state issued ID cards, and...

Let me be clear – border security is national security. Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve called on the Biden-Harris Administration to secure our Southern Border and get our country back on track. Each day we don’t address the crisis at our...

When the government created Medicare and Social Security, it made a commitment to retirees. Let me make one thing clear: I am 100% committed to protecting that promise. In order to support retirees in our community, today I hosted a resource fair...

America’s veterans deserve our respect and gratitude. But far too often, the system fails them. That’s why today I hosted a roundtable discussion with veterans, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, and Polk County Veterans Affairs on how we can...

More and more Iowans are struggling with substance abuse. It’s a growing problem – but Polk County is trying to do something to address it now. Later this year, Polk County will open a first-of-its-kind Life Services Center to provide mental health...

Next year, Iowa families are at risk of seeing a 22% tax increase if Congress doesn’t act. We cannot allow that to happen. This Administration’s tax-and-spend agenda is already making it more difficult for Iowans to make ends meet – costing Iowa...

Wow – it has been a great year at the Iowa State Fair! Each year, we come together to celebrate Iowa’s farmers, ranchers, and producers at the State Fair. This last week, I spent time talking with FFA kids, 4Hers, and farmers from across our state....

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, I want to ensure every American has access to this technology and that our national security is...

In Iowa, our dogs are our family. We care a lot about our four-legged friends. Unfortunately, fifteen breeders in Iowa were named to a list of the hundred worst offenders in the dog-breeding industry.Although those fifteen breeders don’t speak for...

More than six months ago, our community was shaken by a tragic attack at Perry High School. Every single law enforcement officer, healthcare professional, and dispatcher involved that day helped save lives with their courageous and rapid responses....

Just today, Senator Bob Menedez was found guilty of bribery and corruption. This is unacceptable and we should demand better, especially from one of our country’s leaders.Our government is supposed to be of the people, for the people, and by the...

Our hearts are with President Trump, the victims, and their families after last night’s tragic and senseless attack. Regardless of your political leanings, violence has no place in democracy. While in D.C. this week, I fought for Iowa by...

The maternal mortality rate in the United States is the worst out of any high-income country in the world. According to the CDC, nearly 80% of these deaths could be prevented with proper care. Across the country, it’s estimated that 2 million women...