With inflation still sky-high, fuel costs are undoubtedly a burden on Iowa’s families and small businesses.  In Iowa, we have a homegrown way to counter this issue while also supporting American energy independence:...

A person is sexually assaulted in the United States every 68 seconds, and far too many perpetrators of these crimes are going free: The evidence to these crimes is collected in a DNA test kit.  These kits hold the key to convicting...

Every day, I show up to work to fight for you. This week, we accomplished some major wins, so I want to provide a quick update on our success. First, I voted to extend funding that’s critical to Iowa’s farmers. Then, we passed two bipartisan...

As a soldier in the Air Force, I flew in combat missions in the Middle East, fighting terrorists and working to defend America’s security.  Then, the botched withdrawal from this mission killed 13 American soldiers, including Red Oak native...

Healthcare is deeply personal, which is why I always fight to put patients first. No matter the location of Iowans, I believe they should have access to a healthcare system that offers more choice and more affordable options. From Jefferson to...

I spent today visiting with Iowans who were victims of a recent crime spree that resulted in several American flag burnings in Altoona.  The American flag is a beacon of hope and freedom. I wanted to ensure Old Glory would continue to fly...

Suicide rates triple for veterans in the first 12 months following separation from the military. In Iowa, the rate of veteran suicide is four times higher than the national average. This is a major problem that I’m on a mission to...

BIG NEWS ➡️ My bill to hold Iran accountable for their support of Hamas and their heinous attacks of terror on Israel just passed through the Financial Services Committee! Why does this matter? Let’s dive in ⬇️️  On October 7,...

Iowa’s farmers are critical to the American economy, providing the essential service of feeding and fueling our country. With input costs up and inflation driving profits down, producers are facing enough difficulties without worrying about D.C....

This Veteran’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on the sacrifices of those veterans that have come before my generation of military leaders.  I can’t help but think about the similarities between American veterans who fought for freedom throughout...

Iowa’s farmers are critical to the American economy, providing the essential service of feeding and fueling our country.  Sadly, farmers are also 3.5x more likely to commit suicide than the general population, and many rural communities have...

As your Congressman, I’m committed to finding commonsense solutions to the issues that matter to you most.  We’ve made a lot of progress toward our goal to make life a little easier for Iowans, including: Supporting military parents...

There’s a disaster looming 1,000x worse than Chinese ownership of TikTok, and nobody is talking about it.  We’re on the verge of handing over access to A LOT of Americans’ data to China by using cloud storage technology they developed....

Suicide rates triple for veterans in the first 12 months following their separation from the military. In Iowa, the veteran suicide rate is four times higher than the national average. This is a mounting crisis that we must address to save the...

Every day, 150 people die from overdoses related to opioids like fentanyl. Nearly half of all overdose deaths had an opportunity for a bystander to intervene. These deaths could be prevented if we give people the right tools to help save...

Hamas started a war with Israel, barbarically launching surprise attacks against the Israeli people, three weeks ago. Thousands have been killed, taken hostage, or lost their homes as a result of these attacks – including American...

My family and I spent this morning visiting the Blank Children’s Hospital STAR Center and Foster Care Clinic. We fostered and then adopted our two youngest daughters earlier this year, so this visit was personal for my family.   ...

This week, we were finally able to move past the partisan drama that has had a stranglehold on DC for the last several weeks and get back to focusing on the critical issues facing our country.First, I introduced bipartisan legislation to address...

The made-for-tv chaos that engulfed D.C. for the past few weeks is finally over, and we’re getting back to business as quickly as possible. We just passed our resolution to condemn Hamas for their barbaric attacks in Israel.  But that’s...

90% of police departments in the U.S. employ fewer than 200 full-time police officers.  While we always Back the Blue in Iowa, rural police departments often struggle to compete with larger departments for federal...