Last week, the world watched in horror as Iranian-backed Hamas launched barbaric attacks against Israel. This unprecedented act of war by Hamas against Israel has resulted in thousands of civilians killed, injured, or taken hostage, including...

As I travel our community, I hear from Iowans who are concerned about the chaos in Washington, D.C. impacting their earned benefits. I am 100% committed to protecting your Social Security and Medicare benefits. I’m not just saying that either...

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. However, there continues to be a daycare...

Access to affordable healthcare is critically important for every Iowan. Unfortunately, right now too many Iowa families are struggling to afford necessary health care due to the out-of-control costs of prescription drugs. That’s why I’m...

Iowa’s farmers are the backbone of America. Their hearts, hands, and hard work feed and fuel our demanding world. Make sure you #ThankaFarmer today!  As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I’m fighting for Iowa’s farmers, ranchers,...

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Before Congress, I served as Director of Cybersecurity at the White House’s National Security Council and witnessed firsthand how important it is to prioritize our cybersecurity.    ...

Over the weekend, Iran-backed Hamas launched a barbaric attack against our strongest ally, Israel.More than 800 Israelis have been murdered. They’ve kidnapped hundreds more. Just today, we learned that at least 11 Americans have been murdered...

Earlier this week, a Member of Congress was carjacked at gunpoint just blocks from the U.S. Capitol.  Let’s be clear: it shouldn’t take an attack on a Member of Congress for the crime wave to make national news. This is happening all...

I came to Washington, D.C. to make some changes, and that mission hasn’t always made me the most popular guy. In fact, after introducing a few bills aimed at getting the swamp focused on the needs of the American people instead of their pocketbook,...

The cartels have control of our Southern border, and they’re using social media platforms to recruit help. They’re using TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram to recruit American smugglers. We have to put a stop to this now. Here’s one example of a...

Foreign adversaries, like China and Russia, take every opportunity they can find to put our national security at risk. As a former cyber intelligence officer, I’ve witnessed firsthand that these attacks don’t happen on a traditional...

There was heightened drama in Washington, D.C. this week with late night votes and work through the weekend to ensure our military gets paid, our border security is funded, and our economy is protected. In a move that was fit for a sitcom,...

My top priority in Congress is providing exceptional constituent services and support to Iowans. Due to extensive renovations happening at Ottumwa City Hall, I’m announcing a new office located at 223 East Main Street in Ottumwa, open...

During a government shutdown, federal employees that are deemed “essential” won’t receive their paychecks while still being expected to show up for work, including military on the front lines and law enforcement officers on our border. The one...

I was sworn in as your representative nine months ago to bring a little Iowa common sense to D.C., and I’ll be honest, in my efforts to do just that, I haven’t always been the most popular guy on Capitol Hill due to my crusade against the...

With a government shutdown looming, I’m doing everything I can to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.  Here’s just one example ⬇️U.S. taxpayers have already sent nearly $135 billion to support the Ukrainian people, which is more than...

I’m working every day to bring Iowa commonsense to the nation’s capital. With a shutdown looming, I wanted to share an op-ed I published in the Des Moines Register over the weekend detailing my efforts to fight for Iowa families and push back on...

These days, far too many people who should be representing their communities in D.C. are instead doing everything they can to degrade themselves for the TV cameras.  As one of Congress’s newest Members, I’m disappointed by the spectacle. I...

We have just 9 days remaining until a U.S. Government shutdown due to a lack of funding. This is no time to take a break, so while some may bolt town before the weekend, I’m staying here to work on passing a fiscally responsible solution that cuts...

I know so many Iowans are sick of business as usual in Washington, D.C. As your representative, I’m doing everything I can to hear from you and bring a little Iowa commonsense to the Capitol. This morning, I hosted another Coffee with...