In the Air Force, I flew combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. After each mission, our team gathered for an after-action debrief that helped identify where we achieved success and where we could do better on the next mission. Today, I...

GREAT NEWS ➡️ 4 of my bills strengthening national security just passed the Financial Services Committee! They now advance to the House Floor for a vote.These important bills protect the U.S. against China and Russia, including targeting...

Nearly 21,000 babies are stillborn each year in the U.S. Yet, it’s estimated that one in four stillbirths could have been prevented. This is incredibly alarming and unacceptable.That’s why I’m leading bipartisan legislation to invest in...

? NEW BILL ALERT: I just introduced the Revitalizing Rural Communities Act–legislation to spur development and growth opportunities in rural Iowa and ensure small towns are not left behind. Too often, our small towns are overlooked, or...

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Page County. While in Shenandoah, I hosted a Farm Bill Listening Session at the Green Plains Ethanol Plant. Nearly every other row of corn grown in Iowa is...

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Montgomery County. While in Stanton, I spent time with innovators working to end the housing crisis in Iowa. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company and Alquist 3D...

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Cass County. While in Cass County, I visited with county and local officials on the new childcare development center being built in Griswold. This center,...

Air travel is often downright frustrating. From delayed and cancelled flights to poor customer service, it’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out. The internet is chock full of articles on how to “hack” air travel to make it easier,...

This was Goldie, a golden retriever from Wayne County ⬇️Goldie was known simply as Golden Retriever #142 when she was suffering in this U.S. Department of Agriculture licensed puppy mill. Goldie faced neglect and abuse: she didn’t have water, a...

Air travel is often downright frustrating. From delayed and cancelled flights to poor customer service, it’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out. The internet is chock full of articles on how to “hack” air travel to make it easier,...

We know the challenges for people living in rural areas look different than in the urban areas of our country. This is especially true for seniors. Ensuring the government doesn't ignore our rural areas has been a priority of mine since coming...

When I worked with the Israeli Defense Forces, I saw the aggressive threats from adversaries firsthand. Our support for Israel is critical during times of global uncertainty and continued aggression by adversaries. Today, the House of...

I’ve been raising the alarm about politically-motivated decisions by financial advisors jeopardizing retirement savings, and this week, I’m introducing a bill to protect the investments you’ve made for your future: The...

Being your fighter in Congress keeps me going every day, and this week I had the opportunity to fight for our friends and neighbors that currently serve or have served in our nation’s Armed Force. In that mission, we achieved two critical...

Are you saving for retirement? Putting more away for retirement has undoubtedly gotten harder for many Iowans because of high inflation. I’m fighting daily to combat inflation, lower costs, and make life more affordable. But did you know...

I have major news for military parents! My bipartisan bill to expand parental leave for service members just passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the National Defense Authorization Act:As a father and an Air Force Reservist, I...

Relationships with our allies like Israel and Kosovo are crucial to our national security.This week, I met with Israeli Consul General Yinam Cohen to discuss the importance of America's support of Israel. He is the official representative of the...

When the government created Social Security and Medicare, it made a commitment to Americans that absolutely must be upheld. I will always fight to protect these promises made to seniors.Depriving those who have paid in their entire life from...

Just one cyberattack could cripple our food supply, a hospital, or a school. When these attacks happen, they can jeopardize jobs, make people sick, and increase costs for families. We’ve seen attacks in Iowa that have targeted a food...

This week, I introduced legislation to protect Iowa farmers and ranchers from excessive regulation enacted by other states. I also had the opportunity to talk about the vital issues I’m hearing about from you every day and how I’m working to ensure...