I helped introduce a bill this week that will mean lower health care costs and better care in rural areas of Iowa. I want to make sure you hear about it: The Protect Telehealth Access for Rural Americans will make telehealth services...

Violent crime is up. So are police officer retirements and resignations. 2021 was the deadliest year in more than two decades for law enforcement. According to Gallup, 56% of Americans report more crime in their area,...

I want to update you on two big takeaways following the second hearing over the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in the House Financial Services Committee:  We must not penalize small “mom and pop” rural banks – that have on average 95% of...

We owe those who serve our country every opportunity to transition to a new chapter in their lives. That’s why I was proud to champion the Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act this week to help unleash opportunity for our veterans looking to open a new...

We all see the crisis at the border, and with Title 42 expiring, the border crisis is about to get even worse. More than 10,000 illegal crossings are happening every single day, and that number is expected to grow.  That’s why this week I...

As our country’s debt ceiling deadline looms, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently stated that the United States could default as early as June 1, 2023. In the unlikely and unfortunate event that the U.S. does hit the deadline before a deal is...

According to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, our nation’s debt ceiling could be hit as soon as June 1st. What does that mean? The debt limit is the equivalent of the credit limit on our country’s credit card:  Imagine if your credit...

I will fight relentlessly to protect Medicare, Social Security, pay for our military, and veteran’s benefits. As our country’s debt ceiling deadline looms, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently stated that the deadline could be as early as...

There are extraordinary Iowans among us who have gone above and beyond not only to help other Iowans but people around the world. Our state is full of Iowa Nice neighbors who have done incredible work to help others.  This week, I was...

Iowa’s farmers and producers have faced uncertainty, extremely high input costs, and a government that seems to be working against us at every turn. I am here to listen and make sure your needs are met by the upcoming Farm Bill.  To...

When it comes to Social Security and Medicare, elected officials have repeatedly failed the American people. From scare tactics, to threatening cuts, to ignoring the impending insolvency, there has been insufficient leadership on both sides to...

Flooding and severe weather hits Iowa hard. Iowans who lived through The Great Flood of 1993 still remember the loss and devastation that we continue to rebuild from and fortify against 30 years later.  Iowans again lived through devastating...

Iowa’s main street businesses are a critical part of what makes our state so vibrant. During my short time in Congress so far, I’ve met with Iowans in all 21 of the counties that make up the Iowa 3rd Congressional District and appreciated the...

Our four-legged family members deserve dignity and care.  That’s why I am working to holding accountable the departments charged with ensuring furry family members have safe and healthy living conditions.  So far, we’ve put forward...

When it comes to digital assets like crypto, I am working to protect Americans’ freedom while also protecting national security. My new bipartisan bill, the Financial Technology Protection Act of 2023, will ensure we are coordinating across federal...

Iowa’s farmers help fuel the world.  Biofuels lower fuel costs at the pump and make our country more energy independent.  That’s why this week I fought back against D.C. politicians who were planning to gut our biofuels...

We just won a major battle in the fight for year-round E15.   After months of pressure, the Administration has relented and will reportedly grant a waiver for summer sales of E-15 tomorrow.  This waiver wouldn’t have been...

Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nation-wide high school art competition to highlight artistic talent. We have an assortment of talented art pieces that were submitted for consideration, and we want to make sure Iowan’s voices...

The biofuels industry drives the Iowa economy and is vital to our nation's energy security.  I want to provide you an update on a major victory we just delivered for this industry and our whole state in the debt ceiling...

I’m proud to lead on legislation to help improve resources to better protect cyber security at our K-12 schools. Our bipartisan bill has support in both the House and Senate.  Check out our press conference at Des Moines Public...