🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 My bipartisan bill to crack down on the Chinese Communist Party’s U.S.-based shell companies just passed the House of Representatives:    My Protect Small Businesses and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act will...

As the year winds down and we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, I’m working hard to make sure we’re racking up win after win for Iowans.This week we fought hard to protect taxpayer funds, combat terrorism, and reduce veteran...

Wishing you a joyous and Happy Hanukkah! May the light of this holiday season bring peace, hope and blessings to you and your loved ones.   Sending you warm wishes throughout a beautiful holiday season!  Chag...

With the development of new technologies, it’s become easier for terrorists to disguise their true location to evade sanctions and mask their sources of funding. Access to this funding is critical to their efforts, so if we can cut off their funds,...

As a twenty-year combat veteran, I’m passionate about ensuring every veteran has the support they need to transition from their tour of duty to civilian life. I’m excited to share a critical update on my bipartisan legislation to reduce the number...

Those who serve in elected office should be held to the highest possible ethical standard. Last week, I voted to expel George Santos from Congress after a damning Ethics report proved he belonged in prison, not Congress.  Con men, crooks,...

I’m on a mission to make our country safer, stronger, and more secure. This week, we made definite progress in that fight.First, we passed two critical national security bills: legislation to help secure the border and legislation to cut off...

Right now, I’m on my fourth 21 county tour of our community.  During these tours, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with Iowans in all sorts of jobs who are working hard to make ends meet.  From manufacturing plants and fulfilment...

Immediately after the terrorist attacks on Israel, I took action by introducing legislation to support our ally and combat terrorism. We also worked tirelessly to help Iowans get out of the region.  As the situation developed, it became...

The situation at the southern border is impacting Iowans more than 1,000 miles away thanks to the flow of illicit drugs, like fentanyl, that is making it to every corner of our country.   That’s why, during my short time in Congress,...

Innovative, veteran-owned businesses are popping up across the country and right here in our community. I recently was able to visit Overtons in Winterset to discuss how their aviation school is thriving to train the next generation of...

The House of Representatives just passed a resolution condemning Hamas’ brutal terror attack against Israel and calling for the immediate release of all hostages:   This is the latest move we’ve made to show strong support for our...

In the last year, we’ve seen more than 7.8 million illegal immigrant encounters nationwide. Each time our Southern Border is crossed illegally brings new dangers for us, even if we’re 1,000+ miles from the border.  I’ve talked with law...

On this Small Business Saturday, I wanted to take a moment to mention the importance of shopping local this holiday season! Small businesses are the backbone of our communities: they sponsor charity events, create jobs, and help our Main...

As the smell of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie fills our homes, Kelly and I are wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!  With all that is going on in the world, it is more important than ever to cherish the blessings that surround us like the...

Inflation remains sky high, and it’s having an impact on Thanksgiving dinner prices. Iowans are seeing the results of out-of-control spending: costs for the turkey dinner have risen 25% since 2019.   I know this is a burden for...

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...