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What do you need as a farmer?

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...

My commitment to Social Security and Medicare

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...

Are you worried about floods in Iowa?

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...

Congressional News For Small Business Owners

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...

Do you love puppies?

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...

What are your thoughts on crypto?

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...

We Just Won A Major Battle For Iowa Farmers →

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...

Do you support Iowa students’ art?

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...

IOWA ALWAYS COMES BEFORE POLITICS

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...

Protecting Our K-12 Schools Is Mission Critical →

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...

We will protect women’s sports

As a dad of five girls, there is nothing I wouldn’t do to protect them.  Women’s sports at every age are something we have to protect. Unfortunately, recent decisions by the Biden Administration have put all women’s sports at every level...

Relentless Fight for E-15 →

I’m continuing my fight for E-15 year-round. Year-round E-15 will lower gas prices, help move us back towards energy independence, and ensure a diversified energy portfolio that is more sustainable long term for every single American. Watch...

Legislation Alert: Standing Up for Law Enforcement

Homicides are up 13%.  Aggravated assaults are up 33.89% in urban areas across the country.  Police officers killed by gunfire have risen by 32% since 2020.  To help ensure safer communities, this week I voted to stand with law...

Here’s how I’m fighting for you →

As your representative in Congress, I’m continuing to fight to reign in burdensome regulations hurting Iowa’s farmers. I’m working to defend Iowa’s farmland by overturning the Administration’s disastrous Waters of the United States rule that...

Can you believe this?

In our first 100 days, we have gotten a lot done for Iowa’s families, businesses, and farmers. Across our 21 counties, it has been an honor uplifting your voice, sharing your experiences, and working bipartisan manner to get things...