As a father of six, I know time with children is critically important to new parents. Being a parent isn’t easy and time with your children is precious. As a current Air Force Reserve member as well, I know there’s more that can and should be...
? Federal Overreach ALERT →
Iowa farmers know how dangerous and detrimental the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule has been to farming and agriculture in Iowa. This federal government overreach has put almost every single waterway, ditch, and puddle under federal...
[Week in Review] Advocating for Iowa: Week of Listening, Learning, and FIGHTING FOR YOU | April 3-7
As the father of two newly adopted girls this week, I am deeply proud to announce my legislation to assist other families on the path to adoption: Ensuring the tax code benefits all families who wish to adopt children, not just wealthy...
How important is the farm bill to you?
I am excited to announce we are officially kicking off the farm bill listening tour across the district. I want to ensure every farmer’s voice is heard. As a part of the agriculture committee, this listening tour will serve as a critical...
Do you think kids need more opportunities for success?
Iowa leads the nation in job training, apprenticeships, and high school work-based learning programs. We are a model for ensuring every student is met with the best fit for their own success. As a member of congress, I want to ensure we...
How important is your healthcare?
Healthcare is deeply personal, and I will always fight to make sure from every corner of our district, healthcare and access to it, is strong. This is why I hosted a round table to ensure we are up lighting voices in every part of our...
NEW BILL: INCENTIVIZING ADOPTION IN AMERICA
As a father of two foster children currently going through the adoption process, I have firsthand experience with the shortcomings of adopting. It’s a long, lengthy process to adopt and many times comes with a lot of costs. Our country’s adoption...
[Week in Review] Lower Energy Costs Act: Returning Energy Independence | March 27 – 31
I am leading the bipartisan effort to ensure our farmers can grow, produce, and operate as they do the critical job of feeding and fueling the world. Here are the answers I am working on getting for our farmers: E-15 Year-Round: Keeping...
WE WILL ALWAYS FIGHT TO ENSURE EVERY DOG HAS A SAFE AND LOVING HOME
In Iowa, our dogs are a part of our families which is why I am proud to lead on two critical pieces of legislation, the Goldie’s Act and the Puppy Protection Act, that will increase protections for dogs from puppy mills and ensure our USDA...
SUPPORTING AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
Families are expected to pay the highest energy costs in 15 years this winter, which is why I am working to lower energy costs ahead of time. In this economy, with interest rates climbing and inflation still near record highs, Iowans should not...
GETTING ANSWERS ON SILICON VALLEY BANK COLLAPSE
As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, we just held the first hearing on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. We are pushing forward aggressively to get accountability and provide transparency for the American people. As part...
Are you up to date on agriculture issues?
Iowa’s agriculture is mission critical to our economy and rural communities, as well as the global energy and food supply. This is why we are fighting for bipartisan and common-sense solutions to ensure every farmer has the ability grow, produce,...
WE ARE MAKING BROADBAND ACCESS MATTER TO THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION
As Iowans, we know how valuable rural broadband access is and its time we ensure the Biden administration makes it a priority. Rural broadband helps the farmer in the field, the rural school updating its technology, and the local small business...
SUPPORTING TRANSPARENCY IN EDUCATION
Ensuring strong public education is important for our kids and future generations. Just like many Iowans in the Third District, I have school-aged children. My wife and I are blessed to have 4 children and 2 foster kids. As a parent, I...
[Week in Review] Empowering Iowa parents through transparency | March 20 – 24
Iowa’s parents deserve transparency when it comes to education, and that is exactly what I voted for this week in the House: Parents will have a right to know what your kids are learning about. Parents will have a right to speak at school...
STANDING WITH TAIWAN
As a veteran of the Air Force and current member of the Air Force Reserve, I know there’s few things more important than defending freedom and democracy. This means also standing with our allies, including the endangered country of Taiwan, in order...
SUPPORTING SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE
Iowans work hard our entire life and deserve the retirement benefits earned. I am appalled by our so-called “elected leaders” in both parties that are clinging to an unsustainable status quo because they do not have the courage to secure America’s...
[Week in Review] The Influence of Money in Politics: Tripling the Lobbying Ban | March 13 – 17
I’ve put service over self my entire life – first in the Air Force, then at the Iowa Statehouse, and now in Congress. Public service is one of the greatest honors to be able to be a voice for the folks in Iowa. That’s why I have introduced a...
BANNING CONGRESS FROM LOBBYING: PUTTING PEOPLE OVER PROFIT
I’ve put service over self my entire life – first in the Air Force, then at the Iowa Statehouse, and now in Congress. Public service is one of the greatest honors to be able to be a voice for the folks in Iowa. That’s why I have introduced a...
[Week in Review] Holding Government Accountable | March 6 – 11
I introduced new legislation to prevent Members of Congress from getting pay raises while Iowans are pinching pennies to make ends meet as a result of record-high inflation: The No Pay Raise Act ends the automatic pay raises that Members of...