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Blog Posts

Legislation Alert: Supporting Parental Leave

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...