At the Iowa State Fair, I heard from so many of you about what matters most, and what you want to see fixed in D.C. One of the best parts of this job is listening to Iowans and bringing your ideas back to Washington. Whether it's tax relief,...

In Iowa, farming is more than a livelihood — it’s a way of life that powers our economy, feeds the world, and keeps our communities strong. But it’s getting harder to keep that life going.  Young Iowans looking to farm — or take over the family...

In August 2021, the Biden Administration withdrew all U.S. troops and personnel from Afghanistan in a chaotic operation that stranded American citizens, abandoned Afghan allies, handed control of the country to the Taliban, and caused the deaths of...

Yesterday, the world watched as President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down in Alaska for a historic summit with one goal: securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. The message behind them said it all: Pursuing Peace. And while real...

This week marks 90 years since Social Security was signed into law — a program that’s delivered peace of mind, security, and dignity to generations of Americans. This week, I joined a bipartisan resolution in Congress honoring that milestone and...

I hear from Iowans who’ve done everything right — they’ve worked hard, earned a degree, learned a trade — but still feel like owning a home is out of reach. That’s especially true in rural communities where families want to stay and put down roots,...

The Iowa State Fair is one of my favorite traditions — a time when people from every corner of our  state come together to celebrate community, agriculture, and the Iowa way of life. Over the past few days, I’ve walked the fairgrounds, shaking...

There's nothing quite like an Iowa parade — flags waving, marching bands playing, and neighbors lining the street. Today at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, we celebrated the brave men and women who have worn our nation's uniform. This year's Veterans...

On Main Streets across Iowa, small businesses are the backbone of our economy. They make up 99% of all Iowa businesses and employ nearly half of our workforce. Why it matters: In rural Iowa, jobs don’t just show up — they’re built from the ground...

Iowa farmers grow some of the highest-quality, most nutritious food in the world. But today, too many Iowa families struggle to access Iowa produce and too many small producers can’t sell directly to their own communities. The problem: We don’t...

From smartphones and tractors to military satellites — nearly every piece of technology we depend on relies on semiconductors made in Taiwan. That means a war more than 7,000 miles away could directly impact our economy right here in Iowa. Zoom in:...

Every Iowa family should have peace of mind when they turn on the tap. But today, over 160,000 lead service lines still carry water into homes across our state — putting kids at risk and forcing too many communities to live with outdated, dangerous...

President Trump just put Putin on the clock. But it's become increasingly clear that Russia would rather continue its bombing campaign than come to the table.  Zoom in: In response to President Trump authorizing defensive weapons, Russia is...

As a dad of six, I know the feeling of sending your child off to school — hoping they're safe, learning, and protected. But that peace of mind is getting harder to come by in a world where fentanyl, human trafficking, and gang violence are no...

Iowa’s pork producers are proud to feed the nation. But California is trying to tell the nation how the country should farm — and that’s not acceptable.  California’s Proposition 12 bans the sale of pork unless it meets their extreme space...

More Iowans than ever are using digital payments and cryptocurrency to invest, send money, or run a small business. These tools create opportunity — but they’re also being exploited by terrorists and human traffickers to move money in the shadows....

As a Colonel in the Air Force, I know that investing in our military means investing in the men and women who serve. That's exactly what we did this week in our Defense Appropriations Act, which delivers a historic pay raise for servicemembers and...

Here in Iowa, we know how to trade commodities—we’ve been doing it for generations. Whether it’s corn, soybeans, or pork, our markets work because there are clear rules, strong enforcement, and transparency for every producer and buyer. But when it...

Whether it’s an Iowa manufacturer building precision agriculture equipment or a small business selling American-made products around the world, our workers deserve a fair shot to compete in the global economy. The problem: China’s Communist Party...