National Police Week is a time to honor the brave men and women who put on the uniform and step into harm’s way to keep our communities safe. This week, we remember Des Moines Officer Phoukham Tran, a hero who served for over 20 years before his...
❌ Deterring China
If China invades Taiwan, it won’t just be a foreign policy crisis — it’ll be an economic disaster right here in Iowa. 🚨 This morning, I joined the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party to sound the alarm.Why it matters: Taiwan isn't just...
🌾 Delivering for Iowa Farmers
Iowa's farmers and rural communities don't have time to wait on Congress. Washington hasn’t passed a Farm Bill in nearly seven years. In that time, farm income has dropped 23% while uncertainty has left producers guessing what to plant and whether...
🤰Standing Up for Moms
The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed nations, with 32 moms losing their lives for every 100,000 births. At the same time, data from the CDC suggests that more than 80% of those deaths are preventable....
🛡️Protecting Benefits
Nearly 1 in 4 Iowa households rely on SNAP or Medicaid to put food on the table or get the care they need. But here’s the reality: between 2018 and 2022, more than $500 billion may have been lost to waste, fraud, and abuse in America’s benefit...
🔓 Unlocking Capital
When investment capital gets trapped on the coasts, Iowa small businesses pay the price. The problem: Right now, small and mid-sized businesses are required to submit three years of audited financials opening their company to new investors, also...
🌽 Fueling Innovation
Iowa leads the nation in biofuel production. In 2022 alone, our renewable fuel innovators supported 60,000 jobs and added more than $70 billion to our economy. Why it matters: Iowa's ag economy has the potential to grow by 70% over the next...
Iowa Innovation
As digital innovation accelerates, the next wave of technology — from finance to farming — will be shaped by whoever writes the rules first. As a former cyber intelligence officer, I know what will happen if America hesitates: we'll lose ground to...
Hope is not a strategy
China is not hiding the ball — they have their eyes on Taiwan. CCP aggression and territorial ambitions have grown in recent years, with more incursions into the waters of Japan, Vietnam, and Indonesia. As a Colonel in the Air Force and a combat...
Protecting Care, Preventing Fraud
More than 150,000 Iowans in our communities rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Another 60,000 count on SNAP to know where their next meal is coming from. This morning, I visited MercyOne in Des Moines to hear directly from doctors about what these...
Main Street Deserves Better
Over the last four years, the federal government has been hitting Iowa businesses with fines as high as $150,000 for following our own state laws that conflict with outdated federal regulations. Why it matters: Main Street businesses employ nearly...
đź“¶ Connecting Rural Iowa
Did you know that 400,000 Iowans still don’t have a reliable internet connection? That's a student who can't finish their homework, a farmer who can’t use precision ag tools, or a senior who can't access telehealth. How we got here: The Biden...
Home of the Brave
Yesterday, I had the honor of presenting long-overdue medals to John James Scarpino, a 95-year-old Korean War veteran from Des Moines. At just 20 years old, John stepped up to serve our country as a lineman and communications specialist supporting...
🌟 Hope Starts Here
There's no way around it — in Iowa and around the country, we're seeing a youth mental health crisis that is harming families and our communities. Investing in mental health and recovery resources for kids who are struggling is one of the most...
Fighting for our seniors
Scammers stole $3.4 billion from retirees in 2023 — but that’s just what was reported. The real number: The FTC estimates actual losses were upwards of $60 billion. That means for every $1 in reported fraud, at least $17 went unreported. Apply that...
đź‘‚Listening to Iowans
I’ve always believed the best solutions come directly from our communities — not Washington D.C. That’s why I sat down with Iowa job creators and small business leaders yesterday for a roundtable focused on one thing: avoiding the largest tax hike...
🛑 Stopping the Scammers
Scammers are stealing millions from Iowa retirees — and they’re getting more sophisticated every day. In 2023 alone, over 13,000 Iowans reported that they were defrauded — that’s $42.6 million in hard-earned savings wiped out — and local law...
Wishing You a Joyful Easter
Today is a time to gather with family, reflect on the blessings in our lives, and look ahead with renewed home. In Iowa, Easter serves as a reminder of the strength of our communities and the importance of faith, tradition, and togetherness.Whether...
Good Friday
Today, on Good Friday, many Iowans take time to pause and reflect. It is an opportunity to take a step back from our busy lives and focus on what truly matters: our families, the strength of our communities, the resilience of our people, and the...
đź’Ş Stronger Main Street, Stronger Iowa
Iowa's small businesses are more than just storefronts, they are the backbone of our economy. Main Street employs more than half of Iowa's workforce, which is why we're fighting to reduce red tape and make it easier for business owners to keep the...