When the government created Medicare and Social Security, it made a promise to Americans. Iowans worked hard, paid into these programs for years, and planned their futures around these benefits. Let me be clear – I'm 100% dedicated to protecting...

Foreign adversaries, like China and Russia, are taking every opportunity to threaten our national security. As a former counterintelligence officer, I know the latest threats are coming in cyberspace. It’s mission critical that we protect...

This week was a pretty special one – my eight-year-old daughter, Olympia, joined me in D.C. It was great to teach her a bit about how Congress works! She witnessed a pretty busy week – we passed critical legislation to support our military members...

I have good news! My bipartisan proposals to support servicemembers and bolster our national security just passed the House of Representatives as part of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)!As a combat veteran and recently promoted...

We had a special guest in our office today! Michael, a former foster child and Navy veteran, joined me to learn more about Congress as a shadow and to advocate for improved foster services for the next generation of foster kids.As a former foster...

Unelected bureaucrats, like FDIC Chair Gruenberg, must take responsibility for failed leadership and a toxic workplace culture entrenched with widespread misconduct and abuse. During the House Financial Services Committee hearing today, one of the...

I am working every day on your behalf to deliver wins for Iowa, and this week was no different. I cosponsored legislation to stop China from hurting Iowa farmers, voted to fulfill our commitment to America’s veterans, and secured funding to invest...

Iowa farmers feed and fuel America, but our farmland is currently at risk of being snatched up by the Chinese Communist Party! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, China owns 384,000 acres of American farmland and some of those acres...

Naloxone is an overdose reversal drug that saves lives every day across the United States. For those who are suffering from addiction to drugs like fentanyl, a dose of naloxone can be the difference between life and death. Simply put, this...

It’s time we start telling the truth: a four-year degree doesn’t guarantee success and it’s not the only pathway to succeed. Across the country, there’s a shortage of 80,000 truck drivers and if this trend continues, that number is expected to...

When the government created Medicare and Social Security, it made a commitment that must be fulfilled. I am 100% committed to protecting that promise. That’s why in Congress, I’ve fought to make sure you receive the benefits you’ve earned. We’re in...

Food security is national security. China is doing everything they can to threaten our food supply: buying up American farmland, making us reliant on their exports, and holding the supply chain hostage.   We’ve made major progress in stopping China...

Small businesses are the backbone of Iowa’s economy and employ more than half of Iowa’s workforce. Unfortunately, D.C. bureaucrats are drowning small businesses in red tape – making it harder for them to put the key in the door each day.   Today, I...

In 2020, the price of gas was $1.63 - unfortunately, it’s doubled since then due to skyrocketing inflation. I spoke with Iowa families today at a gas station in Des Moines that rolled back prices to that price to provide just a little relief as...

Today would have been Marine Corporal Adam Lambert’s 33rd birthday. Adam was a son, brother, and a proud Marine who tragically lost his life to suicide just a year after returning home. His story is a sad reminder of the mental health struggles...

Each year, millions of Americans are affected by cancer. In Iowa, nearly 2,700 women receive a breast cancer diagnosis each year. Early detection and early treatment are critical to saving lives. That’s why I cosponsored the Metastatic Breast...

It’s official – we have a winner for the Iowa Third Congressional District 2024 Congressional Art Competition!  This year’s overall winner is Blake Foster from Griswold High School. This June, Blake will have the opportunity to travel to...

On this Memorial Day, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on those heroes who answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. More than 26,000 Iowans have been killed in action – including Red Oak’s Corporal Deagan...

This week, communities across our state were hit by devastating, destructive, and, unfortunately, deadly storms. To support our neighbors and advocate for federal funding, I spent time in Greenfield hearing stories I could bring back to Washington....