Too often, our small towns are overlooked, or frankly, ignored. I’ve made it my mission in Congress to put them first. We need to invest in our rural communities – and that’s exactly why I introduced bipartisan legislation today to ensure we...

Our country is suffering from an affordable housing crisis, especially in rural areas. Household income in rural Iowa is $10,000 less than the national average.That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Promote Affordable Rural Housing Act today to...

 As a dad of six, I know how expensive it can be to keep up with your family. Sky rocketing inflation is only making that more difficult as prices at the gas pump, grocery store, and everywhere else continue to rise! That’s why this week...

It’s official – Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction. No shadow and hopefully an early start to spring.This week, we secured major wins in our fight to secure our border, bring needed tax relief for Iowa families, and develop new treatment...

More than 51 million Americans live with pain daily that prevents them from completing everyday tasks – like working, taking care of their children, or household chores.I helped introduce bipartisan legislation today to develop new treatment...

In order to keep good paying jobs in our communities, we have to ensure that our workforce has the skills to take them on. In rural communities, we need these good paying jobs to stay competitive. Skilled workers are high in demand and...

This weekend, an Iran-backed militant group killed 3 American soldiers and injured 25 more in an attack near the Syrian border.   Again and again, the Administration has failed to hold Iran accountable, and now our own service...

We announced HUGE news today for the Des Moines metro area. The City of Des Moines has received a $34 million federal investment to complete the Southeast Connector project! I am proud to have championed bringing crucial federal investment to...

After losing a family member, the last thing a person needs is the government reaching into their pockets. That’s why I cosponsored bipartisan legislation to protect Iowa’s families, farmers, and small businesses by permanently ending the death...

I addressed the floor today regarding the tragic attack in Perry, Iowa.Watch my full speech here:

We passed a resolution today calling for the administration to fix our border crisis immediately! Over past three years, there have been more than 6.5 million illegal crossings of our Southern Border. The broken policies from D.C. have encouraged...

I hope you and your family were able to stay safe and warm at home this week. This past week, We passed two bills in the House – supporting American agriculture and cutting off funding for terrorists. We also honored law enforcement on National Law...

Technological advancement is good for society, and if done right, can make the government more effective. As the federal government implements new technology, though, we must ensure that Americans’ data is safe and the government is...

This week, we honored those who are willing to run into danger for the safety of others. In light of the recent tragedy in Perry, I think we all can pause and be especially grateful for those who dedicate their careers to keeping us safe on this...

As we move forward from the events that happened on Thursday, now is a time for healing – a time to rally around our family and neighbors with our community. It’s critical we ensure our communities are safe, our kids feel confident to return to...

Congress has a responsibility to the American people to work together.    In the Air Force, I learned that no successful mission can be completed alone. We didn’t ask what party our brothers and sisters in uniform belonged to before we...

2023 was a big year fighting hard for Iowa’s families!    Children are the most vulnerable among us, and as such, deserve the utmost support. We scored major victories this year to improve education opportunities, support foster...

2023 was a big year fighting hard for Iowa’s veterans and servicemembers!   Our biggest achievement for the year? ➡️ Our bipartisan bill to make life easier for military families was signed into law just before Christmas!  ...

2023 was a big year fighting hard for Iowa’s retirees!   When the government created Medicare and Social Security, it made a commitment to Americans that must be fulfilled.  I am 100% committed to protecting these critical...

Merry Christmas! I hope that your day is spent surrounded by those you love and reflecting on the joy this season brings. I’m grateful for some time with my greatest gifts: my wife Kelly and our six children.For us, Christmas is a...