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Have you heard the latest news?

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...

We must save lives.

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...

Investing in Good Paying Jobs

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...

I’m 100% Committed

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...

Cosponsor Alert: Protecting American Agriculture  

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...

Fighting for Main Street 

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...

These prices are out of control! 

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’ve been his 33rd birthday

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...

Fighting breast cancer

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...

We’ve got a winner! 

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...

The Ultimate Sacrifice

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...

Delivering for Iowa Farmers

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....

Delivering for Iowa farmers

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Iowans are resilient!

Yesterday, our community experienced deadly and destructive storms. In order to provide support and better understand the need for federal resources to aid recovery efforts, I flew back from Washington, D.C. today to spend time with folks in...

Fighting for Affordable Housing

Our country is facing an affordable housing crisis. That’s why earlier this year, I was proud to see my bill that makes it easier for communities to build affordable homes signed into law. But our fight isn’t over yet. This crisis continues to...

Time to Take Charge

Since Israel was brutally attacked on October 7, I’ve been unwavering in my support for our greatest ally in the Middle East. Recently, the House of Representatives and Senate pledged support for Israel by providing them with critical military and...

We Must Secure the Border

There’s a crisis going on at our Southern Border and it’s affecting Iowa even though we’re more than 1,000 miles away. This Administration’s open border policies have allowed an influx of illegal migrants and more than 27,000 pounds of...

There’s still time to pick your favorite art piece!

There’s still time to pick your favorite piece of art in this year’s Congressional Art Competition! Each year the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school art competition to highlight artistic talent. This year, we received more...