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...

Survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse shouldn’t have to struggle alone.According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) one in four women and one in seven men will experience physical violence by their partner at some point in...

As a 20-year member of our nation’s military, one of the highest honors I have is the opportunity to nominate young Iowans to attend one of the U.S. service academies.  I hope you’ll join me in congratulating these four young Iowans on...

We just had a major win for military parents: my bipartisan bill to expand parental leave for servicemembers just passed the House and Senate!   As a father and current Air Force Reserve member, I’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices...

My bipartisan bill just passed to help save lives!  Here’s what you need to know ⬇️ Communities across the country continue to struggle with how to deal with the opioid epidemic. Too many Iowans know a family member or friend who is...

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 My bipartisan bill to crack down on the Chinese Communist Party’s U.S.-based shell companies just passed the House of Representatives:    My Protect Small Businesses and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act will...

As the year winds down and we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, I’m working hard to make sure we’re racking up win after win for Iowans.This week we fought hard to protect taxpayer funds, combat terrorism, and reduce veteran...

Wishing you a joyous and Happy Hanukkah! May the light of this holiday season bring peace, hope and blessings to you and your loved ones.   Sending you warm wishes throughout a beautiful holiday season!  Chag...

With the development of new technologies, it’s become easier for terrorists to disguise their true location to evade sanctions and mask their sources of funding. Access to this funding is critical to their efforts, so if we can cut off their funds,...

As a twenty-year combat veteran, I’m passionate about ensuring every veteran has the support they need to transition from their tour of duty to civilian life. I’m excited to share a critical update on my bipartisan legislation to reduce the number...

Those who serve in elected office should be held to the highest possible ethical standard. Last week, I voted to expel George Santos from Congress after a damning Ethics report proved he belonged in prison, not Congress.  Con men, crooks,...

I’m on a mission to make our country safer, stronger, and more secure. This week, we made definite progress in that fight.First, we passed two critical national security bills: legislation to help secure the border and legislation to cut off...

Right now, I’m on my fourth 21 county tour of our community.  During these tours, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with Iowans in all sorts of jobs who are working hard to make ends meet.  From manufacturing plants and fulfilment...

Immediately after the terrorist attacks on Israel, I took action by introducing legislation to support our ally and combat terrorism. We also worked tirelessly to help Iowans get out of the region.  As the situation developed, it became...

The situation at the southern border is impacting Iowans more than 1,000 miles away thanks to the flow of illicit drugs, like fentanyl, that is making it to every corner of our country.   That’s why, during my short time in Congress,...

Innovative, veteran-owned businesses are popping up across the country and right here in our community. I recently was able to visit Overtons in Winterset to discuss how their aviation school is thriving to train the next generation of...