As your fighter in Congress, I know my job is never done.     This week, I traversed the Iowa State Fair grounds honoring our veterans and farmers, ensuring I heard from as many Iowans as possible, and of course, consuming...

Every day working on our community’s behalf, I am reminded even more about what makes Iowa so special, and there is no better way to celebrate Iowa, then being at the Iowa State Fair.     This week, we introduced two bipartisan...

When Social Security and Medicare were created, the government made a promise to America’s retirees that must be upheld. I’m appalled by politicians on both sides of the aisle that suggest cuts to these programs.  Depriving those who have...

Last year alone, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tipline received over 32 million reports of online "child pornography." I want to be clear on what these reports are actually identifying: those 32 million reports are...

Only 15% of all farmers in the United States are younger than 55 years old.  As we consider the upcoming Farm Bill, I believe we must prepare for the future and carefully consider the best way to support new and beginning farmers as...

As a father and a member of our military, I know serving in the military can be especially difficult on families. The risks and uncertainty associated with military service makes it hard to raise a family. There’s a lot we can’t change about the...

We can’t underestimate the Chinese Communist Party. That’s why I just introduced new, bipartisan legislation to crack down on shell corporations operated by the Chinese government in the United States. Learn more...

This week, we moved vital legislation forward to support, defend, and protect Iowans.I championed new legislation to invest in rural communities, fight back against Beijing’s aggression, and questioned leadership for answers on the murderous...

In the Air Force, I flew combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. After each mission, our team gathered for an after-action debrief that helped identify where we achieved success and where we could do better on the next mission. Today, I...

GREAT NEWS ➡️ 4 of my bills strengthening national security just passed the Financial Services Committee! They now advance to the House Floor for a vote.These important bills protect the U.S. against China and Russia, including targeting...

Nearly 21,000 babies are stillborn each year in the U.S. Yet, it’s estimated that one in four stillbirths could have been prevented. This is incredibly alarming and unacceptable.That’s why I’m leading bipartisan legislation to invest in...

? NEW BILL ALERT: I just introduced the Revitalizing Rural Communities Act–legislation to spur development and growth opportunities in rural Iowa and ensure small towns are not left behind. Too often, our small towns are overlooked, or...

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Page County. While in Shenandoah, I hosted a Farm Bill Listening Session at the Green Plains Ethanol Plant. Nearly every other row of corn grown in Iowa is...

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Montgomery County. While in Stanton, I spent time with innovators working to end the housing crisis in Iowa. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company and Alquist 3D...

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Cass County. While in Cass County, I visited with county and local officials on the new childcare development center being built in Griswold. This center,...

Air travel is often downright frustrating. From delayed and cancelled flights to poor customer service, it’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out. The internet is chock full of articles on how to “hack” air travel to make it easier,...

This was Goldie, a golden retriever from Wayne County ⬇️Goldie was known simply as Golden Retriever #142 when she was suffering in this U.S. Department of Agriculture licensed puppy mill. Goldie faced neglect and abuse: she didn’t have water, a...

Air travel is often downright frustrating. From delayed and cancelled flights to poor customer service, it’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out. The internet is chock full of articles on how to “hack” air travel to make it easier,...

We know the challenges for people living in rural areas look different than in the urban areas of our country. This is especially true for seniors. Ensuring the government doesn't ignore our rural areas has been a priority of mine since coming...

When I worked with the Israeli Defense Forces, I saw the aggressive threats from adversaries firsthand. Our support for Israel is critical during times of global uncertainty and continued aggression by adversaries. Today, the House of...