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Do you know about financial robovoting?

I’ve been raising the alarm about politically-motivated decisions by financial advisors jeopardizing retirement savings, and this week, I’m introducing a bill to protect the investments you’ve made for your future: The...

Are you saving for retirement?

Are you saving for retirement? Putting more away for retirement has undoubtedly gotten harder for many Iowans because of high inflation. I’m fighting daily to combat inflation, lower costs, and make life more affordable. But did you know...

A Major Win For Military Parents!

I have major news for military parents! My bipartisan bill to expand parental leave for service members just passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the National Defense Authorization Act:As a father and an Air Force Reservist, I...

Meet Kosovo Ambassador Ilir Dugolli

Relationships with our allies like Israel and Kosovo are crucial to our national security.This week, I met with Israeli Consul General Yinam Cohen to discuss the importance of America's support of Israel. He is the official representative of the...

Protecting Social Security and Medicare

When the government created Social Security and Medicare, it made a commitment to Americans that absolutely must be upheld. I will always fight to protect these promises made to seniors.Depriving those who have paid in their entire life from...

Are we at risk of an attack?

Just one cyberattack could cripple our food supply, a hospital, or a school. When these attacks happen, they can jeopardize jobs, make people sick, and increase costs for families. We’ve seen attacks in Iowa that have targeted a food...

[Week in Review] Protecting Iowa’s Farmers | July 3-7

This week, I introduced legislation to protect Iowa farmers and ranchers from excessive regulation enacted by other states. I also had the opportunity to talk about the vital issues I’m hearing about from you every day and how I’m working to ensure...

What is your top priority?

Six months ago, I took the oath of office to serve as your Member of Congress.With that in mind, I wanted to take a minute to give you a quick update on what I’ve been working on and get your feedback. I’m a sixth-generation Iowan, and it’s...

How can I help you?

As a sixth generation Iowan, it is the honor of my lifetime to serve you in Congress. My top priority as your congressman is to serve you.If you cannot get an answer from a federal agency or feel like you’ve been treated unfairly, our offices may...

A Major Threat To Iowa’s Pork Producers

I announced new legislation today to protect Iowa’s pork producers against excessive government regulation:California’s Proposition 12 requires producers of all meat sold in California to conform to standards set by the State of California—even if...

Happy Independence Day!

Kelly and I are wishing you and your family a happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate our nation’s independence and remember the high price of freedom. We remember those, throughout history, who gave their lives to protect the values...

URGENT: Your family is about to owe $1 million!!

Breaking news: The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) now estimates that the national debt will grow to $1 million per American household and predicts the slowest extended economic growth in our country’s history. Why it...

Hope to see you again in Monroe County!

We've had a great week working across our community, including spending time in Monroe County.While in Albia, I visited with retirees and the staff of Brees Rest Home. I will never stop fighting for aging Iowans to have caring environments and...

Do you want to visit our nation’s capital?

I wanted to share with you a fun video from last week. I ran into the Lloyd family from West Des Moines on their tour of the U.S. Capitol!When I’m not voting or attending committee hearings, much of my days in Washington, D.C. are spent...

Hearing stories of service in Ottumwa

With Independence Day coming up, we’re reminded of the special nature of our country. We wouldn’t be here today without the brave men and women who fought for our freedom.Today, I heard the stories of veterans in Ottumwa and learned more about the...

94,000 jobs

Passed: I recently voted for a bipartisan bill to strengthen the United States’s relationship with Taiwan and ensure Iowans’ voices are represented when it comes to international trade deals.   Why it matters: Trade agreements can be...

Our food supply is vulnerable

I announced new bipartisan legislation today to protect our nation’s food supply against cyberattacks by Russia, China, and other nefarious actors:It just takes one cyber-attack to cripple our food supply. These attacks happen. They also jeopardize...

Great News For Parents!

Good news: my bipartisan bill to expand parental leave eligibility for fathers and adoptive parents serving in the drilling Reserve and National Guard just passed the U.S. House Armed Services Committee.The Reserve Component Parental...