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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One of the things that motivates me most as your representative is hearing your stories and experiences so I can help turn those experiences into policy in Washington, D.C. That’s exactly what I spent the week doing. This past week, based on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Iowa is a very special place. We are humble individuals, but our state plays an essential role on the global stage. Representing Iowans keeps me motivated every day, and we made big progress this week. First, I introduced the ReConnecting...

As we celebrate Juneteenth today, I want to take a moment to commemorate the end of slavery and reflect on the precious nature of freedom. Those who advocated for the end of slavery in our country made the United States a freer, more...

Regulations proposed by our federal government should face the strictest scrutiny to ensure they don’t harm Iowans’ ability to make a living, produce goods, and live the American Dream. That’s why one of the first bills I helped introduce in...