I came to Washington, D.C. to make some changes, and that mission hasn’t always made me the most popular guy. In fact, after introducing a few bills aimed at getting the swamp focused on the needs of the American people instead of their pocketbook,...

The cartels have control of our Southern border, and they’re using social media platforms to recruit help. They’re using TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram to recruit American smugglers. We have to put a stop to this now. Here’s one example of a...

Foreign adversaries, like China and Russia, take every opportunity they can find to put our national security at risk. As a former cyber intelligence officer, I’ve witnessed firsthand that these attacks don’t happen on a traditional...

There was heightened drama in Washington, D.C. this week with late night votes and work through the weekend to ensure our military gets paid, our border security is funded, and our economy is protected. In a move that was fit for a sitcom,...

My top priority in Congress is providing exceptional constituent services and support to Iowans. Due to extensive renovations happening at Ottumwa City Hall, I’m announcing a new office located at 223 East Main Street in Ottumwa, open...

During a government shutdown, federal employees that are deemed “essential” won’t receive their paychecks while still being expected to show up for work, including military on the front lines and law enforcement officers on our border. The one...

I was sworn in as your representative nine months ago to bring a little Iowa common sense to D.C., and I’ll be honest, in my efforts to do just that, I haven’t always been the most popular guy on Capitol Hill due to my crusade against the...

With a government shutdown looming, I’m doing everything I can to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.  Here’s just one example ⬇️U.S. taxpayers have already sent nearly $135 billion to support the Ukrainian people, which is more than...

I’m working every day to bring Iowa commonsense to the nation’s capital. With a shutdown looming, I wanted to share an op-ed I published in the Des Moines Register over the weekend detailing my efforts to fight for Iowa families and push back on...

These days, far too many people who should be representing their communities in D.C. are instead doing everything they can to degrade themselves for the TV cameras.  As one of Congress’s newest Members, I’m disappointed by the spectacle. I...

We have just 9 days remaining until a U.S. Government shutdown due to a lack of funding. This is no time to take a break, so while some may bolt town before the weekend, I’m staying here to work on passing a fiscally responsible solution that cuts...

I know so many Iowans are sick of business as usual in Washington, D.C. As your representative, I’m doing everything I can to hear from you and bring a little Iowa commonsense to the Capitol. This morning, I hosted another Coffee with...

Congress has just 13 days to fund the government to avoid a shutdown.  With hard lines on government spending being drawn now, I want to hear your thoughts on the situation.  Will you answer this one question survey on what you’d...

Despite the chatter you’ve heard in the news this past week about partisanship, we were able to achieve some real bipartisan wins this week.First, we kicked off the week by introducing a bipartisan bill to empower school officials with the tools to...

As a 20-year member of the United States Air Force, one of the highest honors I have serving you in Congress is the opportunity to nominate high school students to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies. My time in the military has been...

California government bureaucrats are at it again. First, they came for agriculture, and now they are coming for affordable, gas-powered vehicles. They want to limit your ability to purchase a vehicle of your choice by completely banning...

This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. In 2020, suicide was the second leading cause of death for veterans under the age of 45, and in Iowa, the veteran suicide rate is four times higher than the national average. Suicide continues to...

I recently heard from an Iowa mother who lost her son to suicide. As a parent myself, her experience was heartbreaking to hear. Any life lost to suicide is one too many, especially when it involves a child.     In 2021 alone, 1,250...

Twenty-two years ago our country experienced tragedy like we had never known. When terrorists attempted to tear us down, we saw a nation rise together to stand for freedom, democracy, and hope. In the aftermath, America stood together resolved...

Intense drought has put a real strain on Iowa’s farmers as they grow crops, raise livestock, and support their families. Thankfully, there is some reprieve for Iowa’s farmers to help offset the cost and stress the droughts have caused on family...