In 2020, the price of gas was $1.63 - unfortunately, it’s doubled since then due to skyrocketing inflation. I spoke with Iowa families today at a gas station in Des Moines that rolled back prices to that price to provide just a little relief as...
Today would’ve been his 33rd birthday
Today would have been Marine Corporal Adam Lambert’s 33rd birthday. Adam was a son, brother, and a proud Marine who tragically lost his life to suicide just a year after returning home. His story is a sad reminder of the mental health struggles...
Fighting breast cancer
Each year, millions of Americans are affected by cancer. In Iowa, nearly 2,700 women receive a breast cancer diagnosis each year. Early detection and early treatment are critical to saving lives. That’s why I cosponsored the Metastatic Breast...
We’ve got a winner!
It’s official – we have a winner for the Iowa Third Congressional District 2024 Congressional Art Competition! This year’s overall winner is Blake Foster from Griswold High School. This June, Blake will have the opportunity to travel to...
The Ultimate Sacrifice
On this Memorial Day, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on those heroes who answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. More than 26,000 Iowans have been killed in action – including Red Oak’s Corporal Deagan...
Delivering for Iowa Farmers
This week, communities across our state were hit by devastating, destructive, and, unfortunately, deadly storms. To support our neighbors and advocate for federal funding, I spent time in Greenfield hearing stories I could bring back to Washington....
Delivering for Iowa farmers
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Iowans are resilient!
Yesterday, our community experienced deadly and destructive storms. In order to provide support and better understand the need for federal resources to aid recovery efforts, I flew back from Washington, D.C. today to spend time with folks in...
Fighting for Affordable Housing
Our country is facing an affordable housing crisis. That’s why earlier this year, I was proud to see my bill that makes it easier for communities to build affordable homes signed into law. But our fight isn’t over yet. This crisis continues to...
Time to Take Charge
Since Israel was brutally attacked on October 7, I’ve been unwavering in my support for our greatest ally in the Middle East. Recently, the House of Representatives and Senate pledged support for Israel by providing them with critical military and...
We Must Secure the Border
There’s a crisis going on at our Southern Border and it’s affecting Iowa even though we’re more than 1,000 miles away. This Administration’s open border policies have allowed an influx of illegal migrants and more than 27,000 pounds of...
There’s still time to pick your favorite art piece!
There’s still time to pick your favorite piece of art in this year’s Congressional Art Competition! Each year the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school art competition to highlight artistic talent. This year, we received more...
The Top 10 Was Just Announced!
In the Air Force, I learned that no successful mission can be completed alone. That’s why I’m committed to reaching across the aisle to work with those who are willing to roll up their sleeves, have hard conversations, and find real solutions...
21,000 Babies
I want to share some startling numbers with you: 21,000 ➡️ The number of babies that are stillborn each year in the U.S. 1 in 4 ➡️ That’s how many stillbirths could have been prevented. We have work to do to solve this crisis and improve...
The border is costing us.
The situation at the Southern Border is impacting Iowans more than 1,000 miles away thanks to the influx of illicit drugs, like fentanyl, that are making it to every corner of our country. Here’s a real-life example straight from our...
Saying Thank You to Men and Women Who Wear the Badge
Today, I stopped by the Altoona Police Department to say thank you for protecting our communities. During National Police Week, we remember the brave men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting our communities and...
$1.8 Million Reasons to Smile
Walnut Creek Family YMCA is a cornerstone of our community. Over the 40 years since being built, the facility has aged. Now, improvements are needed so that this center can continue to be a place for people to connect, grow, and learn in a safe...
Fighting for you 💪
Happy Mother’s Day to every mom in our community! I hope you get to celebrate as a family today. During another busy week, we introduced bipartisan legislation to protect our communities, prevent fraud by con artists, and passed legislation to...
Protecting Our Kids
As a dad of six, nothing is more important than keeping our kids safe. There’s danger pouring over our Southern Border – drugs, human trafficking, and violence. We need to do more to secure our border, but we can also do something now to make...
🚨 NEW BILL ALERT: Protecting Medicare Coverage 🚨
Problem ➡️ Our nation is facing both a mental health and substance abuse crisis. And some patients are struggling to get treatment, especially if they have Medicare: Occupational therapists can make a massive difference in treatment and...