Talk about a historic week in our state. Between Caitlin Clark smashing longstanding records in women’s basketball and the high school wrestling tournament – there was a lot to keep up on. This week, I voted to condemn Hamas for their attacks...

I am thrilled to announce that we have secured a $5 million federal investment in the Des Moines International Airport. We all know that air travel can be a pain – from delayed flights to poor customer service and tight seats – this grant...

In October, Hamas launched a brutal terrorist attack on Israel. Since day one of this unprecedented and barbaric attack, I’ve stood steadily alongside our brothers and sisters in Israel and fought to hold those responsible...

Iowa’s agriculture is mission critical to our economy and rural communities, as well as the global energy and food supply. This is why we are fighting for bipartisan and commonsense solutions to ensure every farmer has the ability grow, produce,...

Iowa is a special place. We work hard, love our family, and we’re known for being “Iowa nice.” Representing our state motivates me every single day, and we secured big wins for Iowans this week.We protected your healthcare benefits, fought to end...

Too often, our small towns are overlooked, or frankly, ignored. I’ve made it my mission in Congress to put them first. We need to invest in our rural communities – and that’s exactly why I introduced bipartisan legislation today to ensure we...

Our country is suffering from an affordable housing crisis, especially in rural areas. Household income in rural Iowa is $10,000 less than the national average.That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Promote Affordable Rural Housing Act today to...

 As a dad of six, I know how expensive it can be to keep up with your family. Sky rocketing inflation is only making that more difficult as prices at the gas pump, grocery store, and everywhere else continue to rise! That’s why this week...

It’s official – Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction. No shadow and hopefully an early start to spring.This week, we secured major wins in our fight to secure our border, bring needed tax relief for Iowa families, and develop new treatment...

More than 51 million Americans live with pain daily that prevents them from completing everyday tasks – like working, taking care of their children, or household chores.I helped introduce bipartisan legislation today to develop new treatment...

In order to keep good paying jobs in our communities, we have to ensure that our workforce has the skills to take them on. In rural communities, we need these good paying jobs to stay competitive. Skilled workers are high in demand and...

This weekend, an Iran-backed militant group killed 3 American soldiers and injured 25 more in an attack near the Syrian border.   Again and again, the Administration has failed to hold Iran accountable, and now our own service...

We announced HUGE news today for the Des Moines metro area. The City of Des Moines has received a $34 million federal investment to complete the Southeast Connector project! I am proud to have championed bringing crucial federal investment to...

After losing a family member, the last thing a person needs is the government reaching into their pockets. That’s why I cosponsored bipartisan legislation to protect Iowa’s families, farmers, and small businesses by permanently ending the death...

I addressed the floor today regarding the tragic attack in Perry, Iowa.Watch my full speech here:

We passed a resolution today calling for the administration to fix our border crisis immediately! Over past three years, there have been more than 6.5 million illegal crossings of our Southern Border. The broken policies from D.C. have encouraged...

I hope you and your family were able to stay safe and warm at home this week. This past week, We passed two bills in the House – supporting American agriculture and cutting off funding for terrorists. We also honored law enforcement on National Law...

Technological advancement is good for society, and if done right, can make the government more effective. As the federal government implements new technology, though, we must ensure that Americans’ data is safe and the government is...

This week, we honored those who are willing to run into danger for the safety of others. In light of the recent tragedy in Perry, I think we all can pause and be especially grateful for those who dedicate their careers to keeping us safe on this...

As we move forward from the events that happened on Thursday, now is a time for healing – a time to rally around our family and neighbors with our community. It’s critical we ensure our communities are safe, our kids feel confident to return to...