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Making Russia Pay

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...

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Will you share your opinion?

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...

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Government Shutdown? Here’s What We Know:

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...

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How can I work for you?

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...

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Seeking Your Opinion

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...

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Prevent Youth Suicide Act

Even one suicide is too many, and unfortunately, this is a tragic situation that is all too common for children in our state.  In Iowa, more than 1,300 students felt sad or hopeless according to a 2021 study by the CDC. Of those 1,300...

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U.S. Service Academy Deadline Approaching!

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...

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The best option for your family?

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...

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Not Just a Number

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...

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One life lost is too many

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...

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Never Forget

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...

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Next Generation of Farmers Act

Iowa’s tradition of agricultural leadership is second to none nationwide, but our farmers are getting older and family farms are closing their doors. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Census, the people who own and farm our land keep...

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Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act

Small businesses are the backbone of our Main Streets. 99% of all businesses in Iowa are small businesses, employing nearly half of all working Iowans. According to a recent survey, inflation and interest rates have made it difficult for more than...

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