Our worst fear came true. The two U.S. soldiers killed in Syria were members of the Iowa National Guard. Just a few months ago, I stood with our Guardsmen in Iowa City and Davenport as they deployed. Now we mourn two heroes taken too soon. Please pray for their families, for

Heartbroken by the loss of two U.S. soldiers in Syria. Praying for their families, for the wounded, and for all our service members in harm’s way, including the brave Iowa National Guardsmen currently deployed. May God protect them and bring them home safely.

It was an honor to attend the investiture ceremony for U.S. Attorney David Waterman at the U.S. District Courthouse in Des Moines. A proud day for a dedicated public servant and his family. Congratulations David!

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It's been a good week in DC, but glad to be back in Iowa where gas is as low as $2.25/gallon!

Here’s the Weekly Wrap from Washington DC!

Passed This Week: 🔘 @RepGabeEvans’ State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act 🔘 @BobLatta’s Electric Supply Chain Act 🔘 @RepRichHudson’s Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act @HouseGOP is unleashing American energy, helping to lower

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This week, Chairwoman @RepMMM led a Health Subcommittee hearing on working with the Trump administration to expand affordability and cut down on the paperwork burden for veterans’ dependents and their families who use the CHAMPVA program.

Proudly voted to pass @repgabeevans’ State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act. This commonsense bill ensures states plan ahead for rising energy demand, keeping the lights on and costs down. After years of failed energy policy under Joe Biden, we’re getting back on

Great to meet with the Farm Journal Foundation to discuss global food security and why investing in agricultural research is critical, not just for the world, but for Iowa’s farmers who help feed it.

Proud to vote for the INVEST Act, common-sense reform that helps Main Street raise capital, grow, and hire. As a former small business owner, I know how hard that is. This bill makes it easier for family-run businesses to access funding and gives more Americans a shot at

House Democrats tried to force another @POTUS impeachment vote. I voted against it.

The FY26 NDAA includes a key provision I championed to sustain workload across Army arsenals, including the Rock Island Arsenal. Section 348 of the NDAA launches a pilot program to strengthen depot operations, protect jobs, and keep Rock Island at the heart of America’s defense

I voted YES on the FY26 NDAA. It delivers a much deserved pay raise for our troops, invests in the next generation of military strength so that we can compete with China and Russia, and restores merit, not DEI, as the foundation of our armed forces. A stronger military means a

CHAMPVA – when it works – is a huge financial relief for veterans & their families. Affordability is on everyone’s mind – especially for veteran families with serious medical needs. @RepMMM on the work we’re doing with VA to ensure CHAMPVA works for the families it serves 👇

We need to lower healthcare costs for EVERYONE. The Unaffordable Care Act (Obamacare) promised Americans lower premiums, but delivered higher costs, fewer choices, sky-high deductibles, and more profitable medical insurance companies.

Today, Chairman Bost, @RepMMM, @RepJasonSmith, @RepJackBergman, and @RepGregMurphy introduced a series of bills as part of the Committee’s historic reauthorization strategy to make lasting change at VA on behalf of today and tomorrow’s veteran community. Read more via @LeoShane

As a physician, I understand how critical access to local care is for rural communities. That’s why I’m proud to have secured nearly $3 million in Community Project Funding for Lee County health services. With the opening of the Mellar Family Health Center, EMS bay improvements,

It’s time to end Big Tech’s exploitation of our kids. My SPY Kids Act will prohibit online platforms from profiling, tracking, targeting, or running “experiments” on minors for profit. It’s time to put real protections in place for America’s children. https://t.co/Wbf9BPVqlm

I paid just $2.25/gallon at the pump this week—in Iowa, prices have been even better than the national average. Gas is down to $2.95 nationwide, the lowest in 5 years. Our state average sits at $2.55. Lower energy costs mean lower prices for families, farmers, and small

Great to join the Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa Apprenticeship and Training Trust to discuss workforce development, skilled trades, and the importance of strong apprenticeship programs. Honored to receive the Eagle Award for my support of skilled trades last