In the United States, there are approximately 370,000 children in the foster care system with about 117,000 waiting to be adopted. While the number of kids in foster care has fortunately declined …

The week in a recap: This week was a very productive week of debate!  We passed 26 bills this week.  The highlight bills include disaster assistance, Fetal Development, and requiring …

Instead of my usual thoughts on policy debates or various pieces of legislation that I have either introduced or support, I decided that I wanted to share a week in my life representing our families, …

The week in a recap: This week was a very short but effective week.  The highlight of the week was that  we voted on SSA and passed a final version (see details below).   …

With the Iowa Legislature scheduled to adjourn in less than a month now, there are still a lot of decisions to be made before adjournment. While it’s months late, the Governor and GOP …

  With 3 weeks to go until the planned end of the 2025 legislative session, we have gotten a number of things completed and have quite a …

With just under a month left in session, I’ve been hearing a lot of frustration from Iowans about the lack of progress in the Iowa Legislature this year. I couldn’t agree more. At a …

Opening new export markets for Iowa farmers increases demand for our agricultural commodities and puts more money into the pockets of our producers. This is an especially important mission after four …

In the face of rising costs for Iowans, the Governor and Republican lawmakers are pushing two bills this session that would make life even tougher for many Iowa families. The first could take away …

The week in a recap:  This entire week was spent on the floor of the House of Representatives voting on  numerous bills.  We passed 47 bills out of the house this week!  …

In Iowa, agriculture connects us all. Those of us who live on farms, in rural communities, and even in cities across our great state are fortunate to have a deep-rooted understanding of all our …

This week completes the 11th week of the 2025 legislative session – with 5 weeks until the planned end (and 1 week to the 2nd and final bill funnel date).  Both chambers were busy with …

The eleventh week of the session was heavy with debate as we prepare to go into our second legislative deadline. One of the bills debated this week, which I had the privilege of floor managing, …

Beginning on March 24 th , we observed Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa. Every year, this week serves as an important reminder of the precautions that we should all take to keep ourselves and …

With the legislative session over halfway done, new troubling signs are emerging for Iowa public schools.  Waterloo announced $10 million in budget cuts with 60 staff positions cut. The …

Domestic energy production is a critical component of both our short- and long-term economic growth, bolsters our national security, and strengthens our international competitiveness. From getting to …

As the only member of Congress serving on both the House Agriculture Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, it is important to me that we support the next generation of Iowa farmers and …

The week in a recap: This entire week was spent on the floor of the House of Representatives voting on numerous bills.  We passed 52 bills out of the house this week!  Every morning …

Last week, the Iowa Legislature reached the halfway point of the 2025 session, marking the first legislative deadline known as the "funnel." This process helps streamline the number of bills eligible …

Nine years ago, on January 31 st , 2016, tragedy struck the Root family. 21-year-old Sarah Root, who was driving home to celebrate with her family and friends after graduating from Bellevue …