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My Weekly Column

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August 13, 2025
My Weekly Column

Among several issues that Americans report as their highest priorities, a strong economy usually tops the list. That makes complete sense. After all, a strong economy means bigger paychecks, more jobs, and greater opportunities for families, farmers, workers, and businesses in Iowa and nationwide to thrive.

Issues:Economy
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August 7, 2025
My Weekly Column

On July 4th, President Trump signed one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in American history into law. Among a wide range of benefits, H.R.

Issues:Economy
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July 29, 2025
My Weekly Column

Global trade is a crucial component of the American economy, ensuring that our businesses, manufacturers, and farmers can sell their high-quality goods across the world and make continued investments in our country.

Issues:AgricultureEconomy
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July 23, 2025
My Weekly Column

On Wednesday, July 23rd, I spoke at a House Agriculture Committee hearing to discuss the harmful impacts of California’s Proposition 12, or Prop 12, on Iowa hog farmers and our rural communities. Enacted in 2018, this notorious state measure is incredibly detrimental to producers in Iowa and nationwide.

Issues:Agriculture
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July 17, 2025
My Weekly Column

On Wednesday July 16th, I had the privilege of being at the White House when President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law.

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July 9, 2025
My Weekly Column

On Tuesday July 8th, the Trump administration announced the rollout of the National Farm Security Action Plan. This is a comprehensive, seven-point initiative to defend American farmland from foreign adversaries, secure our agricultural supply chains, and ensure the long-term success of family farms and agriculture in Iowa and nationwide.

Issues:Agriculture
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July 3, 2025
My Weekly Column

On Thursday July 3rd, I voted to pass President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” and send it to his desk for his signature – making this historic legislation the law of the land.

Issues:Budget & SpendingEconomy
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June 26, 2025
My Weekly Column

Traveling across Iowa on my 36 County Tour, I hear from so many small business owners and workers who want a government that works for them, not against them. For the last four years, the Biden administration was playing ball with foreign nations, outsourcing American manufacturing, and stifling domestic industry with red tape and burdensome regulations.

Issues:Economy
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June 19, 2025
My Weekly Column

One year ago, catastrophic floods devastated communities across Western Iowa. 

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June 12, 2025
My Weekly Column

On Wednesday June 11th, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins traveled to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Agriculture Committee, respectively.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergy