Op-Ed

When severe storms strike or deadly animal disease spreads, cattle producers in Iowa and nationwide need a safety net that they can depend on. During economic downturns, our farmers deserve a fair price for their deceased livestock.

Agriculture is the backbone of our economy in Iowa. This vital industry supports over 810,000 jobs, creates more than $50 billion in total wages, and generates more than $250 billion in economic output – just in Iowa alone.

The recent floods that devastated our communities have once again tested our resilience. As I've traveled through towns like Spencer, Rock Valley, Rock Rapids, Cherokee, Sioux Rapids, and Hawarden – witnessing firsthand the destruction of homes, businesses, and crops – I've been struck by the unwavering unity and determination among our neighbors.

On March 29^th, the Biden administration finalized an egregious EPA rule that impacts every truck, tractor, semi, and bus in the United States.

Our troops — who sacrifice so much for our communities and nation — deserve the very best that our country can offer. They are heroes who have selflessly answered the call to protect our interests at home and abroad and defend our communities from evil forces across the globe.

Farmers in Iowa, especially in Iowa’s 4^th Congressional District which I represent in Congress, continue to be devastated by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

In January, just a few weeks before it was reported that the United States officially surpassed Qatar as the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Biden administration made a devastating announcement that threatens our nation’s status as an international energy powerhouse.

Since 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has governed the important trading relationship between the United States and 32 countries on the African continent.