Congress makes progress in rooting out waste, abuse

Congress and the Trump administration have made historic progress rooting out waste, fraud and abuse in our government — identifying significant cost savings and making the government more efficient for Iowans.

As a member of the House DOGE Caucus, I am committed to making President Trump's government efficiency efforts the law of the land.

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I recently had a great visit to River City Logistics where we talked about the latest updates and future of Iowa’s trucking industry. Our truckers are essential to keeping supply chains moving and our economy strong.

After touring their facility, we had a productive meeting to discuss the issues impacting our transportation and logistics industry. I look forward to continuing to advocate on their behalf in Congress.

I also made a visit to T and T Equipment Rentals, another small business in Dubuque County. I'm thankful to their awesome team for sharing their story and teaching me more about their operation. As a small, family-owned business, they contribute greatly to the local economy and community in Dubuque.

Lastly, I stopped by Farnear Holsteins for a tour of their farm. Agriculture is the heart and soul of Iowa’s economy, and our farmers are counting on a return to common sense. I’m fighting to lower taxes, pass a five-year Farm Bill and provide regulatory certainty for Iowa farmers.

Happy National Police Week. Saying thank you to brave law enforcement officers and their families will never be enough to honor their service and sacrifice to keep us safe.

This week (May 16), I voted in favor of four pro-law enforcement bills: the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act and a resolution supporting local law enforcement officers.

I want to protect those who protect us, and that’s exactly what these commonsense bills do, from improving our ability to support police officers’ mental health to strengthening law enforcement readiness and safety.

I will continue fighting tooth and nail to defend law enforcement officers and fight any and all attempts to defund the police.