Friend,
Before heading back to D.C. this week, I had the chance to hear from constituents, small businesses, and community organizations across the district about issues they are facing and how I can best serve them in Washington.
On Monday, I held my ninth in-person town hall in the district--this one in Jackson County. It was a great opportunity to provide an update on my work in Congress and take unfiltered questions on a wide range of issue including my work to defend our Second Amendment rights, challenges presented by the workforce shortage, and the need to stop runaway government spending.
Following the town hall, I visited Oak Street Manufacturing in Jones County. I toured the facility, met with workers on the floor, and heard about the significant challenges facing their operation. They told me that they have had to raise prices more this year than the last 25 years combined because the cost of goods has soared. Shipping container costs for them have gone up over 600%, and they are holding back on expanding and creating new opportunities for workers. I also had the opportunity to tour the YMCA in Cedar Rapids and learn more about their community programs. The current workforce shortage is impacting their ability to operate at full capacity--they are struggling to recruit employees and volunteers that they need.
Iowans continue to persevere through unprecedented challenges. I will continue doing all I can in Congress to advance policies that help our workers, families, farmers, and small businesses navigate the issues they are facing at home.
Read on for more updates on my work for our community in Congress, and to learn more about what is really in the Democrats' multi-trillion dollar reconciliation package!
Best,
