Weekly Wrap Up
Friend,

There is nothing more important to me than hearing from Iowans so that I can tell their stories in Washington and fight for policies that help families, farmers, and small businesses. That is why I hold frequent in-person town halls throughout the district.

This week, I held my seventeenth and eighteenth in-person town halls. Our first town hall was in Poweshiek County at the newly renovated Brooklyn Opera House. We discussed rising costs, the need to regain American energy independence, and policies that will secure our border. We also talked about my bipartisan work on flood mitigation and efforts to ensure our community is prepared for natural disasters.
At my town hall meeting in Marshall County, I heard from people who are deeply concerned by Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the horrific genocide he is committing there—the U.S. must send Ukraine the lethal aid they need to defeat Putin now. We also talked about issues impacting family farmers in Iowa—from preserving stepped-up basis to increased fertilizer costs. I also heard from folks about how the drugs coming across our southern border are impacting our local communities and law enforcement.
As I travel throughout our district and hear from Iowans, one thing is clear: the conversations Iowans are having around their kitchen tables, the issues they’re bringing to me at these town halls, are being ignored by Speaker Pelosi and President Biden. 
 
As I told Iowans yesterday, I’ll continue to propose common sense solutions to the challenges we are facing and I’ll work with anyone who is willing to work with me to help our communities and our country. 

Read on below for information about my work for Iowans this week and information about my upcoming in-person town hall in Bremer County.

Best,
Bremer County Town Hall
This coming Monday, April 25th, I will be holding an in-person town hall in Bremer County. I'm looking forward to providing an update on my work in Congress and answering your unfiltered questions--hope you can join me!

Bremer County Town Hall
Waverly Civic Center
200 1st Street NE
Waverly, IA 50677
9:30 AM CT
Wind Turbine Tour in Iowa County
It was great to tour a wind turbine near Marengo this week. From biofuels to wind—Iowa has a story to tell when it comes to renewable energy sources. Thanks to the American Clean Power Association, MidAmerican Energy, and the Iowa Utility Association for hosting me.
Iowa Premium in Tama County
I enjoyed touring Iowa Premium in Tama County this week. I met with workers and saw first hand how they get high-quality Iowa beef to market. Our food supply is critical, and I'm proud of the work we do in Iowa to feed our country and the world.
Standing with Israel
We don’t stand with Israel as Democrats or Republicans—we stand with Israel as Americans. It was great to join Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Randy Feenstra, and Cindy Axne for a Congressional panel on the U.S.-Israel relationship to discuss our unwavering support for Israel this week!
Sanctioned by Russia
I was sanctioned by Russia last week. It is laughable that Putin thinks these sanctions will even slightly deter our efforts to defeat him and support the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom. Putin is an autocratic thug and a war criminal and he must be held accountable.

I'll continue to do everything in my power to cut him and his cronies off at the knees and ensure Ukraine has the resources necessary to send Putin into retreat.
2022 Congressional Art Competition
The 2022 Congressional Art Competition is underway! The competition is open to all high school students in Iowa's First Congressional District. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, alongside winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. Visit my website for more information and application details.
Community Highlights
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight
My team welcomed over 80 veterans on the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to Washington, DC, this week and then back home to Cedar Rapids. Thank you for your service to our country!
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