Weekly Wrap Up
Standing Up for Taxpayers
Friend,

After spending time on the road, crisscrossing our district last month, I headed back to Washington this week--and I brought all of the feedback and stories I received at home back here with me.

Nearly everywhere I went, I heard concerns about the Administration's irresponsible economic policies that are causing prices to soar and our debt to skyrocket. Iowans are frustrated by the Administration's seemingly never ending tax and spending spree.

That's why when House Democrats brought forward legislation to suspend the debt limit until December 2022, I voted no. What's worse? Speaker Pelosi attached suspending the debt limit to legislation to keep the government open and operating at spending levels approved under President Trump's Administration. Iowans expect the government to operate, but not to overspend. That's what I'm advocating for in Washington.

America's credit card is maxed out and suspending the debt limit until December 2022 is essentially ignoring the overdue balance in our already depleted bank account for over a year. At the same time, Democrats are trying to find every single nickel and dime under the couch cushions to spend on their radical agenda, and then they want to come after taxpayers for even more. I'm not going to write them a blank check to keep spending on socialist policies.

This is reckless and irresponsible. Both parties have failed to meaningfully rein in spending and get our debt under control -- we must get serious. Our country is headed for fiscal disaster. We have to keep the government open and operating, and we have to pay our bills, but we need to start making the tough budgeting decisions that working families make every single day.

As your representative, I'm working to put an end to this chaos and dysfunction in Washington and to ensure your taxpayer dollars are respected instead of tossed into the air like monopoly money. I'll keep fighting!

Read on below for more updates on my work in Washington this week.

Best,
Combating Communist China
This week, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and I introduced the Prioritizing Readiness and Competitiveness (PRC) Act. This bill redirects any unobligated, appropriated funds related to maintaining the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan and supporting the Afghan government or military toward enhancing U.S. strategic competition with the Chinese Communist Party.

Following the President’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, I want to make sure that no taxpayer dollars are being funneled to the Taliban regime.

Communist China has been misbehaving on the world stage and antagonizing the U.S. and our partners for decades, and we’ve let them get away with it for too long. We can’t be complacent when it comes to the threat posed by China—we have to be aggressive. And words aren’t enough; we need action.

Redirecting this funding to bolster our military capabilities against China in the Indo-Pacific, invest in U.S. American industry, and shore up domestic supply chains is the perfect opportunity to put our money where it matters and meaningfully combat the Chinese Communist Party’s destructive behavior.
Policy Update: Supporting Our Troops
This week, I proudly supported the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation bolsters our national defense as we face growing security threats around the globe, provides an overdue pay-raise for our troops, strengthens efforts against the Chinese Communist Party, and provides funding for counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan. 

With extreme partisanship so often getting in the way of important legislation, I'm glad Republicans and Democrats could work together to support our troops with a strong NDAA. It remains a top priority that our military has the resources necessary to defend our country against growing threats around the world.
Iowans in Washington
Iowa Farm Bureau

It was great to have members of Iowa Farm Bureau to my office to discuss issues facing Iowa agriculture, including the Administration's proposals to eliminate stepped-up basis and return to WOTUS-era regulations.
Speaking at American Horticultural Impact Submit
ICYMI: Holding the Admin Accountable
Iowans want common sense leadership, but all we've gotten from this Administration are broken promises and failed policies. We are worse off under the Biden Administration's big government, big spending agenda that is making Iowa families less safe and life less affordable.

I joined Newsmax, KWWL, and Fox & Friends First to discuss the compounding crises created by this Administration.
Welcoming IA-01 Honor Flights to DC
It had the opportunity to welcome Iowa veterans to DC this week on both the Cedar Valley and Eastern Iowa Honor Flights. Our veterans put it all on the line for our freedoms and we are forever indebted to them for their service and sacrifice.
Standing Up for Biofuels
The Biden Administration continues to threaten the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) at a time when Iowa's biofuel producers need certainty. I joined my my colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden, urging him to uphold the many promises he made to support the biofuel industry and rural America. Read our full letter below:
Poll of the Week
Do you stand with Israel?

Israel's Iron Dome is a defensive system that has protected countless Israeli citizens from terrorist rockets. Earlier this week, radical Democrats were successful in stripping funding for Israel's Iron Dome from funding legislation.

Thankfully, we were able to work together ultimately to pass funding for Israel's Iron Dome and show Israel they have our steadfast support.
Do you support Israel's right to self defense?
Yes
No
Community Highlights
On POW/MIA Recognition Day, my team joined a ceremony in Dubuque honoring the brave Americans who are prisoners of war or missing in action. They’ll never be forgotten!
I stopped in Grinnell last week for coffee at Saint's Rest, one of the many great small businesses downtown. Check out http://GrinnTogether.com for more information on restaurants, shopping, and community events in Grinnell!
ICYMI: Social Media & Headline Highlights
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