Weekly Wrap Up
Third 20 County Tour
Friend,

Yesterday, I wrapped up my third 20 county tour of our district. Over the last few months, I had the opportunity to visit small businesses in Poweshiek County and observe workers laying fiber to expand broadband access in Bremer County; I met with law enforcement officers in Iowa County, veterans in Buchanan County, and hosted town halls in Allamakee, Worth, Mitchell, Tama, and Linn Counties. I’ve been on the road, collecting stories and feedback to bring back to Washington.
 
One thing is clear: Iowans are sick of the chaos and dysfunction in Washington. I’m laser focused on issues that matter to our district, including expanding access to critical services for those who live in rural areas, making sure families are safe and secure, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are respected.
 
Read on for updates and additional information about my work for Iowans this week.

Best,
Worth, Mitchell, and Allamakee Town Hall Recap
This week, I held three in-person town halls in Worth, Mitchell, and Allamakee Counties. I appreciate everyone who took the time out of their day to join our discussion.
 
I took unfiltered, unscreened questions on topics including improving rural broadband connectivity, government spending, lowering prescription drug prices, vaccine mandates, and the crisis in Afghanistan.
 
I’m looking forward to hosting more town halls soon!
Honoring Americans Who Served
Senator Joni Ernst and I joined forces this week and called on Congress to honor the brave men and women who served in Afghanistan. While there is a lot of uncertainty in Afghanistan right now, I hope that every veteran knows that to Iowans, they are heroes, and nothing will ever diminish the value of their service and sacrifice to our nation.
All Around IA-01
Iowa Conservative Energy Forum
It was great to meet with the Iowa Conservative Energy Forum this week! I loved hearing more about ways they are empowering the agriculture community to lead on sustainability and conservation practices– this is especially important as this Administration continues to overlook Iowa farmers and put them on the sidelines while implementing policies that directly harm our agriculture industry.
Visit to Gundersen Decorah Clinic
I toured the Gunderson Decorah Clinic and learned more about the critical services they are providing to the community and surrounding rural communities. We are so fortunate to have these health care heroes!
Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation
I visited Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation in Winneshiek to learn more about their outreach and innovate programs for Iowa youth. It was great to meet with a group of FFA students and discuss IA-01 agriculture, especially during National Teach Ag Day! Inspiring to meet these future agriculture leaders.
Fareway Grocery Store
I went to Fareway Grocery Store in Delaware County to tour the facility and see the new store renovations. We also discussed challenges facing their workforce and supply chain. 
Daybreak Rotary Club in Cedar Rapids
I woke up bright and early to spend time with members of the Daybreak Rotary Club in Cedar Rapids. I gave an update on my work in Congress and took questions. Thanks for having me!
Budget Reconciliation Update
Many Iowans have asked me what is happening with the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that is currently being pushed by Speaker Pelosi and Senator Bernie Sanders.
 
The chaos and dysfunction in Speaker Pelosi’s House was on full display this week as Democrats rushed to meet her artificial deadline to spend $3.5 trillion we don’t have and push through their out of touch policies and tax hikes. I break down why this $3.5 trillion package is a bust for taxpayers in the below video. 
 
Click HERE or below to watch.
National Small Business Week
Our economy in Iowa runs through Main Street—99% of businesses in Iowa are small businesses, and nearly half of the workers in our state are employed by a small business.
 
I joined my colleagues to designate this week, September 13 through September 17, as National Small Business Week. Our Main Street shops deserve recognition for their contributions to our economy and our communities and need our continued support.
 
To help our small business community continue to create opportunities, I helped introduce the Main Street Certainty Act. This legislation makes permanent the 20 percent pass-through small business tax
deduction enacted in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. 
 
I’ll continue working to support small businesses in our district. Tell me about your favorite small business to support in our district!.
Poll of the Week
Do you agree with President Biden's federal vaccine mandate?

Last week, President Biden announced sweeping vaccine mandates that would impact millions of Americans. I received the COVID-19 vaccine because I believe it is safe and effective, but I also believe that getting the vaccine is a personal choice: I am pro-vaccine and anti-vaccine mandate. Let me know what you think below!
Do you agree with President Biden's federal vaccine mandate?
Yes
No
Community Highlights
This week, my team attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at Travero's new Logistics Park in Fairfax. This new facility is the region's newest and largest rail-served public warehouse and transload facility. I’m excited to welcome them to our district!
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