Weekly Wrap Up
Linn County Town Hall Recap
Friend,

Thank you to everyone who attended my town hall in Cedar Rapids this week. It was great to provide an update on my time serving Iowans in Congress so far and answer unfiltered questions on border security, lowering prescription drug costs, and my work to protect taxpayer dollars and stop the big tax and spending agenda in Washington. 
 
The feedback I receive at town halls like this one are invaluable--everything I am working on at the federal level comes from these conversations with Iowans, and the stories I heard today gave me a better understanding of what policies are working and what policies are making life harder. I'll use these stories to help advocate for our district in Congress.

I want to update you on three more in-person town halls I will be holding in Worth, Mitchell, and Allamakee Counties next week. Dates, times, and locations are below. I hope you can join!

Worth County
Worth County Fairgrounds
1206 3rd Avenue N
Northwood, IA 50459
Wednesday, September 15th at 11:00 AM

Mitchell County
Riceville Public Library
307 Woodland Ave
Riceville, IA 50466
Wednesday, September 15th at 1:00 PM

Allamakee County
Allamakee County Courthouse
110 Allamakee St. NW
Waukon, IA 52172
Thursday, September 16th at 10:00 AM


Best,
Never Forget
Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the horrific September 11th terrorist attacks.

The time following the 9/11 terrorist attacks was among the darkest in our nation's history. But the initial fear and shock that gripped our country was quickly transformed into unrelenting and fierce patriotism—Americans rallied around our flag and our freedoms that had come under attack. 

As I reflect on September 11th, I’m thankful. I’m thankful for the heroic first responders who ran into burning buildings and rescued people from the rubble. I’m thankful for our troops who answered the call to serve and protect our country and our freedoms. And I’m thankful and proud to be an American—today and every day.

God bless our troops and God bless America.

 We will never forget.
National Suicide Prevention Week
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. To anyone struggling right now, you’re not alone. There are people to talk to and resources available for you.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.
I held a Facebook Live conversation with Byron Cooper to discuss suicide prevention in honor of National Suicide Prevention Week. After his son, Kyle, committed suicide Byron and his family began hosting Kyle's Mile Suicide Awareness and Prevention Ride in Cedar Rapids to raise awareness about mental health resources available to those who may be struggling.

I was honored to participate in this year's ride in Kyle's memory and am grateful that Byron is using his story to help others.

Advocating for IA-01 Family Farms
Earlier this week, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack wrote a column claiming that eliminating stepped-up basis wouldn't hurt family farmers--that couldn't be further from the truth.

Yesterday, I hosted a listening session and heard directly from several farmers who told me that if this tax hike was enacted, it would hurt their businesses' ability to grow, and would put the future of their farms in jeopardy. This tax hike would rip land from the hands of Iowans that have put generations worth of blood, sweat, and tears into their farms and shouldn’t face massive tax hikes as thanks for their hard work to feed and fuel the world.
USDA Secretary Vilsack's column in the Wall Street Journal doesn't change the facts: eliminating stepped-up basis would crush family farms and rural small businesses. It threatens our entire rural economy in some towns. As the Administration is putting its foot on the gas and doubling down on this misguided proposal, I'll continue to fight tooth and nail against it.
Cosponsor Alert: Expanding Telehealth for Critical Mental Health Services
People in rural areas have a harder time accessing behavioral and mental health services. Relaxed rules during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed some hospitals to provide these critical services via telehealth – helping reach more people who need them, regardless of their zip code. I’m proud to co-sponsor the bipartisan Rural Behavioral Health Act, led by Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI), legislation that will allow people in rural areas to continue to accessing these critical services beyond the pandemic.

I will keep working to ensure those in rural areas have the same access to critical services that those in urban areas do.
ICYMI: Afghanistan Withdrawal and $3.5 Trillion Spending Spree
This week, I joined Jeff Angelo to discuss the Biden Administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and the socialist $3.5 trillion spending spree the left is trying to ran through Congress right now. 
Who Are You Rooting For?
The Iowa-Iowa State game is just a day away! Who are you going to be rooting for?
Who are you rooting for?
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa State Cyclones
Community Highlights
My team was able to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Agriculture Sciences Center at Kirkwood Community College. The new setup features state of the art simulators and is one of the premier centers in the nation. I'm excited to see all that students accomplish at the new center.
ICYMI: Social Media & Headline Highlights
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