Rural communities cannot continue to be left behind. Their voices matter. Their stories are important.

It is critical that this Committee hold the EPA accountable to maintain the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard to maximize the benefit of biofuels.

Farmers don't just deserve to be at the table because these policies impact them, they deserve to be at the table because they have the valuable ideas and solutions that bureaucrats who have never set foot on a farm could ever imagine.

I cannot tell you how crucial this is. We have current independent cattle producers that will probably not be in business in the next 6 months if we do not get this rectified.

I urge this Committee to take up the PRECISE Act along with other legislation that will continue to support Iowa's farmers, ranchers, and biofuels producers.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on an issue critical to this Chamber setting an example for the rest of the country. Yesterday, the CDC issued guidance that fully vaccinated individuals can resume indoor activities without wearing a…

Mr President, it is generally my policy to defer to a President and to allow them to choose their Cabinet, provided the nominees are qualified and will follow the law. Even though I may have disagreed with President Biden's nominees…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a man from Iowa's Second Congressional District for his countless hours of service to our community. Recently, Wilson Elementary School principal and Polar Xpress frozen yogurt shopowner Jeff Hendred…

Mr. Speaker, this is National Police Week, and it is an excellent time to say thank you to the heroic men and women who put their lives at risk every day to keep us safe. These officers and their families have sacrificed so much to serve…

Mr. President, we are now in the final week of tax- filing season. While filing season typically ends on April 15, this year, taxpayers have until May 17 to file or to request an extension. This is also the third filing season under the…

Madam President, today I would like to address the national plague of targeted violence. Whether it is in our schools, houses of worship, restaurants, businesses, or even on our city streets, these senseless killings are impacting all of…

My congressional district is very fortunate to have the Ottumwa Job Corps Center in my home community...

We have to think differently about the approach, which I believe folks are in agreement with.

Mr. President, Washington has been on a dizzying spending spree over the past couple of months, passing trillion-dollar bills right and left. It is nearly impossible to calculate the total cost. And now, President Biden and the Democrats…

Mr. Speaker, this year, due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines restricting outdoor activities, many children will be stuck inside when they should be outdoors in the sunlight playing, learning new skills, making…

The editorial began this way: Did the FBI set up two Members of Congress for political attack under the guise of a ``defensive briefing''? It's possible, and Senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley are rightly demanding answers. On May 3…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). Without objection, it is so ordered. National Police Week

Mr. President, this is National Police Week, and yesterday I spoke about the importance of police in our activities, our daily life. I come to the floor now to address my colleagues about a piece of legislation I am putting in. I recently…