during my recent travels across Iowa on my 99-county tour, I couldn't help but notice the number of ``Help Wanted'' or ``Now Hiring'' signs on storefronts along nearly every highway and Main Street. In an era where we seem to live through…

I want to give short remarks on three different subjects. Probably, for people wanting to speak, it will take me about 10 or 12 minutes. Thanks to Operation Warp Speed, effective vaccines are available on demand to anyone who wants to take…

I rise today to honor a great American and an exceptional member of the United States Air Force. On this occasion, I believe it is fitting to recognize Lt. Col. Anthony ``Tony'' Santino's distinguished service and dedication to fostering…

I will not be voting to discharge the nominee Kristen Clarke to run the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, so I come to the floor to explain to my colleagues why I feel this way. While Ms. Clarke may be a very good…

on May 7, we learned of a cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline. This resulted in gas shortages and lines across the east coast. You see it on television every day. During a news conference, Energy Secretary Granholm said: ``Pipelines are…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Iowa. Pipeline Infrastructure

I find it interesting that President Biden stopped construction on the border wall on January 20, but those contracts are still being honored and still being paid.

So BARDA, not the Trump administration, just exercised a task order on that Obama-era contract. Correct?

I sponsored the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act with Senators Casey and Brown.

Helping patients receive the care they need, when they need it, is a common sense and bipartisan solution.

Mr. Speaker, why isn't the committee charged with upholding public health CDC guidelines on masks?

Not only would a waiver of this kind destroy billions of dollars in U.S. intellectual property by handing over U.S. IP to countries such as Russia and China, but would also set a precedent for future pandemics and pharmaceutical investment.

It is really a positive thing, I think, that has resulted from the pandemic, if you want to say anything good can come out of a pandemic.

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.

I want to call the Committee's attention to the current market conditions facing cattle producers in Iowa and across the United States.

I thank my colleague, Representative Bost, for yielding to me. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of Congressman Gallego's bipartisan Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act. I am proud that this…

I thank my colleagues, Ranking Member Bost and Chair Takano, for their leadership, and I thank Representative Bost for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of my bipartisan GI Bill National Emergency Extended…

I thank my colleague from Illinois for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of the bipartisan Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act, which I was proud to introduce with the Iowa House delegation. This…