Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Iowa 2nd Congressional District in 2022 Iowa General Election.
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Get StartedEnsure farmers have the access to capital they need to invest in their operations, replace aging equipment, or modernize their farms and make sure new markets for ag products are pursued. Learn more
In Congress, I will: Do all that I can to ensure that our farmers, particularly small family farmers, have the support they need to not only make ends meet, but to succeed and thrive in the modern economy. Be a voice for small family farmers and Iowa’s farming community, so that their concerns and priorities don’t get drowned out by corporate interests. Learn more
Expand access to the capital that small businesses need to grow. Learn more
Invest in public education, childcare, and affordable housing so that hardworking Iowans can afford to live, work, and prosper in this state. Learn more
Tackle the threats of climate change and extreme weather that already are creating unprecedented challenges for our farmers, with more investments in renewable energy and climate resiliency. Learn more
Protect the environment and our natural resources, so that our children and all future generations can have clean air to breathe and clean water to drink. Learn more
Make certain as we make transitions to electric fuel to carefully consider the ag economy and ask the farmer to lead conversations on what that change looks like and how it impacts livelihoods. Address the threat of climate change, particularly its impact on extreme weather that is making farming all the more challenging in Iowa today. Learn more
In Congress, I will fight to: Grow our clean energy economy statewide and nationwide so Iowa, and the United States, can be a leader in building the energy system of the future. Support our biofuel sector, which plays a major role in our state’s economy while also reducing our reliance on dirtier forms of fuel. Learn more
Strengthen our critical access hospitals and incentivize medical professionals to serve rural areas to eliminate health care deserts and ensure all can receive care, no matter where they live. Explore and integrate social determinants of health in treatment for patients of color and diversity. Learn more
I will work to Guarantee every single Iowan has access to high-quality, affordable health care, no matter where they live and work or how much they earn through the introduction of a public option that will increase competition and choice. Protect Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program from attempts to privatize or cut their funding or earned benefits. Allow Medicare to negotiate with drug companies for lower prescription drug prices, so our seniors can actually afford the medications they need to stay healthy – while extending those savings to younger Iowans on private insurance as well. Learn more
Advocate for Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing services. Encourage local, state, and national telehealth initiatives, which improve rural Iowans’ access to care while improving health outcomes and reducing costs. Address the lack of support for mental and behavioral health and shore up our services to solve the nation’s enormous substance abuse problems. Learn more
In Congress, I will work to: Ensure that the historic infrastructure investments recently signed into law mean better roads and highways, new bridges, strong rural broadband access, and thousands of new construction jobs right here in Iowa. Learn more
Support food security programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Learn more
Expand access to paid family leave so that Iowans have the flexibility to take care of children or sick parents and keep their job. Learn more
Ensure workers and businesses alike are not held back by unnecessary red tape that prevents them from securing needed certifications or growing their operations. Learn more
Enhance career and technical education opportunities, job training programs, and work apprenticeships so that employers have access to the skilled workforce they need to thrive in the 21st century. Learn more
Support strong unions that protect worker pay, working conditions, and earned benefits while strengthening families. Learn more
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