Accountability

Today, Iowa Congressman David Young criticized the federal government’s lack of enforcement and understanding of our nation’s immigration laws while introducing the father of an Iowan who was tragically killed by an illegal immigrant in January. Young introduced Scott Root, a Council Bluffs resident, who testified about the loss of his daughter Sarah Root at a U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing entitled, “Criminal Aliens Released by the Department of Homeland Security.”

The Obama Administration kicked off the annual budgeting process with their 2017 request to Congress. In the U.S. House of Representatives, my colleagues and I are reviewing the proposal and writing our own budget proposal which we'll unveil, and vote on our federal fiscal blueprint in the coming weeks. I will only support a budget that balances, doesn't raise taxes, holds the line on spending and makes government more efficient and effective for hardworking Iowans.

As your U.S. Representative for Iowa’s Third Congressional District, I make it my mission to meet with and listen to folks in each of our 16 counties, each month. Often, I hear from folks who are fed up with the federal government’s overreaching, burdensome and costly rules and regulations. In particular, many have expressed frustration with the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule to expand the scope of federal authority over land and waterways - a rule that threatens our farmers and job creators in Iowa and across the country.

This week marks one year since I was sworn in as your U.S. Representative for Iowa’s Third Congressional District. With priorities in mind to make your federal government more efficient, accessible, accountable and transparent, I came to Congress humbled to be your voice in Washington, and to make the hard choices that deliver real results.