Many Iowans have felt the effects of skin cancer. If detected and removed early, skin cancer is almost always curable. Our family was fortunate in that my wife’s cancer was caught early and had not spread, but there are many who are not that lucky.

Throughout the month of June, many in Iowa and around the nation have come together to celebrate National Pride Month. During this time, we honor the courage, identities, and lives of our friends, family and neighbors in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. I am privileged to be able to stand up and fight to ensure all LGBTQIA Iowans are included and welcomed.

Recently, I was back on the road, traveling around the state and meeting with folks to hear about what is going on in their area. While there are many issues that Congress should be working hard in Washington to address, like fixing healthcare, growing our economy and creating jobs, I am always glad to spend time back home, working in Iowa. I am proud to have held over 150 meetings, roundtables, tours and constituent coffees so far this year.

At the beginning of this year, I asked you to share your thoughts with me about the issues that matter most to you. Your responses were informative, insightful, and have helped me understand how best to serve you in Congress. Today is the 100th day of the 115th Congress, and I am reaching out to ask you to share your thoughts with me once again.