It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week! With the school year wrapping up, it’s a great time to honor them. I joined with @repcleaver, @RepMarkAlford and @RepWesleyBellMO this week to introduce a resolution in the House celebrating our teachers and everything they do for students across Missouri and America. Thank you, teachers! https://t.co/FQll35ea9i

One of the greatest honors I have as the Congressman for North Missouri is nominating qualified students to serve at our nation’s service academies. The application process is now open! If you or a student you know is thinking about applying this year, contact my office today at 816-792-3976. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2026. https://t.co/5017pw71J0

Grateful for the quick actions of the Secret Service and law enforcement tonight at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Thank God for protecting President Trump and all who were in attendance.

When I first ran for State Representative back in 1992, my aspiration was to represent my hometown of Tarkio, Missouri. I was a twenty-seven year old farmer who just wanted to stand up for a way of life and his community. I never could have imagined where that decision would take me. For 8 years in the Missouri House and Senate, I fought for Northwest Missourians. From deregulating vehicle inspections, to standing for chain gangs, to securing funding for rural schools in the desegregation fight, I never lost sight of why I was sent to Jefferson City. Then, in 2000, the good, hardworking people of Missouri’s Sixth District entrusted me to be their voice in Congress. For 26 years, I have had the privilege of serving, culminating in becoming the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and passing some of the most significant legislation in our nation’s history. The responsibility entrusted to me is not something I have ever taken for granted. Not for a single day. What I’m most proud of is the work my team did when Washington made life harder for the people of Missouri’s Sixth. Together, we stood with hundreds of thousands of Missourians in their toughest moments. We helped them cut through red tape and navigate a system that often felt stacked against them. We got them answers and fought to deliver real results when they needed them most. I’ve said all of that to say this: After considerable reflection, 2026 will be my final year in Congress. This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right one. I believe in making room for the next generation. It’s time to pass the torch and allow a new guard of conservative leaders to step forward and chart a path forward for Missourians. That doesn’t mean I’m slowing down, not even close. As I enter the 4th quarter of my life, I have more left in me. As many of you know, I don't let grass grow under my feet. We’ve still got a lot of work to do. I’m going to fight to protect Missouri interests as we work to shape this year’s Highway Bill. I plan to finish this last term the same way I started, full speed ahead. Maintaining our strong democratic republic will always depend on good people stepping up to serve from every corner of our great nation. I’m grateful for my colleagues in both parties, for the people I’ve worked alongside, and even for the opponents who challenged me and made me better. Public service isn’t easy. It takes hard work, humility, a thick skin, and a willingness to fight for what’s right. At the end of the day, I’m still the farmer from Northwest Missouri. You’ll find me back home on the farm nearly every weekend, after all, it is planting season. In fact, I’ll probably be on a tractor this weekend. And come Monday, I’ll be heading back through Kansas City on my way to D.C. to keep doing the job you sent me there to do. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. It has been the honor of a lifetime.

We’ve got to get DHS funded and TSA paid. The left needs to quit prioritizing illegal immigrants over American’s safety. Great to join @MariaBartiromo this morning to discuss. https://t.co/5F3Khf5lrw

Great to be with @GOPMajorityWhip Emmer and @RepPeteStauber to discuss the importance of the new Highway Bill I'm writing as the head of @TransportGOP.

If you can’t read the road signs, you shouldn’t be driving a semi on our roads. It’s common sense. However, our roadways are flooded with these dangerous, unqualified drivers. Today we’ll take up Dalilah’s Law in the Transportation Committee to crack down on illegal CDL holders. It requires English proficiency for CDL holders, ensures states verify legal status, cracks down on fraudulent training programs, and puts unsafe drivers out of service. President Trump called for it in his State of the Union; let’s get it done before anyone else gets hurt. Watch here ⬇️ https://t.co/ANJlqjI4cB

If a driver can’t read road signs or communicate with law enforcement, they have no business operating a semi. We’re taking up Dalilah’s Law in the Transportation Committee tomorrow to crack down on illegal CDL holders and put unsafe drivers out of service.  This is about protecting American families and making our roads safer. https://t.co/48BD8hMQjx

Thanks to law enforcement, the @FBI, as well as @USDOT for quickly responding to the situation at KCI today.

Members of the Coast Guard stationed in Bahrain are currently under increased threat from Iran. On top of that, they don’t even know if they’re going to get their next paycheck. They deserve our full support, along with TSA, Secret Service and many others who keep us safe. It's time for the left to quit undermining national security and vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security.