David Young

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Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) proudly represents the 16 counties in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He is dedicated to working hard for you every day to bring Iowa common-sense to our nation's federal government. He is a member of the Committee on Appropriations and Subcommittees on Agriculture, Homeland Security, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development.
Mural of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini in Tehran, Iran. Photo credit: David Holt

Standing Up To Iran’s Destabilizing Actions

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): Iran is one of the world’s – if not the biggest – leading sponsors and supporters of terrorism and grows more dangerous every day.

Tax Reform Will Unshackle the Economy

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): It is time to unshackle the economy from a broken tax code that is holding us back from reaching the progress we are capable of achieving.

Iowa Communities Serve As Examples in Battling Opioid Crisis

Congressman David Young (R-IA): Residents of Bridgewater showed communities can have a significant effect on the opioid crisis affecting the entire country.

A Community-Based Approach to Healthcare

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): In Iowa, 180,000 Iowans rely on CHCs – and 26 million Americans nationwide – for their primary care.

Fixing a Broken Tax System for Hardworking Americans

David Young: Americans know how to spend their money better than the federal government, which is why I want them to keep more of their hard-earned money.

Advancing Iowa’s Renewable Energy Economy

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): The renewable energy economy in Iowa has created high-paying jobs, increased exports valuable to America’s economy and helps families save money. 

A Common Sense Solution to Protect Iowa’s Water

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): A community-based process will allow for government programs that aren’t locked into a pre-defined set of practices.

Fighting The Horrific Tragedy Of Human Trafficking By Working Together

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): Working together as neighbors who look out for each other, we can begin to turn back the sinister enterprise of human trafficking.

Veterans Educational Benefits Should Never Expire

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): We must recognize the changing and evolving educational and training needs of our veterans as “life happens.”

Sarah’s Law – Progress Towards Justice

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): Sarah’s Law is a huge step forward to ensure criminals don’t fall through the cracks because of current bureaucratic confusion.

Relief for Americans Caught in the Obamacare Tax Penalty Catch-22

David Young: It is simply wrong to take money out of the pockets of hardworking Iowans who live in those health care desert counties as a penalty for not having insurance.

Ensuring The Safety Of Your Family’s Meal

David Young: Farming and agriculture is the backbone of Iowa’s economy and the nation. Any attack on our food supply could have devastating consequences.
Congressman David Young (R-IA) visited the Vermeer Corporation in Pella on July 27, 2016.

If You Write It, You Should Put Your Name On It

Congressman David Young (R-IA): We need to create a culture of accountability and put a face on the regulations coming out of Washington.

Quietly or Loudly – Petitioning Your Government Is An Important Right

David Young: Listening to the thoughts, ideas, concerns & grievances of my bosses, the people of Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, is a sacred duty.

Sarah’s Law – To Ensure Justice is Served

Congressman David Young: Together we can work to protect our families and communities in Iowa and across America by enforcing the rule of law.

Patients and their Families Come First

Congressman David Young: together we can work towards breakthroughs for patients and their families and bring medical innovation into the 21st century.