Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2017-present

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Nebraska, District 2, 2024

Member, Agriculture Committee

Member, Armed Services Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development

Member, Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry

Member, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces

Member, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces

Former Member, Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Homeland Security Committee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations

Former Member, Military Personnel Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Small Business Committee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research

Former Member, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats & Capabilities, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations

Chair, School Safety Working Group, 2018-current

Co-Chair, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Caucus, 2017-current

Member, Beef Caucus, 2017-current

Member, Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, 2017-current

Member, Bipartisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, 2017-current

Member, Congressional American Religious Freedom Caucus, 2017-current

Member, Congressional Small Business Caucus, 2017-current

Member, Congressional Term Limits Caucus, 2017-current

Co-Chair, Electronic Warfare Working Group, 2017-current

Member, Israel Allies Caucus, 2017-current

Member, Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, 2017-current

Member, Missile Defense Caucus, 2017-current

Former Military Advisor, United States Representative Jeff Fortenberry

Assistant Professor/Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Leadership Program, University of Bellevue, 2014-2016

Field Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2014-2015

Brigadier General, United States Air Force, 1985-2014

Chaplain, Military Officers Association of America, 2015-present

Vice President, Air Force Association Local Chapter, 2014-present

Member, River Rats: Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, 2013-present

Member, General Officer Flag Bearer Honor Guard Detail, Arlington National Cemetery, 2012-present

Member, National War College Alumni Association, 2004-present

Member, 55th Wing Association, present

Member, 55th Wing Association

Member, Heritage Foundation

Member, National Rifle Association

Member, Nebraska Firearms Owners Association

President, Gideons Local Chapter, 1999-2000

Awards:

Alumni of the Year, Grace Baptist Academy, 2011
Wing Commander and Spouse of the Year, 2008, USAFE
Dean's Award for Research Excellence for Intelligence, 1998, Air Education Training Command
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star (2)
Master Navigator Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal

Favorite Book:

The Bible, "Lincoln on Leadership," "The Last Lion," and "Alexander Hamilton."

Favorite Movie:

"We were Soldiers Once," "Gladiator," "No Way Out," "The Game," "Saving Private Ryan," "Godfather I" and "Godfather II."

Favorite President and Why:

President Lincoln for winning Civil War and ending slavery

Favorite Type of Music:

Classic Rock

Number of Grandchildren:

3 Grandchildren

Publications:

Deception in the Second World War and Lessons Learned for Today's Joint Planner

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I want to defend our liberty, prosperity and security that are being undermined by excessive small business regulations and a complicated tax code. Further, we need to balance our budget or face financial collapse. And, I want to ensure we have a sound national security strategy that defeats ISIS and provides our nation a strong deterrence.