Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, recently highlighted legislative efforts on agriculture, drug policy, and military innovation through a series of posts on his official Twitter account.

On July 16, 2025, Nunn emphasized the importance of Iowa’s agricultural sector and introduced new legislation. In his post he stated: "Iowa's farmers feed the nation and power America's economy. I introduced the Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act to give farmers the tools and flexibility they need to protect their soil, boost productivity, and keep Iowa's land strong for the next generation. " (July 16, 2025).

Later that day, Nunn addressed recent federal action on fentanyl-related substances. He wrote: "President Trump just signed into law the HALT Fentanyl Act–a bill I proudly cosponsored to permanently schedule fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I Drugs. This bill:

Cracks down on traffickers

Keeps deadly substances off our streets

Ensures consistent penalties" (July 16, 2025).

In another post dated July 17, 2025, Nunn discussed advancements in military technology supported by bipartisan amendments. He stated: "Proud to advance two bipartisan amendments that give our troops the edge on the battlefield:

Wireless drone charging to keep UAVs flying

Iowa-made nav tech for GPS-denied combat zones

Innovation that protects warfighters and creates jobs in the heart of the heartland. " (July 17, 2025).

Iowa is a leading state in U.S. agriculture production and its farming industry is central to both local and national economies. The state's farms produce significant portions of corn and soybeans consumed across America.

Fentanyl has been a major contributor to overdose deaths nationwide in recent years. Legislation such as the HALT Fentanyl Act aims to address these concerns by classifying fentanyl analogues under strict drug schedules with enhanced legal penalties.

Military technology innovations like wireless drone charging and navigation systems designed for GPS-denied environments are part of ongoing efforts by lawmakers to support defense capabilities while also encouraging job creation within states like Iowa.