Representative Zachary Nunn, Republican from Iowa

Zachary Nunn

Representative · Iowa · Republican

Zachary Nunn

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, today, the people of Iowa remember a great farmer, a great friend, and a great American, Ray Gaesser. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ray Gaesser of Corning, Iowa, who died in a farm accident on September 5. Ray started farming at only 15 years old. After his father passed away, he had to step up and become the farm lead for the home. In 1977, he and his wife, Elaine, started with a few hundred acres outside Corning and built it to what it is today, now over 5,000. He led the Iowa Soybean Association.
Tribute to Ray Gaesser of Corning··Share
Mr. Speaker, every family is now impacted by this. Every American knows someone who has come into contact with an AI fraud, a pig butchering scheme, a romance theft. Right now, criminals on the other side of the world are stealing the life savings of people in our own communities, and the local officers who answer those calls oftentimes can't even do anything about it. The money moves through digital currencies, including crypto, faster than anyone can even trace it. By the time a deputy who answers the call files a report, the life savings of that family, individual, or loved one is gone.
GUARDING UNPROTECTED AGING RETIREES FROM DECEPTION ACT OF 2026··Share
Mr. Speaker, I think there are now 200 million good reasons to vote for this bill, because that is exactly how much Members of Congress made in trading stock, most of it insider information contributing to their $200 million in take home. Now, here is the reality. Most Members of Congress are not trading stock on the job. Most of them are not day traders. They are in their districts. The reality is true; 35 Members of Congress beat the S&P 500 last year.
STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT··Share
Biography
Before entering Congress, Zachary Nunn served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force and later worked in cybersecurity policy. Elected as the U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 3rd District in 2022, Nunn focuses on veterans’ issues, strengthening rural economies, and national security. He played a leading role in the House Committee on Agriculture, advocating for disaster relief funding for Iowa farmers, and introduced legislation to improve cybersecurity infrastructure. Nunn approaches his work with a mission-oriented mindset, aiming to deliver practical results and responsive service to his constituents.
Education
  • M.St., University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England
    2007
  • B.A., Drake University, Des Moines, IA
    2002
  • M.S., Air Command and Staff College, Montgomery, AL
Professional History
  • U.S. Representative

    2023-Present

    Representing Iowa's 3rd district

  • Member, Iowa Senate

    2019–23

  • Member, Iowa House of Representatives

    2015–19

  • Staffer, U.S. senator Chuck Grassley

    2003

  • Staffer, National Security Council

  • Staffer, Office of the director of National Intelligence

  • Cybersecurity Consultant

  • Adjunct Professor, Drake University

Policy Focus
Finance and Financial Sector15%
Agriculture and Food14%
International Affairs8%
Health7%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Zachary Nunn's record in Congress.

  • Veterans' Mental Health

    Co-sponsored the Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act to expand mental health services for rural veterans.

  • Flood Mitigation Funding

    Secured federal funding to support flood mitigation and disaster recovery efforts in Iowa communities.

  • Biofuels Advocacy

    Advocated for expanded access to E15 biofuel, supporting Iowa's ethanol industry and rural economy.

  • Child Care Accessibility

    Supported legislation to increase child care options and affordability for Iowa families.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Financial Services

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