U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Sioux City)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Sioux City)
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Feenstra votes for 19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued a statement today following his vote in favor of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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NDAA FY 2025: Pay raises for troops amid global security concerns
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is described as a critical investment in troops, military families, and national security. The Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA includes several key provisions aimed at enhancing military readiness and the quality of life for servicemembers.
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Feenstra votes to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not providing documents and other materials related to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s independent investigation of President Biden to relevant House committees.
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Rep. Feenstra announces winners of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) today congratulated Joaquin Mata Diaz, a student at Estherville Lincoln Central High School, for winning the 2024 Congressional Art Competition in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District with his artwork titled “The Fields of Beauty.”
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Feenstra supports bill aiding rural Iowa small businesses post-disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) supported and the U.S. House of Representatives passed by voice vote the Rural Small Business Resilience Act today. This legislation aims to ensure that small businesses have full access to necessary financial support following a disaster.
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Feenstra addresses avian influenza outbreak affecting millions of birds in Northwest Iowa
HULL, IOWA — U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued a statement today following the confirmation of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases in Northwest Iowa. The outbreak has affected over four million birds in Sioux County and two dairy farms in both Sioux and O’Brien counties.
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Iowa lawmakers urge higher renewable volume obligations from Biden Administration
HULL, IOWA – U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have urged the Biden administration to reconsider its decision on Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) levels. In a letter addressed to President Biden and EPA Administrator Michael Regan, they called for an increase in RVO levels to better align with industry production capacity, specifically for Iowa biofuels.
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Feenstra supports bill to block Federal Reserve's digital dollar initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 23, 2024, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted in favor of the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which was subsequently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from authorizing the creation of a digital dollar.
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Reps urge Biden Administration to secure fair market access for American pork
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Greg Murphy (R-NC) have addressed a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai regarding reports that South Africa is unlawfully restricting market access for American pork. Iowa and North Carolina are the top two states in pork production in the United States.
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Feenstra highlights major legislative victories for Iowa agriculture in Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced significant legislative achievements for Iowa with the introduction of the Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill incorporates language from 10 bills introduced by Feenstra, seven bills he co-led, and eight bills he cosponsored.
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Feenstra criticizes Biden's release of gasoline from strategic reserves
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has expressed strong opposition to President Biden’s decision to release one million barrels of gasoline from the nation's strategic reserves.
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Feenstra votes for resolution denouncing violence against law enforcement officers
On May 17, 2024, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted in favor of a congressional resolution denouncing violence and attacks against law enforcement officers.
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Feenstra supports bill requiring immediate delivery of military aid to Israel
On May 16, 2024, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) cast his vote in favor of the Israel Security Assistance Support Act. This legislation mandates the Biden administration to promptly deliver military aid that Congress has already approved for Israel.
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Feenstra introduces bill to improve Livestock Indemnity Program
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has introduced the Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act, a piece of legislation designed to ensure that Iowa cattle producers receive fair market prices for their livestock. The bill aims to address the shortcomings of the current Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), which only updates payment rates annually.
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Feenstra votes for act to detain, deport immigrants assaulting law enforcement
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) cast his vote today in favor of the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, which subsequently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act, allowing for the detention of illegal immigrants who assault law enforcement officers.
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U.S. Rep. Feenstra votes for full funding of Coast Guard
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra voted in favor of the Coast Guard Authorization Act, which subsequently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Feenstra lauds Biden's approval of disaster relief for Iowa communities
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) expressed his approval today after President Biden greenlit federal disaster relief for Minden and other communities in Iowa that were severely affected by last month's tornadoes.
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Feenstra Reflects on Anniversary of Historic Border Security Legislation
On the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Secure the Border Act, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued a statement from Hull, Iowa. He reminded that this act was considered to be the most robust border security package in American history.
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Feenstra-led bills supporting rural hospitals pass House Ways and Means Committee
Two bills spearheaded by U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) aimed at keeping rural hospitals functional and maintaining access to telehealth services via phone have successfully passed the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee.
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Feenstra supports Equal Representation Act for US census adjustment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) cast his vote today in favor of the Equal Representation Act, a legislation that was subsequently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The act proposes to add a citizenship question to the U.S. Census and aims to exclude illegal immigrants from being counted during congressional reapportionment.