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 supports act banning noncitizen voting in US elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act on July 10, 2024. This legislation mandates proof of citizenship to register to vote in U.S. elections and requires states to remove noncitizens from their voter rolls.
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Feenstra announces federal disaster aid for Woodbury County flood victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released a statement today following the approval of a major disaster declaration for flood recovery in Woodbury County.
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Feenstra applauds disaster relief for three Iowa counties impacted by flooding
Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued a statement following the approval of a major disaster declaration for Buena Vista, Cherokee, and O’Brien counties.
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Feenstra leads opposition against EPA's electric vehicle mandates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) have led over 150 colleagues in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, urging the Biden administration to overturn its mandate on electric vehicles for trucks, tractors, buses, and semis.
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Feenstra launches disaster resource center for Iowa's 4th district
On July 1, 2024, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced the establishment of a Natural Disaster Resource Center for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District on his official website at Feenstra.House.Gov.
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Feenstra responds to Supreme Court's ruling on Chevron doctrine
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued a statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine.
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House passes Feenstra-sponsored amendment for funding border wall construction
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which includes an amendment sponsored by U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull). This amendment directs the Department of Homeland Security to use money confiscated from drug cartels by border patrol agents to support the construction of the border wall.
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Feenstra introduces bill extending tax credits for small business-paid family leave
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has introduced the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act to assist small businesses in offering paid family and medical leave (PFML) to their employees. This legislation aims to extend and reform the 45S tax credit, initially authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and extended by Congress through 2025, for employers that voluntarily provide up to 12 weeks of PFML.
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Feenstra welcomes approval of presidential major disaster declaration
HULL, IOWA — On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra welcomed the news that President Biden approved Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ disaster declaration for five counties impacted by catastrophic flooding in Northwest Iowa.
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Feenstra introduces bill supporting evaluation of child welfare prevention programs
U.S. Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) have introduced the Strengthening Evidence-Based Prevention Services Act, a legislative effort aimed at keeping vulnerable children out of the foster care system by funding comprehensive evaluations of prevention services.
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Feenstra joins Governor Reynolds to survey flood damage in Northwest Iowa
HULL, IOWA — U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) is joining Governor Kim Reynolds to survey flood damage across Northwest Iowa.
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Feenstra issues statement on catastrophic flooding in Northwest Iowa
HULL, IOWA — Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released a statement in response to catastrophic flooding in Northwest Iowa.
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Feenstra urges Biden administration to address Brazil's 18% tariff on American ethanol
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued a statement following the decision by Brazil’s Ministry of the Economy's Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) to maintain an 18% tariff on American ethanol as of June 13, 2024.
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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.