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 Leads Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Iowa Dairy Farmers from Inflation and Market Uncertainty
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, along with U.S. Representative Brad Finstad, has written a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency, Zach Ducheneaux, urging the Biden administration to open the sign-up period for Iowa dairy farmers to enroll in the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The DMC program is an essential risk management tool for American dairy farmers.In the letter, the lawmakers emphasize the importance of programs like DMC in...
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Feenstra Votes to Hold China Accountable for Currency Manipulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, representing Hull, has voted in favor of the China Exchange Rate Transparency Act, which has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The act aims to address China's currency manipulation practices, which have had detrimental effects on international trade.In a statement, Rep. Feenstra expressed his concerns about China's disregard for fair trade practices, stating, "China doesn't play by the rules - never has and never will." He highlighted the issue of China's manipulation of its currency to artificially...
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Feenstra Speaks in Defense of the Unborn, Votes to Protect Iowa Pregnancy Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has voiced his support for the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act and has cast his vote to advance this legislation out of the House Ways and Means Committee. The purpose of this bill is to counter the Biden administration's attempts to restrict funding for pregnancy resource centers through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program."As a father of four and a Christian, I believe that God created every person for a reason to further His Kingdom. On my 36 County Tour, I...
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Supporting our police officers and their K9 partners
Our police and law enforcement officers play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our communities. They put their lives on the line every day to protect us from harm and keep our families safe. In addition to their primary duties, they also take care of their K9 partners, who assist them in various tasks such as drug seizures, tracking missing people, and apprehending criminals. These police dogs, or K9s, are invaluable assets in the fight against crime and the fentanyl epidemic.During my 36 County Tour, I had the opportunity to speak with police and...
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Feenstra Helps Lead Letter to Biden Administration Over Railway Service Suspensions at Southern Border
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, alongside U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn, has taken a stand against the Biden administration's decision to suspend railway service routes in Eagle Pass, Texas and El Paso, Texas. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, the lawmakers urge the administration to prioritize border security and resume the railway services.Feenstra emphasizes the impact of the railway service suspensions on American farmers and the agricultural industry. He criticizes the administration's failure to address border...