Sioux City Times

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 security issues, stating, "President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas have failed to uphold their constitutional duty to secure our border and protect our communities." Feenstra also highlights the negative consequences of the decision for Iowa farmers, who heavily rely on open markets and trade certainty to sell their high-quality goods worldwide.

The letter, supported by the entire Iowa congressional delegation, stresses the importance of reopening the railway crossings for the benefit of Iowa agriculture. Feenstra urges President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas to "do their job, secure the border, and reopen these crucial railway crossings for the good of Iowa agriculture."

The full letter can be accessed [HERE](link to the letter).

It remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to this call for action from lawmakers who are concerned about the impact of the railway service suspensions on trade and agriculture.

Click this link to access more information: https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-helps-lead-letter-biden-administration-over-railway-service