Sioux City Times

Randy Feenstra, U.S. Congressman representing Iowa’s 4th district since 2021, recently addressed a range of issues impacting his constituents through a series of social media posts. The tweets, posted on July 28, 2025, highlighted concerns over agricultural policy, international trade agreements, and local infrastructure recovery.

On July 28 at 14:57 UTC, Feenstra wrote about his participation in a congressional hearing focused on California's Proposition 12 and its effects on Iowa farmers: "Last week, I spoke at a @HouseAgGOP hearing to discuss the harmful impacts of California’s #Prop12 on Iowa hog farmers and our rural communities. We must overturn this egregious mandate to lower pork prices and protect our family farms in Iowa."

Later that day at 16:03 UTC, Feenstra commented on former President Donald Trump's trade negotiations with the European Union: "President Trump negotiated a strong trade deal with the European Union that puts American farmers, manufacturers, and workers first. Through his leadership, the EU will buy $750 billion of U.S. energy and make new investments in our country to the tune of $600 billion."

At 17:11 UTC on the same day, Feenstra shared news about disaster recovery funding for Fremont County: "After 6 years of delays, I’m happy that our office could help the Fremont County Mule Slough Drainage District secure nearly $1.2 million to make needed repairs to infrastructure damaged by flooding in 2019. These dollars will help Fremont County rebuild from past disasters."

Proposition 12 is a California law regulating animal confinement standards for pork sold within the state. Its implementation has faced criticism from producers outside California who argue it increases costs for farmers nationwide.

Randy Feenstra succeeded Steve King as representative for Iowa’s 4th district in 2021 after previously serving in the Iowa Senate from 2009 to 2021. Born in Hull, Iowa in 1969 and currently residing there, Feenstra graduated from Dordt University with a BA in 1991.