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Efforts underway to combat bird flu resurgence impacting U.S. agriculture

In recent years, the resurgence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has raised concerns among agricultural producers in the United States.

By Sioux City Times | Feb 19, 2025

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Feenstra urges USDA action on avian flu impact on poultry industry

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull, Iowa, has taken a significant step in addressing the ongoing outbreak of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) by leading a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.

By Sioux City Times | Feb 19, 2025

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Legislation introduced to make E-15 available year-round nationwide

By Sioux City Times | Feb 18, 2025

Last week, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull introduced legislation aimed at making E-15 fuel available year-round at gas stations across the United States.

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Feenstra supports new penalties for threats against border patrol agents

By Sioux City Times | Feb 14, 2025

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, with support from U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull).

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Feenstra supports Brooke Rollins' confirmation as agriculture secretary

By Sioux City Times | Feb 13, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) expressed his approval following the Senate's confirmation of Brooke Rollins as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

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Feenstra introduces bill aiming to repeal estate taxes on farms and small businesses

By Sioux City Times | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, along with more than 170 of his colleagues, introduced the Death Tax Repeal Act in Washington, D.C., seeking to eliminate the tax on transferring property from deceased family members to heirs of family farms...

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House passes bill imposing penalties for evading law enforcement near U.S.-Mexico border

By Sioux City Times | Feb 13, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, named in memory of Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez, Jr., who died while pursuing illegal immigrants in Texas.

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Feenstra-led bills for IRS reform pass House committee

By Sioux City Times | Feb 12, 2025

Two bills led by U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra have successfully passed through the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, aiming to reform procedures within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Feenstra leads call for EPA support of Iowa biofuels

By Sioux City Times | Feb 10, 2025

Last week, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, alongside Representatives Adrian Smith and Angie Craig, sent a letter to the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin.

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Feenstra supports bill exempting Iowa farms from FAFSA asset assessment

By Sioux City Times | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has announced his support for the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act, which aims to reinstate a policy that exempts assets from family farms and small businesses when calculating a family's net worth...

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Feenstra supports bill aimed at boosting US energy production

By Sioux City Times | Feb 7, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra expressed his support for the Protecting American Energy Production Act after it was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Feenstra supports act classifying fentanyl as Schedule I substance

By Sioux City Times | Feb 6, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the HALT Fentanyl Act, which aims to classify all fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act permanently.

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Feenstra and Morelle propose act to make FDII tax rate permanent

By Sioux City Times | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Representatives Randy Feenstra and Joe Morelle have introduced the Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act, a bill aimed at making permanent the reduced Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII) tax rate for American businesses.

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Feenstra introduces bill supporting paid family leave extension

By Sioux City Times | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra introduced the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act, aiming to support small businesses in providing paid family and medical leave (PFML) to their employees.

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Feenstra supports Trump's commitment to strengthen US-Israel alliance

By Sioux City Times | Feb 5, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull shared his views following a meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Feenstra aids Nor-Am Cold Storage in exporting products from Cherokee facility

By Sioux City Times | Feb 3, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra announced that his office assisted Nor-Am Cold Storage in overcoming bureaucratic challenges to gain approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

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Feenstra thanks Trump for signing Laken Riley Act including Sarah’s Law

By Sioux City Times | Jan 29, 2025

On January 29, 2025, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra expressed his gratitude following the signing of the Laken Riley Act by President Donald J. Trump.

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Feenstra and Ernst propose legislation targeting SNAP benefit overpayments

By Sioux City Times | Jan 29, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra and Senator Joni Ernst have introduced the Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act, aimed at enhancing the integrity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by reducing overpayments.

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Feenstra seeks veteran or Gold Star family member for district office role

By Sioux City Times | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has announced an opportunity for veterans or Gold Star Family members to join his district office team.

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Feenstra secures funds for Palo Alto County flood damage repairs

By Sioux City Times | Jan 27, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra announced the allocation of $303,000 for Palo Alto County Drainage Districts to address flood damage from 2019.