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Feenstra's bill on Social Security solvency recognized by National Taxpayers Union

The National Taxpayers Union has released its 14th annual "No Brainers" list, highlighting legislative reforms that aim to benefit American taxpayers.

By Sioux City Times | Nov 20, 2024

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House passes act for veteran healthcare improvements

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, has cast his vote in favor of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

By Sioux City Times | Nov 19, 2024

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Feenstra introduces bill to enhance student brain health support in Iowa

By Sioux City Times | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at enhancing brain health support for students in Iowa schools.

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House Republicans seek stakeholder input on improving biofuel tax policy

By Sioux City Times | Nov 18, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra and his colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee have issued a request for information from stakeholders regarding biofuel tax policy.

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Feenstra supports earlier FAFSA release date to assist students

By Sioux City Times | Nov 15, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has cast his vote in favor of a bill that mandates the U.S. Department of Education to release the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by October 1st each year.

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Feenstra supports bill to restore social security benefits for public servants

By Sioux City Times | Nov 13, 2024

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra voted in favor of the Social Security Fairness Act.

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Feenstra reveals new selection board for military academy nominations

By Sioux City Times | Oct 31, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has announced the members of the 2024 Military Academy Selection Board for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.

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Feenstra backs FARM Act for farmer financial relief amid economic challenges

By Sioux City Times | Oct 29, 2024

Last week, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra of Hull collaborated with U.S. Representative Trent Kelly to introduce new legislation aimed at providing financial relief for American farmers.

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Lawmakers seek USDA answers on Pure Prairie Poultry funding after bankruptcy

By Sioux City Times | Oct 28, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, alongside Senator Chuck Grassley and Representatives Brad Finstad and Derrick Van Orden, has called for answers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding its approval of funding for Pure Prairie...

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Feenstra aids in reopening of Storm Lake Post Office after three-month closure

By Sioux City Times | Oct 24, 2024

Last week, the Storm Lake Post Office reopened after being closed for approximately three months.

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Feenstra urges Iowans to enroll in Medicare during open enrollment

By Sioux City Times | Oct 18, 2024

On October 15th, the Medicare Open Enrollment period commenced. U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, representing Hull, Iowa, issued a statement urging eligible Iowans to enroll in a Medicare plan before the deadline on December 7th.

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Feenstra urges flood victims in Iowa to seek FEMA aid before October 22 deadline

By Sioux City Times | Oct 17, 2024

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) called on Iowa residents affected by the summer floods to apply for disaster relief before the approaching deadline of October 22nd. The floods occurred between June 16th and July 23rd.

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Congressman Feenstra announces fall traveling office hours across Iowa

By Sioux City Times | Oct 10, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has announced that his office will conduct traveling office hours across 18 counties in October. The initiative aims to assist constituents with issues related to federal programs, including passports, veterans' benefits, and IRS matters. These sessions follow similar events held in the spring.

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Feenstra highlights impact of 4-H during National 4-H Week

By Sioux City Times | Oct 9, 2024

HULL, IOWA — U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has acknowledged National 4-H Week with a statement highlighting the organization's role in shaping future leaders.

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Feenstra supports act targeting deportation of immigrants convicted of sex crimes

By Sioux City Times | Oct 8, 2024

Last week, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull announced his support for the Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by Unnaturalized Emigrants (BE GONE) Act. This proposed legislation seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to categorize sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as aggravated felonies, making them deportable offenses.

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Feenstra comments on anniversary of Hamas terror attacks in Israel

By Sioux City Times | Oct 7, 2024

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terror attacks in Israel. U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull, Iowa, addressed the occasion with a statement reflecting on the events that transpired.

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Feenstra condemns Iranian missile strike on Israel

By Sioux City Times | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued a statement today in response to Iran's ballistic missile strike on Israel.

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Lawmakers urge engagement with Mexican president over American corn import ban

By Sioux City Times | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Dan Kildee (D-MI), members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, have led a letter urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to engage with Mexico's newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum regarding Mexico’s ban on American corn imports.

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Rep. Feenstra urges immediate passage of Farm Bill as extension expires

By Sioux City Times | Sep 30, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has urged for the immediate passage of the Farm Bill as the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire today.

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Feenstra introduces bill to make E-15 fuel available year-round nationwide

By Sioux City Times | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has introduced new legislation aimed at making E-15 fuel available year-round and nationwide. The bill, known as the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2024, seeks to allow for the permanent sale of E-15 at gas stations across the country.