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House passes Beagle Brigade Act with Rep. Feenstra's support

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Beagle Brigade Act with support from U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull).

By Sioux City Times | Dec 18, 2024

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Feenstra supports extension of Holocaust education program

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, supported the passage of the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

By Sioux City Times | Dec 17, 2024

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Feenstra congratulates Cournoyer on becoming Iowa's lieutenant governor

By Sioux City Times | Dec 16, 2024

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra of Hull expressed his congratulations to State Senator Chris Cournoyer on her new role as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.

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Feenstra joins new caucus aimed at reducing national debt

By Sioux City Times | Dec 12, 2024

This week, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull announced his membership in the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus.

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Feenstra supports pay raise for U.S. troops with new defense authorization

By Sioux City Times | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has cast his vote in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a decision that brings significant pay increases for U.S. troops.

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Legislation passed for free TSA PreCheck for disabled veterans

By Sioux City Times | Dec 10, 2024

Dec 10, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has expressed approval following the passage of the VETS Safe Travel Act.

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Feenstra supports act to teach students about communism's dangers

By Sioux City Times | Dec 6, 2024

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra expressed support for the Crucial Communism Teaching Act by voting in favor of it.

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Feenstra seeks defense program inclusion for Sioux City's air wing projects

By Sioux City Times | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has initiated a request for the inclusion of runway and ramp projects at the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City into the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).

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Feenstra urges Coast Guard to sustain investments in Missouri River infrastructure

By Sioux City Times | Dec 4, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has spearheaded an initiative urging the U.S. Coast Guard to reconsider its plan to remove 36 Aids to Navigation (ATONs) from the Missouri River north of Blencoe, Iowa.

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Randy Feenstra shares Thanksgiving message with constituents

By Sioux City Times | Nov 27, 2024

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, Iowa, shared a Thanksgiving message with his constituents today.

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Feenstra urges action as US national debt surpasses $36 trillion

By Sioux City Times | Nov 25, 2024

Nov 25, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has expressed concern over the national debt reaching $36 trillion.

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

By Sioux City Times | Nov 20, 2024

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

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House passes act for veteran healthcare improvements

By Sioux City Times | Nov 19, 2024

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.

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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...