Email from Rep Feenstra In this week's roundup: Visiting 12 counties on my 36 County Tour     Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Visiting 12 counties on my 36 County Tour. That and more – remember to follow my Facebook page by clicking here and my Twitter page by clicking here to stay up-to-date throughout the week! RURAL IOWA NEEDS A NEW, FIVE-YEAR FARM BILL With input costs still too high and commodity prices still too low, my House Agriculture Committee colleagues and I are working to deliver relief for our farmers and producers. We must outcompete China, open new export markets, protect crop insurance, and keep our country safe from foreign animal diseases. Passing a five-year Farm Bill will help us reach these goals and invest in the long-term strength and stability of American agriculture and our rural communities. Our resolve to get a new, five-year Farm Bill to President Trump’s desk is stronger than ever. Read my full op-ed in the Northwest Iowa Review below! Feenstra: Rural Iowa needs a new, five-year Farm Bill On Sept. 30, 2023, the 2018 Farm Bill that President Donald Trump signed into law during his first administration, officially expired, requiring Congress to subsequently pass a one-year extension of Read More VISITING MAINTAINER CORPORATION IN SHELDON On Tuesday, I kicked off another week of my 36 County Tour, meeting with Iowans in 12 counties across our district. That morning, I toured Maintainer Corporation in Sheldon and met with their incredible employees. We had a productive conversation about the need to strengthen domestic manufacturing and extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to prevent the largest tax hike in U.S. history. As a member of both the House Agriculture Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, I’ll always be a strong voice for our families, farmers, workers, and small businesses. Congressman Randy Feenstra Visits Maintainer Corporation In Sheldon - KIWA Radio Sheldon, Iowa - This area's congressman visited our part of northwest Iowa on Tuesday, April 22nd. Congressman Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, visited Maintainer Corporation in Sheldon as part [...] Read More MEETING WITH SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN SPENCER For my second stop on Tuesday, I held a roundtable discussion with local businesses in Spencer about the flood recovery process. It is clear we have to cut the bloat from government agencies and ensure that relief dollars can be distributed effectively, efficiently, and quickly. These are taxpayer funds after all. I will continue to work to ensure that our communities get the support they need to rebuild. SURVEYING STORM DAMAGE IN STORM LAKE For my third stop on Tuesday, I surveyed damage from the destructive storms that hit Storm Lake on Thursday April 17th and discussed cleanup efforts with local officials. I also had the chance to visit the warehouse at Merrill Manufacturing and talked with the Anderson Family about damages and the process ahead for repairs. Please contact our office online at Feenstra.House.Gov or by phone at 202-225-4426 if we can be of assistance. CHECKING OUT NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN FONDA Wrapping up my day on Tuesday, I checked out new housing developments and parks in Fonda. I also had delicious pizza at Tavern 119 and discussed how we can support our small businesses with lower taxes and fewer regulations. Our Iowa communities are great places to live, work, retire, and raise a family! WORKING TO EXTEND THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT As the only member of Congress serving on both the House Agriculture Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, the extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a top priority for me. Extension means more investment opportunities, more potential for growth, less red tape and lower taxes for our families. With the support of President Trump, we will grow our economy, strengthen our strategic position against countries like China and deliver tax relief for our families, farmers, workers, and businesses. Read my full op-ed in the Northwest Iowa Review below. Feenstra: Making tax cuts permanent for Iowans On Jan. 14, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee held our first hearing of the year on the need to make the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Read More SPEAKING AT THE BOONE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST On Wednesday morning, I started my 36 County Tour by speaking at the Boone County Economic Development Breakfast in Boone. I discussed my work on the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Agriculture Committee to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, pass the Farm Bill, grow domestic manufacturing, strengthen our economy, and advance my ACRE Act to lower the cost of rural farm and home loans for our families and farmers. Feenstra talks tariffs, USDA at Boone Economic Development Breakfast U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra spoke about tariffs, USDA and a reconciliation bill Wednesday morning at the Boone County Economic Development Breakfast. "There's a lot of turmoil in the federal government right now, that concerns me, that should concern you a bit," Feenstra said. With tariffs, Feenstra said the government has a plan. Read More TOURING MID-STATES MILLWRIGHT AND BUILDERS IN NEVADA After speaking in Boone, I toured Mid-States Millwright & Builders in Nevada. I also held a roundtable discussion about the need to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, pass the Farm Bill, grow domestic manufacturing, and strengthen our economy. I will always stand up for Iowa families, farmers, workers, businesses, and manufacturers. VISITING THE IOWA VETERANS HOME IN MARSHALLTOWN For my third stop on Wednesday, I toured the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown with Commandant of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, Todd Jacobus. In Congress, I will always work to ensure that our veterans receive the high-quality healthcare and benefits that they have earned and deserve. SITTING DOWN WITH EMPLOYEES AT OMNIUM MANUFACTURING IN HAMPTON For my last stop on Wednesday, I visited Omnium Manufacturing in Hampton and held a very productive town hall with employees, answering their questions and discussing policy initiatives in Congress. Serving on the House Ways and Means Committee, I’m working to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to grow domestic manufacturing, strengthen our economy, create good jobs, and invest in our communities. TOURING SILGAN CONTAINERS IN FORT DODGE On Thursday morning, I toured Silgan Containers, which manufactures metal cans for everything from soup to dog food and employs 178 people in Fort Dodge. I also held a roundtable discussion on the need to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to strengthen domestic manufacturing and power our economy forward. STOPPING BY ARKO LABS IN JEWELL AND BEST VETERINARY SOLUTIONS IN ELLSWORTH For my second stop on Thursday, I visited ARKO Labs in Jewell and Best Veterinary Solutions in Ellsworth. These facilities are working on innovative solutions to combat foreign animal diseases, like bird flu, and other illnesses, like aMPV, which infects turkeys. In Congress, I will continue to advocate for investments in farm security and animal health. MEETING WITH STATE FARM IN EAGLE GROVE For my third stop on Thursday, I met with Jeff, a State Farm Insurance agent, in Eagle Grove. We had a great discussion about the need to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, financially protect Iowans from severe weather, and promote investment in our rural communities. VISITING THE BRITT AREA FOOD BANK For my final stop on Thursday, I visited the Britt Area Food Bank, which partners with the Food Bank of Iowa, businesses in town, and the local church to serve about 80 families every month. Serving on the House Agriculture Committee, I’m working to pass a new, five-year Farm Bill so that we can feed those in need while supporting our farmers, opening new export markets for Iowa agriculture, and keeping China away from our farmland. ONE LAST THING: TOMORROW IS NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10 AM - 2 PM, you can take your expired or unused prescription drugs to a designated drop-off site where they can be properly disposed of. Nobody wants prescription drugs to fall into the wrong hands. For more information or to locate the take-back site closest to you, please visit www.dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator. MY WEEKLY COLUMN: VISITING ANOTHER 12 COUNTIES ON MY 36 COUNTY TOUR Since I was first elected to Congress, I pledged that I would travel to all 36 counties in our district – Iowa’s 4th Congressional District – at least twice each year. From Tuesday April 22nd to Thursday April 24th, as you saw above, I upheld that promise by meeting with Iowans in 12 different counties, marking nearly 350 individual stops completed over the last few years. Whether I’m working on policy initiatives in Washington or traversing our district in Iowa, I will remain accessible to and transparent with Iowans, giving them a voice at the negotiating table and turning their ideas into meaningful legislative solutions. Read my full weekly column below. My weekly column: Visiting another 12 counties on my 36 County Tour Since I was first elected to Congress, I pledged that I would travel to all 36 counties in our district - Iowa's 4th Congressional District - at least twice each year. From Tuesday April 22nd to Thursday April 24th, I upheld that promise by meeting with Iowans in 12 different counties, marking nearly 350 individual stops completed over the last few years. Read More CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Should we rein in the power of district court judges who are blocking President Trump's agenda? Yes No Unsure / Indifferent LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Have you seen farmers in your community begin planting? Yes - 71% No - 23% Unsure/Indifferent - 6% If you have more thoughts on this week's question, feel free to leave your comments on my official website HERE. We are government together, and I am here to serve you. Your thoughts, concerns, and comments are very important to me. Always feel free to call (202) 225-4426 or visit my website at feenstra.house.gov. Sincerely, Rep. Randy Feenstra Member of Congress Rep Feenstra | 1440 Longworth House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice