Email from Rep Feenstra In this week's roundup: Fighting to protect Iowa hog farmers from California's harmful Prop 12.     Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Fighting to protect Iowa hog farmers from California's harmful Prop 12. 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! FIGHTING BACK AGAINST CALIFORNIA'S EGREGIOUS PROPOSITION 12 This week, I submitted for the congressional record letters from Iowa hog farmers about the negative impacts of California's radical Prop 12 mandates on their farms and operations. It's clear. This egregious regulation makes hog farming more costly and raises pork prices for families. REPRESENTING IOWA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST PROP 12 It was great to welcome Matt Schuiteman from Sioux County to D.C. for a House Agriculture Committee hearing on California's ridiculous Prop 12 mandates on Iowa hog farmers. Matt testified about the negative impacts that Prop 12 has on hog health and the financial stability of hog farms in Iowa. CHATTING WITH IOWANS VISITING THE CAPITOL I enjoyed sitting down with Jonathan and Brendon who are visiting our nation’s capital this week. Jonathan farms in Pottawattamie County and is passionate about agriculture. We agreed that delivering death tax relief and supporting young farmers strengthen Iowa agriculture. WORKING WITH THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT FARMLAND AND IOWA AGRICULTURE The Trump administration's National Farm Security Action Plan is a critical initiative. It is our Republican road map to keep China and other foreign adversaries away from our farmland and pass family farms from one generation to the next. Feenstra: Working with the Trump administration to protect farmland, ag The Donald Trump administration on July 8 announced the rollout of the National Farm Security Action Plan. Read More MORE IOWANS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. It was great to see Brian and Melissa Moser, from Rock Valley, and her parents, from Sioux Center, during their trip to D.C. Brian coached Beau, my Press Assistant, on the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley football team. It is an honor to welcome Iowans to our nation’s capital and serve our communities. CELEBRATING THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS On Tuesday, I received a signed copy of the agricultural provisions we secured in President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” This law invests in the farm economy, delivers death tax relief and includes my bill to lower the cost of crop insurance for the next generation of farmers. ICYMI: PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNED THE HALT FENTANYL ACT INTO LAW Last Wednesday, I had the privilege of being at the White House when President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law. This law will help law enforcement confiscate fentanyl, combat the drug cartels, and save innocent lives from a tragic overdose. Keeping deadly drugs out of our communities On Wednesday July 16, I had the privilege of being at the White House when President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law. Joined by families who have tragically lost loved ones and children to an overdose, the ceremony was a sobering reminder that too many Americans - especially young people - still lose [...] Read More ONE LAST THING: IT'S "CORN SWEAT" SEASON The combination of summer heat and humidity can be hazardous. Iowa's massive corn fields are releasing moisture through transpiration and it can make the outdoors quite muggy. Be sure to stay hydrated and mindful of the heat! Why 'corn sweat' is a hot topic in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa - Corn sweat is not a new weather term. I think more people are talking about it right now, because social media is talking about it more. Corn sweat is an easier way to say evapotranspiration. This happens this time of the year in Iowa, when the maturing crops put off extra [...] Read More MY WEEKLY COLUMN: FIGHTING BACK AGAINST CALIFORNIA'S HARMFUL PROP 12 MANDATES ON IOWA HOG FARMERS On Wednesday, July 23rd, I spoke at a House Agriculture Committee hearing to discuss the harmful impacts of California’s Proposition 12, or Prop 12, on Iowa hog farmers and our rural communities. Enacted in 2018, this notorious state measure is incredibly detrimental to producers in Iowa and nationwide. Since I was elected to Congress, I have been fighting back against this dangerous regulation of our agricultural economy and way of life. Read more from my weekly column below. My weekly column: Fighting back against California's harmful Prop 12 mandates on Iowa hog farmers On Wednesday, July 23rd, I spoke at a House Agriculture Committee hearing to discuss the harmful impacts of California's Proposition 12, or Prop 12, on Iowa hog farmers and our rural communities. Enacted in 2018, this notorious state measure is incredibly detrimental to producers in Iowa and nationwide. Read More CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support protecting Iowa hog farmers from California's Proposition 12? Yes No Unsure / Indifferent LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl into our communities? Yes - 92% No - 5% Unsure/Indifferent - 3% 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