In this week's roundup: My ACE Agriculture Act, holding more public town halls, and this week's 36 County Tour. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: My ACE Agriculture Act, holding more public town halls, and this week's 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! INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Continued investment in agricultural research and development is vital to the success of our families, farmers, and main streets. My ACE Agriculture Act with Representative Jimmy Panetta increases funding for agricultural research and development so that we can continue to stay competitive on the world stage and boost our economy. This bill will help lower input costs for our farmers and accelerate ag innovation right here in the 4th District. Continued Investment in Agricultural Research and... On my Feenstra Agriculture Tour, I have met with countless farmers and producers to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill and commonsense policies that will protect the productivity, profitability, and international competitiveness of Iowa agriculture.... Read more www.carrollspaper.com MY TOWN HALL WITH SENATOR ERNST IN AUDUBON This week, Senator Joni Ernst and I hosted a town hall in Audubon with local farmers about the upcoming Farm Bill. We covered the Conservation Reserve Program, foreign animal disease, WOTUS, and year-round E-15. I look forward to continuing to bring voices from the 4th District to Washington so that we can make positive impacts. VISITING PLEASANT VIEW CARE CENTER I continued my 36 County Tour meeting with residents — including 104-year-old Dan — at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting. We had a great conversation about my work to protect Social Security and Medicare as well as my commitment to reduce inflation and end out-of-control spending. PRESIDENT BIDEN'S WOTUS RULE IS BLOCKED IN MULTIPLE STATES President Biden’s expansive WOTUS rule is federal overreach at its worst. That’s why House Republicans voted to overturn this harmful policy and protect American farmers and producers who put food on our tables and power our economy. I'm glad to see states pushing back on this disastrous policy and standing up for rural America. WOTUS rule now blocked in 26 states The Biden administration's rule defining "waters of the U.S." is no longer in effect in more than half the country as the result of a district court injunction issued Wednesday. Twenty-four states "have persuasively shown that the new 2023 Rule... Read more www.agri-pulse.com STOPPING BY A HY-VEE DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN CHEROKEE On Thursday, I kicked off another day of my 36 County Tour visiting a Hy-Vee distribution center in Cherokee. We discussed how inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and workforce shortages are impacting their operations and what Congress is working on to address these issues. CONTINUING MY FEENSTRA AGRICULTURE TOUR As part of my Agriculture Tour, I have held several public town halls with 4th District farmers and producers to hear their suggestions for the 2023 Farm Bill. While this administration ignores rural America, I'll always be a strong voice for our families. Read more about my town hall in Ida Grove below! Iowa's Fourth District Representative Randy Feenstra Met ... Iowa's 4th District Representative Randy Feenstra met with farmers in Ida County last week to discuss what should change about the upcoming Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is a package of legislation passed once every five years Read more www.1380kcim.com WRAPPING UP THE WEEK AT MOLLY&YOU IN SAC CITY I wrapped up my 36 County Tour this week visiting molly&you — a women-owned small business — in Sac City. I enjoyed speaking with them, learning more about their business, and listening to the issues that they are currently facing. Just like I’ve heard from countless other main street businesses, inflation and supply chain pinch-points are real challenges. House Republicans are committed to helping ease the burden our families and businesses are feeling and I will continue to work to make sure our communities have the tools to be successful. ONE MORE THING: CONGRATULATIONS TO 4TH-DISTRICT NATIVE NICK MCGOWAN Congratulations to 4th Class Midshipman, Nick McGowan, on his victory in the 175 pound White belt men’s match during the Army-Navy jiu jitsu tournament. Born and raised in the 4th District, Nick embodies the very best of our Iowa values. Army-Navy jiu jitsu tournament | PHOTOS The Naval Academy hosted the Army-Navy jiu jitsu tournament, Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Dahlgren Hall in Annapolis. Read more www.capitalgazette.com MY WEEKLY COLUMN: PRESIDENT BIDEN PICKS WINNERS AND LOSERS IN OUR FREE-MARKET ECONOMY – AGAIN President Biden’s new electric vehicle proposal is a classic example of picking winners and losers in our free-market economy. Sadly, the winners are coastal elites and Green New Deal activists while the losers – as is the case with all his policies – are American families, farmers, and small businesses who will foot the bill for this taxpayer-funded giveaway through higher taxes. If President Biden truly cares about reducing emissions, he must embrace biofuels and their many benefits for our economy, our families, and our environment. Read more in my weekly column below. My Weekly Column: President Biden Picks Winners and... This week, on the heels of expanding the invasive and costly jurisdiction of WOTUS, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled crushing, new regulations on American vehicle manufacturers. Read more feenstra.house.gov CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support President Biden's plan to make 67% of all new vehicles sold in 2032 electric? Yes Select No Select Unsure/Indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support the United States withdrawing its membership from the World Health Organization? Yes - 59% No - 33% Indifferent/Unsure - 8% 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 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]