Dear Friend,
In this week's roundup: 100 days of our Republican House majority, our second Agriculture Advisory Board meeting, and my work to authorize E-15 sales this summer. 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!
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RECOGNIZING 100 DAYS OF THE REPUBLICAN HOUSE MAJORITY
Monday marked 100 days of our Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In our Commitment to America, we pledged that we would deliver results for the American people and hold the Biden Administration accountable for their wasteful agenda.
While we've achieved many of our goals in a few short months, our work is far from over!
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MY SECOND AGRICULTURE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Yesterday, I held my second Agriculture Advisory Board meeting with House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson from Pennsylvania.
We had a great discussion with my board about our priorities for the Farm Bill and other issues facing Iowa agriculture like WOTUS and foreign animal disease.
I will continue to work to ensure that Iowa has a strong voice in the Farm Bill.
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MY LEGISLATION TO BAN CHINA FROM BUYING AMERICAN FARMLAND
Last month, I voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act to unleash American energy production and lower gas prices for our families.
This legislation also included my amendment -- the Defend America's Rural Energy Act -- which prohibits China from buying American farmland suitable for ethanol and biodiesel production.
In Congress, I will always protect our farmers from foreign land grabs because American farmland belongs to American farmers.
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Iowa Fourth District Representative Randy Feenstra Helps ...
Iowa's 4th District Representative Randy Feenstra helped pass a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to protect American farmland from foreign investors. Feenstra helped lead a bipartisan coalition that introduced the Foreign Adversary Risk...
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SPEAKING WITH IOWA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Iowa is home to 48 locally owned, community-focused electric cooperatives that prioritize reliability and affordability for the more than 650,000 Iowans and 210,000 businesses, homes, and farms that they serve.
I appreciate their work to support our families and power our communities.
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AMES IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Ames Chamber of Commerce is a strong advocate for our main streets and small
businesses in Ames and greater Story County.
It was my pleasure to welcome them to our nation’s capital to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill and economic development initiatives in the 4th District.
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MY WORK TO AUTHORIZE E-15 SALES THIS SUMMER
The Biden Administration needs to stop dragging its feet and finally approve E-15 sales for this summer.
Without this simple waiver, American families will face higher prices at the pump and fewer dollars in their pockets. The choice is clear.
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WELCOMING THE GREATER FORT DODGE GROWTH ALLIANCE TO D.C.
I enjoyed having folks from the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance in my office on Tuesday to discuss economic and community development initiatives in Fort Dodge and greater Webster County.
I will always be a strong voice for our main streets and rural communities.
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ADVOCATING FOR OUR SENIORS
I had a productive conversation with LeadingAge about the challenges currently facing long-term care providers.
In Congress, I’ll always be a strong voice for our seniors, including protecting Social Security and Medicare and making healthcare services affordable and accessible in rural Iowa.
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MEETING WITH 4-H STUDENTS
This week, I had a great time talking with 4-H students from across Iowa about their career aspirations, interests, and studies.
Our young people are the next generation of leaders, and I will continue to advocate for policies that help them succeed in the classroom and in the workforce.
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ONE MORE THING: CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION REMINDER
Just a reminder that the Congressional Art Competition deadline is coming up!
High schoolers are allowed to submit their artwork until April 28th at 5PM CST.
For more information on art submissions, you can click HERE or use the link below!
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Art Competition
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in...
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MY WEEKLY COLUMN: DEFENDING OUR DAUGHTERS AND GRANDDAUGHTERS
Since the passage of Title IX in 1972, female participation in athletics – at both the high school and collegiate levels – has skyrocketed.
Regrettably, the progress we’ve made the last five decades could all be reversed if President Biden has his way. Earlier this month, the Biden Administration proposed a new rule through the Department of Education that would expand the scope of Title IX, allowing transgender athletes to compete against biological women and girls.
Read more about my work to protect women's sports in my weekly column below!
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My Weekly Column: Defending Our Daughters and Granddaughters
The passage of Title IX shepherded in a new generation of opportunities, equality, and fairness for female athletes nationwide. Since its codification in 1972, female participation in athletics - at both the high school and collegiate levels -...
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Do you support allowing men to compete in women's sports?
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LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support President Biden's plan to make 67% of all new vehicles sold in 2032 electric?
Yes - 19%
No - 78%
Indifferent/Unsure - 3%
If you have more thoughts on this week's question, feel free to leave your comments on my official website HERE.
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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,
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Rep. Randy Feenstra
Member of Congress
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