Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Standing up for Iowa biofuels, reducing our national debt, and my thoughts on President Biden's $7-trillion budget. 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!

STANDING UP FOR IOWA BIOFUELS AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY The Iowa delegation will never waver in our support for Iowa farmers, Iowa biofuels, and Iowa values. I’m proud that we secured vital provisions to protect biofuels while slashing reckless spending to reduce our nation's $32 trillion debt. Now, it’s time for President Biden to get with the program, come to the negotiating table, and end his wasteful spending agenda.

Iowa's US House delegation takes a stand on biofuels Republicans around the state praised the four Republicans' commitment to protecting some of Iowa's biggest industries. WASHINGTON D.C., DC - All four members of Iowa's U.S. House delegation voted in favor of raising the government's legal debt... Read more www.weareiowa.com

MY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN'S LONG OVERDUE AUTHORIZATION OF E-15 SALES THIS SUMMER

OUR WAYS AND MEANS FIELD HEARING IN GEORGIA Last week, I was in Peachtree City, Georgia with my Ways and Means colleagues to hear from small business owners about the challenges they are facing. A major concern is that many pro-growth policies passed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 have expired or will soon expire. Our main street businesses -- which are the backbone of our economy -- need certainty and support to grow and thrive. On behalf of the entire committee, I assured our nation's small businesses that Republicans are working to reauthorize these vital policies.

INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT China allocates roughly $10 billion towards agriculture research and development, which is twice the amount that the U.S. spends. That’s why I introduced the Advancing Cutting Edge Agriculture Act to increase investment in American agriculture. This legislation is vital for the U.S. to stay competitive on the world stage.

Feenstra Wants to Double the Funding For Agriculture... Funding for agricultural research has tapered off in recent years, and one area congressman would like to reverse the trend and devote additional funding towards agricultural research. In fact, Congressman Randy Feenstra, a republican from Iowa's ... Read more wnax.com

MEETING WITH TOM MULHOLLAND FROM MALVERN I enjoyed meeting with Tom Mulholland from Malvern whose grocery store — which was in the family for over 100 years and the only one in town — burned down last year. Instead of calling it quits, he is rebuilding his store, which will open next year. His story is inspiring and representative of our strong Iowa values.

MY LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN DEMANDING HE ABANDON HIS PLANS TO CAP LIKE-KIND EXCHANGES  President Biden’s destructive proposal to cap like-kind exchanges for our farmers, producers, and main street businesses would devastate our economy and rural communities around America. Like-kind exchanges allow our farmers and small businesses to expand their operations, hire new employees, drive economic growth up and down our main streets, and pass their farms and businesses on to the next generation. I'm proud to lead 21 of my Republican colleagues in demanding President Biden abandon this ridiculous tax-and-spend plan.

Feenstra Demands President Biden Abandon His Plans to... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) led 21 of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden demanding that he abandon his plans to cap like-kind exchanges for Iowa farmers and main street businesses. Read more feenstra.house.gov

PRESIDENT BIDEN'S BLOATED BUDGET PROPOSAL SPELLS DISASTER FOR MAIN STREET AMERICA President Biden’s nearly $7-trillion budget proposal would crush our families, farmers, manufacturers, and main street businesses with $5 trillion in higher taxes and an additional $1.7 trillion in spending each year. Even worse, his budget would increase our national debt by $18 trillion over the next ten years! Amid record inflation and high energy costs, we should be cutting taxes to grow our economy and ease the burden our families are currently facing. You can read more in my op-ed below.

Feenstra: President's bloated budget will spell disaster ... During the first two years of his administration, President Joe Biden's reckless policies epitomized his tax-and-spend proclivities and complete disregard for fiscal responsibility. Despite repeated calls from Republicans to abandon his wasteful... Read more www.nwestiowa.com

MEETING WITH THE IOWA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION I had a productive conversation with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association about livestock insurance provisions in the upcoming Farm Bill and the destructive impact of WOTUS on our cattle producers and farmers in the 4th District. Iowa cattle producers will always have a strong voice and an ally in me.

WASTEFUL GOVERNMENT SPENDING IS HURTING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS President Biden's wasteful spending agenda has forced American families to pay more for gas and groceries and cut back on saving for retirement. His continued spending proposals are unsustainable. As a strong, fiscal conservative, I am focused on slashing reckless spending and growing our economy.

Inflation battered retirement savings in 2022 According to new data, a year of surging prices for everyday expenses squeezed Americans' budgets to the point of kneecapping an alarming number of U.S. Read more www.foxbusiness.com

ONE MORE THING: CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. PAUL EASTMAN Congratulations to Dr. Paul Eastman on his retirement after an outstanding career helping deliver nearly 6,000 babies! I wish him nothing but the best in his well-deserved retirement.

Sioux City doctor retiring after delivering 6,000 babies SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - A longtime Siouxland doctor is being honored for his outstanding career and impact right here in our local community. After delivering nearly 6,000 babies, Dr. Paul Eastman said he's learned a few things along the way. He said ... Read more www.ktiv.com

MY WEEKLY COLUMN: PROTECTING IOWA BIOFUELS AND PROMOTING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY This week, House Republicans passed our Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 to end reckless spending and reduce our nearly $32 trillion debt. Our proposal, which is the only honest offer in Washington, would slash $4.8 trillion in wasteful spending from the federal budget over the next ten years, defund President Biden’s army of 87,000 new IRS agents, cancel the Biden Administration’s $400 billion student-loan bailout, and recover billions in unspent COVID dollars. It also incorporates legislation to stop President Biden’s unchecked executive orders – which have cost taxpayers roughly $1.5 trillion – and includes my amendment to ban China from buying American farmland suitable for ethanol and biodiesel production. Read more in my weekly column below!

My Weekly Column: Protecting Iowa Biofuels and Promoting ... This week, biofuels made headlines in our nation's capital and lawmakers from across the country - who never thought twice about the unlimited potential of homegrown ethanol and biodiesel to lower gas prices and make our country energy... Read more feenstra.house.gov

CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY

Do you support ending wasteful government spending to reduce our national debt? Yes Select No Select Unsure/Indifferent Select

LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support allowing men to compete in women's sports? Yes - 6% No - 90% Indifferent/Unsure - 4% 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

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