Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Advocating for permanent E-15 sales year-round, demanding President Biden slash wasteful spending, and celebrating National Police Week. 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!

ADVOCATING FOR E-15 SALES AT THE GAS STATION 365 DAYS A YEAR -- PERMANENTLY President Biden has weaponized his office to hinder American energy production and make gas more expensive for our families. In the Midwest, we have the antidote to Biden’s energy crisis: homegrown American ethanol. Read more in my op-ed with Representative Michelle Fischbach of Minnesota below.

The Midwest has the key to affordable gas and energy... Blessed with an abundant supply of domestic energy sources, American families should always have access to affordable gasoline 365 days a year. In the United States - where we used to produce more energy than we could consume - filling up at the... Read more thehill.com

DEMANDING PRESIDENT BIDEN GET OUR FISCAL HOUSE IN ORDER I was proud to join Speaker Kevin McCarthy, along with my House and Senate Republican colleagues, in demanding that President Biden address our debt crisis. House Republicans passed our Limit, Save, Grow Act to end wasteful spending and protect taxpayers. Now, it’s time for Biden to come to the table and reduce our nearly $32-trillion national debt.

MY WORK TO SAVE AM RADIO  Over 45 million Americans listen to AM radio, including many of my constituents in the 4th District. We rely on AM radio for local news, weather updates, and emergency alerts. That's why I joined Representatives Greg Pence and Bob Latta to request automakers keep AM radio so that our families can stay informed.

GOP reps urge Ford, Tesla and other automakers to keep... A group of bipartisan lawmakers is calling on the nation's leading car manufacturers to "maintain" AM radio receivers in vehicles over safety concerns. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, and Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., sent a letter with 100 signatures to... Read more www.foxbusiness.com

SPEAKING WITH THE SIOUXLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN D.C. I was excited to welcome the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce to our nation’s capital and discuss the issues that matter to Sioux City and the surrounding communities. We touched on tax policy, education initiatives, workforce issues, and the vital importance of the 185th refueling wing to Iowa and our national security. I look forward to continuing to work with the Siouxland Chamber and organizations across the 4th District to keep our communities vibrant and grow our economy.

INTRODUCING THE ACCESS TO CREDIT FOR OUR RURAL ECONOMY ACT  Over the last few years, rising interest rates and record inflation have increased operating costs for our farmers, stifled young producers from entering agriculture, and prevented families in rural America from securing a home mortgage. We need to give our main street lenders much-needed flexibility to offer agricultural and home loans at affordable rates to grow our rural communities. I’m proud to work with Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina to ensure that our family farmers have access to the capital they need to remain profitable, and our families have the financial support they need to plant their roots in rural Iowa.

Feenstra, Nickel Lead Legislation to Expand Access to... Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Wiley Nickel (D-NC) introduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act of 2023, which would benefit American families, farmers, and rural communities nationwide by giving greater... Read more feenstra.house.gov

MEETING WITH IOWA FAMILY BUSINESSES I enjoyed chatting with 4th District family businesses about priorities that are important to our main streets and rural economy. We covered my work on the House Ways and Means Committee to reauthorize the 20% qualified business income deduction for small businesses and support our job creators. I will continue to be a strong voice for our small businesses so that our main streets and communities can thrive.

MY OP-ED ON PRESIDENT BIDEN'S UNFAIR MORTGAGE FEE HIKE ON RESPONSIBLE HOMEOWNERS  Thanks to President Biden's failed economic agenda, the dream of homeownership has quickly dissipated for many Americans.  That’s why I recently cosponsored the Free Market Mortgage Act to repeal Biden’s mortgage fee hike on responsible homeowners. Families who have forgone luxuries to purchase a home and worked diligently to protect their credit scores should not be punished for their financial prudence.

Feenstra: Biden's mortgage rule will punish responsible... Buying a home is a significant investment. For most families, it's their most valuable asset. Our homes foster fond memories, bring families together, and have exemplified the American dream for generations. However, thanks to the failed economic ... Read more www.nwestiowa.com

HONORING OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Our police and law enforcement officers are heroes. Today, and every day, I am grateful for their service and sacrifice. I will always back the blue 100%.

BANNING CHINA FROM PURCHASING AMERICAN FARMLAND I'm proud to have folks like Darcy - who share my serious concerns about China - on my Agriculture Advisory Board. In Congress, I'm leading the charge to ban China from buying American farmland because American farmland belongs to American farmers.

Letter to the Editor: Maulsby (5/12/23) To the Editor: China poses one of the greatest threats to our national, economic, energy, and food security. From their illegal balloon deployment in our sovereign airspace to their increased efforts to purchase American farmland, China will stop ... Read more www.carrollspaper.com

ONE MORE THING: BEWARE OF MEDICARE FRAUD! Many folks have contacted my office with cases of Medicare fraud, particularly COVID-19 over-the-counter test kits. If you receive a COVID-19 test kit in your mail without ordering it, please contact my office at 515-302-7060.

Fraud Alert: COVID-19 Scams COVID-19 fraud is rapidly evolving. This page is frequently updated. Last updated: February 28, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel... Read more oig.hhs.gov

MY WEEKLY COLUMN: STANDING WITH OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE In Iowa, we respect our police and proudly back the men and women in blue 100%. They put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and communities expecting no recognition in return. Despite calls from some of my colleagues to dismantle our police departments and demolish the rule of law, I reject these dangerous proposals. We must defend – never defund – our brave police and law enforcement officers.  Read more in my weekly column below!

My Weekly Column: Standing with our men and women in blue In Iowa, we respect our police and proudly back the men and women in blue 100%. They put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and communities expecting no recognition in return. Despite calls from some of my colleagues to... Read more feenstra.house.gov

CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY

Do you support defunding the police? Yes Select No Select Unsure/Indifferent Select

LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you think that the Supreme Court should be expanded beyond nine justices? Yes - 15% No - 82% Indifferent/Unsure - 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

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