In this week's roundup: Reducing our nearly $32-trillion national debt, passing legislation to stop the flow of fentanyl into our rural communities, and recognizing our fallen heroes. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Reducing our nearly $32-trillion national debt, passing legislation to stop the flow of fentanyl into our rural communities, and recognizing our fallen heroes. 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! HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES  Memorial Day offers us all an opportunity to reflect on our freedoms as Americans and honor those who gave their lives in defense of our families and our great nation. I am so grateful for our troops and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In Congress, I will continue to be a strong voice for our military, our veterans, and our Gold Star families who have endured the pain of losing a cherished family member. God bless our troops. A sunny & gorgeous Memorial Day Weekend ahead! SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Good morning and happy Friday everyone! It's shaping up to be a gorgeous Memorial Day weekend, and we're kicking it off on this Friday with a beautiful day. We're expecting sunny skies and highs in the mid 80s across Siouxland. Read more www.ktiv.com WE NEED TO END WASTEFUL SPENDING AND REDUCE OUR NATIONAL DEBT  While President Biden dodges the fiscal crisis that his reckless economic policies created, Republicans remain committed to slashing wasteful spending and reducing our nearly $32-trillion debt. Read more from me and Representative Blake Moore from Utah on real solutions to our debt crisis below. American families live on a budget, why can't Congress? From the plains of Iowa to the mountains of Utah and everywhere in between, millions of American families sit around the kitchen table to talk about their budgets for the week, month, and year. Read more www.foxnews.com MEETING WITH FINANCIAL ADVISORS FROM EDWARD JONES I enjoyed speaking with financial advisors from Edward Jones this week about my work on the House Ways and Means Committee to continue the successes of SECURE 2.0 and promote financial literacy for our young people. I greatly appreciate their service to nearly 72,000 of my constituents and their work to help improve the 4th District. MY SUPPORT FOR THE HALT FENTANYL ACT In 2022, nearly 110,000 Americans died from a drug overdose – 75,000 of whom were killed by synthetic opioids like fentanyl. It’s unacceptable. Too many families – particularly in rural Iowa – have lost a loved one to this devastating epidemic because President Biden refuses to secure our open border. I proudly voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act to hold dangerous drug traffickers accountable for their crimes and equip our law enforcement officials with the tools they need to confiscate deadly drugs, protect our families, and save lives. In Congress, I remain committed to real solutions to the opioid epidemic because one premature death is one too many. 132 Dems vote against bill cracking down on fentanyl,... The House on Thursday passed legislation that would permanently classify fentanyl related substances as Schedule I drugs that are subject to the toughest federal prison terms and penalties, over the objection of most Democrats. Lawmakers approved ... Read more www.foxnews.com MEETING WITH THE IOWA SOCIETY OF CPAS This week, I met with the Iowa Society of CPAs to talk about how we can work together to train the next generation of accountants. I look forward to our continued conversations and working to make sure future generations are prepared for success. MY VOTE TO OVERTURN PRESIDENT BIDEN'S $400-BILLION STUDENT LOAN BAILOUT  Through the reckless power of the pen, President Biden unfairly bailed out student loans for college graduates at the expense of working families in rural America. It’s costly, unfair, and wrong. Iowa taxpayers who paid their way through college or chose to forgo higher education entirely should not be forced to foot the bill for President Biden’s $400-billion student loan giveaway. Our nation is nearly $32 trillion in debt; we can’t afford to add $400 billion to our credit card when our families are already struggling from record inflation and government waste. House passes measure overturning Biden's student debt... House Republicans passed a resolution Wednesday to overturn President Biden's student debt relief plan that would give up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness to borrowers. In a 218-203 vote, Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) succeeded in his measure to terminate... Read more thehill.com FIGHTING TAX HIKES ON AMERICAN FAMILIES  Republicans will NEVER support tax hikes on our families as inflation wrecks our economy and makes every dollar earned less valuable. We remain committed to reducing our nearly $32-trillion national debt and slashing wasteful spending implemented by the Biden Administration. Republicans rip Biden for trying to insert taxes in debt ... President Joe Biden has become increasingly vocal about congressional Republicans declining to discuss taxes as part of their debt ceiling negotiations. But House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has declared tax increases a red line, attributing... Read more www.washingtonexaminer.com PROTECTING AMERICAN TRUCKERS  House Republicans are working to undo President Biden’s failed economic policies by cutting red tape for our nation's truckers. I voted to overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule that imposes costly, new emissions standards on heavy-duty freight trucks sold in 2027 and beyond. Our families and small businesses can't afford higher prices while inflation erodes their paychecks and budgets. Feenstra Votes to Overturn Costly EPA Emissions Mandate... Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted to overturn an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would impose costly, new emissions standards on heavy-duty freight trucks sold in 2027 and beyond. It passed the U.S. House of... Read more feenstra.house.gov SECURING OUR OPEN BORDER Since President Biden took office, over 5 million illegal immigrants have crossed our southern border, including 170 criminals on the terrorist watch list. The United States is a nation of laws and it’s past time President Biden enforce our border laws. You can read below about how I am working to keep fentanyl out of our communities, maintain Title 42, fund border patrol agents, hold drug traffickers accountable, and finish construction of the border wall. Delivering solutions to President Biden's border crisis President Biden's border crisis isn't just a slick slogan; it's a national security crisis that threatens the sovereignty of our nation, the wellbeing of our families, and the safety of our communities. Since the beginning of the Biden... Read more www.timesrepublican.com ONE MORE THING: BEWARE OF MEDICARE FRAUD! I mentioned this issue last week, but so many folks have contacted my office with cases of Medicare fraud, particularly COVID-19 over-the-counter test kits, that I wanted to include it again this week. 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: OUR DEBT CRISIS THREATENS OUR ECONOMIC SECURITY Our nation is more than $31.4 trillion in debt. It is a figure so daunting that it seems almost insurmountable to resolve. To put this number into perspective, every American taxpayer — already facing record-high inflation, skyrocketing interest rates, and economic instability — is on the hook for nearly $95,000 in federal debt. Our current fiscal trajectory is unsustainable and financially irresponsible. We need to implement commonsense spending reforms and promote policies that encourage economic growth and reduce our crippling national debt. As Iowa’s voice in Congress, I pledge to be part of the solution. Read more in my weekly column below! My Weekly Column: Our Debt Crisis Threatens Our Economic ... Our nation is more than $31.4 trillion in debt. It is a figure so daunting that it seems almost insurmountable to resolve. To put this number into perspective, every American taxpayer - already facing record-high inflation, skyrocketing interest... Read more feenstra.house.gov CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support cutting government spending? Yes Select No Select Unsure/Indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support defunding the police? Yes - 7% No - 90% 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 ‌ ‌ ‌ Rep Feenstra | 1440 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]