In this week's roundup: My work to deliver permanent tax cuts for our families, advancing agriculture education in Iowa, and my meetings this week in Congress. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: My work to deliver permanent tax cuts for our families, advancing agriculture education in Iowa, and my meetings this week in Congress. 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! HOLDING GERMANY ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS OVERREACHING TAXATION ON AMERICAN BUSINESSES Yesterday, I led 7 of my Ways and Means colleagues in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging her to protect American taxpayers and hold Germany accountable for overextending its tax authority on American businesses. In Congress, I will always work to ensure our businesses are treated fairly. House Republicans Object to German IP Tax in Letter to... House Republicans are urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to "protect US taxpayers" against Germany's century-old tax on intellectual property income that's been a headache for companies. Germany said in 2020 it would start applying a 1925 law ... Read more news.bloombergtax.com DELIVERING PERMANENT TAX CUTS FOR IOWA FAMILIES The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doubled the standard deduction — letting American families keep more of their hard-earned money. Alongside my Ways and Means colleague Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), I’m working to make this tax cut permanent before its 2025 expiration. Read more in our op-ed below! American families deserve permanent tax cuts Every year, filing taxes is both frustrating and confusing for millions of Americans. Not only is the process time-consuming and complex, but also discouraging as taxpayers see a large percentage of their earnings disappear into the depths of the ... Read more thehill.com LOWERING INTEREST RATES FOR HOME AND AGRICULTURE LOANS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES  As interest rates continue to spike, our communities are facing an affordability crisis. This is exactly why we need to pass the ACRE Act, which I recently introduced with my colleague from North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel. Our legislation will lower interest rates for our families, deliver relief for our farmers, and equip our community banks with the tools they need to serve our rural communities. Mortgage demand drops again as interest rates remain... A key measure of home-purchase applications fell again last week as consumer demand cooled in the face of higher mortgage rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) index of mortgage applications dropped 1.4%, according to new data published ... Read more www.foxbusiness.com CHATTING WITH DAVE OLSON I enjoyed having Dave Olson — a cattle producer in Sioux Center and member of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association — in my office this week. We talked about the need to pass my Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act with Senator Grassley and how we can work together to lower costs for producers in the 4th District. STANDING WITH THOSE IMPACTED BY THE BUILDING COLLAPSE IN DAVENPORT This past week, I joined all of my Iowa colleagues in requesting that President Biden grant an emergency declaration for Scott County due to the partial building collapse in Davenport. In Iowa, we look out for each other during times of need. I am praying for those impacted by this horrible incident and hope that they receive this help, which they deserve. Rep. Randy Feenstra joins Iowa Congressional delegation... Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Hull, joined the rest of the Iowa Congressional delegation in calling on President Joe Biden to grant an emergency declaration for Scott County after a partial building collapse in Davenport on May 28 killed ... Read more www.kpvi.com WORKING TO SECURE YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO E-15 AT THE PUMP  Blessed with abundant energy resources, American families deserve access to affordable gas 365 days a year. Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) and I are working to cut red tape for our ethanol producers, corn growers, fuel retailers, and families to make year-round E-15 a reality. 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 MEETING WITH THE IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION I enjoyed meeting with the Iowa Health Care Association to discuss our shared priorities to keep rural nursing homes open and operational. We also covered workforce shortages impacting our rural health system and the need to expand access to healthcare in the 4th District. INVESTING IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES As former City Administrator of my hometown of Hull, Iowa, I know economic investment is vital to our rural communities. The Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act will provide our farmers and manufacturers with the capital they need to thrive. Feenstra Helps Lead Legislation to Bolster Domestic... Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped introduce - alongside U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Dan Kildee (D-MI), and Dwight Evans (D-PA) - the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act (MAMBA). This legislation would update... Read more kiow.com ONE MORE THING: PASSPORT ISSUES With summer beginning and families traveling more, our office has seen an uptick in requests for help with passport issues. As always, my office and I are here to serve YOU. If you or anyone you know is having an issue with receiving your passport, please visit the link below for assistance. We will need the information listed below: Passport application location number Date of travel Whether or not it is an expedited application or routine application Help with a Federal Agency If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. Read more feenstra.house.gov MY WEEKLY COLUMN: AGRICULTURE EDUCATION IS A VITAL INVESTMENT FOR RURAL AMERICA Ranked as the second largest agriculture-producing congressional district in the nation, our exceptional community colleges have an equally important role to play in expanding and promoting agriculture education in Iowa. That’s why I recently helped introduce the Community College Agriculture Advancement Act, which will make vital investments in our farming community. Read more in my weekly column below! My Weekly Column: Agriculture Education is a Vital... As a father of four, ensuring that our kids receive a quality education is a top priority for me. From trade schools to four-year universities, our great state offers our students many opportunities to further their education, develop the skills... Read more feenstra.house.gov CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support nuclear energy? Yes Select No Select I don't know/indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support deploying the National Guard to the border to help control the border crisis? Yes - 68% No - 26% Indifferent/Unsure - 6% 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. 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