In this week's roundup: The House Ways and Means Committee economic package, my Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act, and meeting with 8th grade students from Collins-Maxwell Middle School. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: The House Ways and Means Committee economic package, my Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act, and meeting with 8th grade students from Collins-Maxwell Middle School. 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! OUR AMERICAN FAMILIES AND JOBS ACT PASSED OUT OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE! Under President Biden’s failed leadership, American families are paying more for gas and groceries, our farmers are seeing input costs spike, and our small businesses are watching their profit margins dwindle. I’m proud to work with Chairman Jason Smith and my colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee to advance a comprehensive economic and jobs package that will reignite the American economy, deliver much-needed tax cuts for our families, and cut red tape that stifles innovation and profitability for our businesses. Read more about our economic package below! New GOP tax package would put $4,000 back in American... House Republicans are unveiling a tax package that includes three bills aimed at extending Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, repealing Biden policies and giving new tax breaks. Read more www.foxbusiness.com WORKING TO SECURE PERMANENT TAX CUTS FOR OUR FAMILIES In 2021, 130 million Americans— including 325,000 taxpayers in our district — claimed the enhanced standard deduction. This is a much-needed tax cut for our families to survive in the Biden economy. That's why my colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee and I are working to make this tax benefit permanent so that our families can keep more of their hard-earned paycheck. 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 MEETING WITH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM COLLINS-MAXWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL This week, between votes, I had the chance to meet with 8th grade students from Collins-Maxwell Middle School who were in our nation’s capital celebrating their success in a national investment competition. Our young people are the next generation of leaders in our nation! PROMOTING TRADE FOR IOWA FARMERS AND PRODUCERS  Trade is a critical component of our farm economy in the 4th District. That’s why I’m proud to lead the Safe American Food Exports Act to ensure Iowa agriculture products can continue to be safely exported during an animal disease outbreak. Feenstra, Panetta Introduce Legislation to Safely... Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Safe American Food Exports (SAFE) Act, which would codify USDA's role in negotiating regionalization agreements that allow livestock, poultry, and other animal... Read more kiow.com MEETING WITH THE IOWA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION It’s always a pleasure to meet with the Iowa Broadcasters Association to discuss issues impacting our local radio and TV stations in the 4th District. We talked about my strong support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act because Iowans depend on AM radio for their news, sports, and emergency alerts. WORKING TO MAKE YEAR-ROUND E-15 PERMANENT Iowa fuel retailers, corn growers, ethanol producers, and our families face uncertainty year after year awaiting the EPA’s arbitrary waiver to allow for summertime E-15. It's wrong and needs to change. Read more below about my work to make E-15 available year-round permanently so that we can lower gas prices for our families and support our producers. Homegrown American Ethanol Promotes Economic and Energy... The Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 aims to allow year-round sales of E15 nationwide. Read more ethanolproducer.com CELEBRATING FLAG DAY The American flag represents American freedom, prosperity, and strength. As one nation under God, I proudly pledge allegiance to our flag! ONE LAST THING: REPUBLICANS WIN THE CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME! I was honored to represent Iowa on first base in this year's Congressional Baseball Game. This was a great event for a great cause with all the proceeds going to charity. I was glad to help lead the Republicans to our third consecutive win! MY WEEKLY COLUMN: THE REPUBLICAN SOLUTION TO PRESIDENT BIDEN'S $7-TRILLION BUDGET It’s no secret that fiscal responsibility is sorely needed in Congress. Our nation is $32 trillion in debt, American families hold a record $986 billion in credit card debt, interest rates are skyrocketing, inflation remains persistent, and small business optimism has plummeted to a 10-year low. This week, alongside 171 of my colleagues in the Republican Study Committee (RSC) – the second largest caucus of House Republicans in Congress – I helped introduce our FY 2024 budget, which balances the federal budget in just seven years. Read more about our budget in my weekly column below! My Weekly Column: The Republican Solution to President... It's no secret that fiscal responsibility is sorely need in Congress. Our nation is $32 trillion in debt, American families hold a record $986 billion in credit card debt, interest rates are skyrocketing, inflation remains persistent, and small... Read more feenstra.house.gov CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support balancing the federal budget? Yes Select No Select I don't know/indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support nuclear energy? Yes - 75% No - 14% Indifferent/Unsure - 11% 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]