In this week's roundup: My Honoring Police Officer and K9 Service Act, my support of the National Defense Authorization Act, and my work to secure our border. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: My Honoring Police Officer and K9 Service Act, my support of the National Defense Authorization Act, and my work to secure our border. 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 POLICE OFFICERS AND THEIR K9 PARTNERS ARE HEROES WHO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Our police and law enforcement officers make incredible sacrifices to protect our communities and undertake many responsibilities out of the public eye. That includes caring for police K9s – which assist officers in seizing drugs, tracking missing people, and detaining criminals – during their service and after their retirement. In my conversations with police and sheriff’s departments across the 4th Congressional District, officers themselves often cover the expenses associated with veterinary visits and other costs. That’s why I introduced the Honoring Police Officer and K9 Service Act to help our police cover the costs of maintaining K9s in their departments and ensure that police dogs receive the quality care and treatment that they deserve after a lifetime of service. Rep. Feenstra introduces K-9 legislation But what happens to those K-9 units when they retire? New proposed legislation could help those dogs when their working days are done. Read more www.kaaltv.com CELEBRATING A WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT FOR THE MAYOR OF HAWARDEN On Wednesday, my Agriculture and Manufacturing Liaison — Wes — stopped by a retirement celebration for Mr. Ric Porter, who served as the mayor of Hawarden for 23 years. I wish Ric the very best in his well-deserved retirement! SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE Over the next two decades, 450 million acres of American farmland could change hands. We don’t want that land to fall into the wrong hands. That's why Senator John Thune and I introduced our Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act to lower the cost of crop insurance for the next generation of Iowa farmers and keep China away from our farmland. Opinion: Supporting the financial security of the next... In this opinion piece, Rep. Randy Feenstra R-Iowa and Sen. John Thune R-SD, advocate for the passage of their Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Ac, which would double the time for new farmers to get enhanced crop insurance benefits from five to... Read more www.agri-pulse.com WRAPPING GIFTS FOR OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES STATIONED AT OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE The other night, my Regional Director in Council Bluffs — Abby — wrapped gifts for families stationed at Offutt Air Force Base ahead of Christmas. Abby serves on the board of Emerging Leaders of the American Red Cross. In my office, we will always support our troops and our veterans. WE MUST SECURE OUR BORDER We now know that, on average, 5,000 illegal immigrants are being released into our communities every day, and 670,000 evaded capture by border patrol last fiscal year. House Republicans passed our Secure the Border Act to end this lawlessness, protect our families, and prioritize our national security. We must finish the wall and secure our border. 5,000 illegal immigrants released every day into US,... The Biden administration is currently releasing around 5,000 illegal immigrants each day, in addition to the 670,000 illegal aliens who evaded Border Patrol last fiscal year. Read more www.foxnews.com MY WORK ON THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Serving on the House Ways and Means Committee, I’m proud to work with Chairman Jason Smith to lower taxes for our families, strengthen our economy, protect our farmers from burdensome federal overreach, and defend American agriculture and our farmland from China. We will continue to deliver victories for our families, farmers, small businesses, and rural communities. SUPPORTING AMERICANS DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE This week, I voted to authorize the creation of a national plan to end Parkinson's disease. Too many families have lost loved ones to this terrible illness. We must continue our work to find a cure and save lives. STANDING UP FOR THE 185TH AIR REFUELING WING IN SIOUX CITY Today, I led the entire congressional delegations from both Iowa and South Dakota in urging the U.S. Air National Guard and the U.S. Department of Defense to support and fund vital military construction projects at the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) in Sioux City. You can read our full letter below! Feenstra Leads Letter Supporting Military Construction... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) led the entire congressional delegations from both Iowa and South Dakota in urging the U.S. Air National Guard and the U.S. Read more feenstra.house.gov ONE LAST THING: BEWARE OF SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMS According to the Social Security Administration, social security scams are the most frequently reported scams. I encourage folks to refer to the following article about ways to protect yourself and your family from these scams. Scam Awareness Materials for Groups and Organizations | SSA Social Security phone scams are the #1 type of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission and SSA. We are committed to raising awareness about these scams, and preventing scammers from harming the public. On this page, you will find an... Read more www.ssa.gov MY WEEKLY COLUMN: DELIVERING A HISTORIC PAY RAISE FOR OUR TROOPS When I was elected to serve the people of Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, I swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. That oath includes my unwavering commitment to our men and women in uniform who are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect our families and defend our freedoms. Upholding my commitment to our troops, I voted for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation fully funds the deployment of the U.S. National Guard to help secure our southern border, allows states to use materials rusting at the border for construction of the wall, and delivers the largest pay raise – a 5.2% increase – for our troops in over twenty years. It also includes language from my Defend America’s Rural Energy Act, which bans China from buying American farmland suitable for homegrown Iowa ethanol and biodiesel production. Read more in my weekly column below! My Weekly Column: Delivering a historic pay raise for... When I was elected to serve the people of Iowa's 4th Congressional District, I swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. Read more feenstra.house.gov CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you think that university presidents who fail to condemn antisemitism should resign? Yes Select No Select Unsure/Indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support President Biden's latest $559-billion plan to forgive student loans? Yes - 20% No - 77% Unsure/Indifferent - 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]