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In this week's roundup: My meeting with rural electric cooperatives in Sioux City, the worsening border crisis, and pushing for year-round sales of E-15. 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!

STANDING UP FOR OUR VETERANS

Every night, across our country, tens of thousands of veterans — our nation’s most cherished and honorable citizens — sleep on the streets.

It’s wrong and unacceptable.

That’s why I voted for the HOME Act to ensure that every veteran has a safe place to call home.

Feenstra: No veterans should be homeless in America

Every night, across our country, tens of thousands of veterans - our nation's most cherished and honorable citizens - sleep on the streets.

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TOURING THE STINE BIOCHAR FACILITY IN REDFIELD

On Tuesday, I toured the Stine Biochar Facility — which transforms agricultural biomass into biochar — in Redfield.

We talked about how the Farm Bill can support our producers and my work on the Biochar Research Network Act, which will help us harness the full potential of biochar.

TWO MAJOR RAILWAY CROSSINGS AT OUR SOUTHERN BORDER REOPEN FOR AGRICULTURAL TRADE

After calling on President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas to reopen two crucial railway crossings that facilitate agricultural trade between the U.S. and Mexico, these routes were reopened today.

Instead of closing trade routes, President Biden should close the border.

US reopens key Texas-Mexico international rail crossings

The U.S. reopened two rail crossings between Texas and Mexico on Friday, five days after the key trade routes were closed in order to redeploy border personnel in response to increased migrant crossings, the Biden administration said.

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NEW 36-UNIT HOUSING PROJECT OPENS IN ORANGE CITY

I’m glad that my Agriculture and Manufacturing Liaison— Wes — could attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for Kanaal Huis in Orange City.

This is a new 36-unit, 55+ housing project that was spearheaded by the City of Orange City and Orange City Area Health System.

PRESIDENT BIDEN'S ECONOMIC POLICIES HAVE FAILED

According to a new poll by Fox News, 78% of Americans believe that the economy is in bad shape and 85% say that President Biden’s economic policies have failed to support their financial wellbeing.

"Bidenomics" continues to fail American families and our economy.

Fox News Poll: Only 14% say they have been helped by...

Fox News Polling reveals the majority of registered voters, Democrat and Republican, are unhappy with economic conditions under President Joe Biden.

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URGING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE GOVERNOR REYNOLDS' REQUEST TO SELL E-15 YEAR-ROUND

More than 500 days ago, Governor Kim Reynolds asked the Biden administration to approve Iowa’s request to sell E-15 year-round.

However, this request has been ignored by President Biden.

We need year-round E-15 to support our farmers, lower gas prices for our families, and end our reliance on foreign oil.

PROTECTING AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES

As a former volunteer EMT with the Hull Ambulance Service for 15 years, I know firsthand the importance of reliable emergency medical services in our rural communities.

I’m proud to support the PARA-EMT Act to ensure that our rural communities have the resources that they need to recruit qualified medical personnel, train new paramedics and EMTs, and retain these heroes who face higher levels of burnout and stress.

ATTENDING A RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE LEGISLATIVE ROUNDTABLE IN SIOUX CITY

On Monday morning, I attended a rural electric cooperative legislative roundtable in Sioux City.

RECs power Iowa homes and businesses and invest in our rural communities.

I’m working to pass a strong Farm Bill that supports American energy security, reliability, and affordability.

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra visits Rural Electric...

Rural electric cooperatives had a legislative roundtable.

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ONE LAST THING: WE MUST SECURE OUR BORDER!

I’ve been to the border and the crisis is far worse than President Biden cares to admit. Terrorists, drug traffickers, and illegal immigrants are pouring over our open border with no vetting whatsoever. That’s why House Republicans passed our Secure the Border Act to end the lawlessness and fully fund our border patrol agents.

I’ve also personally introduced legislation — the Build the Wall and Fight Fentanyl Act and Sarah’s Law — to finish the border wall, keep deadly fentanyl out of our rural communities, and deport illegal immigrants who break our laws. We must secure our border to keep our families and communities safe.

Southern border hit by record number of migrant...

The southern border was rocked by a record number of migrant encounters on Monday as the situation continues to spiral, and lawmakers struggle to find agreement on solutions.

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MY WEEKLY COLUMN: SUPPORTING OUR POLICE OFFICERS AND THEIR K9 PARTNERS

Our police and law enforcement officers make incredible sacrifices to protect our families and communities and undertake many responsibilities outside 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.

According to some estimates, approximately 40% of the lifetime veterinary expenses for police dogs occur in the last two years of their lives, meaning the handler could expect $5,000 or more in veterinary bills in the final years of a police dog’s life.

That’s why I introduced legislation – 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.