In this week's roundup: My Death Tax Repeal Act, defending Iowa's pregnancy resource centers, and my work to support foster children and families. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: My Death Tax Repeal Act, defending Iowa's pregnancy resource centers, and my work to support foster children and families. 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! MY BILL TO PERMANENTLY REPEAL THE DEATH TAX The death tax represents double taxation at its worst. Iowa families grieving the loss of a loved one should not face an enormous tax bill from the federal government just to continue the family tradition of farming or keep their small business open and operational. I’m proud to lead 162 of my colleagues to permanently repeal the death tax, ensure that hardworking families, farmers, and small businesses keep more of their hard-earned money, and strengthen family-owned-and-operated enterprises in Iowa. FIGHTING TO MAKE OUR COUNTRY MORE LIKE IOWA AND LESS LIKE NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA In Iowa, we cut taxes, fund our police, and help secure the border. In New York and California, liberals raise taxes, defund the police, and support illegal immigration. I'm fighting to make our country more like Iowa and less like New York and California. Read my full op-ed below! Feenstra: Conservatives should be proud of living in Iowa For me and my family, Iowa has always been home. Read more www.nwestiowa.com SUPPORTING EXPECTING MOTHERS AND DEFENDING IOWA PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS On my 36 County Tour, I have met with incredible staff at pregnancy resource centers in Sioux Center and Storm Lake who have committed their lives to serving expecting mothers and young families. Unfortunately, the Biden administration is working diligently to defund pregnancy resource centers by depriving them of their fair share of TANF funds. This is both unfair and infuriating. I’m proud to have voted for legislation to deliver exceptional maternal healthcare for women in need, protect innocent life, and stop President Biden’s partisan attempts to close every pregnancy center in rural Iowa. House Blocks Biden Administration From Restricting... Rep. Fischbach's Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act would block a Biden Administration misguided rule targeting pregnancy resource centers WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6918, the... Read more waysandmeans.house.gov MY WORK TO HELP END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS Last year, veteran homelessness rose by 7.4%, which is the largest increase in 12 years. I’m proud to have voted for the HOME Act to ensure that every veteran has a safe place to call home because no veteran should be homeless in the United States. Feenstra Backs HOME Act In Bipartisan Bill To Support... Iowa District 4 Representative Randy Feenstra recently put his support behind a bill in Congress to combat a rising trend of homelessness among former servicemen and women. The Housing Our Military Veterans Effectively (HOME) Act passed through Read more www.1380kcim.com SPEAKING IN SUPPORT OF MY BILL TO SUPPORT FOSTER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES As a father of four, I believe that every child deserves a loving home. However, our nation’s foster care system faces enormous challenges towards achieving this goal. I introduced legislation to connect more children with foster families and support these amazing families. DEFENDING THE UNBORN AND STANDING UP FOR LIFE I’m honored to receive an A+ rating from SBA Pro-Life America for my work to protect the unborn, support Iowa families, and stop taxpayer-funded abortions. As a father of four and a Christian, I will continue to oppose President Biden’s abortion-on-demand agenda and stand for life. SECURING RELIEF FOR OUR DAIRY PRODUCERS This week, my colleague from Minnesota, Rep. Brad Finstad, and I led a letter to the USDA urging the Biden administration to swiftly open the sign-up period for American dairy farmers to enroll in the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. Our dairy producers need certainty and relief now. Feenstra, 10 Republicans question signup delay for dairy ... U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) led 10 of his Republican colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency to swiftly open the sign-up period for America's producers to enroll in the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC)... Read more riponadvance.com KWIK STAR RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY IN SIOUX CENTER Yesterday, my Agriculture and Manufacturing Liaison — Wes — attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Kwik Star in Sioux Center. Kwik Star also made a generous $1,000 donation to the Sioux Center Fire Department during the event. Our communities are strong in Iowa! ONE LAST THING: A DOCTOR IN SHENANDOAH DROVE HIS ATV THROUGH THE SNOWSTORM TO DELIVER A BABY! Last Friday, Dr. Chase Brown jumped on his four-wheeler to deliver a baby, knowing that was the only way he could make it to the hospital in time. The Gardner family - whose baby girl, Birkley, was delivered - report that she is completely healthy. What a great story and a blessing! Iowa doctor drives ATV through snowstorm to deliver baby Read more www.ktiv.com MY WEEKLY COLUMN: PERMANENTLY REPEALING THE DEATH TAX It takes a tremendous amount of hard work to start a small business and run a farm. From balancing the books and maintaining inventory to paying employees and complying with burdensome rules and regulations, these enterprises require long hours and real commitment to be successful and profitable. In Iowa, many of our farms and small businesses are family-owned-and-operated, which is not only a testament to the grit and dedication of our families, but also a source of pride for our great state. This also means that a death in the family – which is tragic and heartbreaking – has serious ramifications for the future of a family farm or business. Currently, when a family member passes away, the federal government imposes an unfair and costly tax on the transfer of property, land, and other assets from the deceased family member to heirs of family farms and small businesses. This tax – which is known as the estate tax or the death tax – represents double taxation at its worst. Iowa families grieving the loss of a loved one should not face an enormous tax bill from the federal government just to continue the family tradition of farming or keep their small business open and operational. Read more in my weekly column below about my Death Tax Repeal Act! My Weekly Column: Permanently repealing the death tax It takes a tremendous amount of hard work to start a small business and run a farm. From balancing the books and maintaining inventory to paying employees and complying with burdensome rules and regulations, these enterprises require long hours... Read more feenstra.house.gov CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you think that lab-grown meat should be banned in the United States? Yes Select No Select Unsure/Indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you think that Secretary Mayorkas should be impeached? Yes - 62% No - 31% Unsure/Indifferent - 7% 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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