In this week's roundup: Standing up for Iowa biofuels, the failures of President Biden's bloated budget, and my 36 County Tour. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Standing up for Iowa biofuels, the failures of President Biden's bloated budget, and my 36 County Tour. 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! PRESIDENT BIDEN'S $7.3-TRILLION BUDGET WOULD ELIMINATE NEARLY 800,000 AMERICAN JOBS According to research conducted by the Tax Foundation, President Biden's $7.3-trillion budget would cut economic output by 2.2%, reduce wages by 1.6%, and eliminate nearly 800,000 American jobs. We need to reject this awful economic proposal and balance our federal budget! Biden's tax-hike plan would cost the US economy nearly... President Biden's proposal to raise taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations could hinder U.S. economic growth and eliminate jobs, a new study shows. Read more www.foxbusiness.com STANDING UP FOR OUR FARMERS AND BIOFUELS PRODUCERS The U.S. biofuels industry is a critical component of our economy, an important economic engine in rural America, and a vital source for good-paying jobs. These low-cost, low-carbon fuels support American energy independence, help our farmers, and lower prices at the pump for our families. Regrettably, the Biden administration has failed to negotiate new free trade agreements that could expand opportunities for homegrown American biofuels in global markets, instead prioritizing electric-vehicle mandates on our families and burdensome WOTUS regulations on our farmers. That's why Rep. Darin LaHood and I sent two letters urging the Biden administration to hold our trading partners accountable for their actions and ensure American farmers have access to new and developing markets that will serve as new revenue sources for our producers. Opinion: The Biden Administration must do more to open... In this opinion piece, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra and Darin LaHood reflect on two letters sent to the Biden administration, urging them to take greater action in developing new markets for biofuels exports and calling for a full repeal of Brazil's ... Read more www.agri-pulse.com TOURING THE SIOUX CITY SCHOOLS CAREER ACADEMY This morning, I continued my 36 County Tour at the Sioux City Schools Career Academy. By investing in our students, we’re building a brighter future for our state and our country! SPEAKING AT THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY AT IOWA STATE! On Thursday afternoon, I spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State. This state-of-the-art facility will ensure that we can protect our flocks and herds from animal diseases and keep Iowa an agricultural powerhouse. MY MILITARY ACADEMY DAY IN FORT DODGE Yesterday, I hosted my annual Military Academy Day at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. I appreciate the representatives from each of the academies who took time to answer questions and thank the students and their families for coming! MY VISIT TO THE VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER IN WEBSTER CITY As part of my 36 County Tour, I visited the Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. Serving on the House Ways and Means Committee, I’m working to protect our rural hospitals, support our healthcare workers, and lower healthcare costs for our families and communities. RESTORING INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE SNAP PROGRAM SNAP overpayments account for nearly $1 billion in additional federal spending every single month. This is not only fiscally irresponsible, but also downright unacceptable. That’s why I introduced legislation to cut down on overpayments of SNAP benefits. Feenstra: Restoring integrity, accountability to SNAP... In 1933, the federal government established the foundation of what would eventually become the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - better known as SNAP - when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Read more www.nwestiowa.com CALLING FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO DELAYS AT THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE IN SIOUX CITY Our seniors deserve to receive their hard-earned Social Security benefits on time and in full. However, the SSA office in Sioux City has failed to uphold its responsibility to taxpayers, with reports of serious delays and indifference to the needs and requests of Iowans. It’s my concern that these delays are due, in large part, to the increase of remote work within federal agencies. That’s why Senator Ernst and I sent a letter to the Inspector General of the Social Security Administration requesting answers as to why these egregious service delays have not been fixed in a timely fashion. Iowans who worked a lifetime to retire with dignity should not face frustrating obstacles to receive the benefits they are owed. Sen. Joni Ernst, Rep. Randy Feenstra ask for review of... Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. Randy Feenstra are asking the Social Security Administration to investigate the Sioux City field office after receiving a tip about long delays in claims processing at the office. Read more siouxcityjournal.com PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES FROM SEVERE WEATHER Iowans are no strangers to severe weather. It’s why I introduced legislation to modernize the National Weather Service’s outdated communications network to keep our communities safe and our families out of harm’s way when storms strike. Protecting our communities from severe weather March is National Severe Weather Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to prepare for severe weather events and take the necessary precautions to keep ourselves, our families and our communities Read more nonpareilonline.com ONE LAST THING: THE 2024 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION! The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents and compete for a chance to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol or one of my three offices across the district. I encourage students across the 4th Congressional District to participate and have fun with this contest! You can learn more about the competition HERE. Feenstra invites students to enter Congressional Art... U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra is inviting high school students across Iowa's 4th Congressional District to submit artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Read more nonpareilonline.com MY WEEKLY COLUMN: GROWING AND STRENGTHENING IOWA'S WORKFORCE On my 36 County Tour, workforce issues and labor shortages are topics of constant and repeated concern when I’m meeting with farmers, small business owners, manufacturers, childcare centers, hospitals, and other enterprises. With so many job openings in Iowa and nationwide, we need to do everything possible to help our businesses, manufacturers, and hospitals hire, train, and retain quality employees. By supporting our business community and investing in our workforce, we can also keep our main streets strong and move our economy forward. Based on my conversations with job creators at home and larger trends in our economy, I introduced the Upward Mobility Enhancement Act to modernize our tax code, lower the cost of education for workers, and help employers recruit and train a skilled workforce. Read more in my weekly column below! My Weekly Column: Growing and Strengthening Iowa's Workforce On my 36 County Tour, workforce issues and labor shortages are topics of constant and repeated concern when I'm meeting with farmers, small business owners, manufacturers, childcare centers, hospitals, and other enterprises. Read more feenstra.house.gov CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support passage of the Farm Bill? Yes Select No Select Unsure/Indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you think that we should sell our oil to China? Yes - 13% No - 78% Unsure/Indifferent - 9% 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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