In this week's roundup: Disaster relief announced for three more counties, helping with flood cleanup, and continuing my 36 County Tour. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Disaster relief announced for three more counties, helping with flood cleanup, and continuing 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! MY REQUEST FOR RELIEF WAS JUST APPROVED FOR BUENA VISTA, CHEROKEE, AND WOODBURY COUNTIES This morning, I received a call from the Department of Homeland Security that a major disaster declaration — which I requested alongside Governor Reynolds — was approved for Buena Vista, Cherokee, and Woodbury counties. Families, farmers, and businesses impacted by severe flooding will now have access to the disaster relief, resources, and assistance that they need to recover and rebuild. I will continue to press the administration to deliver more aid to more communities affected by these devastating floods. HELPING WITH CLEANUP IN HAWARDEN On Wednesday morning, I enjoyed serving breakfast to families impacted by devastating flooding and volunteers helping with cleanup in Hawarden. After serving breakfast, I helped with cleanup and met Allen — who just got home from a military deployment in March — and his wonderful family whose home suffered serious damage. Iowans are resilient, and we’re going to get through these tough times together. SURVEYING THE DAMAGE AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH IN HAWARDEN While in Hawarden, I met Pastor Lowe and his wife Corinne. Their home and Trinity Lutheran Church were devastated by flooding. With our faith in God, we will overcome these challenges. HELPING WITH CLEANUP IN ROCK VALLEY After my time in Hawarden, I went up to Rock Valley to help with home repairs and cleanup. Together, we’ll rebuild and come back stronger than before. HELPING DELIVER FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED On Tuesday morning, I helped distribute food to families impacted by flooding in Siouxland and Northwest Iowa. It’s going to take all of us to get back on our feet and help our neighbors. I remain committed to delivering relief to every community affected by the storms. ICYMI: MY NATURAL DISASTER RESOURCE CENTER IS UP AND RUNNING ON MY WEBSITE Last week, I launched a Natural Disaster Resource Center on my website, which will serve as a one-stop shop for victims of severe storms to find important contact information, apply for federal relief, and report damage and losses. My office remains ready and able to serve our constituents and help with disaster recovery questions and concerns. Iowa Congressman launches online Natural Disaster... With recent natural disasters hitting Iowa, Rep. Randy Feenstra wants to make sure people in hard hit areas can find the help they need. Read more www.kcci.com VISITING AGRIVISION IN MISSOURI VALLEY On Tuesday, I continued my 36 County Tour and my Feenstra Agriculture Tour at Agrivision — which sells and repairs farm equipment — in Missouri Valley. We talked about the importance of passing the Farm Bill and the need to extend and improve pro-growth tax policies from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. MY STATEMENT ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT RULING OVERTURNING THE CHEVRON DOCTRINE AND REDUCING THE POWER OF UNELECTED BUREAUCRATS I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine and return power back to lawmakers elected and held accountable by the American people. From WOTUS regulations to electric-vehicle mandates, unelected bureaucrats have imposed their will and overstepped their authority for far too long. This decision restores balance to our system of government and prioritizes local control over federal overreach. I will continue to do my part to hold the Biden administration accountable to our families, farmers, and businesses. GOOGLE ANNOUNCES AN OVER $1-BILLION INVESTMENT IN ITS COUNCIL BLUFFS DATA CENTER CAMPUS I kept my 36 County Tour going on Tuesday in Pottawattamie County where Google announced a more than $1 billion investment in its data center campus in Council Bluffs. This decision will create jobs, grow our economy, and keep Iowa a leader in digital technology and infrastructure. OPPOSING PRESIDENT BIDEN'S EV MANDATE ON TRUCKS, TRACTORS, BUSES, AND SEMIS This week, Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho and I led over 150 of our colleagues demanding that the Biden administration end its de facto EV mandate on trucks, tractors, buses, and semis. This is just another attack on liquid fuels that are vital to our energy security. Biden's Climate Crackdown on Heavy-Duty Trucks Will... A coalition of more than 150 House and Senate Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to withdraw a slate of environmental regulations targeting heavy-duty trucks, the Washington Free Beacon has learned. Read more freebeacon.com LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS EXPORTS SUPPORT AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE President Biden's decision to effectively ban the export of liquefied natural gas cripples our energy production and emboldens our enemies. That's why I voted for legislation to repeal the Biden administration’s de facto ban on domestic LNG exports. Liquefied natural gas exports support American energy... In January, just a few weeks before it was reported that the United States officially surpassed Qatar as the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Biden administration made a devastating announcement that threatens our... Read more www.timesrepublican.com MY TOUR OF THE LOESS HILLS LANDFILL AND RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS FACILITY IN MALVERN On Tuesday, as part of my 36 County Tour and my Feenstra Agriculture Tour, I toured the Loess Hills Landfill and Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Malvern. These innovative technologies help grow our economy and support our energy security. I’m glad this ingenuity is happening right here in Iowa! 4TH DISTRICT FUN FACT: A FORT AT THE JUNCTION OF THE DES MOINES RIVER AND LIZARD CREEK! Today's fun fact comes to us from Fort Dodge, Iowa! The roots of Fort Dodge can be traced all the way back to the early 1850s when the U.S. Army built a fort at the intersection of the Des Moines River and Lizard Creek. Fort Dodge Fun Facts Since we aren't traveling to Fort Dodge this week for RAGBRAI XLVIII, we gathered some fun facts and interesting tidbits for you. Fort Dodge really has it all, big name concerts, a variety of manufacturing industries, a famous clown, and oh yeah, ... Read more ragbrai.com ONE LAST THING: CONGRATULATING EMILY PAULSON FOR BEING SELECTED AS A RUNNER-UP IN THE CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION Today, I want to congratulate Emily Paulson from Estherville Lincoln Central High School for being selected as one of the runners-up in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition in the 4th Congressional District. Her artwork — “King of the Flock” — is up in my Fort Dodge district office! MY WEEKLY COLUMN: HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES OFFER PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE TO THEIR EMPLOYEES When a family welcomes a newborn into the world or a medical condition leaves someone unable to work, it’s important that employees of businesses both large and small have access to paid family and medical leave. Paid family and medical leave – known as PFML for short – ensures that workers can take needed paid time off to spend with their families when a new baby arrives or, in the event of a medical emergency, allows employees to take the time that they need to heal and recover without missing a paycheck. But, right now, there is still uncertainty for both businesses and their employees because a tax credit – created through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – to help employers offer PFML expires next year. That’s why I introduced the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act to help small businesses offer PFML to their employees. Read more in my weekly column below. My Weekly Column: Helping small businesses offer paid... When a family welcomes a newborn into the world or a medical condition leaves someone unable to work, it's important that employees of businesses both large and small have access to paid family and medical leave. Read more feenstra.house.gov CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you think that we should build better and more affordable housing for our military families? Yes Select No Select Unsure/Indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you think that we should help businesses offer paid family and medical leave to employees? Yes - 41% No - 41% Unsure/Indifferent - 18% 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]