Email from Rep Feenstra In this week's roundup: Urging passage of the Farm Bill and my letter to USDA and USTR over Mexico's ban on American corn.     Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Urging passage of the Farm Bill and my letter to USDA and USTR over Mexico's ban on American corn. 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! WE MUST GET THE FARM BILL SIGNED INTO LAW BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR More than 130 days ago, my Republican colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee and I passed the Farm Bill. This legislation is the result of conversations with our farmers and producers about their priorities, needs, and interests. We strengthened crop insurance, increased reference prices, doubled funding for trade programs, and included protections to keep our farmland away from China and our foreign adversaries. Between low commodity prices and declining farm income, Senate Democrats need to work with Republicans to pass the Farm Bill and deliver certainty and relief for our producers and Iowa agriculture. Feenstra Calls for Immediate Passage of the Farm Bill Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement as the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire today: "Nearly 130 days ago, my Republican colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee and I passed the Farm Bill. This legislation is the result of conversations with our farmers and producers about... Read More THE UNITED STATES STANDS WITH ISRAEL Iran’s missile strike on Israel was unacceptable and horrific. The Iranian regime has sponsored and continues to fund terrorists around the globe – including Hamas and Hezbollah – in a coordinated effort to destroy free nations, target innocent civilians, and sow chaos. The United States stands strong with Israel and will continue to support our allies as they defend their homeland and defeat terrorists. Rep. Feenstra condemns Iran for its missile strike on Israel U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has issued a statement condemning Iran for its ballistic missile attack on Israel. Read More CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS OF LOPEZ FOODS IN CHEROKEE On Wednesday, as part of my 36 County Tour, I spoke at the five-year anniversary celebration of Lopez Foods in Cherokee. Businesses like Lopez Foods support good jobs, promote economic development, and keep our families rooted in rural Iowa. Here’s to many more years of success! THE SUPREME COURT WAS RIGHT TO OVERTURN CHEVRON The Supreme Court was right to overturn Chevron, hold rogue federal agencies accountable, and prioritize local control over federal overreach. A bloated government bureaucracy with unchecked power only hurts our families, farmers, businesses, and economy. Read my full column below! SCOTUS was right to overrule Chevron Doctrine This year, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major blow to the federal bureaucracy. On June 28, a 6-3 majority of the Court issued a landmark opinion overruling the Chevron Doctrine. For decades, due to the Chevron Doctrine, federal courts deferred to federal agencies when ambiguous provisions of a law were in question. Read More ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN FORT DODGE! On Wednesday, my Regional Director — Jim — attended the ribbon cutting for a $100-million addition of a corn syrup refinery at the Cargill plant just west of Fort Dodge. These investments spur economic growth, create jobs, and keep our rural communities strong and vibrant! A NEW GROCERY STORE OPENS IN GLENWOOD This week, my Regional Director based out of Council Bluffs — Abby — attended the grand opening of Russ’s Market in Glenwood. This is the first new grocery store in Glenwood in 50 years! MEETING WITH VETERANS IN MARSHALLTOWN On Tuesday morning, my District Director — Emily — stopped by the Marshall County Veteran Coffee and Camaraderie to meet with our veterans. Veterans who need help with the VA or receiving their benefits can contact my office at Feenstra.House.Gov or call 202-225-4426. CELEBRATING AN EXCITING MILESTONE FOR CASEY'S BAKERY IN SIOUX CENTER The other week, my Agriculture and Manufacturing Liaison — Wes — attended the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce Open House at Casey's Bakery to celebrate 50 years of ownership by Ron and Kathy De Groot. Congratulations to the De Groot Family! ONE LAST THING: CONGRATULATIONS TO CAITLIN CLARK! Congratulations to Caitlin Clark on being named WNBA 2024 Rookie of the Year!! She continues to make Iowa proud! Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark a near-unanimous choice as WNBA's Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark has been named WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote. A national panel of sportswriters and sportscasters gave the Indiana Fever guard 66 of 67 votes. Read More MY WEEKLY COLUMN: PROTECTING AMERICAN CORN GROWERS FROM MEXICO'S UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES Back in 2020, outgoing Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador issued a decree effectively banning the import of American corn over unfounded and baseless concerns about the safety of genetically modified (GM) varieties. This action is beyond concerning – it would be devastating for our corn growers and our economy as 90% of our corn is genetically modified and 25% of our corn crop is exported to Mexico annually. According to some studies, this reckless decision could cause nearly $14 billion in losses for U.S. corn growers, cut $30.5 billion from U.S. GDP, and eliminate more than 32,000 American jobs. That’s why – as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee which handles trade matters – I led 20 of my colleagues urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to continue to engage with the newly inaugurated President of Mexico over Mexico’s ban on GM corn imports and other trade barriers affecting American businesses. Read more in my weekly column below. My weekly column: Protecting American corn growers from Mexico's unfair trade practices On October 1st, the new President of Mexico - Claudia Sheinbaum - was officially sworn into office. While politics in Mexico may seem inconsequential to domestic affairs here in the United States, this development is very significant for our country, and particularly for our agricultural community. Read More CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support the electoral college? Yes No Unsure/Indifferent LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support a full investigation into the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan? Yes - 78% No - 18% Unsure/Indifferent - 4% 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice