Email from Rep Feenstra In this week's roundup: Restoring full Social Security benefits for our teachers, firefighters, and police officers and hearing from President Trump in D.C.     Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Restoring full Social Security benefits for our teachers, firefighters, and police officers and hearing from President Trump in D.C. 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! RESTORING FULL SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TO TEACHERS, POLICE OFFICERS, AND FIREFIGHTERS This week, I voted for the Social Security Fairness Act to repeal outdated rules that have long prevented Iowa’s teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public servants from receiving the full Social Security benefits that they worked so hard for and deserve. I will always protect Social Security and Medicare for our seniors! Feenstra Votes to Restore Full Social Security Benefits to Teachers, Police Officers, and Firefighters WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for the Social Security Fairness Act that would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) to ensure that public servants like teachers, police officers, and firefighters receive the full Social Security benefits that they have earned. Read More WE NEED A BALANCED BUDGET! According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, our federal agencies have mishandled nearly $2.7 trillion through improper payments since 2003. 2023 accounts for about $236 billion alone! This is unacceptable. We need a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility in Washington, D.C.! Improper Payments: Information on Agencies' Fiscal Year 2023 Estimates Improper payments-those that should not have been made or were made in the incorrect amount-have consistently been a government-wide issue. Since... Read More INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS AND PRODUCERS  To keep Iowa's agriculture strong for the future, we need to invest in the next generation of farmers and producers. My Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act — which is part of the Farm Bill — will lower the cost of crop insurance for our young producers so that they can thrive. RECEIVING THE "FRIEND OF THE FAMILY AWARD" FROM THE FAITH & FREEDOM COALITION I’m humbled to receive the “Friend of the Family Award” from the Faith & Freedom Coalition. As a husband and father of four, advancing pro-family, pro-life policies is deeply personal to me. I will always support our families and our future generations in Congress. U.S. ELECTIONS ARE FOR U.S. CITIZENS ONLY On my 36 County Tour, Iowans tell me their legitimate concerns that illegal immigrants are voting in our elections. It’s a concern that I share as well, and I agree that we must ensure that only American citizens vote in American elections. Secure elections are a vital component of our representative form of government. Read more below about how I'm supporting legislation that protects our elections. Overwhelming majority of Americans support proof of citizenship to vote When I'm out on the road traveling on my 36 County Tour, Iowans tell me their legitimate concerns that illegal immigrants are voting in our elections. It's a concern that I share as well, and I agree that we must ensure that only American citizens vote in American elections. Read More 36 COUNTY TOUR: BRINGING CONGRESS TO THE FARM PROGRESS SHOW On this year’s 36 County Tour and Feenstra Ag Tour in Boone County, I hosted our House Agriculture Committee Chairman — Rep. G.T. Thompson — at the Farm Progress Show and toured the EDGE program at Boone Community High School. Since 2021, I have made over 320 total stops across Iowa's Fourth District! WORKING WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP TO DELIVER WINS FOR OUR COUNTRY! It was great to hear from President Trump on Wednesday morning about the work ahead to secure the border, fight inflation, and restore American energy dominance. House Republicans will work in lockstep with President Trump to deliver big wins for the American people! ONE LAST THING: MEETING IOWA'S VERY OWN NATIONAL CIVICS BEE FINALIST On Thursday, I welcomed Michael O’Mara — a 7th grader from Moville — and his family to the U.S. Capitol. Michael just won second place at the National Civics Bee and $25,000. He told me that, one day, he wants to be a Congressman! I have no doubt that he would make a great one! MY WEEKLY COLUMN: UNIFIED REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT WILL DELIVER FOR AMERICA On November 5th, the American people elected President Trump and Republican majorities in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to deliver conservative victories for our country and put America first. With over 76 million Americans casting their ballot for President Trump, Republicans have received a mandate to undo the damage caused by the Biden-Harris administration and get our country back on track. As the new year approaches, we are preparing now to hit the ground running and enact a conservative policy agenda that benefits our families, farmers, businesses, and rural communities. Read my full weekly column below! My weekly column: Unified Republican government will deliver for America On November 5th, the American people elected President Trump and Republican majorities in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to deliver conservative victories for our country and put America first. Read More CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)? Yes No Unsure / Indifferent LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support providing our veterans with the best healthcare and benefits that our nation can offer?  Yes - 88% No - 10% Unsure/Indifferent - 2% 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