Email from Rep Feenstra In this week's roundup: Our national debt tops $36 trillion and securing disaster relief for Iowa.     Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Our national debt tops $36 trillion and securing disaster relief for Iowa. 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 THANKSGIVING MESSAGE On Thanksgiving, we give thanks to our Lord for the many blessings He has given us and cherish valued time with our friends and family. We also pause to appreciate that we live in the greatest country on Earth. From the Feenstra Family to yours, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! CATCHING UP WITH MY DISTRICT STAFF! On Monday, I got lunch with my district team in Le Mars, and of course, we stopped by Blue Bunny afterwards for ice cream! I appreciate everything my staff does to serve our families, farmers, businesses, and rural communities with class, integrity, and professionalism. WE'RE GOING TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING WITH UNIFIED REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP The American people delivered a mandate this November by sending President Trump back to the White House and electing Republican majorities in both the House and Senate. With unified Republican leadership in Washington, I'll work with President Trump and my colleagues to secure the border, pass the Farm Bill, extend the Trump Tax Cuts, and prioritize American energy production. Tax cuts, immigration, Farm Bill. What will Iowa's reelected Congress members focus on? Tax cuts, immigration and the Farm Bill will be focuses in the new year for Iowa's all-Republican delegation. Read More GRAND REOPENING OF CHOICE MEDICAL IN AMES Congratulations to Jami Tharp on the grand reopening of her business — Choice Medical! I’ve had the privilege of visiting with Jami and her staff to learn more about this important industry. I will continue to advocate for durable medical equipment providers across rural Iowa. OUR NATIONAL DEBT OFFICIALLY SURPASSES $36 TRILLION Roughly 4 months after our national debt topped $35 trillion, we just surpassed another record — $36 trillion in debt. Our rapid accumulation of debt threatens our economic security, emboldens our adversaries like China, and jeopardizes our status as the world’s reserve currency. We need to end reckless government spending and balance our federal budget to reduce our debt and get our fiscal house in order. Our children and grandchildren are counting on us to deliver solutions to our dire financial position. U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra releases statement as national debt eclipses $36 trillion As of Monday, the U.S. national debt has officially surpassed $36 trillion. With the debt officially surpassing another record, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement: Read More SECURING DISASTER RELIEF FOR IOWA President Biden recently requested nearly $100 billion from Congress to address ongoing disaster recovery needs nationwide, and I will be working day and night to ensure that Iowa receives its fair share of the pie. Read more below! Feenstra: Securing disaster relief for Iowa following devastating floods Earlier this year, our communities were hit by severe floods and powerful tornadoes that devastated homes, farms, businesses, hospitals, and schools. Crops were damaged, personal property was destroyed and vehicles Read More RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW ADDITION TO PEOPLES BANK IN SIOUX CENTER! Last week, my Agriculture and Manufacturing Liaison — Wes — attended the ribbon cutting for the new addition to Peoples Bank in Sioux Center sponsored by the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce. This project doubled the branch’s square footage! ONE LAST THING: IOWA TURKEY PRODUCTION Did you know that Iowa ranks 7th in turkey production nationwide by raising about 12 million turkeys every year? Iowa's turkey production also supports 38,000 jobs and generates over $10 billion in economic activity! Our Industry - Iowa Turkey Federation The turkey industry in Iowa employs or supports over 38,000 total jobs and is responsible for as much as $10.64 billion in total economic activity throughout the state. The state is home to two processing facilities (Tyson Foods in Storm Lake and West Liberty Foods in West Liberty) in which over 15.5 million turkeys are processed annually, ranking Iowa 6th in US turkey processing. Read More MY WEEKLY COLUMN: WE MUST STOP OUR RAPID ACCUMULATION OF DEBT At the end of July, our national debt peaked at $35 trillion – a figure once considered unthinkable. However, just 118 days later, our country surpassed another sobering milestone – $36 trillion in debt. As a fiscal conservative, I believe that we must end reckless government spending and balance our federal budget to reduce our debt and get our fiscal house in order. Read my full weekly column below! My weekly column: We must stop our rapid accumulation of debt At the end of July, our national debt peaked at $35 trillion - a figure once considered unthinkable. However, just 118 days later, our country surpassed another sobering milestone - $36 trillion in debt. Read More CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support the creation of the National Energy Council to bolster U.S. energy production? Yes No Indifferent/Unsure LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you think that every ballot mailed in the U.S. should have a barcode for tracking purposes?  Yes - 80% No - 13% 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. Randy Feenstra Member of Congress Rep Feenstra | 1440 Longworth House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice