Email from Rep Feenstra In this week's roundup: Getting the Charter Oak Post Office reopened after more than a year of closure.     Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Getting the Charter Oak Post Office reopened after more than a year of closure. 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! ICYMI: PASSPORT FAIRS IN SIOUX CITY AND COUNCIL BLUFFS HAPPENING NEXT WEEK! Our passport fairs in Council Bluffs and Sioux City are happening next week! The passport fair in Council Bluffs will be held on Tuesday May 13th from 9 AM – 4 PM at the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce office and the passport fair in Sioux City will be held on Wednesday May 14th from 9 AM – 4 PM at the Sioux City Public Library in the Gleeson Room. If you're interested in attending, please register beforehand by either emailing our office at [email protected] or calling our office at 202-225-4426. Additionally, if you wish to get a new passport or renew an existing passport, please come with a completed application, government-issued ID, proof of citizenship, a State Department approved 2”x 2” printed passport photo, and method of payment (money order, credit card, or check; cash will not be accepted). More information can be found below! HELPING TO REOPEN THE CHARTER OAK POST OFFICE AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR OF CLOSURE Following repeated requests by our office, I’m glad that the Charter Oak Post Office has finally reopened after more than a year of closure. Iowans deserve to be able to visit the Post Office in person at their convenience. These delays are unacceptable, and it’s why I remained persistent in getting the Charter Oak Post Office reopened. In rural Iowa, we depend on the postal service to receive mail, get medications, and pay bills – and a prolonged closure like the one in Charter Oak denies Iowans of these critical services. Delivering for Iowans remains my top priority, and I will continue to advocate for our rural communities in Congress. Rep. Feenstra Helps Reopen Charter Oak Post Office After Year-Long Closure Image Credit: Google Maps 2025. Image capture: Sept. 2021 ©Google U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced the reopening of the Charter Oak Post Office, which had been closed for over a year. The move follows months Read More SPEAKING WITH THE GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking to the Greater Des Moines Partnership with our full Iowa congressional delegation. I talked about how our work to extend and build upon the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will supercharge our economy, support our businesses, and deliver tax relief for our families. MEETING WITH THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY I enjoyed meeting with Iowans from the American College of Radiology. We had a productive conversation about encouraging radiologists to practice in rural Iowa and delivering quality healthcare for our families and communities. I appreciate all that our healthcare professionals do! KEEPING THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY OUT OF OUR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES From buying up our farmland to surveilling our military bases, the Chinese Communist Party is leading an aggressive campaign to destabilize the United States and undermine our national security. The establishment of so-called Confucius Institutes is an alarming way that the CCP is infiltrating our universities, targeting our students, and spreading misinformation on college campuses. The CCP poses a serious threat to our country, which is why I voted to permanently end DHS funding for American universities that host Confucius Institutes or maintain questionable relationships with other Chinese entities of concern. We should not be encouraging – and taxpayers certainly should not be funding – CCP propaganda on our college campuses or anywhere in our country. This legislation puts taxpayers and our national security first while holding China accountable for its deceptive actions. Feenstra Votes to End DHS Funding for American Universities that Host Confucius Institutes WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. Read More WELCOMING THE AMES REGIONAL ECONOMIC ALLIANCE TO THE SPEAKER'S BALCONY It was my pleasure to welcome the Ames Regional Economic Alliance to our nation’s capital. We had a great discussion about extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passing the Farm Bill and bringing jobs and investment to our communities. I thank Speaker Mike Johnson for opening the Speaker's Balcony so that we could take this great picture! CONGRATULATIONS TO SAC COUNTY SHERIFF KEN MCCLURE ON ANNOUNCING HIS RETIREMENT I want to congratulate Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure on announcing his retirement after 37 years in law enforcement and thank him for serving Sac County. He dedicated his career to keeping our families safe and our communities secure. Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure Announces Retirement Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure has announced his retirement, effective June 26, after 37 years in law enforcement. In a letter to residents, McClure expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pride in his office's steadfast Read More THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT THE TRUMP TAX CUTS EXTENDED My Republican colleagues on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee are working in conjunction with President Trump to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and protect these tax cuts for our families, farmers, workers, and businesses. We need to maintain the 20% tax cut for small businesses so that entrepreneurs and job creators can hire new employees, expand their operations, and make investments up and down Main Street. We need to protect the doubled standard deduction and the increased child tax credit so that our families can keep more of their paycheck, put money away for a rainy day, save for college, or put a down payment on a new house. We need to keep in place provisions like immediate expensing and bonus deprecation to encourage our farmers and businesses to invest, grow, buy, and innovate right here in the United States. Exclusive | More than 8 in 10 voters support keeping Trump's 2017 tax cuts: poll Just 5% of likely voters said they would like a tax increase to close the nearly $2 trillion federal budget deficit. Read More SENDING OFF THE BRUSHY CREEK AREA HONOR FLIGHT! On Wednesday morning, our Regional Director — Jim — helped send off the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight from Fort Dodge Regional Airport. Bringing WWII, Korean, and Vietnam veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials honoring their service is the least we can do as a grateful nation. THANKING OUR TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS! May 6th was National Teacher Appreciation Day! Thank you to the teachers and educators in Iowa and across our country for supporting our kids and helping the next generation reach their full potential. RECOGNIZING OUR DEDICATED NURSES! Tuesday was also National Nurses Day! On that day, we recognize and thank our nation's nurses, especially those in Iowa, for their commitment to our families and communities. These incredible Americans work long hours caring for our neighbors and helping patients on the road to recovery. Thank you to these healthcare heroes! WE MUST DELIVER RELIEF FOR OUR FARMERS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS The death tax unfairly targets our family farms and small businesses and punishes generations of hard work and resilience. Read my op-ed with my Ways and Means colleague, Rep. Greg Murphy of North Carolina, and Jay Timmons, the President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, on why we must deliver death tax relief for our farmers and family businesses. Congress must take a stand on the death tax Congress should ensure the death tax isn't resuscitated. Read More ONE LAST THING: ANNOUNCING AUTUMN BOUSEMA AS A RUNNER-UP IN OUR 4TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION I’m excited to announce that Autumn Bousema from Unity Christian High School is one of the runners-up of our 4th District Congressional Art Competition. Her piece – "The Dutch Siblings" – is an incredible piece of art! MY WEEKLY COLUMN: SMALL BUSINESSES KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES STRONG Every year, during National Small Business Week, we recognize and celebrate the contributions that our small businesses make to our economy and our communities. From family-owned-and operated enterprises spanning generations to young entrepreneurs pursuing the American Dream, the spirit of hard work, resilience, innovation, and ingenuity is alive in small towns and flourishing cities across Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. It’s why I’ve committed to visiting all 36 counties in our district at least twice each year as part of my 36 County Tour to see firsthand our businesses on Main Street and in our communities. Read my full weekly column below. My weekly column: Small businesses keep our communities strong Every year, during National Small Business Week, we recognize and celebrate the contributions that our small businesses make to our economy and our communities. Read More CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support keeping the Chinese Communist Party out of our universities? Yes No Unsure / Indifferent LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you approve of President Trump's first 100 days in the White House? Yes - 42% No - 55% Unsure/Indifferent - 3% 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