In this week's roundup: Supporting our police, Meetings on Capitol Hill, and Iowa Native Alexis Taylor well on her way to be USDA Under Secretary for Trade Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: Supporting our police, meetings on Capitol Hill, and Iowa Native Alexis Taylor well on her way to be USDA Under Secretary of Trade. That and more -- remember to follow my Facebook page by clicking here to stay up-to-date throughout the week! MY VOTE TO BACK THE BLUE Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. I was proud to support the Invest to Protect Act to fully fund our police and give them the tools they need to do their jobs. I’ll always back the blue 100%. Feenstra Votes to Increase Funding for Local, Rural... Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Invest to Protect Act, which funds targeted efforts to recruit and retain law enforcement officials at local police departments, provide officer ... Read more feenstra.house.gov IOWA NATIVE ALEXIS TAYLOR NOMINATED FOR USDA UNDER SECRETARY FOR TRADE  In April, I sent a letter to President Biden urging him to nominate a qualified individual to serve as USDA Under Secretary for Trade. While this process took far too long, I’m pleased Iowa native Alexis Taylor is well on her way to be confirmed by the Senate to serve Iowa farmers. Iowan nominated to become USDA under secretary for trade The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry today held a hearing to consider the nomination of Alexis Taylor, of Iowa, to become Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of... Read more www.iowaagribusinessradione... MY MEETING WITH THE FARM JOURNAL FOUNDATION  On Tuesday, I sat down with Larry Sailer from the Farm Journal Foundation to talk about global food security and the upcoming Farm Bill. As the breadbasket to the world, I am working to draft a strong Farm Bill that supports agriculture research and 4th District farmers and producers. ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS  I had an excellent conversation with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers to discuss American manufacturing competitiveness, precision agriculture advancements, and workforce matters. Equipment manufacturers are critical to our economy, supporting 132,000 jobs and generating $13.7 billion in economic activity in Iowa. CARROLL COUNTY GROWTH PARTNERSHIP MEETING I enjoyed meeting with the Carroll County Growth Partnership last week. We discussed how we can work together to expand rural healthcare, support economic development, and make rural Iowa the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Local Leaders Bring Rural Iowa Issues To DC During... Community, county, and business leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to meet with elected officials and department heads to bring local issues to the forefront during the Carroll County Growth Partnership's (CCGP) annual Access... Read more www.1380kcim.com IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: CLAY COUNTY FAIR HAS RECORD YEAR Clay County Fair officials released a report that showed increases were seen in involvement, spending, and attendance numbers. The Clay County fair attendance saw a 17.4% increase with a total of 325,585 attendees. Spending on food and carnival rides hit an all-time high of $2,833,943. Clay County Fair has record-breaking year SPENCER, IA (KTIV) - Across many categories, the 2022 Clay County Fair has surpassed previous years' numbers. According to a news release issued by Clay County Fair officials, increases were seen in youth involvement, fairgoer spending, exhibitor ... Read more www.ktiv.com ONE MORE THING: HUNT A+ ARTS ELEMENTARY HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Hunt A+ Arts Elementary School in Sioux City. The new building is much larger with updated facilities to help prepare our future generations for success. 'The teachers here are really nice and kind' - Hunt A+... SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new and larger than before Hunt A+ Arts Elementary School. The new school is focused on the arts. The elementary school is about three times larger than the previous building, which... Read more www.ktiv.com CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you think there should be more or fewer regulations for Big Tech companies? More Select Less Select The Current Amount is Adequate Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: What is the number one action you want Congress to take to help reduce costs for Iowa families?  Make America Energy Independent Again - 46% Invest In American Jobs - 8% Cut Wasteful Government Spending - 40% Focus on Small Business Growth - 6% 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]