In this week's roundup: My Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act, reigning in the national debt, and my meeting with the new CEO of the Iowa Propane Gas Association Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: My Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act, reigning in the national debt, and my meeting with the new CEO of the Iowa Propane Gas Association. That and more -- remember to follow my Facebook page by clicking here to stay up-to-date throughout the week! MY RURAL OPIOID ABUSE PREVENTION ACT PASSES IN THE HOUSE My Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act, introduced with Representative Conor Lamb, passed the House this past Tuesday. This important, bipartisan bill will help the most vulnerable in our rural communities recover from addiction and provide our first responders with the support they need to save lives. I urge the President to quickly sign it into law because too many families have lost a loved one to the opioid epidemic. Legislation Introduced by Feenstra to Combat the Opioid... Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act, which was originally introduced by U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) and Conor Lamb (D-PA). U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA)... Read more feenstra.house.gov REIGNING IN THE NATIONAL DEBT  Our $31-trillion national debt is one of the greatest threats to our long-term economic prosperity and national security. After years of financial mismanagement, we need to bring fiscal responsibility back to Congress. Read more in my op-ed with the President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Maya MacGuineas, below. Three things Congress must do to curb our nation's... After two decades of uninterrupted borrowing, the national debt as a share of the economy is higher than at any time since World War II, a record that will be surpassed in just nine years. Debt is already 97% the size of the economy and will... Read more www.washingtontimes.com MY STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT MY WORK AGAINST WASTEFUL SPENDING IS RECOGNIZED  I was honored to be named a Fiscal Hero by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget for my work to balance our federal budget and end wasteful spending. In the 118th Congress, I will continue to work to bring fiscal responsibility back to our nation’s capital. MEETING WITH THE NEW CEO OF THE IOWA PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION It was great to meet the new CEO of the Iowa Propane Gas Association, Michelle Wicker (right), Wednesday afternoon. We discussed the importance of propane for our farmers, families, and rural economy. I wish Deb Grooms (left), the outgoing CEO, all the best in retirement! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: WELLS ENTERPRISES, THE MAKERS OF BLUE BUNNY ICE CREAM, ACQUIRED BY FERRERO GROUP  Since 1913, Blue Bunny has produced the world’s best ice cream, employed thousands of Iowans, and built one of the most reputable brands in the confectionary business. I’m grateful for the Wells family and their unwavering commitment to the families of the 4th District. Wells Enterprises, the makers of Blue Bunny Ice Cream,... LE MARS, Iowa - After more than 100 years of business, the world-famous Blue Bunny Ice Cream brand is being acquired by another company. Wednesday morning, Wells Enterprises, which sells Blue Bunny as well as the Bomb Pop and Halo Top brands,... Read more siouxcityjournal.com ONE MORE THING: OUR FALL INTERN'S FINAL DAY Kevin, our intern for this past fall semester, finished his time with my office this week. We appreciate all of his hard work and wish him nothing but the best moving forward! CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you think TikTok should be banned from all state and federal government devices? Yes Select No Select Indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support a Universal Basic Income funded by taxpayer dollars? Yes - 11% No - 86% Indifferent - 3% 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]