In this week's roundup: My vote against the omnibus spending package, Iowa native Alexis Taylor confirmed in USDA position, my op-ed for small businesses, and demanding fair trade practices. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: My vote against the omnibus spending package, Iowa native Alexis Taylor confirmed in USDA position, my op-ed for small businesses, and demanding fair trade practices. That and more -- remember to follow my Facebook page by clicking here to stay up-to-date throughout the week! MY VOTE AGAINST THE $1.66 TRILLION OMNIBUS SPENDING PACKAGE SEVERE WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED THROUGH SATURDAY With high winds and freezing temperatures forecast for the next few days, please be sure to follow local weather updates, check on your neighbors, and stay off the roads if you can. Please contact my office at Feenstra.House.Gov if you need assistance. Blizzard Warnings continue into Saturday morning for... Winter Weather Advisory for parts of northeast Nebraska until midnight** **Wind Chill Warning for most of Siouxland until noon Saturday** SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The wind continued to blow today and that continues to cause problems across the KTIV... Read more www.ktiv.com IOWA NATIVE, ALEXIS TAYLOR, CONFIRMED AS UNDER SECRETARY AT USDA I’m pleased that the Senate unanimously confirmed Iowa native, Alexis Taylor, to serve as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture. Earlier this year, I sent a letter to President Biden urging him to quickly nominate two qualified individuals to the positions of Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). These roles had been vacant since the beginning of his administration, leaving American farmers, producers, and their families behind. This position is vital to our farmers and producers, ensuring they have a voice at the table, and I'm glad to see it is finally being filled. Senate confirms Taylor as USDA trade undersecretary The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Alexis Taylor to be USDA's undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, a position that has been vacant since President Joe Biden took office. Taylor, an Iowa native who has directed the Oregon... Read more www.agri-pulse.com MY OP-ED ON SUPPORTING OUR SMALL BUSINESSES  Iowa small businesses employ 48% of our state’s entire workforce and power our rural main streets. In Congress, I will continue to support economic policies that reduce operating costs for 4th District small businesses and help them thrive. You can read more in my op-ed below. America's start-up boom is in jeopardy. Congress must act After a 40-year decline in entrepreneurship, America has seen a boom in new business creation in recent years. But today, millions of start-ups and Main Street businesses are struggling to stay afloat under a host of recent challenges. Inflation... Read more thehill.com IOWA DELEGATION DEMANDS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION HOLD MEXICO ACCOUNTABLE FOR UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES Last week, I was proud to join my Iowa colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai demanding that the Biden Administration hold the Mexican government accountable for banning biotech corn imports in violation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In 2021, Mexico accounted for 25% of U.S. corn exports, and I'm working to ensure that Iowa corn farmers can sell their quality product on a level playing field. Feenstra, Iowa House Delegation Demand Biden... Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull), along with the entire Iowa House delegation, sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai demanding that the Biden Administration hold the Mexican government accountable for banning biotech ... Read more feenstra.house.gov IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE WINS NAIA NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP  Congratulations to the Northwestern College football team on besting the Keiser Seahawks and winning the NAIA national championship! They make Orange City and all of the 4th District proud! NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Red Raiders Down Keiser to Win the... DURHAM, N.C. - The No. 3-ranked Northwestern College football team (13-1, 10-1 GPAC) put an exclamation mark on the phenomenal 2022 season, winning the Battle of the Red Banner and taking home the 2022 National Association of Intercollegiate... Read more nwcraiders.com ONE MORE THING: MERRY CHRISTMAS! The Christmas season is a time to rejoice and reflect on the birth of our Lord. I hope that you all have the opportunity to spend quality time with your family, friends, and loved ones this holiday season. CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you support the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package? Yes Select No Select Indifferent Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: Do you support term limits for members of Congress? Yes, two terms - 35% Yes, four terms - 36% Yes, six terms - 12% Yes, eight terms - 3% Yes, ten terms - 2% No term limits - 9% 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]