In this week's roundup: My Farm Bill op-ed with Secretary Mike Naig, reintroducing Sarah's Law, and my meeting with Iowans on fair-trade policies. Dear Friend, In this week's roundup: My Farm Bill op-ed with Secretary Mike Naig, reintroducing Sarah's Law, and my meeting with Iowans on fair-trade policies. That and more -- remember to follow my Facebook page by clicking here to stay up-to-date throughout the week! MY FARM BILL OP-ED WITH SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE MIKE NAIG The 4th District is the second largest ag-producing district in the nation because of our hardworking farmers. As a member of the Agriculture Committee, I am focused on passing a strong Farm Bill that benefits our producers and protects the productivity of Iowa agriculture. You can read more in my op-ed with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig below. Opinion: In the farm bill, protecting the productivity... Randy Feenstra represents Iowa's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mike Naig is the Iowa secretary of agriculture. With total output ranking second in the nation, Iowa agriculture is truly a productivity powerhouse. ... Read more www.desmoinesregister.com MY MEETING WITH IOWANS ABOUT FREE- AND FAIR-TRADE POLICIES On Wednesday, I had a productive conversation with Iowans about the importance of free- and fair-trade agreements to the 4th District economy and our nation. Serving on the House Ways and Means Committee, as well as the House Agriculture Committee, I will advocate for policies that open foreign markets and support our hardworking farmers and producers. REINTRODUCING SARAH'S LAW WITH SENATOR JONI ERNST Seven years ago, Sarah Root, a 21-year-old young woman from Council Bluffs, was killed by an illegal immigrant who was driving drunk. Instead of being prosecuted for his actions, he was released from jail and never seen again. That’s why Senator Joni Ernst and I are reintroducing Sarah’s Law to hold illegal immigrants accountable for their crimes and detain and punish those who break our laws. No family should ever have to endure the pain that the Root family did. Ernst, Feenstra refuse to give up on Sarah's Law U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) this week reintroduced bicameral legislation that would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to take into custody illegal aliens who have been charged in the United ... Read more riponadvance.com MEXICO'S PROPOSED BAN ON GMO CORN Mexico's proposed ban on GMO corn imports is a direct violation of the USMCA. This ridiculous mandate would devastate our economy, disrupt international trade, and harm Iowa's corn growers. In Congress, I'm working to overturn this ban and hold Mexico accountable for their unfair trade practices. Iowa corn growers deserve a swift resolution to this matter. US farmers sound alarm on single-most catastrophic thing ... A regulatory move within Mexico's agricultural sector has U.S. farmers concerned it will "corn-er" their corn crop production. "Most farmers, my generation and younger, have never even used conventional corn. We're not set up to do it. We don't... Read more www.foxbusiness.com STANDING UP TO THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S DESTRUCTIVE WOTUS RULE I recently joined nearly 200 of my Republican colleagues in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan demanding that the Biden Administration rescind its final and destructive WOTUS rule. Our farmers and producers are the best stewards of their land. That's why I am working with my colleagues to overturn this destructive rule and return local control back to our agricultural communities. Nearly 200 GOP lawmakers blast Biden's EPA for targeting ... FIRST ON FOX: Nearly 200 House Republicans penned a letter to the Biden administration Thursday, demanding that it rescinds a regulation that could threaten the livelihoods of thousands of U.S. farmers and ranchers. The letter - led by... Read more www.foxnews.com ONE MORE THING: INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION TO HONOR GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER George Washington Carver was a trailblazer who conducted groundbreaking research that advanced agriculture, supported family farmers, and promoted food security worldwide. As a fellow Iowa State University graduate, I’m proud to introduce this resolution with my Iowa colleagues to honor Carver’s life and legacy. Feenstra Leads Resolution Honoring Iowa State University ... This resolution would designate February 1, 2023 as "George Washington Carver Day." - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced a resolution - alongside U.S. Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Zach Nunn... Read more feenstra.house.gov MY WEEKLY COLUMN: IOWA FARMLAND BELONGS TO IOWA FARMERS In this week's column, I discuss my work to stop China from buying American farmland and protect our rural way of life in Iowa. You can read it under "Media" at Feenstra.House.Gov or click the link below. My Weekly Column: Iowa Farmland Belongs to Iowa Farmers China represents the greatest threat to our national, economic, energy, and food security. From buying up American farmland to stonewalling investigations into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, China cannot be trusted . Read more feenstra.house.gov CLOSING POLL FOR THE DAY Do you approve or disapprove of President Biden's handling of our border crisis? Approve Select Disapprove Select Indifferent/Unsure Select LAST WEEK'S POLL RESULTS: How do you believe the debt ceiling should be handled? Raise the debt ceiling, but only if there are cuts to spending - 36% Raise the debt ceiling with no cuts to spending - 19% Don't raise the debt ceiling at all - 43% Indifferent/Unsure - 2% If you have more thoughts on this 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 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]