Congressman Randy Feenstra has gotten language included in a House ag bill for wildfires and hurricanes that would also cover the 2020 derecho-related losses . "I am very pleased to see the committee come together working on this bipartisan legislation for our farmers and our producers. I am also … [Read more...]
Bill named for Iowa Marine who died by suicide headed to Biden’s desk
A bill named in honor of a Davenport veteran who died by suicide has passed the US Senate unanimously last night and is headed to the president's desk. The bill cleared the U.S. House in May and outlines steps to improve mental health care options for veterans who live in rural areas. Iowa … [Read more...]
Congressman tries again to get derecho loss coverage
Iowa farmers who are still working to recover from losses caused by the derecho last August would likely see benefits in a bill being introduced by Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra. The Republican from Hull says the legislation would bring derecho relief through an existing federal program that … [Read more...]
Congressman Feenstra says plant-based products should not carry milk label
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says it's time for a federal law that ensures any product labeled as "milk" came from dairy cows or other livestock, not from plants. "I think we have to have labeling. Milk is milk," Feenstra says. "Everything else is something different, right? You have to call … [Read more...]
Feenstra says tax change on inherited property would hurt farming community
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says a tax change President Biden has proposed is "effectively the death tax with a new coat of paint." The proposal would treat the transfer of inherited property like a sale, so capital gains taxes would be collected. "This dramatically affects our farming … [Read more...]
Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Feenstra oppose EPA rewrite of water quality rules
The three Iowa Republicans serving in the U.S. House are criticizing the EPA's move to repeal Trump-era water quality rules and write new ones. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion said the rules that became final during the last year of Trump's presidency protect farmers from government … [Read more...]
Feenstra tours sector of Texas border with Mexico
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra went to Van Horn, Texas, this weekend to tour what's called the "Big Horn" sector of the U.S./Mexico border. Feenstra, who represents Iowa's fourth congressional district, says illegal border crossings are at crisis levels and the Biden Administration needs … [Read more...]
Miller-Meeks among 35 Republicans voting for 1/6 commission
One of the three Iowa Republicans serving in the U.S. House voted for establishing a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Second District Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa was one of 35 Republicans in the House who voted for creation of a bipartisan … [Read more...]
Iowa congressional delegation remarks on Biden’s first 100 days
The two Republicans from Iowa who serve in the U.S. Senate say President Biden hasn't followed up on his campaign pledge to pursue bipartisan solutions. Senator Chuck Grassley said the Biden presidency is only 100 days old, so there's plenty of time for Biden to be more like the "bipartisan … [Read more...]
Congressman Feenstra critical of president’s action on guns
One of Iowa's Republican representatives in Washington is reacting negatively to President Biden's call on Thursday to seek out ways to curb gun violence through legislation. Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull says he'll oppose the president's call for "red flag" laws and any new … [Read more...]