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On Wednesday April 23rd, as part of my 36 County Tour, I visited the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) in Marshalltown with Commandant of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, Todd Jacobus. I had a phenomenal tour of their facilities, met with incredible staff, and spoke with countless veterans, thanking these amazing American heroes for their service to our country. As a grateful nation, it is our duty to provide our veterans with the high-quality healthcare and benefits that they have earned and deserve.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that his office helped obtain six military medals and pins for the late Edward Motz – a veteran from Sioux City – who earned these accolades while serving our country in Italy and the Aleutian Islands during World War II.
Feenstra’s office presented the medals to Denny and Robert Motz, two of Edward’s sons, and Curtis Motz, Edward’s grandson, in Sioux City on Monday March 24th.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Medal of Honor Act, which would increase pensions for Medal of Honor recipients from $16,880 per year to $67,500 per year.
More than 3,500 Americans have been awarded the Medal of Honor with approximately 60 currently living.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) joined the U.S. House of Representatives in unanimously approving the Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans (SERV) Act.
HULL, IOWA – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that he is seeking a veteran or Gold Start Family member for a position in one of his district offices.
The person chosen for this position will work with the military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act as a liaison between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) praised passage of the VETS Safe Travel Act, which would make disabled veterans eligible for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck Program at no cost.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
Every year, we pause on November 11th to honor America’s heroes – our veterans. Our nation is stronger, more secure, and more prosperous because of the sacrifice of millions of men and women who selflessly answered the call to serve. Our veterans are extraordinary Americans who deserve our appreciation and gratitude not only on Veterans Day, but all 365 days of the year. We cannot truly thank these heroes enough for all that they have done to protect our freedoms, defend our values, and ensure that our nation remains free.
The other week, I spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Marshalltown on my 36 County Tour. I had the opportunity to tour this incredible facility and speak with members of the community who assisted in making this project possible.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.