Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 by a vote of 402 to 20.

As I reflect on my first year of serving you in Congress, I am pleased by what we have accomplished together. I have been working hard to ensure your voice is heard in Washington, and that is why I quickly launched my 39 County Tour, secured seats on committees that impact our district – including the Agriculture Committee, and began pushing back against radical policies that infringe on your constitutional rights. While there is still plenty of work to do, 2021 is full of accomplishments that I am excited to share.

WASHINGTON -- After hearing from veterans frustrated by a lack of timely access to quality health care, today Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough demanding answers. According to the VA, a veteran seeking mental health care in the 4th District is forced to wait 27 days on average.

WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) joined Iowa Reps. Ashley Hinson (IA-01), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), and Cindy Axne (IA-03) in introducing a resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Iowans who have served in Afghanistan.

HULL, Iowa -- Today, Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) joined Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-10) and 157 other cosponsors to introduce legislation that will posthumously award 13 Congressional Gold Medals to the brave service members who lost their lives in Afghanistan last week.

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04), an original cosponsor of the Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021, released the following statement after the Senate unanimously approved the measure: