Feenstra Urges Strong Support for Lower Energy Costs Act and American Energy Production

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) delivered remarks on the House Floor in favor of H.R. 1 – the Lower Energy Costs Act – which would cut burdensome red tape, lower gas prices for American families, reduce input costs for Iowa farmers, and end President Biden’s war on American energy production.

Feenstra also urged his colleagues to support his amendment – the Defend America’s Rural Energy Act – to prevent China from buying American farmland suitable for ethanol and biodiesel production.

Feenstra’s prepared remarks are as follows:

Thank you, Chairman Westerman.

In 2019, the United States became energy independent for the first time in 62 years.

However, on his first day in office, President Biden destroyed American energy production by killing the Keystone XL pipeline and outsourcing our energy needs to our enemies.

President Biden’s energy policies not only hurt our families at the pump, but also threaten our national security.

That’s why I have introduced an amendment to H.R. 1 – my Defend America’s Rural Energy Act – to defend our farmers and energy producers from foreign land grabs.

My amendment would specifically prohibit China from buying farmland suitable for ethanol and biodiesel production, which is vital to our rural economy in Iowa.

Honoring our Commitment to America, Republicans will end Biden’s war on American energy and fulfill another promise to the American people.

Thank you and I yield back.

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