Press Releases

Feenstra Passes Proposal to Utilize Biomass for Biofuel Production, Discusses Negative Impact of EPA’s Delayed Biofuel Blending Requirements

November 16, 2021

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WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04), a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (SST), led an effort to bolster bioenergy and biofuels production in an amendment to H.R. 5781, the National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergy

Feenstra Warns Biden Administration of Migrant Caravan

November 8, 2021

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HULL, Iowa -- Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) joined his colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging the department to take immediate steps to prepare for 3,000 Central and South American migrants expected to reach the southern border in coming weeks.

Issues:Congress

Feenstra Congratulates Iowa Student for Winning First Place in National History Day Competition

November 4, 2021

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WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) spoke on the House floor to congratulate Caleb Sinnwell, a Nashua-Plainfield student who won first place in this year’s National History Day Competition.

Issues:CongressEducation

Feenstra Sounds Alarm on Rising Fertilizer Prices During Hearing on Supply Chain Challenges

November 3, 2021

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WASHINGTON -- Today during a House Agriculture Committee hearing on supply chain challenges, Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) voiced Iowa farmers’ concerns regarding fertilizer supply shortages and skyrocketing fertilizer prices.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergy

ICYMI: Ahead of UN Climate Conference, here’s why Biden must embrace biofuels

October 28, 2021

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Feenstra: Ahead of UN Climate Conference, Here’s Why Biden Must Embrace Biofuels

Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergy

Feenstra Joins Ernst’s Effort to Close Immigration Loophole, Deport Sexual Predators

October 27, 2021

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WASHINGTON – As President Biden’s immigration crisis continues to worsen -- with a

Issues:Congress

Feenstra Demands Answers from VA on Lack of Adequate Care in Rural Areas

October 25, 2021

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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.

Issues:HealthVeterans

Feenstra Continues Pushing Back Against IRS Proposal That Would Intrude on Iowans’ Financial Privacy

October 21, 2021

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WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) joined Rep.

Issues:Budget & SpendingEconomy

Feenstra Introduces Legislation to Study Electric Vehicle Costs, Biojet Fuel

October 19, 2021

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WASHINGTON -- In an effort to expand uses for biofuels, Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) has introduced the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act and the Biojet Fuel Research Act. These new proposals will explore ways the federal government could use biofuels to reduce transportation costs while lowering carbon emissions.

Issues:AgricultureBudget & SpendingEconomyEnergy

Feenstra Joins Congressional Delegation Mission to Panama, Colombia, Meets with Leaders on Border and National Security

October 13, 2021

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WASHINGTON — Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) joined U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, on a congressional delegation mission to Panama and Colombia over the past several days to meet with senior leaders in the countries to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region -- particularly related to the United States’ southern border and other national security challenges. Feenstra and Ernst were joined by Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-10).

Issues:AgricultureCongressEconomy