NW Iowa News

Rep. Randy Feenstra, a U.S. Congress member representing Iowa's 4th district, shared several legislative updates through his social media posts on December 11, 2024. Feenstra, who has served in Congress since replacing Steve King in 2021 and previously held a position in the Iowa Senate from 2009 to 2021, is actively involved in advocating for various legislative measures.

On December 11, Rep. Randy Feenstra announced his vote for the National Defense Authorization Act via his tweet. He highlighted that the act provides "historic pay raises for our military – 14.5% for junior enlisted troops and 4.5% for all other servicemembers." Expressing his unwavering support for military personnel and their families, he emphasized his commitment as a proud American.

Later the same day, Feenstra shared details about the second video in his #FarmBillBreakdown series through another tweet. In this update, he discussed the FRIDGE Act, which is part of the Farm Bill. The legislation aims to enhance cold storage facilities and improve port infrastructure to facilitate the global shipment of perishable agricultural products from Iowa's 4th district.

In another legislative development on December 11, Feenstra communicated via a tweet that he voted in favor of Rep. Blake Moore’s Increasing Baseline Updates Act. This legislation seeks to assist Congress in making informed decisions aimed at reducing wasteful government spending and addressing the $36-trillion national debt. Feenstra expressed gratitude towards Moore for promoting fiscal responsibility.