NW Iowa News

Rep. Randy Feenstra, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Iowa's 4th District, shared updates on various legislative initiatives and meetings through his social media platform. Feenstra, who succeeded Steve King in 2021 and previously served in the Iowa Senate from 2009 to 2021, has been actively engaging with agricultural stakeholders and pursuing legislative measures.

On February 12, 2025, Rep. Feenstra tweeted about a meeting with the Iowa Soybean Association to discuss significant topics including the Farm Bill, biofuels from Iowa's fourth district (IA04), and expanding export markets for farm producers. He emphasized his commitment to advocating for soybean farmers while serving on both the Ways and Means Committee and House Agriculture Committee. "Today, I had the chance to meet with @IowaSoybeans to talk about the Farm Bill..."

Later that day, Feenstra announced a collaborative legislative effort with Senator Joni Ernst aimed at establishing a zero-tolerance policy regarding SNAP overpayments. Highlighting concerns over national debt exceeding $36 trillion, he stressed the urgency of saving taxpayer dollars by holding bureaucrats accountable for financial oversight. "My friend @SenJoniErnst and I introduced legislation to establish a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy on SNAP overpayments..."

In another update on February 12, Rep. Feenstra reported progress on two bills designed to shield the IRS from partisan influence while enhancing its accountability towards taxpayers in Iowa's fourth district (IA04). These bills successfully passed through the Ways and Means Committee as part of his ongoing efforts to advocate for lower taxes and ensure government responsiveness to citizens' needs."Two of my bills to insulate the IRS from partisan politics..."