NW Iowa News

Randy Feenstra, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Iowa's 4th district, shared his views and legislative initiatives through a series of tweets on March 24, 2025. His posts covered topics ranging from national energy policy to local weather safety measures and support for small businesses.

In a tweet posted at 15:31 UTC, Feenstra highlighted President Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency. He noted the importance of biofuels in achieving American energy independence and supporting energy dominance. According to Feenstra, "Liquid fuels & homegrown energy put American families and farmers first!"

Later that day at 16:08 UTC, Feenstra addressed the issue of severe weather conditions experienced by Iowans. He announced the introduction of legislation aimed at improving weather radar detection and updating an outdated communications system at the National Weather Service. This initiative is intended to enhance safety for communities in Iowa's 4th district. Feenstra stated, "From tornadoes and floods to high winds and blizzards, Iowans know severe weather."

At 17:51 UTC, Feenstra turned his attention to economic matters concerning small businesses. In collaboration with Senator Fischer, he introduced legislation designed to assist small businesses in offering paid family and medical leave to their employees. He emphasized that this investment would benefit both families and job creators alike. As he put it, "Small businesses form the backbone of our economy."