NW Iowa News

Randy Feenstra, a U.S. Congressman representing Iowa's 4th District since 2021, has recently communicated his legislative initiatives and recognitions through a series of tweets. Feenstra, who succeeded Steve King in Congress, has served since 2009 in various political capacities within Iowa. Born in Hull, Iowa, and a graduate of Dordt University, he continues to reside in his hometown.

On March 25, 2025, Feenstra highlighted his commitment to supporting young farmers in rural Iowa. He announced the introduction of legislation aimed at reducing crop insurance costs for young producers and permanently repealing the death tax on family farms. He emphasized the importance of these measures for the long-term success of rural communities: "Supporting the next generation of #IA04 farmers is important to me and critical to the long-term success of rural Iowa."

The following day, March 26, Feenstra introduced another legislative effort known as the FRIDGE Act. This act seeks to expand export markets for local producers by constructing refrigeration infrastructure domestically and internationally. The goal is to facilitate global distribution of high-quality goods from Iowa's farmers: "ICYMI: Yesterday, I introduced the FRIDGE Act to open new export markets for our producers."

Later that day, Feenstra expressed gratitude upon being recognized as a Federal Champion by a flood coalition organization for his efforts in disaster preparedness and recovery assistance for families and communities within his district. He reiterated his dedication to policies aiding community resilience against flooding and severe weather events: "I’m honored to be named a Federal Champion by @floodcoalition for my work to give #IA04 families and communities the tools they need to prepare for and recover from disasters."