NW Iowa News

Randy Feenstra, representing Iowa's 4th district in the U.S. Congress since 2021, has recently voiced his legislative positions on financial taxation and agricultural policy through a series of tweets. Feenstra, who succeeded Steve King and has a long-standing political career including service in the Iowa Senate, addressed issues pertinent to tax legislation and agricultural sustainability.

On April 21, 2025, Feenstra highlighted the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, stating, "In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act nearly doubled the standard deduction, letting taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money." He further emphasized his role in leading legislation to uphold the increased deduction to prevent potential tax increases on families and workers.

Later that day, on April 21, 2025, Feenstra expressed concerns regarding future tax implications, noting that, "At the end of 2025, families will see a massive tax hike if Congress doesn’t extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." He warned that without action, both the standard deduction and child tax credit would significantly diminish, suggesting that while Democrats delay, Republicans are actively working to sustain these tax benefits.

In a subsequent message dated April 22, 2025, Feenstra addressed the agricultural sector, urging for the passage of new legislation, "We need to pass a new, five-year Farm Bill ASAP so that President Trump can sign it into law and deliver certainty for our farmers and producers." He affirmed his commitment, alongside his colleagues in the House Agriculture Committee, to advocate for American farmers and producers who contribute significantly to the nation's economy.

Randy Feenstra was born in Hull, Iowa, in 1969 and continues to reside there. He is a Dordt University alumnus, graduating in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.