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Randy Feenstra, a U.S. Congressman representing Iowa's 4th district since 2021, has been actively sharing updates on his recent legislative efforts and local engagements on social media. Feenstra, who succeeded former Congressman Steve King, also has a notable history of serving in the Iowa Senate from 2009 to 2021 before entering the U.S. Congress. Born in Hull, Iowa in 1969, Feenstra now continues to live there, bringing local insights into his political endeavors.

On April 22, 2025, Feenstra emphasized the importance of securing American farmland from foreign adversaries, particularly highlighting his legislative action to prevent Chinese ownership of U.S. agricultural land. Feenstra articulated his stance by stating, "Keeping our farmland away from our foreign adversaries is one of the most basic actions that we can take to protect our food and national security. It's why I've had legislation pass the House to keep China off our farm ground. American farmland belongs to American farmers!". This statement is part of Feenstra's broader efforts to maintain national security and ensure agricultural sovereignty.

Later the same day, Feenstra detailed another leg of his ongoing #36CountyTour with a visit to Sheldon, Iowa. During his visit to the Maintainer Corporation, which included stops at a new showroom and training facility featuring virtual painting and welding, he discussed economic growth. Highlighting his focus on bolstering local manufacturing, Feenstra remarked, "Today, I began another day of my #36CountyTour with a visit to Maintainer Corporation in Sheldon. I toured their new showroom and training facility, which includes virtual painting and welding. Through strong tax policies, we can grow manufacturing in Iowa and create good jobs."

Concluding his April 22nd updates, Feenstra shared his involvement with local businesses in Spencer during a roundtable discussion on flood recovery efforts. Expressing his commitment to community rebuilding, Feenstra stated, "On the second stop of today’s #36CountyTour, I held a roundtable discussion with local businesses in Spencer about the flood recovery process. I will continue to work to ensure that #IA04 communities get the relief and support that they need to rebuild and recover."

Feenstra's educational background includes a BA from Dordt University, attained in 1991, reinforcing his long-standing connection to his home state of Iowa.