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Randy Feenstra

Randy Feenstra

RRepublicanIA-4 · Representative
56
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone22
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency47
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
17
Bills Sponsored
1
Enacted into Law
0
Passed a Chamber
16
In Committee

Bills That Became Law

HR998Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act

All Sponsored Bills

HR8967In Committee

To provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.

The proposal would extend a federal program that helps small hospitals in rural areas test new ways to operate and deliver care more efficiently. This affects rural communities and the hospitals that serve them, allowing these facilities to continue experimenting with different payment models and staffing arrangements to stay financially stable while serving patients in areas where healthcare options are limited.

2026-05-21
HR8891In Committee

Rural MOMS Act of 2026

The proposal would change how Medicare counts hospital beds at critical access hospitals, which are smaller facilities that serve rural and remote areas. Specifically, certain types of beds would no longer count toward the total number of acute care beds that determine a hospital's Medicare funding and classification. This could affect how much money these rural hospitals receive and what services they're required to provide under the Medicare program.

2026-05-19
HR7749In Committee

Quantum in Practice Act

This bill would likely establish programs and funding to help move quantum computing technology from laboratories into real-world business and government applications. It probably aims to support companies, universities, and federal agencies in developing practical uses for quantum computers in areas like communications, drug discovery, and data security. The legislation would help bridge the gap between quantum research breakthroughs and the actual deployment of this technology to solve problems that matter to American workers and industries.

2026-03-02
HR7177In Committee

Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026

This bill would create new legal protections and potentially criminal penalties related to girls with Turner Syndrome, a genetic condition affecting development. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill likely aims to address a particular harm or crime affecting this vulnerable population, possibly involving medical treatment, abuse, or exploitation. The measure is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

2026-01-21
HR5037In Committee

Middle Mile for Rural America Act

This bill would help fund and improve internet infrastructure in rural areas by supporting the "middle mile" — the network connections that link local communities to the broader internet backbone. The goal is to make high-speed internet more accessible and affordable for rural residents and businesses that currently lack reliable broadband service. The bill addresses a gap in rural connectivity that affects farmers, small businesses, students, and families in areas where internet companies have not yet invested.

2025-08-26
HR6944In Committee

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

The federal government would provide money to help farmers pay for safety equipment that protects tractor operators if the vehicle tips over, reducing serious injuries and deaths on farms. Farmers could receive grants to cover part of the cost of installing these rollover protection structures on their existing tractors, making the safety upgrades more affordable for agricultural workers.

2026-01-06
HR998Enacted

Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act

Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide specific information on a notice related to a math or clerical error, send a notice related to an abatement of taxes assessed due to a math or clerical error, provide procedures for requesting such an abatement, and implement a pilot program for sending notices of a math or clerical error. Under the bill, a notice sent by the IRS regarding a math or clerical error must include a clear description of the error, including the type of error and the specific federal tax return line on which the error was made; an itemized computation of adjustments required to correct the error; the telephone number for the automated transcript service; and the deadline for requesting an abatement of any tax assessed due to the error. Further, the bill requires the IRS to send a notice related to an abatement of tax assessed due to a math or clerical error that clearly describes the abatement and includes an itemized computation of adjustments to be made to the items described in the notice of the error. This bill also requires the IRS to provide procedures for requesting in writing, electronically, by phone, or in person an abatement of tax assessed due to a math or clerical error; implement a pilot program to send notices of a math or clerical error by certified or registered mail; and report to Congress certain information about the pilot program.

2025-02-05
HR4400In Committee

Farmers First Act of 2025

Farmers First Act of 2025 This bill extends through FY2030 and revises the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). This Department of Agriculture program provides competitive grants to states, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to provide stress assistance programs (i.e., professional agricultural behavioral health counseling, helplines, and resources) to individuals engaged in farming, ranching, and agriculture-related occupations. The bill specifies that the grant funding for farm telephone helplines and websites may also be used for crisis lines. Further, FRSAN grant recipients may establish referral relationships with providers, including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, health centers, rural health clinics, and critical access hospitals.

2025-07-15
HR4032In Committee

Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025

This bill aims to reduce what Americans pay for internet service by addressing factors that drive up broadband costs, such as infrastructure competition and service provider practices. It would likely affect both internet companies and consumers by potentially requiring changes to how broadband is priced or delivered. The specific measures would help lower-income households and rural areas gain more affordable access to high-speed internet.

2025-06-17
HR3280In Committee

Rural Broadband Modernization Act

This bill would improve internet access in rural areas by modernizing broadband infrastructure and making it easier for rural communities to get high-speed internet service. It likely includes funding, grants, or tax incentives to help rural broadband providers expand their networks and upgrade outdated systems. The changes would primarily benefit rural residents and businesses that currently lack reliable internet access.

2025-05-08
HR3038In Committee

SAFE Act of 2025

Safe American Food Exports Act of 2025 or the SAFE Act of 2025 This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Agriculture to negotiate in advance for regional export ban agreements for known animal disease threats that apply only to areas affected by animal disease outbreaks to enable the continuation of exports from areas not affected by an outbreak. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Food Safety and Inspection Service, and the Foreign Agricultural Service, in consultation with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, may negotiate the regionalization, zoning, compartmentalization, and other agreements regarding outbreaks of known animal disease threats of trade significance with countries with export markets for livestock animals or animal products from the United States. The bill also specifies that such a negotiation should seek to take into account accepted global research advances.

2025-04-28
HR2839In Committee

AG2PI Act of 2025

Genome to Phenome Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 or the AG2PI Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through FY2030. The AG2PI competitive grant program seeks to (1) expand knowledge concerning genomes and phenomes of crops and animals that are of importance to the U.S. agriculture sector, and (2) support and coordinate research.

2025-04-10
HR2660In Committee

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt qualified student loan bonds from the volume cap and the alternative minimum tax.

This bill would allow states and nonprofits to issue more bonds to help pay for student loans without hitting federal limits on how many such bonds they can issue, and would make these bonds exempt from the alternative minimum tax that high-income individuals sometimes have to pay. The change would make it cheaper and easier for organizations to raise money through these bonds to help students finance their education. Students and borrowers could potentially benefit from lower interest rates or more available loan options as a result.

2025-04-07
HR2547In Committee

Secure Family Futures Act of 2025

The bill would likely modify tax rules affecting families and their financial planning, though the specific changes aren't yet clear from the title alone. Based on its focus on taxation and family-related policy, it probably addresses issues like tax credits for families, inheritance and estate taxes, or savings accounts for education and retirement. The proposal is currently under review by the House committee responsible for tax legislation.

2025-04-01
HR1899In Committee

Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025

This bill would allow patients to receive certain healthcare services through phone calls alone, without requiring video visits, and would ensure that insurance companies reimburse doctors for audio-only telehealth appointments the same way they do for video visits. The change would make healthcare more accessible for people without reliable internet or video equipment, while giving doctors flexibility in how they deliver remote care to patients.

2025-03-06
HR1301In Committee

Death Tax Repeal Act

The proposal would eliminate the federal estate tax, which currently applies to the inheritance of very large estates (generally over $13 million per person) and requires heirs to pay taxes on the value of what they inherit. This would primarily benefit wealthy families and business owners who pass down large amounts of money or property to their heirs, while reducing federal tax revenue that currently funds government programs. The change would have little to no effect on most Americans, since the estate tax only applies to a small percentage of the wealthiest estates in the country.

2025-02-13
HR1062In Committee

Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act of 2025

This bill likely aims to provide tax incentives or breaks for companies and individuals involved in research, development, and innovation activities to encourage them to invest more in new technologies and inventions within the United States. The changes would probably affect businesses of various sizes, startups, researchers, and potentially workers in tech and manufacturing sectors by making it more affordable to pursue innovative projects. The goal appears to be keeping American innovation competitive globally while potentially boosting economic growth through tax policy.

2025-02-06