Randy Feenstra

My Weekly Column: Delivering Year-Round E15 as Renewable Fuels Month Ends My Weekly Column: Delivering Year-Round E15 as Renewable Fuels Month Ends May is Renewable Fuels Month – a time where we can recognize the Iowa farmers, producers, and innovators who power America with homegrown energy while…

My Weekly Column: Remembering Iowa’s Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day My Weekly Column: Remembering Iowa’s Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day Memorial Day is one of the most solemn days on our calendar. Across Iowa, families travel to cemeteries and veterans’ memorials to honor the brave men and women…

My Weekly Column: A Historic Step Toward Nationwide Year-Round E15 My Weekly Column: A Historic Step Toward Nationwide Year-Round E15 After more than a decade of debate, delay, and Washington gridlock, the House has taken a historic step forward by passing nationwide year-round E15. This is a…

PROVIDING THAT SECTION 11 OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1224 SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3410-H3417] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

My Weekly Column: Passing a Strong Farm Bill That Delivers for Rural America My Weekly Column: Passing a Strong Farm Bill That Delivers for Rural America When I came to Congress, I was committed to giving farmers, producers, and working families a seat at the table and delivering results for those…

My Weekly Column: How the DHS Funding Lapse Has Strained Homeland Security My Weekly Column: How the DHS Funding Lapse Has Strained Homeland Security The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not just been another political dispute happening in Washington—it is a direct threat…

My Weekly Column: A Historic Investment for the 185th Air Refueling Wing My Weekly Column: A Historic Investment for the 185th Air Refueling Wing This week marks a victorious step forward for Northwest Iowa and our national security. I am honored to share that I have secured $38.5 million in…

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAX POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2913-H2920] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

My Weekly Column: The Working Families Tax Cuts Are Delivering Real Results This Tax Day My Weekly Column: The Working Families Tax Cuts Are Delivering Real Results This Tax Day On April 15th, Americans will see the impacts of the Working Families Tax Cuts as they submit their tax filings for the…

My Weekly Column: Strengthening Iowa Agriculture in Global Markets Through a Strong Farm Bill My Weekly Column: Strengthening Iowa Agriculture in Global Markets Through a Strong Farm Bill Over the last several years, farmers across Iowa have endured challenging market conditions as they dealt with…

My Weekly Column: President Trump’s Great American Agriculture Celebration Signals a New Era for Farmers My Weekly Column: President Trump’s Great American Agriculture Celebration Signals a New Era for Farmers Last week, during the Great American Agriculture Celebration, we saw the largest…

My Weekly Column: Protecting American Farmland for the Next Generation My Weekly Column: Protecting American Farmland for the Next Generation In Iowa, we recognize that our rich soil is one of our most precious resources, making our farmland the envy of the world. In drafting the Farm Bill in the…

My Weekly Column: ROPS Are a Lifesaving Measure for Iowa Farmers My Weekly Column: ROPS Are a Lifesaving Measure for Iowa Farmers Iowa farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our country, who wake before the sun rises to feed families and fuel our nation. However, while there is no more rewarding…

My Weekly Column: Ending the Harmful Prop 12 Mandate My Weekly Column: Ending the Harmful Prop 12 Mandate For too long, Iowa’s hog farmers have faced growing uncertainty because of California’s egregious Proposition 12. This unfair mandate has imposed costly, unscientific regulations on pork…

It’s time to open markets for farmers It’s time to open markets for farmers Farmers don’t have the luxury of waiting on Washington, D.C., gridlock and endless policy debates. In Iowa, agriculture is not just an industry, it is the backbone of our economy. That’s why, as a member of the House…

My Weekly Column: It’s Time to Pass a Strong Farm Bill My Weekly Column: It’s Time to Pass a Strong Farm Bill Historically, Congress would pass a Farm Bill every 5 years with bipartisan support. Unfortunately, we are now nearing a decade since the last Farm Bill and Iowa farmers need Congress to…

My Weekly Column: Celebrating President Trump’s Historic State of the Union My Weekly Column: Celebrating President Trump’s Historic State of the Union This week, I had the honor of attending President Trump’s historic State of the Union address, a speech that sent a simple but powerful message:…

My Weekly Column: Supporting Iowa’s Troops and Veterans My Weekly Column: Supporting Iowa’s Troops and Veterans Last week, 250 Iowa National Guardsmen returned home. These brave men and women exemplify the very best of our state, and we remain eternally grateful for their service. Their homecoming…

Tax season delivers major wins for farmers Tax season delivers major wins for farmers As tax season gets underway, farmers and manufacturers across Iowa are once again sitting down with their accountants, reviewing receipts and making tough decisions about how to reinvest in their operations. For…

A simple bar — and bill — can save a farmer’s life A simple bar — and bill — can save a farmer’s life Farmers are the backbone of our country, the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our nation. But too often, their needs are far from the focus of policy discussions in Washington. Case in…

HONORING SARAH ROOT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H2173] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING SARAH…

My Weekly Column: Tax Season Delivers Real Relief and Certainty for Seniors My Weekly Column: Tax Season Delivers Real Relief and Certainty for Seniors As we enter tax season, I often hear from seniors that they have been worried about the policy fights here in Washington. After a lifetime in the…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E95] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1349-H1351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MATH AND TAXPAYER HELP ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1348-H1349] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

RECRUITING FAMILIES USING DATA ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)] [House] [Pages H962-H964] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1301 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H890] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […