{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"IA\" and year = 2024 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-recognizes-7th-anniversary-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-becoming-law", "Feenstra Recognizes 7th Anniversary of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Becoming Law", "2024-12-23", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement recognizing the 7-year anniversary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act being signed into law:\n\n\u201cSeven years ago, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act \u2014 the single largest and most consequential reform of our tax code in decades. This law doubled the standard deduction for our families, cut taxes for our small businesses, helped our farmers grow and succeed, and returned investment back to the United States. Serving on the House Ways and Means Committee, I\u2019m working to reauthorize these provisions before its 2025 expiration and include measures \u2014 like repealing the death tax and investing in paid family and medical leave \u2014 that are important to Iowa. As a strong, fiscal conservative, I will continue to advocate for sensible spending cuts and lower taxes to supercharge our economy, protect Iowa taxpayers, and restore American prosperity.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-deliver-relief-iowa-farmers-secures-disaster-assistance-storm", "Feenstra Votes to Deliver Relief to Iowa Farmers, Secures Disaster Assistance for Storm-Ravaged Communities", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after voting to deliver relief for Iowa farmers and secure disaster assistance for storm-ravaged communities:\n\n\u201cToday, I stood with President Trump to deliver relief for our farmers, extend the Farm Bill, and help our communities recover from this year\u2019s devastating floods and tornadoes. On my 36 County Tour, I repeatedly heard from families, farmers, and small business owners who needed support to get back on their feet \u2014 and this legislation delivers that assistance. I look forward to working with President Trump to pass our conservative budget priorities, cut wasteful spending, and make government more efficient.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-fund-beagle-brigade-keep-foreign-animal-disease-out-united", "Feenstra Votes to Fund Beagle Brigade to Keep Foreign Animal Disease out of the United States", "2024-12-18", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Beagle Brigade Act.\n\n\u201cKeeping foreign animal diseases out of our country is critical to the security of Iowa agriculture and our food supply. As we\u2019ve seen with bird flu, our farmers have faced serious financial losses and uncertainty over the spread of this disease, and African Swine Fever has the potential to seriously harm our hog industry. We must continue to do everything possible to monitor, prevent, and mitigate outbreaks,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cThat\u2019s why I voted for legislation to have the National Detector Dog Training Center train dogs \u2013 including beagles \u2013 to inspect cargo, baggage, and vehicles at our borders and detect foreign diseases that pose a significant threat to agriculture. I\u2019ll continue to work to keep foreign animal disease out of our country by passing the Farm Bill and investing in prevention and detection measures.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-reauthorize-programs-teach-horrors-holocaust", "Feenstra Votes to Reauthorize Programs to Teach Horrors of the Holocaust", "2024-12-17", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act.\n\nThis legislation which was signed into law by President Trump in 2020 and will now be extended through Fiscal Year 2030.\n\n\u201cAs antisemitism increases across our country and around the world, it is critical that we teach the next generation of Americans about the horrors of the Holocaust. The death and destruction that occurred at the hands of the Nazis must never be forgotten,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI was glad to vote for the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act to ensure that we educate our children about the Holocaust and honor the lives of the more than six million victims who faced unthinkable suffering. We must never forget the lives lost and never let such a tragedy happen again.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-congratulates-senator-chris-cournoyer-appointment-iowas-lieutenant", "Feenstra Congratulates Senator Chris Cournoyer on Appointment as Iowa\u2019s Lieutenant Governor", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement congratulating State Senator Chris Cournoyer on her appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa:\n\n\u201cI extend my congratulations to my friend \u2014 Chris Cournoyer \u2014 on her appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Lieutenant Governor Cournoyer and I worked closely in the Iowa Senate to grow our economy and advance our conservative values. I know that she will be a phenomenal partner to Governor Reynolds and advocate for Iowa\u2019s families, farmers, businesses, and our communities.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-joins-doge-caucus-cut-reckless-government-spending-and-restore-fiscal", "Feenstra Joins DOGE Caucus to Cut Reckless Government Spending and Restore Fiscal Sanity", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) formally joined the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, which will work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut reckless government spending, eliminate burdensome government regulations, and reduce our $36-trillion national debt.\n\n\u201cFor decades, the federal government has borrowed trillions of dollars and spent recklessly driving inflation through the roof and our country further into debt. To protect our children and grandchildren from inheriting an unstoppable debt crisis, we need to get serious about balancing our federal budget, cutting waste in government, and reversing the rapid growth of our national debt,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI\u2019m glad to join the DOGE Caucus to pinpoint savings for taxpayers and eliminate unnecessary regulations so that we can grow our economy and get our country on a path towards fiscal sanity. As a strong, fiscal conservative, I came to Congress to get our debt under control, lower costs for our families, and stop wasteful government spending \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly what I\u2019ll continue to do.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-hinson-presses-dc-mayor-bowser-house-appropriations-hearing", "ICYMI: Hinson Presses DC Mayor Bowser in House Appropriations Hearing", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) pressed D.C. Mayor, Muriel Bowser, on soft-on-crime policies in D.C., enforcing immigration laws, and the importance of ensuring federal bureaucrats return to work in-person. Watch highlights below, and listen to Rep. Hinson's interview on WMAL here.\n\nDuring her first line of questioning, Rep. Hinson pressed Mayor Bowser on how soft-on-crime policies negatively impact public safety and local law enforcement. Watch the full exchange here.\n\nDuring her second line of questioning, Rep. Hinson pressed Mayor Bowser on complying with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer orders. Bowser agreed to comply while under oath. Watch the full exchange here.\n\nRep. Hinson closed with concerns that D.C. Statehood is a ploy by Democrats to gain full control of Congress, stack the Supreme Court, and enact a radical policy agenda. Watch her remarks here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/12/12/nunn-amendment-included-in-national-defense-package/", "Nunn Amendment Included in National Defense Package", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 The U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes Representative Zach Nunn\u2019s (IA-03) priorities to support military servicemembers and protect national security.\n\n\u201cAmerica is the land of the free and home of the brave because of the men and women who serve in uniform,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cAs a twenty-year combat veteran and current Colonel in the Air Force, I\u2019m committed to protecting our national security. That means securing our Southern Border, stopping China in its tracks, bolstering our allies, and supporting our men and women in uniform throughout their career. This bill is a win for national security, a win for our troops, and a win for the future of our nation.\u201d\n\nThe final package includes Rep. Nunn\u2019s proposal to create a strategic partnership between the Defense Innovation Unit and the Israeli Ministry of Defense to streamline access to emerging technologies for the U.S. and our allies. The legislation also includes landmark investments in servicemember quality of life, border security, and deterring Chinese aggression:\n\nProvides junior enlisted servicemembers with a 14.5% pay raise.\n\nSupports the deployment of National Guard at our Southern Border to intercept illegal aliens and drugs.\n\nIncludes dozens of sections that address PRC security threats and economic security issues.\n\nPrevents Chinese espionage in our military, supply chains, and research institutions.\n\nExpands U.S.-Israel military exercises and fully fund cooperative missile defense programs.\n\nIncreases funding for U.S. defense initiatives in the Indo-Pacific to bolster Taiwan\u2019s defense and support Indo-Pacific allies.\n\nSaves $31 billion by cutting inefficient programs, obsolete weapons, and bloated Pentagon bureaucracy.\n\nCounters antisemitism by prohibiting sale of goods at Department of Defense commissaries and exchanges from any entities that have or are engaged in a boycott of Israel.\n\nThe bill now awaits consideration in the Senate.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-historic-pay-raise-us-troops", "Feenstra Votes for Historic Pay Raise for U.S. Troops", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which delivers a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops and a 4.5% for all other servicemembers:\n\n\u201cIn our increasingly dangerous world, we must always ensure that the U.S. military remains the most feared and lethal fighting force the world has ever known. China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, terrorist groups, and other evil forces will stop at nothing to destabilize our country and sow chaos across the globe. We can\u2019t let them gain an inch.\n\nThat\u2019s why I voted for the National Defense Authorization Act to counter this new Axis of Evil, support our allies like Israel, and invest in our troops and their families. Among many provisions, this legislation delivers historic pay raises for our military \u2013 14.5% for junior enlisted troops and 4.5% for all other servicemembers \u2013 and supports new military housing and childcare facilities. It also bans radical DEI initiatives in our military, prohibits the teaching of Critical Race Theory at military schools, and requires the Department of Defense to report to Congress on military cooperation between China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.\n\nOur troops and their families make incredible sacrifices so that we can all enjoy the freedoms and liberties that make the United States the greatest country on Earth. As a proud American, I will always support our servicemembers and military families \u2013 working to ensure that they have the resources that they need to succeed.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-statement-fy25-ndaa", "Hinson Statement on FY25 NDAA", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement in support of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\n\n\"The FY25 NDAA invests in our national security and our servicemembers while cutting woke DEI initiatives and slashing unnecessary bureaucracy that wastes time and compromises our readiness. This legislation includes a well-deserved pay raise for servicemembers and prioritizes deterrence amid increased aggression from adversaries like China and Iran under President Biden. I look forward to working with President Trump to further safeguard our national security, support our troops, and reinstate U.S. global leadership.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\nBackground:\n\nThe FY25 NDAA:\n\nAuthorizes a 4.5% increase in pay for all servicemembers \u2013 including a 14.5% raise for junior enlisted servicemembers \u2013 and additional quality of life improvements for servicemembers and their families.\n\nEnhances deterrence in the Indo-Pacific by authorizing $15.6 billion for defenses and reaffirming our support of our ally, Taiwan.\n\nCounters national security threats from our adversaries and fight state sponsors of terror including Iran, Afghanistan and the Taliban, North Korea, and Russia.\n\nSupports law enforcement operations at our southwest border and increasing funding by $10 million for DoD counter-narcotic activities.\n\nCuts unnecessary Pentagon bureaucracy, reforms DoD's acquisition processes, and cuts underperforming military programs.\n\nBuilds on efforts to dismantle the radical woke ideology within the DoD by gutting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-praises-passage-legislation-provide-disabled-veterans-free-tsa", "Feenstra Praises Passage of Legislation to Provide Disabled Veterans with Free TSA PreCheck", "2024-12-10", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) praised passage of the VETS Safe Travel Act, which would make disabled veterans eligible for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck Program at no cost.\n\n\u201cAs grateful Americans, it is critical that we provide our veterans with the benefits that they have earned and deserve. From high-quality healthcare to other helpful resources, I believe that we should jump at every opportunity to give back to our nation\u2019s heroes,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m glad that the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to give our disabled veterans free TSA PreCheck \u2013 a well-deserved convenience when traveling through our airports. Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices in defense of our nation, and this is just one small way that we can show our appreciation to these heroes and their families.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-announces-new-chief-staff-0", "Hinson Announces New Chief of Staff", "2024-12-10", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson announced that Sophie Seid, her current Deputy Chief of Staff, will take over the role of Chief of Staff for the 119th Congress. Sophie helped launch Hinson\u2019s office in 2021 as Communications Director before serving as her Deputy Chief of Staff. Prior to working for Hinson, Sophie worked on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Hinson\u2019s current Chief of Staff, Sam Pritchard, will remain in an advisory role throughout this transition.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled that Sophie will take on the new role of Chief of Staff and lead our team. She has been a trusted advisor for years, and shares my passion for serving Iowans. She will help me carry out my mission of restoring fiscal responsibility, improving safety and security, and advocating for rural Iowa while providing the best possible customer service to constituents.\u201d -Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-introduces-va-bill-increasing-veterans-access-high-cost", "Miller-Meeks Introduces VA Bill Increasing Veterans Access to High-Cost Medication", "2024-12-10", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced the Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act, legislation that increases access to costly medications out of reach for severely disabled veterans in State Veterans Homes. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not pay State Veterans Homes for high-cost medications for severely disabled veterans, which are covered outside the facility.\n\n\u201cAs a 24-year veteran and physician, it is critical to increase access to life-saving medication for our veterans,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cOur bill would mandate the VA reimburse State Veterans Homes for the cost of expensive medications \u2013 or furnish them - so veterans can continue to receive the care they need and deserve.\u201d\n\nSince the passage of the PACT act, there has been a significant increase in the number of veterans adjudicated as being severely disabled. For these veterans, VA pays a per diem but doesn\u2019t pay the State Veterans Homes for the cost of extremely high-cost medications which often cost the homes more than VA is paying (sometimes more than $1000 a day). These high-cost medications are often revolutionary cancer drugs that help significantly lengthen the lives and quality of life of our nation\u2019s most deserving.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act would fix this problem. When a severely disabled veteran requires high-cost medications, the bill would require VA to either pay for the medications or furnish them directly to the State Veterans Homes. The bill would encourage States Veterans Homes to grow and provide care to our most severely disabled veterans.\n\nRep. Miller-Meeks has used her position as Chairwoman of the Committee on Veterans Affairs\u2019 Subcommittee on Health to hold hearings and spotlight critical issues such as substance use disorder, care coordination, and emerging mental health therapies, among many others. She has also sponsored pivotal legislation that would improve access to residential rehabilitation treatment programs, expand long-term care options, and increase the availability of non-opioid pain management medications.\n\nState Veterans Homes give states the opportunity to provide housing and medical care to our nation\u2019s veterans while relieving pressure from an often-overwhelmed Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system. To help support these facilities, Congress has authorized programs that repay states for some of the care provided.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-honors-ernest-topness-65-years-service-cedar-rapids", "Hinson Honors Ernest Topness for 65 Years of Service in Cedar Rapids", "2024-12-07", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"I rise today to recognize Mr. Ernest Topness for his distinguished and impactful career serving both our nation and the people of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.\n\nMr. Topness, known by many as Ernie, first joined the United States Postal Service in 1959 after serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.\n\nErnie delivered mail in Cedar Rapids for 65 years, making connections and building friendship with those on his route.\n\nErnie\u2019s dedication is unmatched. When others would sit out a snow day or call in sick, he was always known to show up.\n\nAt the age of 91, Ernie recently retired as the second-longest-serving mail carrier in the United States.\n\nMr. Topness, your legacy is one of unwavering dedication and inspiring service.\n\nWe wish you all the best in your well-deserved retirement.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-backs-legislation-teach-dangers-communism-classroom", "Feenstra Backs Legislation to Teach Dangers of Communism in the Classroom", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for the Crucial Communism Teaching Act, which would direct the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to create a curriculum to educate high school students about the dangers and history of communism.\n\n\u201cAccording to recent statistics, nearly one third of America\u2019s youth hold a favorable opinion of communism and nearly twenty percent believe that communism is better than capitalism. These alarming findings cannot be the norm for future generations of Americans if we want our country to succeed and prosper,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI voted for the Crucial Communism Teaching Act to push back against the spread of this dangerous ideology in our schools and educate our children about communism\u2019s ugly past.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-requests-runway-and-ramp-projects-185th-air-refueling-wing-be", "Feenstra Requests Runway and Ramp Projects at 185th Air Refueling Wing Be Included in Future Years Defense Program", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) led a letter to Acting Director of the Air National Guard, Major General Duke Pirak, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin requesting that ongoing runway and ramp projects at the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) in Sioux City be included in the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).\n\nHouse and Senate members representing Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota all cosigned Feenstra\u2019s letter. This included all 6 members of Iowa\u2019s congressional delegation.\n\n\u201cThe 185th Air Refueling Wing is critical to our economy, our region, and our national security. Nearly 900 airmen work around the clock to support our military and ensure that the KC-135 refueling tankers housed at the base operate properly,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cThe 185th is currently spearheading projects to strengthen runway and ramp resilience so that the KC-135s can take off and land more efficiently and safely. Alongside my colleagues in the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota delegations, I am leading the charge to request that the runway and ramp projects at the 185th be included in the Future Years Defense Program and make these initiatives eligible for needed funding through completion.\u201d\n\nThe full letter can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-leads-community-demanding-us-coast-guard-continue-investing-missouri", "Feenstra Leads Community in Demanding the U.S. Coast Guard Continue Investing in the Missouri River", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) led a letter to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain Andrew Bender urging the USCG to reconsider its decision to remove 36 Aids to Navigation (ATONs) on the Missouri River north of Blencoe, Iowa and to continue infrastructure investments in the Missouri River.\n\nEight lawmakers and 53 local businesses, organizations, and leaders supported Feenstra\u2019s letter.\n\n\u201cThe Missouri River is critical to economic development across Western Iowa and supports the timely transportation of manufactured goods and agricultural products both within the United States and internationally. Iowa farmers, businesses, and manufacturers rely on the Missouri River to ship their goods and serve their customers. However, the U.S. Coast Guard\u2019s decision to remove 36 ATONs on the Missouri River threatens our region\u2019s economic vitality and cuts off trade along this important waterway,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cAlongside eight of my colleagues, 53 supporting organizations, businesses, local leaders, and Governor Reynolds, I am calling on the USCG to keep these ATONs in place and continue investing in the Missouri River. Many projects are already in motion to improve utilization of the Missouri River \u2013 including the new barge terminal project in Sioux City \u2013 and this decision by the USCG ignores the economic growth already happening because of the Missouri River. We must maintain navigation up and down the Missouri River not just for the vitality of our businesses but for the future growth of our region and the long-term success of our communities. I am an avid supporter of our inland waterways, especially the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, because the ability to ship Iowa made products around the world relies on a functional river system.\u201d\n\nThe congressional letter can be found HERE and the local letter can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-oskaloosa-pharmacist-call-passage-key-pbm-reforms", "Miller-Meeks, Oskaloosa Pharmacist Call for Passage of Key PBM Reforms", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Background: H.R. 6283 \u2013 DRUG Act\n\n\u2022 Bans \u2018spread pricing,\u2019 when a PBM charges the health plan more than they paid for a medicine;\n\n\u2022 Prohibits PBMs from paying affiliated pharmacies more than independent community pharmacies for the same services; and\n\n\u2022 Bans \u2018patient steering,\u2019 when a PBM encourages or requires patients to use its affiliated pharmacies instead of a pharmacy that is most convenient for them.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-bill-combat-chinas-trade-crimes-protect-american-workers-passes-house", "Hinson Bill to Combat China's Trade Crimes & Protect American Workers Passes House", "2024-12-03", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"Thank you, M. Speaker:\n\nI rise today in support of my bill, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act.\n\nThis bill puts American industry, manufacturing, and workers first.\n\nFor decades, companies operating under the control of the Chinese Communist Party in the People\u2019s Republic of China have systematically violated U.S. trade laws.\n\nThe CCP\u2019s illicit trade practices, including duty evasion, transshipment, market flooding, forced labor, and fraud are deliberately designed to take advantage of American workers and businesses \u2013 lowering wages, forcing manufacturers to close their doors, and gutting rural manufacturing towns.\n\nFor example, the Select Committee on China uncovered trade fraud by Chinese auto manufacturer, Qingdao Sunsong.\n\nSunsong was using transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs, forcing an Illinois company to lay off a quarter of their workforce.\n\nSunsong is far from the only Chinese company taking action to exploit our trade system to bolster China\u2019s non-market economy, crippling American industry and manufacturing, threatening workers\u2019 wages and livelihoods, and enabling slave labor.\n\nBut despite the sheer volume of trade-related crime, the Department of Justice remains inadequately equipped to effectively detect, investigate, and prosecute such offenses.\n\nWhile tariffs are one tool in our toolkit to level the playing field, we also must enforce our trade laws and hold China accountable for repeated violations that have a catastrophic impact on American workers and industry.\n\nBy strengthening the Trump\u2019s DOJ\u2019s ability to detect and prosecute international trade crimes, my bipartisan bill will ensure that Communist China and other perpetrators are criminally liable for illicit activity and that penalties are enforced.\n\nThis will help reshore domestic manufacturing and provide opportunities for American workers.\n\nI am proud to have the support of China Select Committee Chairman Moolenaar and Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi on this bill and deeply appreciate their collaboration. I also want to thank Chairman Jim Jordan and Ranking Member Jerry Nadler for their support of this key bill.\n\nI urge my colleagues to support this legislation and support American workers. Thank you, and I yield back.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nCompanies based in the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) frequently commit crimes violating U.S. trade laws, including trade fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment, which benefit the PRC\u2019s non-market economy and undermine U.S. companies and workers. Countless Americans have lost their jobs due to this criminal activity. Despite the large volume of trade crime-related cases, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has under-resourced its prosecution of these crimes.\n\nHinson's Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act has garnered robust support and now awaits action in the Senate. This legislation will:\n\nEstablish a new task force or similar structure within the DOJ\u2019s Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes.\n\nEnhance nationwide responses to trade-related offenses by providing training and technical assistance to other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, expanding investigations and prosecutions, and allowing for parallel criminal and civil enforcement actions.\n\nRequire the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress assessing the DOJ\u2019s efforts, statistics on trade-related crimes, and fund utilization.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-meeks-introduces-legislation-extend-biofuel-tax-credit-lower-energy", "Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Extend Biofuel Tax Credit, Lower Energy Cost", "2024-11-08", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington DC \u2013 U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced legislation to extend the Second-Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit, which will protect biofuels production in the Midwest and across the country.\n\n\u201cIowa\u2019s biofuels production fuels the country and powers our economy,\u201d said Rep. Miller -Meeks. \u201cIowa producers need market certainty to continue producing affordable, low-emissions forms of energy. I am thankful for Rep. David's collaboration on this commonsense, bipartisan bill which will lower energy costs and promote the production of biofuels right here in the Midwest, and I look forward to seeing this bill progress through the legislative process.\u201d\n\n\"Federal incentives for biofuels are only good enough if our farmers and producers have certainty.\u201d Said Rep. Sharice Davids. I\u2019ve consistently urged the Biden administration to publish new rules for biofuel producers to take advantage of what Congress has passed into law, and I\u2019ll continue to push for the guidance to be finalized. In the meantime, I\u2019m proud to work across the aisle with Rep. Miller-Meeks to ensure stability in the biofuels market and keep costs low for Kansans.\u201d\n\n\u201cCellulosic biofuel producers have been anxiously awaiting guidance from the Treasury Department on the new 45Z clean fuel producer tax credit that is supposed to take effect just two months from now. But with 2025 just around the corner, Treasury has not yet proposed regulations to implement the 45Z credit and there is no clarity on the timeline or path forward.\u201d Said Geoff Cooper, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association. \u201cBy extending the existing tax credit for second-generation biofuels by one year, this legislation provides marketplace certainty and allows for a smooth transition to the new tax credit regime. We applaud Reps. Miller-Meeks and Davids for taking bipartisan action to protect the market for cellulosic ethanol made from grain fiber, which is the lowest-cost, lowest-carbon liquid fuel available in the marketplace today.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCertain second-generation biofuels producers who are registered with the IRS and meet the environmental standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may be eligible for up to $1.01 per gallon tax credit for the fuel produced. The second-generation biofuel producer tax credit is set to expire at the end of 2024.\n\nThe 45Z clean fuel production credit is a \u201ctechnology-neutral\u201d credit set to take effect in 2025. However, without issued guidance from the Treasury Department on eligibility requirements for claiming the credit, biofuels producers are lacking the market certainty they need to make critical investments. This one-year extension of the tax credit better bridges the gap between the current credit\u2019s sunset date and the implementation of 45Z by creating a longer off-ramp and affording producers the flexibility needed to get the maximum value of the credit.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-announces-2024-military-academy-selection-board", "Feenstra Announces 2024 Military Academy Selection Board", "2024-10-31", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced the eight members who will serve on the 2024 Military Academy Selection Board for Iowa\u2019s 4th Congressional District.\n\n\u201cI am glad to announce the eight members who will serve on our Military Academy Selection Board this year and be tasked with reviewing and recommending candidates for our nation\u2019s military academies. I appreciate their willingness to participate in this important process,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cOur national security depends on a strong military. I look forward to nominating stellar candidates to our nation\u2019s military academies who will protect our freedoms and defend our country against our enemies.\u201d\n\nThe board members are as follows:\n\nLiz Doll of Council Bluffs, Iowa\n\nJohn Wills of Spirit Lake, Iowa\n\nLexie Ruter of Estherville, Iowa\n\nTheresa Hildreth of Rockwell City, Iowa\n\nJarret Heil of Haverhill, Iowa\n\nChad Reece of Britt, Iowa\n\nKattie Lewis of Hastings, Iowa\n\nTerry Seehusen of Humboldt, Iowa\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-helps-introduce-legislation-deliver-financial-relief-iowa-farmers", "Feenstra Helps Introduce Legislation to Deliver Financial Relief for Iowa Farmers", "2024-10-29", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped introduce legislation \u2013 led by U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS) \u2013 to help deliver financial relief to American farmers facing low commodity prices and high input costs this crop year.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden and Vice President Harris approved trillions of dollars in reckless government spending that sent inflation skyrocketing and have completely failed to open new export markets for our producers. This one-two punch helped cause interest rates and input costs to rise significantly while a lack of demand for American-made agricultural products across the globe has exacerbated our low commodity prices,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cIt\u2019s why I\u2019m glad to support the FARM Act, which will deliver financial relief to our farmers and producers in the face of high operating costs and unrelenting inflation. We must pass this legislation in conjunction with the Farm Bill \u2013 which includes an increase in reference prices for commodities like corn and soybeans \u2013 to provide certainty and support for our farm families.\u201d\n\nThis legislation \u2013 dubbed the FARM Act \u2013 specifically directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make emergency assistance payments to farm producers to alleviate the financial imbalance between high input costs and low commodity prices.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-helps-lead-letter-demanding-answers-usda-over-pure-prairie-poultry", "Feenstra Helps Lead Letter Demanding Answers from USDA over Pure Prairie Poultry Fiasco", "2024-10-28", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Last Friday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped lead a letter with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN), and U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack demanding answers about the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s 2022 approval of nearly $46 million in taxpayer dollars for Pure Prairie Poultry and its subsequent bankruptcy in late September.\n\n\u201cIowa taxpayers deserve to know the full story behind the Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy and how the USDA approved nearly $46 million in taxpayer dollars for a company that left millions of chickens uncared for. This serious lack of oversight is extremely concerning and has caused massive uncertainty for our growers who are already facing a harsh farm economy,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cOur letter to USDA will help us get answers for our growers and address the federal government\u2019s carelessness with taxpayer dollars. I commend Secretary Naig for responding quickly and professionally to this crisis.\u201d\n\n\u201cUSDA has provided millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded loans and grants to meat and poultry processors across the country, which is why my colleagues and I are calling on USDA to provide answers,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cWhile expanding livestock markets and processing capacity is critical for farm country, the lack of oversight of these dollars by USDA harmed producers and caused a significant disruption to our nation\u2019s food supply chain.\u201d\n\n\u201cUSDA is responsible for keeping tabs on the taxpayer-funded grants it administers, but it clearly dropped the ball with Pure Prairie. Iowans and others across America\u2019s Heartland have lost their jobs and their poultry market as a result of Pure Prairie\u2019s closure. USDA must explain to Congress and the public what went wrong to help prevent a repeat scenario,\u201d said Sen. Grassley.\n\nPure Prairie Poultry\u2019s bankruptcy left approximately 1.3 million broiler chickens in Iowa without feed causing Secretary Naig and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to take over care, custody, and control of the birds in Iowa. After several alternative efforts were made to sell the broilers, depopulation of the birds in Iowa concluded last Friday.\n\nThe full letter can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-ernst-work-ensure-rural-access-safe-contraception-0", "Hinson, Ernst Work to Ensure Rural Access to Safe Contraception", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) requested information on the availability of birth control options to ensure Iowa families, especially in rural areas, have access to safe and effective contraception.\n\nAfter data from 2017 revealed just 24 percent of all Community Health Centers (CHCs) in the country provide a comprehensive list of contraception options for patients to review on-site, the lawmakers specifically inquired about options available through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), which serve rural areas.\n\n\u201cEnsuring women, regardless of zip code, have access to safe birth control options is vital for women's health and family planning. Unfortunately, women in rural and underserved areas often have fewer contraception options. I\u2019m working with Senator Ernst to expand access to safe birth control options for adult women who rely on Community Health Centers for care.\"- Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n\u201cFamilies deserve access to safe and effective birth control when they visit their health care provider, regardless of where they live. To ensure rural areas are not overlooked, I\u2019m working to identify the barriers that leave communities with fewer contraception options. We can build upon this fact-finding mission to address the real gaps in services that Iowa families are facing.\" - Senator Joni Ernst\n\nIn the letter, lawmakers wrote:\n\n\u201cIncreased access to family planning services has proven to reduce the rate of unintended pregnancies, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, and reduce rates of infertility and maternal mortality. The limited information that is available also indicates that women in rural communities are facing a significant lack of access. With millions of women in the United States living in areas with limited contraceptive access, it\u2019s imperative we understand the deficiencies and why they exist.\"\n\nIn the letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the lawmakers requested:\n\nAn itemized inventory of available contraception,\n\nAnnual family planning counseling appointment requests and rates of return,\n\nExpenditures of federal funds to reimburse facilities for contraception methods,\n\nFinancial resources and contraceptive options offered, and\n\nAny additional barriers, including geographic, to those who wish to provide a wider range of contraceptive methods to patients.\n\nBackground:\n\nHinson has led legislation to propose commonsense solutions to improve women's health care access, including:\n\nThe Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act: Enables women ages 18 and up to access FDA-approved, routine-use birth control pills over the counter.\n\nThe Access to LARCs Act: Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on long-acting reversible contraception access at community health centers (CHCs) in health care deserts.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/10/25/nunn-secures-more-than-2-million-for-new-dialysis-center/", "Nunn Secures More Than $2 Million for New Dialysis Center", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced that he secured a $2,011,000 federal investment to build a new dialysis facility at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to announce that we secured a more than $2 million federal investment to construct a new dialysis center at the Wayne County Hospital,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cThis investment will help the Wayne County Hospital provide critically needed, state-of-the-art dialysis services to their six-county service area. This is exactly the kind of investment the federal government should make \u2013 one that does the most good for the most people.\u201d\n\nRep. Nunn secured the $2,011,000 investment through the Community Project Funding process, which allows members to designate funding for critical initiatives. The funding was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 which was signed into law on Saturday, March 9, 2024.\n\n\u201cWe are incredibly grateful for Congressman Nunn\u2019s support in helping us secure this project for a new dialysis unit,\u201d said Daren Relph, CEO of Wayne County Hospital. \u201cThis funding represents a significant step towards improving healthcare access in our region, ensuring that patients can receive the critical care they need close to home. We greatly appreciate his dedication in making this a possibility for our community.\u201d\n\nDialysis care is a life-saving service that individuals need access to in order to survive. Currently, Wayne County Hospital has the only dialysis care center in a six-county region but is unable to meet the needs of the patients in the area. This federal investment will help the hospital construct a new dialysis center to support the dialysis needs of the community.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstras-inquiry-helps-reopen-storm-lake-post-office-following-months-closure", "Feenstra\u2019s Inquiry Helps Reopen Storm Lake Post Office Following Months of Closure", "2024-10-24", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped reopen the Storm Lake Post Office after it was closed for roughly three months due to damage sustained from a car accident in July.\n\nAfter being contacted by a constituent, Feenstra\u2019s team immediately reached out to the Consumer Affairs Manager and the Storm Lake Postmaster inquiring when the Post Office would reopen and how they are assisting elderly and disabled residents during construction. Following Feenstra\u2019s inquiry, construction wrapped up and approval was given for the building to reopen.\n\n\u201cIowans \u2013 especially those in rural communities \u2013 rely on the post office to receive their mail, pay their bills, and get their prescription medications. For the post office in Storm Lake to be closed for months on end denies Iowans of this important service,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI\u2019m glad the Storm Lake Post Office reopened and will allow residents to access their PO boxes and send mail in a safe atmosphere. I will continue to work to deliver for our communities.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-statement-waterloo-post-office", "Hinson Statement on Waterloo Post Office", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement on the USPS decision to retain certain postal operations in Waterloo.\n\n\"I personally advocated to the Postmaster General to prevent the outsourcing of all mail processing operations in Waterloo and to ensure there would be no job losses. While their decision to retain some mail processing in Waterloo and not cut any postal jobs is a positive step, this is not the end of the conversation. I will continue working to protect jobs and ensure reliable postal service for all Iowans.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-joins-benton-county-auditor-discussion-election-security", "Hinson Joins Benton County Auditor for Discussion on Election Security", "2024-10-22", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Benton County, Iowa - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) was joined by Benton County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Hayley Rippel, for a live discussion on election security in Iowa. They covered early and absentee voting as well as Iowa's election integrity measures that make it easy to vote and hard to cheat.\n\nWatch the Full Conversation Here\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-encourages-seniors-and-eligible-iowans-enroll-medicare", "Feenstra Encourages Seniors and Eligible Iowans to Enroll in Medicare", "2024-10-18", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 On October 15th, as the Medicare Open Enrollment period begins, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement encouraging eligible Iowans to enroll in a Medicare plan before the December 7th deadline:\n\n\u201cBeginning today through Saturday December 7th, I encourage Iowans eligible for Medicare to enroll in a plan that fits their healthcare needs. Seniors and those eligible can enroll online at Medicare.gov, review various plans, and call my office at 202-225-4426 with any questions. In Congress, I will always protect Social Security and Medicare for our seniors.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-miller-meeks-letter-cms-approves-bettendorf-facility-seniors", "After Miller-Meeks Letter, CMS Approves Bettendorf Facility for Seniors", "2024-10-18", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Davenport - Today, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. announced the Centers for the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved UnityPoint Health\u2019s application to open a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) facility in Bettendorf.\n\nThe approval comes after Miller-Meeks led the Iowa delegation in urging CMS to approve UnityPoint Health\u2019s application. Approval of the Bettendorf location is critical for Iowa seniors as UnityPoint Health plans to submit applications for additional PACE locations in Waterloo and Hiawatha.\n\n\u201cI am thrilled CMS heeded our calls to approve UnityPoint Health\u2019s Bettendorf location,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cPACE centers are a vital lifeline for Iowa seniors who wish to live on their own while still having access to nursing home and healthcare services. In Congress, I will continue to fight for Iowa seniors to ensure they receive the quality healthcare they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are thankful that CMS approved our application to open a new PACE facility in Bettendorf,\u201d said Matt Swanstrom, Executive Director of UnityPoint Health PACE Senior Care. \u201cWe look forward to providing coordinated health and wellbeing care for eligible seniors living in the area to help them live at home for as long as safely possible.\u201d\n\nLocated at 2119 Kimberly Road in Bettendorf, the facility plans to have a medical clinic, day center, therapy gym, and other amenities for local seniors.\n\nUnityPoint Health PACE Senior Care \u2013 Bettendorf will begin serving eligible seniors on November 1.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-urges-iowans-impacted-summer-floods-apply-relief-october-22nd", "Feenstra Urges Iowans Impacted by Summer Floods to Apply for Relief before October 22nd Deadline", "2024-10-17", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement urging Iowa homeowners and renters impacted by the floods from June 16th through July 23rd to apply for disaster relief through FEMA before the October 22nd deadline:\n\n\u201cTuesday October 22nd is the last day that Iowans impacted by this summer\u2019s devastating floods can apply for disaster assistance through the federal government. Resources are available to help families and homeowners rebuild their homes and replace damaged and destroyed personal property. I encourage anyone in need of support to visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 before the October 22nd deadline. Iowans can also go to my website at Feenstra.House.Gov and visit my Natural Disaster Resource Center for more information about recovery assistance.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-leads-232-house-members-address-doc-cuts-2025", "Miller-Meeks Leads 232 House Members to Address Doc Cuts Before 2025", "2024-10-15", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Dear Speaker Johnson and Minority Leader Jeffries:\n\nThe undersigned bipartisan members of Congress write to urge you to expeditiously pass legislative fixes that not only stop another damaging round of cuts to Medicare payments, but also provide greater certainty and stability for clinicians serving Medicare beneficiaries. On July 10, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule, which includes provisions subjecting all physicians and other clinicians treating Medicare patients to a 2.8 percent payment cut. In lieu of these harmful cuts, which, absent federal legislation, will take effect on January 1, 2025, Congress must pass a bill providing physicians and other clinicians with a payment update that takes into account the cost of delivering care to patients.\n\nThe scheduled 2.8 percent reduction represents the fifth consecutive year that CMS issued a fee schedule regulation lowering payments to physicians and other clinicians. While Congress has intervened in the past four years to mitigate portions of these cuts, the fact remains that the MPFS is inherently broken. Continued payment cuts undermine the ability of independent clinical practices\u2014especially in rural and underserved areas\u2014to care for their community, which reduces patient access to care. These ongoing cuts have forced medical groups and integrated systems of care to make difficult choices, such as imposing hiring freezes, delaying system improvements, postponing transitions to value-based care models, and potentially eliminating services. Because healthcare often comprises a large percentage of employment in rural areas, the closure of independent practices not only lessens patient access to care but also jeopardizes the livelihood of rural Americans.\n\nOver the last two decades, Medicare payment rates have fallen by 29 percent when adjusted for the costs of running a practice. Additionally, compliance with the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is both expensive and a flawed method of measuring quality and costs of care, resulting in steep and unfair penalties. These payment cuts and MIPS compliance costs also come on the heels of the extremely disruptive COVID-19 public health emergency and the Change Healthcare cyberattack.\n\nThe CY 2025 MPFS Proposed Rule highlights that the estimated cost of running a practice\u2014covering expenses like rent, staff compensation, and purchasing supplies and equipment\u2014is expected to increase substantially next year. This widening gap between what Medicare pays and the cost of delivering quality care to patients demands Congressional intervention.\n\nThankfully, bipartisan lawmakers have come together to propose several legislative solutions aimed at providing permanent relief from the long-term problems plaguing the Medicare payment system. We urge Congressional Leadership to move legislation that provides physicians and other clinicians with a permanent, annual inflationary update in Medicare equivalent to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). We also request targeted reforms to statutory MPFS budget neutrality requirements, raising the current MPFS budget neutrality threshold to reflect 2024 dollars, requiring CMS to cross-check utilization assumptions associated with newly unbundled codes that trigger budget neutrality cuts, mandating CMS to review key elements of practice expense costs every five years, and limiting changes to the MPFS conversion factor to no more than 2.5 percent in a given year. Some of these legislative solutions have already passed the Energy and Commerce Committee in 2023 with strong bipartisan support. Moreover, we urge Congressional Leadership to utilize bipartisan offsets as we address all issues pertaining to Medicare payments to physicians and other clinicians.\n\nIncreased instability in the healthcare sector due to looming cost hikes impacts the ability of physicians and clinicians to provide the highest quality of care and threatens patient access to affordable healthcare. Rural physicians and other clinicians, along with those treating underserved populations, are facing the most daunting challenge of trying to provide care in the wake of devastating reimbursement cuts. To prevent the very real scenario of insufficient access to physicians and other clinicians treating Medicare patients, Congress must stop the 2.8 percent payment cut from occurring in 2025, enact targeted reforms to statutory budget neutrality requirements, and provide physicians with a payment update reflective of inflationary pressures. We stand ready to work with you to pass crucial bipartisan legislative initiatives before the conclusion of the 118th Congress.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/10/15/nunn-secures-1-5-million-to-replace-bridge-in-madison-county/", "Nunn Secures $1.5 Million to Replace Bridge in Madison County", "2024-10-15", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced that he secured a $1.5 million federal investment to replace the Bevington Park Road Bridge over the Middle River in Madison County.\n\n\u201cIowans rely on safe bridges and roads to get to work, school, and spend time with family. We need to invest in our infrastructure so Iowans can continue to get from point A to point B,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to announce we secured $1.5 million to improve safety on Bevington Park Road in Madison County. This is exactly the kind of investment the federal government should make \u2013 one that does the most good for the most people.\u201d\n\nRep. Nunn secured the $1.5 million investment through the Community Project Funding process, which allows members to designate funding for critical initiatives. The funding was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 which was signed into law on Saturday, March 9, 2024.\n\n\u201cBevington Park Road is traveled daily by many. The bridge is used for commuters, agricultural goods and services, fire and rescue, schools, and mail routes. Getting the bridge replaced over the Middle River is an important step in bringing our infrastructure up to par,\u201d said Mike Hackett, Madison County Engineer. \u201cI am thankful that Congressman Nunn was able to secure the $1.5 million and make a critical investment into Madison County infrastructure.\u201d\n\nThe funding will help replace a narrow, weight-restricted, 91-year-old iron bridge that is beyond its useful life. The new bridge will expand its width and allow heavier vehicles to pass normally. The new infrastructure is expected to be in place sometime in FY2026.\n\nRep. Nunn announced the new funding investment following a meeting at the Bevington Park Road Bridge at Middle River alongside County Engineer Mike Hackett and other members of the County Maintenance and Secondary Roads Department. Video of the announcement can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/10/15/nunn-secures-2-million-for-minburn-infrastructure/", "Nunn Secures $2 Million for Minburn Infrastructure", "2024-10-15", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced that he secured a $2 million federal investment in improvements to water infrastructure in the City of Minburn.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to announce that we secured a $2 million federal investment for much-needed improvements for the Minburn water system,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cThis investment will help the Minburn Fire Department keep people safe and ensure Minburn residents have access to safe drinking water. This is exactly the kind of investment the federal government should make \u2013 one that does the most good for the most people.\u201d\n\nRep. Nunn secured the $2 million investment through the Community Project Funding process, which allows members to designate funding for critical initiatives. The funding was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 which was signed into law on Saturday, March 9, 2024.\n\n\u201cAs mayor, one of my highest priorities is ensuring the long-term well-being of our community, and a critical part of that is maintaining and improving our infrastructure,\u201d said Mayor Joe Stuetelberg. \u201cToday, we\u2019re pleased to announce important improvements to our town\u2019s water system. I would like to extend my gratitude to our city staff, engineers, contractors, and Congressman Nunn for working to spur economic growth within our community.\u201d\n\nMinburn\u2019s water system is more than seventy years old and experiences line breaks frequently, leading to boil orders. Additionally, the old system cannot be used by first responders to fight fires. This federal investment will support the Minburn Water Improvement Project in replacing water lines.\n\nRep. Nunn announced the new funding investment during a press conference at the Minburn City Hall with Mayor Stuetelberg and other members of the Minburn City Council. Video from the press conference can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/office-congressman-randy-feenstra-hold-october-traveling-office-hours", "Office of Congressman Randy Feenstra to Hold October Traveling Office Hours", "2024-10-10", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that his office will hold fall traveling office hours this October. Representatives from Feenstra\u2019s office will be in 18 counties to help constituents with casework relating to passports, veterans\u2019 benefits, IRS issues, and other federal programs. Traveling office hours were also held this past spring.\n\n\u201cHelping Iowans resolve issues with the federal government is a top priority for me and my office. We stand ready to assist seniors with receiving their Social Security checks, veterans with navigating the VA, and families with getting their passports renewed,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI encourage Iowans to attend traveling office hours at any of the 18 locations throughout the 4th Congressional District scheduled for October. As always, Iowans can also reach my office by visiting Feenstra.House.Gov or by calling us at 202-225-4426.\u201d\n\nIowans in the 4th District can also stop by Congressman Feenstra\u2019s district offices Monday \u2013 Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM CT in Fort Dodge, Council Bluffs, and Sioux City or visit Feenstra.House.Gov to submit a casework request.\n\nBelow is the full list of times and locations organized alphabetically by county:\n\n*Rep. Feenstra will not be at traveling office hours*\n\nBuena Vista County\n\nMonday, October 21st, 2 PM \u2013 3 PM CT\n\nAlta Community Library\n\n1009 South Main Street\n\nAlta, IA 51002\n\nCrawford County\n\nMonday, October 21st, 3 PM \u2013 4 PM CT\n\nDenison City Hall\n\n111 North Main Street\n\nDenison, IA 51442\n\nDickinson County\n\nTuesday, October 22nd, 11:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM CT\n\nLake Park City Hall\n\n217 N. Market Street\n\nLake Park, IA 51347\n\nEmmet County\n\nThursday, October 17th, 10 AM \u2013 11 AM CT\n\nEstherville Area Chamber of Commerce\n\n620 1st Avenue South\n\nEstherville, IA 51334\n\nHumboldt County\n\nWednesday, October 23rd, 11 AM \u2013 12 PM CT\n\nHumboldt City Hall\n\nCouncil Chambers\n\n29 5th Street South\n\nHumboldt, IA 50548\n\nIda County\n\nWednesday, October 23rd, 1 PM \u2013 2 PM CT\n\nIda Grove Public Library\n\n100 E 2nd Street\n\nIda Grove, IA 51445\n\nLyon County\n\nTuesday, October 22nd, 9 AM \u2013 10 AM CT\n\nInwood City Hall\n\n103 South Main Street\n\nInwood, IA 51240\n\nMarshall County\n\nWednesday, October 16th, 1 PM \u2013 2 PM CT\n\nMarshalltown Public Library\n\n105 West Boone Street\n\nMarshalltown, IA 50158\n\nMonona County\n\nTuesday, October 22nd, 10 AM \u2013 11 AM CT\n\nMapleton Community Center\n\n513 Main Street\n\nMapleton, IA 51034\n\nO\u2019Brien County\n\nTuesday, October 22nd, 2 PM \u2013 3 PM CT\n\nHartley City Hall\n\n11 South Central Avenue\n\nHartley, IA 51346\n\nPocahontas County\n\nThursday, October 17th, 12 PM \u2013 1 PM CT\n\nLaurens City Hall\n\nCouncil Chambers\n\n272 North 3rd Street\n\nLaurens, IA 50554\n\nPottawattamie County\n\nMonday, October 21st, 10 AM \u2013 11 AM CT\n\nTreynor Community Center\n\n11 West Main Street Post\n\nTreynor, IA 51575\n\nShelby County\n\nMonday, October 21st, 1 PM \u2013 2 PM CT\n\nHarlan Public Library\n\n718 Court Street\n\nHarlan, IA 51537\n\nStory County\n\nWednesday, October 16th, 11 AM \u2013 12 PM CT\n\nNevada Public Library\n\n631 K Avenue\n\nNevada, IA 50201\n\nWebster County\n\nWednesday, October 16th, 1 PM \u2013 2 PM CT\n\nGowrie Public Library\n\n1204 Market Street\n\nGowrie, IA 50543\n\nWinnebago County\n\nTuesday, October 22nd, 10 AM \u2013 11 AM CT\n\nForest City Economic Development\n\nConference Room\n\n145 South Clark Street\n\nForest City, IA 50436\n\nWoodbury County\n\nMonday, October 21st, 9 AM \u2013 10 AM CT\n\nSioux City Office of Congressman Randy Feenstra\n\nFederal Building Room 112\n\n320 West 6th Street\n\nSioux City, IA 51101\n\nWright County\n\nWednesday, October 23rd, 9:30 AM \u2013 10:30 AM CT\n\nWright County Courthouse\n\nSupervisors Room\n\n115 North Main Street\n\nClarion, IA 50525", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/larc", "Hinson Introduces Legislation to Increase Safe Birth Control Options for Women in Rural Areas", "2024-10-10", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced the Access to LARCs Act, legislation aimed at improving birth control options for adult women in rural areas.\n\nClinics that receive Title X funding offer women the full range of pregnancy preventing contraception, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs), onsite at much higher rates than community clinics and CHCs that do not receive Title X funding. This inequality in access to the most effective FDA-approved pregnancy preventing contraception leaves many who live in \u201chealth care deserts\u201d unable to receive long-acting birth control such as IUDs or arm implants.\n\nThe Access to LARCs Act would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on contraceptive access at community health centers (CHCs) in health care deserts.\n\n\"Ensuring women, regardless of zip code, have access to safe birth control options is vital for women's health and family planning. This legislation will help expand access to safe birth control options for adult women in rural or underserved areas who rely on Community Health Centers for care. I've listened to women across Iowa, and will continue proposing commonsense solutions to improve women's health care access.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-recognizes-national-4-h-week", "Feenstra Recognizes National 4-H Week", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement recognizing National 4-H Week:\n\n\u201c4-H is an incredible organization that helps our future leaders \u2014 especially the next generation of Iowa farmers and producers \u2014 develop lifelong skills and reach their full potential,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cThis week, we recognize the positive impact that 4-H has had on millions of young Americans and the importance of investing in the future of our nation.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-helps-introduce-legislation-deport-illegal-immigrants-convicted-sex", "Feenstra Helps Introduce Legislation to Deport Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Sex Crimes", "2024-10-08", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped introduce the Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by Unnaturalized Emigrants (BE GONE) Act, which would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to classify sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as aggravated felonies, and thus, deportable offenses.\n\nU.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced this legislation in the U.S. Senate.\n\n\u201cAccording to data recently released by ICE, there are over 660,000 illegal immigrants with criminal records \u2013 including nearly 16,000 with sexual assault convictions \u2013 on the loose in our communities. These numbers are infuriating and are the result of the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s dangerous, open-border policies,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI\u2019m glad to work with Senator Ernst and Senator Grassley to introduce legislation to deport illegal immigrants who have been convicted of sex crimes. It is just common sense to remove criminals from our communities so that we can keep our kids and families safe.\u201d\n\nThe data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-issues-statement-one-year-anniversary-hamas-terror-attacks-israel", "Feenstra Issues Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Hamas Terror Attacks in Israel", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terror attacks in Israel:\n\n\u201cOne year ago today, the world watched in horror as Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and murdered more than 1,200 people in the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust. To this day, Hamas continues to hold captive innocent civilians and escalate tensions in the region with the backing of Iran. The violence against Israel is horrific and must come to an end. As our strongest ally in the Middle East, the United States will always stand with Israel against vicious terrorists and evil regimes.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-hamas-terrorist-attacks-were-pure-evil", "Hinson: Hamas Terrorist Attacks Were Pure Evil", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement on the first anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack against Israel.\n\n\u201cOne year ago, the world witnessed pure evil when Hamas ended the ceasefire that was in place and brutally attacked Israel \u2013 slaughtering both Israeli and American civilians, and taking others hostage. The Harris-Biden doctrine of appeasement has emboldened Iran and its terrorist proxies, freeing up funding for their acts of terrorism and enabling the regime in Tehran to significantly advance its nuclear capacity without consequence. As Israel continues to fend off terrorist attacks and anti-Semitism continues to rise, I will continue standing with Israel and the Jewish community around the world. It is past time we return to peace through strength and bring every single hostage home.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\nBackground:\n\nFollowing the October 7th attacks, Rep. Hinson has supported legislation to condemn Hamas attacks on Israel, ensure Israel has robust military support, and freeze funds to Iran.\n\nIsrael Security Supplemental Appropriations Act: Provides military assistance to Israel, replenishes U.S. stockpiles to preserve our military readiness, and ensures the safe return of American citizens impacted by the terrorist attacks.\n\nIsrael Security Assistance Support Act: Reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense and enforces that the Biden Administration delivers defense articles and services and obligates funds appropriated for assistance to Israel.\n\nH.Res. 409: Condemns the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas against the people of the State of Israel.\n\nNo Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act: Immediately freezes the $6 billion of Iranian funds released as part of the Biden Administration\u2019s 2023 hostage deal.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/10/07/nunn-stands-tirelessly-with-israel/", "Nunn Stands Tirelessly with Israel", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) released the following statement in remembrance of the brutal terror attack on Israel by Hamas one year ago today:\n\n\u201cToday marks one year since Hamas launched a barbaric and unprovoked terror attack on Israel, brutally killing hundreds of innocent people and taking many individuals as hostages, including U.S. citizens. Since then, the conflict has only escalated with Iran launching unprecedented missile strikes against Israel, and Hamas brutally murdering hostages, including an American.\n\n\u201cLet me be clear: The United States must be unwavering in our commitment to support Israel\u2019s right to defend herself. Congress must stand righteously against the Iranian regime of terror. We cannot abandon our strongest ally in the Middle East in her time of need.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nWhile in Congress and especially since the unprecedented attack on October 7, 2023, Rep. Nunn has been resolute in his unyielding support of Israel by:\n\nLeading a bipartisan resolution immediately following the attack in 2023 on Israel to declare unwavering support and call for congressional action in response to this barbaric attack.\n\nBringing home American citizens as the conflict in the Middle East escalated, assisting in the successful evacuation of Iowans from Gaza.\n\nChampioning the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act to replenish the Iron Dome and assist our strongest ally in the Middle East as they fight Hamas and other militant groups.\n\nLeading and passing an amendment to prevent Iran from funding acts of terrorism by Hamas, Hezbollah, and their proxies.\n\nLeading and passing a bipartisan amendment to establish a strategic partnership with Israel to bolster military defense with state-of-the-art U.S. technology.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-recognized-protecting-second-amendment-rights", "Hinson Recognized for Protecting Second Amendment Rights", "2024-10-04", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"The Harris-Biden Administration continues to target law-abiding gun owners and push thinly veiled attempts at gun control. I will continue working to protect the Second Amendment rights of law abiding gun owners, who care deeply about gun safety and combating violence, and should not be demonized by this Administration.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n\"The 2024 NSSF Congressional Report Card is a comprehensive analysis of our elected representatives\u2019 positions on firearm and ammunition industry priorities in the 118th Congress. The Report Card\u2019s grades are based on key votes, co-sponsorships, committee activity, floor speeches, and other official actions by Senators and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Members of our industry are grateful to have so many strong allies in the Halls of Congress. NSSF is proud to especially recognize Representative Hinson as a member of the new NSSF Congressional Dean\u2019s List for her exemplary leadership in supporting the firearm and ammunition industry and the nearly 400,000 hardworking Americans employed in the industry. Making the Dean\u2019s List is special recognition that Rep. Hinson has gone above and beyond to protect and preserve the Second Amendment rights of her constituents and the industry that makes the exercise of those rights possible. We applaud Rep. Hinson for her exemplary level of support.\u201d - Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President for Government & Public Affairs and General Counsel.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Hinson's work to protect Second Amendment rights includes:\n\nSupporting the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act to prevent the Biden Administration from using a public health emergency to enact federal gun control measures.\n\nSupporting the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act to expand reciprocity of state-issued concealed carry.\n\nSupporting the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act to remove short-barreled rifles from National Firearms Act regulation.\n\nReining in the ATF by helping introduce legislation to rescind their unconstitutional effort to regulate firearms with stabilizing braces under the National Firearms Act.\n\nIntroduced the RIFLE Act to remove burdensome taxes on firearms sold to law-abiding citizens.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-condemns-iranian-missile-strike-israel", "Feenstra Condemns Iranian Missile Strike on Israel", "2024-10-01", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after Iran launched a ballistic missile strike on Israel:\n\n\u201cIran\u2019s missile strike on Israel is unacceptable and horrific. The Iranian regime has sponsored and continues to fund terrorists around the globe \u2013 including Hamas and Hezbollah \u2013 in a coordinated effort to destroy free nations, target innocent civilians, and sow chaos. The United States stands strong with Israel and will continue to support our allies as they defend their homeland and defeat terrorists.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-kildee-lead-letter-urging-usda-and-ustr-engage-newly-elected-mexican", "Feenstra, Kildee Lead Letter Urging USDA and USTR to Engage with Newly Elected Mexican President over Mexico\u2019s Ban on American Corn Imports", "2024-10-01", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) \u2013 members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee \u2013 led a letter with 19 of their colleagues urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to continue to engage with the newly elected President of Mexico \u2013 Claudia Sheinbaum \u2013 over Mexico\u2019s ban on American corn imports and other trade barriers.\n\nIn their letter, the lawmakers wrote, \u201cToday, October 1, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum will be sworn in as the President of Mexico for a six-year term following her election on June 2. With this change in leadership, we strongly urge you to engage with the incoming administration in Mexico to address ongoing trade disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), including Mexico\u2019s ban on genetically modified (GM) corn.\u201d\n\n\u201cSpecifically, our biggest agricultural export to Mexico in 2023 was corn \u2013 with the total value exported registering at more than $5 billion \u2013 yet we remain concerned about Mexico\u2019s stance on U.S. GM corn. As you are aware, this current dispute began in February 2023 with a presidential decree that modified a 2020 decree, not based in science, that included an immediate prohibition on the use of biotech corn in Mexico\u2019s dough and tortilla production with the long-term goal of phasing out biotech corn in all products for human consumption and animal feed. With over 90% of the corn in the U.S. grown with GM varieties, this decree has created massive uncertainty for our farmers, businesses, and seed developers since the original decree in 2020,\u201d the lawmakers continued.\n\nThe lawmakers also requested a briefing from USTR on the status of the dispute with Mexico over the GM corn ban and preparations for the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).\n\n\u201cAdditionally, with a review of USMCA due in 2026, it is imperative to develop a close working relationship with President Sheinbaum. We understand that Julio Berdegue Sacristan, Mexico\u2019s incoming Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, said the new administration will abandon their goal of reducing yellow corn imports, commonly used in animal feed,\u201d the lawmakers noted. \u201cHowever, both the Decree and Mexico\u2019s regulation to ban GM corn (NOM-187) remain in place, and related legislation could advance in Mexico\u2019s legislature. We remain concerned with the effects of Mexico\u2019s policies to ban GM corn for both human consumption and animal feed since U.S. exporters face legal uncertainty which jeopardizes access to the market.\u201d\n\nThe full letter can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/10/01/nunn-announces-october-mobile-office-hours-to-serve-iowans-in-their-communities/", "Nunn Announces October Mobile Office Hours to Serve Iowans in Their Communities", "2024-10-01", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced mobile office hours across the Iowa Third Congressional District to assist constituents who may not be able to travel to one of the congressional offices located in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. At these mobile office hours, Iowans will be able to get help from their congressional office with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas, veterans\u2019 benefits, military records, tax returns, and other issues with federal government agencies.\n\n\u201cMy top priority is providing exceptional service and support to Iowans,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cMy hope is that these mobile office hours will ensure ease of access for all Iowans to receive assistance from my office regardless of where they live in the Third District.\u201d\n\nThe schedule for October mobile office hours is below:\n\nCass County\n\nGriswold City Hall\n\n601 2nd Street, Griswold, Iowa\n\nTuesday, October 1, 2024\n\n2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\n\nDecatur County\n\nLeon Public Library\n\n200 West 1st Street, Leon, Iowa\n\nWednesday, October 2, 2024\n\n12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.\n\nPage County\n\nShenandoah Public Library\n\n201 South Elm, Shenandoah, Iowa\n\nThursday, October 10, 2024\n\n1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n\nMontgomery County\n\nRed Oak Public Library\n\n400 2nd Street, Red Oak, Iowa\n\nThursday, October 10, 2024\n\n4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n\nRinggold County\n\nMatura\n\n306 South Garfield, Mount Ayr, Iowa\n\nWednesday, October 16, 2024\n\n10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\n\nClarke County\n\nMurray Public Library\n\n416 Maple Street, Murray, Iowa\n\nWednesday, October 16, 2024\n\n1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n\nGuthrie County\n\nMary Barnett Memorial Library\n\n400 Grant Street, Guthrie Center, Iowa\n\nTuesday, October 22, 2024\n\n1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n\nAdair County\n\nAdair Public Library\n\n310 Audubon Street, Adair, Iowa\n\nTuesday, October 22, 2024\n\n4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n\nAdditional dates and locations will be announced in the future.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/10/01/nunn-leads-bill-to-assist-low-income-homeowners-with-home-repairs/", "Nunn Leads Bill to Assist Low-Income Homeowners with Home Repairs", "2024-10-01", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to help very-low-income families repair and modernize their homes in rural areas. The Rural Housing Assistance Act, co-led by U.S. Representative Don Davis (NC-01), will modernize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section 504 Home Repair program to help even more families stay in their homes.\n\n\u201cAs prices continue to skyrocket, repairing a home is extraordinarily expensive,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cHomes in rural communities are often older and need repair to keep them inhabitable. Unfortunately, in rural Iowa, more than 10% of the population lives in poverty \u2013 and can\u2019t always afford to make necessary repairs or updates to a home. By doubling the loan assistance from USDA, we can give greater assistance to those who need it most.\u201d\n\nThe USDA Section 504 Home Repair program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.\n\n\u201cMaking much-needed repairs and improvements to aging homes in rural communities can be too costly, especially for low-income homeowners and older adults on a fixed income,\u201d said Rep. Davis. \u201cBy increasing the grant and loan amounts for the Sec. 504 Home Repair program, Congress can enhance the quality of life, remove health and safety hazards, and work to maintain the housing inventory in eastern North Carolina and rural America.\u201d\n\nOver the past several years, building materials and labor costs have increased exponentially. Under current law, the USDA Section 504 Home Repair program maximum grant amount is $10,000 and maximum loan amount is $40,000. Due to inflation, those loans and grants are often insufficient to cover the cost of necessary repairs to ensure homes are livable.\n\nThe bipartisan Rural Housing Assistance Act would modernize the USDA Section 504 Home Repair program by:\n\nDoubling the maximum grant a household can receive from $10,000 to $20,000\n\nDoubling the maximum loan a household can receive from $40,000 to $80,000\n\nIncreasing the promissory note requirement to $15,000\n\nThe bipartisan Rural Housing Assistance Act is supported by the Housing Assistance Council, a nonprofit that supports affordable housing efforts throughout rural America.\n\nText of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-calls-immediate-passage-farm-bill", "Feenstra Calls for Immediate Passage of the Farm Bill", "2024-09-30", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement as the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire today:\n\n\u201cNearly 130 days ago, my Republican colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee and I passed the Farm Bill. This legislation is the result of conversations with our farmers and producers about their priorities, needs, and interests. We strengthened crop insurance, increased reference prices, doubled funding for trade programs, and included protections to keep our farmland away from China and our foreign adversaries. Between low commodity prices and declining farm income, we must pass the Farm Bill to deliver certainty and relief for our producers and Iowa agriculture.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-helps-introduce-legislation-make-e-15-available-year-round-and", "Feenstra Helps Introduce Legislation to Make E-15 Available Year-Round and Nationwide Permanently", "2024-09-27", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped introduce the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2024, which would allow for the permanent, year-round sale of E-15 at gas stations nationwide.\n\n\u201cMaking E-15 available permanently at gas stations year-round and nationwide will lower gas prices for our families, support our farmers and ethanol producers, and reduce our reliance on foreign countries for our energy needs,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI\u2019m glad to support legislation that will ensure that Americans can fill up their gas tanks with low-cost E-15 and give our farmers another market for their product. With inflation still prevalent and low commodity prices hurting our producers, year-round E-15 will lower costs for our families, strengthen Iowa agriculture, and bolster our energy security.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-alford-urge-house-leadership-pass-house-farm-bill", "Hinson, Alford Urge House Leadership to Pass House Farm Bill", "2024-09-27", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) led a majority of the House Republican Conference in a letter alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) to House GOP Leadership reaffirming their commitment to advancing a farm bill that meets the needs of production agriculture and rural America.\n\nThe letter, which was signed by 140 Members, emphasized the importance of the Farm Bill and noted that farmers, ranchers, and producers are still living under outdated policies from the 2018 Farm Bill.\n\n\u201cFarmers and ranchers do not have the luxury of waiting until next Congress for the enactment of an effective farm bill,\u201d said the Members. \u201cInflation has driven production costs to the highest on record. Meanwhile, commodity prices across the board have fallen precipitously, creating a severe margin squeeze on farm and ranch families ... Farm debt, $540 billion, is the highest ever, both nominally and when adjusted for inflation. These factors show no signs of abating for all major commodities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe 118th Congress has an opportunity to do right by producers, other agriculture stakeholders, rural communities, and taxpayers by putting more \u2018farm\u2019 back in the farm bill and by making responsible reforms and investments across all 12 titles, and the bipartisan H.R. 8467\u2014The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, which was advanced by the House Committee on Agriculture on May 24th of this year, does just that,\u201d the Members continued.\n\nThe Members highlighted the negative impacts of failing to act, noting that the consequences will extend beyond the farm gate \u2014 hitting Main Street businesses, rural communities, and the national economy.\n\n\u201cWe respectfully urge that the enactment of H.R. 8467, or similar legislation that makes meaningful investments in farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, is among the top priorities of the Republican Conference and that this be considered a \u2018must-pass\u2019 item in the lame duck session of the 118th Congress,\u201d the Members concluded.\n\n\u201cI led 139 of my colleagues \u2013 the majority of the House Republican Conference \u2013 in calling for Republican House leadership to bring the Farm Bill up for a vote as soon as possible. This bill passed out of committee with bipartisan support, and I believe would receive bipartisan support on the House Floor from Members who understand that food security is national security. Our farmers don\u2019t have time for games, they need Congress to do the work and come through for them, just like they come through for us each day. I will continue advocating for passage of a strong Farm Bill to ensure Iowa farmers can continue feeding and fueling the world.\" - Congresswoman Hinson\n\n\u201cWe are honored to stand alongside 139 of my colleagues to lead a letter that shows House leadership that Republicans are committed to passing a Farm Bill that supports our nation\u2019s constituents, farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. We passed H.R. 8467 out of committee, and now it is time to give it to America. The stakes are high; production costs are up, and farm income is declining. We don\u2019t need an extension, and we don\u2019t need this next year\u2013we need this Farm Bill now. Our producers are worthy of certainty and support for their tireless work in feeding, fueling, and clothing the world.\u201d - Congressman Alford\n\nIn addition to Representatives Hinson and Alford the letter was signed by U.S. Representatives Robert Aderholt, Rick Allen, Mark Amodei, Kelly Armstrong, Jodey Arrington, Brian Babin, Don Bacon, James Baird, Troy Balderson, Jim Banks, Andy Barr, Cliff Bentz, Jack Bergman, Stephanie Bice, Gus Bilirakis, Dan Bishop, Lauren Boebert, Mike Bost, Larry Bucshon, Ken Calvert, Kat Cammack, Mike Carey, Jerry Carl, Earl Carter, John Carter, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Juan Ciscomani, Ben Cline, Tom Cole, Mike Collins, James Comer, Eric Crawford, Dan Crenshaw, Monica De la Cruz, Scott DesJarlais, John Duarte, Neal Dunn, Chuck Edwards, Jake Ellzey, Ron Estes, Mike Ezell, Pat Fallon, Randy Feenstra, A. Ferguson, Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach, Scott Fitzgerald, Charles Fleischmann, Mike Flood, Vince Fong, Scott Franklin, Carlos Gimenez, Tony Gonzales, Lance Gooden, Kay Granger, Garret Graves, Sam Graves, Michael Guest, Clay Higgins, J. Hill, Erin Houchin, Bill Huizenga, Ronny Jackson, Dusty Johnson, David Joyce, John Joyce, Mike Kelly, Trent Kelly, Jen Kiggans, Young Kim, David Kustoff, Darin LaHood, Nick LaLota, Doug LaMalfa, Doug Lamborn, Nicholas Langworthy, Robert Latta, Jake LaTurner, Michael Lawler, Julia Letlow, Greg Lopez, Barry Loudermilk, Frank Lucas, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Morgan Luttrell, Nicole Malliotakis, Tracey Mann, Michael McCaul, Richard McCormick, Daniel Meuser, Carol Miller, Mary Miller, Max Miller, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Marcus Molinaro, John Moolenaar, Barry Moore, Nathaniel Moran, James Moylan, Gregory Murphy, Dan Newhouse, Zachary Nunn, Greg Pence, August Pfluger, Harold Rogers, Mike Rogers, John Rose, David Rouzer, Michael Rulli, John Rutherford, Maria Salazar, Austin Scott, Keith Self, Pete Sessions, Michael Simpson, Adrian Smith, Lloyd Smucker, Pete Stauber, Bryan Steil, Dale Strong, Claudia Tenney, Glenn Thompson, Michael Turner, David Valadao, Jefferson Van Drew, Derrick Van Orden, Ann Wagner, Tim Walberg, Michael Waltz, Randy Weber, Brad Wenstrup, Bruce Westerman, Brandon Williams, Joe Wilson, Robert Wittman, Steve Womack, Rudy Yakym, and Ryan Zinke.\n\nClick here to read text of the letter.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Farm Bill is omnibus legislation that establishes policies affecting all sectors of the agriculture industry for a five-year period. The most recent legislation, which was passed in 2018 and extended in 2023, expires this year.\n\nOn May 24, 2024, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 to reauthorize the Farm Bill. The legislation supports producers and puts more \u201cfarm\u201d back in the farm bill and makes responsible reforms and investments across all 12 titles.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-commends-judiciary-passage-protecting-american-industry-and-labor", "Hinson Commends Judiciary Passage of the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act", "2024-09-27", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - The House Judiciary Committee passed the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act out of committee with unanimous bipartisan support. Introduced by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) earlier this Congress, the legislation aims to combat the fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment frequently committed by Chinese companies by directing the DOJ to establish a new structure dedicated to prosecuting international trade crimes. This will enhance U.S. capabilities for detecting, investigating, and prosecuting trade fraud, duty evasion, transshipment, and other trade-related crimes.\n\n\"Committee passage of my bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act is a significant step forward and important victory for American workers. Communist China has blatantly violated U.S. trade laws and ripped off American workers without consequences for too long, gutting rural manufacturing towns and enabling CCP forced labor. This bipartisan bill will ensure we finally crack down on Communist China\u2019s illicit trade practices so that we can reshore American manufacturing. I appreciate the support of Chairman Jordan, Chairman Moolenaar, and Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi as we work to get this bill passed and signed into law.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n\u201cI am grateful to Chairman Jordan and Ranking Member Nadler for passing the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024 out of the Judiciary Committee today on an overwhelming bipartisan basis. This excellent bipartisan bill will protect U.S. companies and workers by strengthening our country\u2019s efforts to prosecute trade crimes, including fraud, duty evasion, and shipping from other countries to avoid our laws. This legislation was included in the Select Committee\u2019s bipartisan policy recommendations last year, and I am committed to working with Rep. Ashley Hinson, Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi, Chairman Cole, and the Department of Justice to deliver funding to implement this legislation.\" - Chairman John Moolenaar\n\n\u201cFor years, the CCP\u2019s predatory trade policies have violated American trade laws and taken advantage of American companies, workers, and consumers through trade crimes like dumping, duty evasion, and fraud. The bipartisan passage of our bill today through the Judiciary Committee is a critical step toward holding perpetrators criminally liable for these illegal activities. I look forward to working with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to make sure this bill becomes law so that the Department of Justice receives the resources it needs to stand up the new enforcement unit outlined in our bill.\" - Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi\n\nBackground:\n\nCompanies based in the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) frequently commit crimes violating U.S. trade laws, including trade fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment, which benefit the PRC\u2019s non-market economy and undermine U.S. companies and workers. Countless Americans have lost their jobs due to this criminal activity. Despite the large volume of trade crime-related cases, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has under-resourced its prosecution of these crimes.\n\nRep. Hinson's Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act:\n\nEstablishes a new task force or similar structure within the DOJ\u2019s Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes.\n\nEnhances nationwide responses to trade-related offenses by providing training and technical assistance to other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, expanding investigations and prosecutions, and allowing for parallel criminal and civil enforcement actions.\n\nRequires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress assessing the DOJ\u2019s efforts, statistics on trade-related crimes, and fund utilization.\n\nOriginal co-sponsors of this bill include House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), as well as Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL), Glenn Ivey (D-LA), Nate Moran (R-TX), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Ben Cline (R-VA), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Lou Correa (D-CA).\n\nClick HERE to read bill text.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-supports-resolution-condemning-biden-harris-administrations-botched", "Feenstra Supports Resolution Condemning Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Botched Withdrawal from Afghanistan", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, a congressional resolution condemning the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden and Vice President Harris oversaw the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan that jeopardized our national security and cost the lives of 13 American servicemembers. This colossal failure of leadership also left more than $7 billion in U.S. military equipment behind, which has since fallen into the hands of the Taliban,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI voted for this congressional resolution because the families of the fallen and the American people deserve real answers and accountability from the Biden-Harris administration.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-government-spending-process-broken", "Hinson: Government Spending Process is Broken", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement after voting to fund the government.\n\n\"The government funding process is beyond broken. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I worked to craft and advance 12 conservative, single-subject appropriations bills that cut wasteful spending while delivering on Iowa's priorities. Iowans deserve so much better than the annual shutdown politics and games - a family or a small business would never budget this way, and neither should Congress. A shutdown would only hurt the Iowans we are here to serve and end up costing taxpayers more in the long run. I will continue working to restore regular order to enact conservative spending bills that invest in Iowa while cutting irresponsible spending.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-helps-introduce-legislation-keep-american-taxpayer-dollars-out-hands", "Feenstra Helps Introduce Legislation to Keep American Taxpayer Dollars Out of the Hands of the Taliban", "2024-09-23", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped introduce the No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act, which would implement guardrails and strengthen oversight to keep U.S. taxpayer dollars away from the Taliban.\n\n\u201cThere is no excuse for any money to fall into the hands of the Taliban. But, according to recent reports from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, nearly $3 billion in cash has gone from the United Nations to Afghanistan \u2013 which is now under the control of the Taliban following the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s botched withdrawal. It\u2019s unacceptable and dangerous,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI\u2019m glad to support the No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act to ensure that our taxpayer dollars do not benefit terrorists. Rigorous oversight and accountability is vital to protecting our national security.\u201d\n\nThe No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act specifically prohibits federal agencies from using funds for direct cash assistance and prevents federal agencies from giving the United Nations dollars for direct cash assistance in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.\n\nLegislative text can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-meeks-honors-lee-county-sheriff-ireland-house-floor", "Rep. Miller-Meeks Honors Lee County Sheriff Ireland on House Floor", "2024-09-23", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington DC \u2013 U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks honored Mr. David Lee Ireland who died on September 17th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He served as Lee County Sheriff for 16 years and was a Scout Master for Troop 30 in Montrose, Iowa.\n\nA rough transcript of Miller-Meeks floor speech is below:\n\nMr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Mr. David Lee Ireland. David died on September 17th following a long battle with cancer. He spent his professional life protecting and serving the people of Iowa as a police officer in the Lee County sheriff\u2019s office, serving as Sherriff for 16 years. When he was not working, he was collecting antique Model T memorabilia or enjoying the outdoors with his wife, canoeing on the Mississippi River. David was also a lifelong member of the Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts, and eventually seeing both of his sons achieve that same rank. He later served as the Scout Master for Troop 30 in Montrose, Iowa where he proudly taught these young boys essential life values such as hard work and commitment. He is survived by his wife Rebecca and his two sons Matthew and Shawn. Let us not despair in the loss of this great man, but rather praise God for sending David here to make the world a better place.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-overturn-biden-harris-administrations-electric-vehicle-mandates", "Feenstra Votes to Overturn Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Electric-Vehicle Mandates", "2024-09-20", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, a congressional resolution disapproving of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled \u201cMulti-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.\u201d\n\nUnder this rule, approximately 67% of new light-duty vehicles and 46% of medium-duty vehicles would be required to be electric by 2032.\n\n\u201cElectric vehicles are more expensive and perform far worse in cold weather than their gas-powered counterparts, and the necessary components to build EVs are mainly sourced from China. These facts should serve as a warning to the Biden-Harris administration, but instead, along with the EPA, they have recklessly pushed forward with EV mandates on our families,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cThe EPA has no business telling Iowans what type of car or truck they can drive or what manufacturers can produce. That\u2019s why I voted to overturn the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s EV mandates and restore consumer choice in vehicle purchases.\u201d\n\nIn February, Feenstra and U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) led over 140 of their colleagues in a bipartisan, bicameral letter to President Joe Biden and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young urging the Biden-Harris administration to withdraw the EPA\u2019s then-proposed rule entitled \u201cMulti-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.\u201d\n\nIn July, Feenstra and U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) also led over 150 of their colleagues in a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the Biden-Harris administration to overturn its de facto electric mandate on trucks, tractors, buses, and semis. The final rule is entitled \u201cGreenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles \u2013 Phase 3\u201d and was published on April 22, 2024.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-meeks-urges-cms-approve-bettendorf-facility-seniors", "Rep. Miller-Meeks Urges CMS to Approve Bettendorf Facility for Seniors", "2024-09-20", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Dear Administrator Brooks-LaSure,\n\nWe are writing to express support for a pending service area expansion (SAE) application by UnityPoint Health to open a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) location in Bettendorf, Iowa.\n\nPACE locations serve as a vital lifeline for seniors who seek to live with more independence. This unique program enables people who would otherwise need to be in a nursing home to remain at home and in their community while still having appropriate access to healthcare services. We strongly support expansion of these programs to ensure that our constituents can make individual healthcare choices that best suit the needs of themselves and their families. Siouxland PACE was the first PACE program in Iowa and has participated since 2008.\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has the necessary information needed to approve the SAE application and complete the program agreement. We understand that CMS has strong protocols to ensure expansion sites meet all requirements to provide a safe, thriving environment for each participant. We support that rigorous process. As there is local excitement about offering PACE in eastern Iowa, we ask that CMS move as expeditiously as possible with the approval of UnityPoint Health\u2019s pending SAE application before the 3rd quarter PACE application cycle deadline of September 27, 2024.\n\nIf the pending SAE application for Bettendorf, IA, is not approved prior to the 3rd quarter deadline, all forthcoming SAE applications will be unduly delayed because the next SAE application cannot be submitted until December 27, 2024. UnityPoint Health intends to submit SAE applications for two additional PACE expansion sites in Waterloo and Hiawatha \u2013 communities that are also in great need of PACE. Because each pending SAE application must be completed before another can be initiated, delays will negatively impact older adults not just in Bettendorf but in Waterloo and Hiawatha as well. All information for a second site is ready for submission but is on hold due to the pending Bettendorf application.\n\nWe encourage CMS to move as expeditiously as possible to approve the pending SAE application before September 27, 2024, to ensure that Iowa residents can benefit from the value PACE brings to their communities. Thank you for your consideration of this request.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-named-guardian-small-business-national-federation-independent", "Feenstra Named \u201cGuardian of Small Business\u201d by the National Federation of Independent Business", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) was named a \u201cGuardian of Small Business\u201d by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his 100% voting record of supporting small businesses in Congress.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m honored to be named a \u2018Guardian of Small Business\u2019 by the National Federation of Independent Business for my work to cut taxes and reduce burdensome regulations on our small businesses and job creators. Employing the vast majority of American workers, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and rural main streets,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cServing on the House Agriculture Committee and House Ways and Means Committee, I will continue to support policies \u2013 like reauthorizing and building upon the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act \u2013 to help our small businesses thrive, keep our main streets strong, and grow our economy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-continues-bipartisan-work-prevent-stillbirths", "Hinson Continues Bipartisan Work to Prevent Stillbirths", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) alongside Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing September 19th as National Stillbirth Prevention Day.\n\nEarlier this year, Hinson's bipartisan, bicameral Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act was signed into law by President Biden to help save the lives of mothers and babies across America. With at least 25 percent of stillbirths being potentially preventable, the resolution stresses the need for continued stillbirth prevention activities in the United States.\n\n\u201cOver 21,000 babies are stillborn in the U.S. each year. This rate is unacceptably high, and we must do more to ensure more women experience healthy pregnancies and have healthy babies. I am proud to lead this bipartisan, bicameral effort to recognize September 19th as National Stillbirth Prevention Day to raise awareness about stillbirth prevention so we can help save more moms and babies.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n\u201cA single family affected by stillbirth is one too many. Yet this tragedy impacts thousands across America, upending the lives of individuals and families from all walks of life. Getting my Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act signed into law was an important first step, but we must do more to reduce the alarming rate of stillbirth, which disproportionately impacts Black, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native women. This National Stillbirth Prevention Day we recommit to doing everything we can to end this public health crisis, so no one again ever has to experience the trauma of stillbirth.\u201d - Senator Jeff Merkley\n\n\u201cThousands of families grapple with the unimaginable pain of stillbirths, and, devastatingly, Black women and underserved communities are disproportionately impacted by these tragedies. By designating September 19 as National Stillbirth Prevention Day, we will help raise awareness, promote research and develop solutions so all mothers and babies, regardless of their background or circumstances, have access to the care and support they deserve.\u201d - Senator Cory Booker\n\n\u201cIowa has made strides towards reducing stillbirths in our state. This bipartisan resolution recognizes researchers like we have in Iowa, as well as care providers and advocates. It also reaffirms our goal to improve maternal care resources, particularly in rural areas. No mom should know the heartbreak of a stillbirth. I\u2019m glad to be partnering on a number of federal legislative efforts to help target contributing factors and save babies\u2019 lives.\u201d - Senator Chuck Grassley\n\n\u201cI was proud to co-lead the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act and see it pass into law this year, which will increase awareness for families on how to prevent this painful, yet common experience. Today we recommit to ending stillbirth and to giving more families a chance to be whole. This is just the beginning, and I am committed to doing my part on behalf of all of America\u2019s families.\" - Congresswoman Alma Adams\n\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every 175 U.S. births tragically result in stillbirth\u2014accounting for nearly 21,000 stillbirths a year\u2014more stillbirths annually than the number of babies who pass away during their first year of life. In the last two decades, the stillbirth rate in the United States declined by a negligible 0.4 percent. In a report published by the World Health Organization comparing progress in improving stillbirth rates, the United States ranked 183 out of 195 countries.\n\n\"For the third year in a row, we pause to recognize the crisis of stillbirth in this country and celebrate progress on stillbirth prevention efforts. When Congress recognizes this important day, when buildings and bridges are lit up across the country, and moms and dads make their voices heard through OpEds and media interviews --- progress happens and lives are saved. We mourn the tens of thousands of babies who should be with their families right now and accelerate progress so no other family has to endure the tragedy of stillbirth.\" - Emily Price, Healthy Birth Day, Inc. CEO\n\nThe resolution is endorsed by: Healthy Birth Day Inc., Charles Martin Corvi Fund, Birth and Breastfeeding in Color Inc, American College of Nurse-Midwives, Aaliyah in Action, Yale University Reproductive and Placental Research Unit, Yale University, The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation, Nitamising Gimashkikinaan Our First Medicine Indigenous Perinatal and Lactation Support Circle, Division of Indian Work, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, 1st Breath, 2 Degrees, Dieudonne Foundation, Jace\u2019s Journey, Start Healing Together, In the Arms Of Jesus Grief Support, Healing Our Hearts Foundation, Matties Memory, Society for Reproductive Investigation, March of Dimes, Measure the Placenta, Nurturing Babyhood N\u2019 Beyond LLC, PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, March for Moms, Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, Gifts from Liam, Mera\u2019s Mission, and Kansas Birth Justice Society.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-recognized-championing-iowa-small-business-community", "Hinson Recognized for Championing Iowa Small Business Community", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cSmall businesses account for 99% of businesses in Iowa and employ more than 50 percent of the workers in our state. I am honored to be recognized by the NFIB for my work to advocate for Iowa\u2019s small business community. Fighting inflation, building a strong workforce, and cutting government red tape are key to supporting Main Street businesses, and I'll continue to be a strong voice for Iowa small business owners and workers in Congress.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n\u201cThe NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is presented to Members of Congress with a demonstrated record of supporting America\u2019s small and independent business owners. This Congress, small businesses faced tough economic headwinds, especially from inflation, burdensome regulations, and threats of tax hikes at all levels of the government. We are proud to recognize the lawmakers from the 118th Congress, including Representative Hinson, who stood up for Main Street by taking pro-small business votes that would reduce taxes, eliminate burdensome government mandates, lower health insurance costs, and fuel the Main Street economy.\u201d - Brad Close, NFIB President\n\nBackground:\n\nHinson has spearheaded the Main Street Tax Cut Certainty Act to make key small business tax cuts permanent for small businesses.\n\nHinson introduced her Workforce Innovation & Empowerment Package to help connect Iowa workers with opportunities in our local economy.\n\nHinson has led the Red Tape Reduction Act to codify Trump-era deregulation and ensure two regulations are cut for every new one enacted.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/09/19/nunn-bill-to-protect-retirement-savings-accounts-passes-house/", "Nunn Bill to Protect Retirement Savings Accounts Passes House", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 The U.S. House of Representatives today passed U.S. Representative Zach Nunn\u2019s (IA-03) legislation to protect Iowa retirees\u2019 investment accounts. The Protecting Retirees Savings Act was included in a package of bills that passed by a vote of 215 to 203.\n\n\u201cInflation and rising costs are making it hard enough to save for retirement \u2013 that\u2019s why its more important than ever to do everything in our power to maximize Iowans\u2019 retirement savings,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cInvestment managers shouldn\u2019t be making decisions based on anything but maximizing returns. That\u2019s exactly what this bill will help to ensure.\u201d\n\nUnder current law, investment managers may make investment decisions based on a company\u2019s policies or political views, rather than maximizing returns for the original investor. Just two firms make recommendations on 97% of shareholder votes nationwide \u2013 and often times they make those recommendations based on political motivations. Then, investment managers accept this advice without even reviewing them through a method called robovoting. Often, these two consulting companies have financial or political conflicts of interest that are never disclosed to the original investor. Accounts managed this way see an average of 14% decrease in returns.\n\nThe Protecting Retirees Savings Act would eliminate these conflicts of interest for financial managers by:\n\nRequiring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue final rules prohibiting the use of robovoting with respect to votes related to proxy or consent solicitation\n\nProhibiting institutional investors from outsourcing voting decisions with respect to proxy voting\n\nRemoving requirements to vote, so no one would be required to cast votes related to proxy\n\nThese steps will help protect Iowans\u2019 retirement investments by ensuring that maximized investment returns, not politics, are driving decisions.\n\nThe Protecting Retirees Savings Act was passed as part of the Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act. The bill now awaits consideration in the Senate. Text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-led-bill-included-larger-package-strengthen-child-welfare-passes-us", "Feenstra-Led Bill Included in Larger Package to Strengthen Child Welfare Passes U.S. House of Representatives", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Supporting America\u2019s Children and Families Act, which would reauthorize Title IV-B of the Social Security Act for the first time since 2021. Title IV-B provides federal resources to states to support children in foster care and keep families together.\n\nThis legislation also includes a Feenstra-sponsored bill \u2013 the Strengthening Evidence-Based Prevention Services Act \u2013 to help keep vulnerable children out of the foster care system by funding comprehensive evaluations of prevention services so that these programs can be certified and deployed in our communities.\n\n\u201cAs a husband and father of four, I am passionate about advancing policies that support our children and help our families thrive because strong families make for strong communities,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI\u2019m glad that my bill to help keep families together and children out of the foster care system was included in a larger legislative initiative to reauthorize federal programs vital to the wellbeing of our kids and our families. These are important investments to ensure that parents have the necessary resources to provide for their families and that vulnerable children have access to the tools that they deserve to lead happy, fulfilling lives.\u201d\n\nPrevention services are programs that aim to prevent children from entering foster care. In 2018, Congress passed the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), federal legislation that aids states in implementing evidence-based programs that help keep families intact and reduce the number of children entering foster care system. One major barrier to the law\u2019s success, however, is the lack of available research funding to support the development of qualifying evidence-based services. Because of this \u201cresearch gap,\u201d many prevention services don\u2019t receive the federal assistance that was intended in the FFPSA.\n\nMore specifically, this bill would authorize a grant program through the Administration for Children and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services to fund evaluations of prevention services, enabling them to have the supporting evidence that could establish a rating of \u201cpromising,\u201d \u201csupported,\u201d or \u201cwell-supported\u201d and receive federal funding. In other words, this program is designed to bridge the \u201cevidence gap\u201d that is currently preventing foster care prevention services from receiving funding. This funding is intended to be supplemental to existing funding for child welfare.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-deport-illegal-immigrants-found-guilty-sex-crimes-domestic", "Feenstra Votes to Deport Illegal Immigrants Found Guilty of Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence, or Child Abuse", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This legislation would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that illegal immigrants found guilty of sex offenses, domestic violence, child abuse, or similar crimes can be punished and deported.\n\n\u201cThe Biden-Harris administration\u2019s open-border policies have allowed criminals to sneak through our border, Chinese-manufactured fentanyl to flood our communities, and terrorists to enter our country. We\u2019ve also witnessed horrific and preventable crimes against women and children at the hands of illegal immigrants,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cIllegal immigrants found guilty of sex crimes, domestic violence, or child abuse must be held accountable for their actions and swiftly deported. Americans deserve safety and security, and this legislation ensures that those who prey on innocent women and children are punished.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-meeks-bipartisan-medicaid-program-improvement-act-passes-house", "Rep. Miller-Meeks' Bipartisan Medicaid Program Improvement Act Passes House", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, the House passed Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) bipartisan Medicaid Program Improvement Act. This vital legislation introduced will improve the accuracy and reliability of address information for Medicaid beneficiaries, ensuring seamless access to healthcare services for millions of Americans.\n\n\u201cHouse passage of the Medicaid Program Improvement Act is a significant victory for individuals who rely on Medicaid for their health care,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks. \u201cBy improving the processes for verifying and updating address information, we are safeguarding program integrity and ensuring that beneficiaries receive the uninterrupted care they need. I thank my colleagues for their support in advancing this crucial legislation.\u201d\n\nThe Medicaid Program Improvement Act tackles a crucial issue: outdated or inaccurate address information can cause beneficiaries to be enrolled in multiple state Medicaid programs, disrupting their access to essential healthcare services. This legislation amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act, mandating that state Medicaid programs implement a regular process for verifying and updating beneficiary address information. By doing so, it ensures that individuals maintain their eligibility for services without unnecessary interruptions, providing vital support to those who rely on these programs.\n\nClick here to watch the Congresswoman's remarks on the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-bipartisan-bill-expand-health-care-access-kids-passes-house", "Miller-Meeks' Bipartisan Bill to Expand Health Care Access for Kids Passes House", "2024-09-17", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Health Subcommittee, celebrated passage of their Accelerating Kids\u2019 Access to Care Act in the House of Representatives. The bipartisan legislation introduced in July 2023 breaks down barriers for children with complex medical conditions to make it easier for families to access out-of-state care.\n\n\u201cHouse passage of the Accelerating Kids\u2019 Access to Care Act is a major win for children fighting rare and complex diseases,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks. \u201cOur legislation gives children with rare and complex diseases access to health care institutions and research facilities that are in many cases out of state. It also reduces bureaucratic red tape and significant wait times that delay patient care and risk exacerbating a child\u2019s health condition. I thank Rep. Trahan and Children\u2019s Hospitals across America for this milestone and brighter future for many children. We look forward to the Senate swiftly passing this bill and the President signing it into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor children and families facing rare pediatric diseases like cancer, the time between diagnosis and treatment is everything,\u201d said Congresswoman Trahan. \u201c'I'm proud that my bipartisan Accelerating Kids\u2019 Access to Care Act is now one step closer to becoming law so children aren\u2019t denied lifesaving care because of preventable and time-consuming administrative hurdles.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are ecstatic that the House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Accelerating Kids\u2019 Access to Care Act,\u201d said Matthew Cook, President and CEO of the Children\u2019s Hospital Association. \u201cThis legislation is vital for children and families affected by rare diseases and other chronic conditions who often face significant barriers to accessing timely and coordinated care. Children with complex health needs frequently require the expertise of pediatric specialists and subspecialists found only in children\u2019s hospitals some of which are not located in their home state. By streamlining the burdensome Medicaid provider enrollment process, this bill ensures that pediatric patients have timely access to the specialized care they need, regardless of where they live. We are eternally grateful for the tenacious, bipartisan leadership of Reps. Trahan and Miller-Meeks to get this vital bill over the finish line in the House. Now on to the Senate!\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a pediatric oncologist, I know: children with cancer have NO time to waste,\u201d said E. Anders Kolb, MD, president and CEO of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. \u201cThe Accelerating Kids\u2019 Access to Care Act spares families from needless delays at a moment when time is of the essence. We urge the Senate to take up the bill and pass it right away. Kids with cancer can\u2019t wait.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nChildren with complex medical needs may not have the specialized care they need within their home state. In these instances, parents must work with health care providers and state Medicaid officials to find out-of-state care. The process is difficult and complex, often delaying children and their families from receiving the care they desperately need \u2013 and in some cases blocking access to care all together.\n\nIn order to reduce barriers to out-of-state care, the Accelerating Kids\u2019 Access to Care Act allows states to streamline the process for out-of-state pediatric care providers to enroll in another state\u2019s Medicaid program, while also safeguarding important program integrity processes. The legislation enables smooth coordination across state lines by clarifying the process by which state Medicaid programs can cover this care regardless of where the child lives and where their care is received.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-block-china-receiving-american-taxpayer-dollars-electric", "Feenstra Votes to Block China from Receiving American Taxpayer Dollars for Electric-Vehicle Manufacturing", "2024-09-12", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act, which would prevent China from receiving generous tax credits for the production of electric vehicles.\n\n\u201cThere is no reason whatsoever that American taxpayers should be funding the production of electric vehicles in China. Yet, President Biden and Vice President Harris have proven that they will stop at nothing to force Americans to drive electric vehicles, including giving U.S. taxpayer dollars to China to accelerate this costly and rushed EV mandate,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cThat\u2019s why I voted to block China from receiving our taxpayer dollars for EV production. From buying up our farmland to stealing our intellectual property, we cannot let China threaten our national security or take advantage of American taxpayers.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-named-champion-industry-association-equipment-manufacturers-only-one", "Feenstra Named Champion of the Industry by Association of Equipment Manufacturers; Only One of Four Lawmakers Recognized", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) was named a \u201cChampion of the Industry\u201d by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers for his work to support Iowa farmers, agribusinesses, and equipment manufacturers.\n\nFeenstra is one of only four lawmakers to be recognized with this award this year, and one of only 16 in the association\u2019s 125+ year history.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m humbled to be one of four lawmakers to receive the Association of Equipment Manufacturers\u2019 Champion of the Industry Award this year,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cEquipment manufacturers help our farmers feed and fuel our country and the world, and it\u2019s important that we advance policies that support American manufacturing and the good jobs this industry creates. I will continue to advocate for pro-growth tax and agricultural policies that strengthen our economy, bolster American agriculture, and support our equipment manufacturers.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers is proud to recognize Representative Feenstra who has demonstrated the bipartisan leadership and constructive governing necessary to move our industry forward,\u201d said Kip Eideberg, AEM Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations. \u201cWe need more leaders like Representative Feenstra who has the courage to pursue common ground and bold solutions to our nation\u2019s toughest challenges. We are grateful to him for his unwavering commitment to bipartisanship during this pivotal moment for our country.\u201d\n\nThe AEM Champion of the Industry, AEM\u2019s most prestigious award, is reserved for one Democrat and one Republican from each legislative chamber who have championed legislation important to equipment manufacturers and have worked across the aisle to help move the industry forward. Candidates are considered and approved by the AEM Government and Public Affairs Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-strengthen-oversight-foreign-purchases-american-farmland", "Feenstra Votes to Strengthen Oversight of Foreign Purchases of American Farmland", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act, which would add the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to thoroughly review purchases of American farmland by foreign adversaries, including China.\n\n\u201cOn my 36 County Tour and Feenstra Agriculture Tour, I have repeatedly heard from Iowans \u2013 especially our farmers \u2013 about the importance of protecting our farmland from foreign adversaries. It is a major concern for me that countries like China have increased purchases of American farmland tenfold over the last decade to control our land and threaten our food, energy, and national security,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cAdding the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States creates just another safeguard to ensure that our farmland does not fall into the hands of our enemies. I will continue to work to prevent China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, or any of our foreign adversaries from buying our fertile and productive farmland.\u201d\n\nLast year, an amendment led by Feenstra to ban China from buying American farmland suitable for domestic energy production passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the Lower Energy Costs Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-commemorates-911-anniversary", "Hinson Commemorates 9/11 Anniversary", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson released the following statement on the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.\n\n\u201c23 years ago, terrorists tried to bring America to our knees, but they failed. While we grieve the thousands of innocent American lives lost, we also remember the countless examples of heroism, bravery, and patriotism amid the September 11th attacks. We saw the worst of humanity that day, but we also saw the best of America \u2013 first responders who carried out rescue missions, volunteers who ran toward danger to help, and the brave Americans on Flight 93 who sacrificed their own lives to save countless others. We will never forget. God Bless America.\u201d - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-speaks-support-protecting-american-agriculture-foreign-adversaries-act", "Hinson Speaks in Support of the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) spoke on the House Floor in support of the bipartisan Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act. Hinson helped introduce this legislation alongside Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04).\n\nWatch the Full Video\n\n\"M. Speaker, I rise in support of the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act. I\u2019d like to thank Representative Newhouse for his continued leadership on this issue, and I\u2019m proud to have helped introduce this important bipartisan legislation to protect our food supply from foreign adversaries like Communist China.\n\nChina continues to buy up American farmland at an alarming rate. They\u2019re aiming to gain control over our food and fuel supply chains, stealing American intellectual property, and strategically purchasing land next to sensitive sites.\n\nChina doesn\u2019t even allow its citizens to own land \u2013 but we\u2019ve allowed China to purchase nearly 350,000 acres of our ag land.\n\nOur adversaries will stop at nothing to disrupt critical industries like agriculture, and this bill will help us block transactions that are a threat to our national security.\n\nBy ensuring that the Secretary of Agriculture has a seat at the table at CFIUS, foreign transactions involving agricultural assets will receive proper oversight so we can prevent our adversaries from undermining our food supply and security.\n\nIn Iowa, our land is sacred. Iowa farmers feed and fuel the world. We cannot allow the CCP to continue buying up our most valuable resource.\n\nI urge my colleagues to support this bill.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-meeks-honored-wounded-warrior-project-legislator-year", "Rep. Miller-Meeks Honored by Wounded Warrior Project as Legislator of the Year", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Wounded Warrior Project\u00ae (WWP) named Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks as its Legislator of the Year for 2024. This prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding legislative effort and achievement to improve the lives of post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veteran was presented to Rep. Miller-Meeks at the WWP\u2019s annual Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner on September 10TH.\n\n\"I\u2019m deeply honored to receive this recognition from the Wounded Warrior Project. Supporting our veterans is both a duty and a privilege,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cAs a veteran now serving in Congress as Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, I\u2019ve worked to make the VA healthcare system more accessible and accountable and to improve VA services. I remain committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our nation.\"\n\n\u201cRep. Miller-Meeks is a veteran herself, having served 24 years in the US Army Reserve, so it\u2019s only natural she would be such a strong supporter of the veteran community.\u201d Said Wounded Warrior Project CEO, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Walter Piatt. \u201cBut her service and commitment have gone above and beyond, time and time again, and her willingness to lead on important health issues will benefit thousands of veterans now and into the future. WWP is grateful for her commitment and is honored to recognize her with our Legislator of the Year award.\u201d\n\nRep. Miller-Meeks has used her position as Chairwoman of the Committee on Veterans Affairs\u2019 Subcommittee on Health to hold hearings and spotlight critical issues such as substance use disorder, care coordination, and emerging mental health therapies, among many others. She has also sponsored pivotal legislation that would improve access to residential rehabilitation treatment programs, expand long-term care options, and increase the availability of non-opioid pain management medications.\n\nAbout WWP", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-kiggans-bergman-introduce-no-wrong-door-veterans-act", "Miller-Meeks, Kiggans, Bergman Introduce No Wrong Door for Veterans Act", "2024-09-10", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON DC \u2014 U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Jack Bergman (MI-01) introduced the No Wrong Door for Veterans Act. The bill reauthorizes the Fox Grant Program for three years to provide community-based mental health organizations grant funding to increase access to mental health care, support, and suicide prevention services for veterans in the communities where they live.\n\n\u201cAs a 24-year veteran, I have seen the challenges that many of my fellow servicemembers and veterans face, both in uniform and as they adjust to life back in their communities,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cIt is a sad realization that an average 17 veterans lose their lives to suicide every day. One death alone from suicide is one too many. It is imperative that we continue to work on solutions such as the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program to give veterans and their family members the support that they so desperately need and deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the daughter of a veteran, the wife of a veteran, a mother to future veterans, and a veteran myself, I know how important it is for servicemembers to have access to mental health resources when they transition to civilian life,\u201d said Rep. Kiggans. \u201cTragically, close to 17 veterans take their own lives every day. That\u2019s why I worked with Congresswoman Miller-Meeks to introduce the No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, to ensure mental health organizations have the funding and ability to care for veterans who need it most. We owe an incredible debt to those who fought for our freedoms, and we have the responsibility to provide them with the support they deserve. I urge our colleagues to support our legislation so we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless American heroes.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs we enter National Suicide Awareness month for September, I\u2019m proud to introduce this potentially life-saving bill,\u201d said Rep Bergman. \u201cOur Veterans who suffer from the invisible wounds of their service to our Nation should never have to suffer alone. I\u2019ll continue to do everything within my ability to stop Veteran suicide and this legislation is one key step in that direction.\u201d\n\n\u201cHouse Republicans did right by veterans and their families and fought hard to create the Fox Grant Program through the Commander John Scott Hannon Act to expand VA\u2019s mental health reach. To date, this grant program has helped hundreds of veterans get the mental health support that works for them, and we should without question continue it,\u201d said VA Committee Chairman Mike Bost. \u201cI want to thank my friend and colleague, Dr. Miller-Meeks, for her leadership on the issues that matter most to our fellow veterans, including improving mental health care access. The No Wrong Door Act would answer that challenge head-on and continue our vitally important work to end veteran suicide.\u201d\n\nBackground on No Wrong Door For Veterans Act:\n\nThe Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (Fox Grant Program) was authorized by the passage of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 (P.L. 116-171). The purpose of the Fox Grant Program is to provide community-based mental health organizations grant funding to increase access to mental health care, support, and suicide prevention services for veterans in the communities where they live.\n\nIn return, through the Fox Grant Program, the reach of VA\u2019s mental health services has been expanded and veterans are connected with the care and treatment \u2014 whether traditional or nontraditional \u2014 that meets their needs. As of September 2023, hundreds of grantees have completed over 20,000 outreach contacts to veterans. However, under current law, this pilot program will expire at the end of the FY25.\n\nThe No Wrong Door for Veterans Act would reauthorize the Grant Program for an additional 3 years into FY2028. In addition to the reauthorization, this bill would make improvements to enhance the Fox Grant Program.\n\nMany grantees who have received grants have expressed confusion about regulations within the Fox Grant Program; this bill would reduce confusion by clarifying specifically what the grant funds may be used for, and streamlining the admission for veterans.\n\nMany grantees have shared concerns that local VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) are not aware of the Fox Grant program or their role in coordinating mental health support for the veteran patient; this bill would require VAMCs, to coordinate with grantees through quarterly briefings to educate VA facility staff and improve outcomes for veteran patients.\n\nThis bill would move oversight of the Fox Grant Program from the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention into the Office of Clinical Services.\n\nFinally, many grantees have expressed concerns that when they contact VAMC staff, they are still having trouble getting veterans timely mental health services; this bill would make veterans eligible for community-based emergency mental health care if VA is unable to provide mental health care within 72 hours of first contact from the organization.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-urges-immediate-passage-farm-bill-calls-senate-democrats-act", "Feenstra Urges Immediate Passage of Farm Bill; Calls on Senate Democrats to Act", "2024-09-09", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "September 9, 2024\n\nHULL, IOWA \u2013 Today, more than 100 days after every Republican and four Democrats on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm Bill, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement urging immediate passage of the Farm Bill before the September 30 expiration and calling on Senate Democrats to act:\n\n\u201cIt has been more than 100 days since I voted for, and the House Agriculture Committee passed, the Farm Bill. Yet, during that time, Senate Democrats have not even bothered to release their own bill text or work with Republicans to support our farmers and producers before the September 30 expiration of the Farm Bill. Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee wrote a Farm Bill that strengthens crop insurance, increases reference prices, opens new export markets, invests in agriculture education, and keeps China away from our farmland. I strongly encourage Senate Democrats to work with us to support our farm families and American agriculture.\u201d\n\nFeenstra introduced 10 bills included in the Farm Bill, either partially or in their entirety:\n\nThe Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would extend vital crop and livestock insurance protections to new, beginning, and veteran farmers to lower their insurance payments during their most vulnerable time \u2013 the first ten years in business.\n\nThe Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports (FRIDGE) Act, which would develop the infrastructure \u2013 including cold-chain storage and port improvements \u2013 to ship Iowa beef, chicken, turkey, pork, grains, specialty crops, and other perishable goods worldwide and diversify our trading partners.\n\nThe Safe American Food Exports (SAFE) Act, which would codify USDA\u2019s role in negotiating regionalization agreements that allow livestock, poultry, and other animal products to be safely exported in the event of an animal disease outbreak.\n\nThe Foreign Agricultural Restrictions to Maintain Local Agriculture and National Defense (FARMLAND) Act, which would enhance oversight on foreign land ownership by increasing transparency, requiring reporting on farmland owned by our adversaries, and imposing penalties on any person knowingly falsifying Agriculture and Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) filings.\n\nThe Rural Broadband Modernization Act, which would provide grants and loans to rural communities to help expand rural broadband access, construct the necessary infrastructure for broadband deployment, and prioritize areas that lack access to broadband.\n\nThe Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act, which would strengthen the integrity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program \u2013 commonly referred to as SNAP \u2013 by cutting down on overpayments of SNAP benefits.\n\nThe Farmers First Act, which would expand and improve behavioral health services in rural communities and connect farmers and those in times of crisis with trained medical professionals to receive the personalized care that they need.\n\nThe Genome to Phenome Initiative Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the Genome to Phenome Initiative to support continued research at Iowa State University to increase crop yields \u2013 particularly corn \u2013 while keeping costs low for Iowans.\n\nThe Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act, which would cut the timeframe for payment rate adjustments from the Livestock Indemnity Program down from annually to every three months so that our producers and their families receive a fair and accurate price for their livestock when severe storms strike or animal disease spreads.\n\nThe Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act, which would promote precision agriculture loans to help farmers lower their water usage, increase yields, and decrease input costs.\n\n###\n\nIssues:Agriculture", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/rep-miller-meeks-introduces-ivf-tax-credit-legislation", "Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces IVF Tax Credit Legislation", "2024-09-09", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced legislation that would promote access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) through a fully refundable tax credit up to $30,000. The bill seeks to provide financial relief to individuals and couples pursuing IVF expenses. Cosponsoring this legislation are Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Lori-Chavez DeRemer (OR-5).\n\n\u201cEvery life is precious, and we have a moral imperative to support those who wish to become parents,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cBy providing financial assistance through this refundable tax credit, we are not only making IVF more accessible but also empowering individuals and families to realize their dreams of parenthood. This bill is a commitment to supporting life and the choices of families across our nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThousands of babies are born every year in the United States thanks to IVF. Unfortunately, it\u2019s a very expensive procedure that often isn\u2019t covered by insurance, which leaves it out of reach for many couples who want to have children,\u201d said Rep. Chavez-DeRemer . \u201cI\u2019m proud to be an original cosponsor of this commonsense legislation, which would make IVF medical expenses more affordable \u2013 helping more Americans experience one of the greatest gifts and joys in life.\u201d\n\n\u201cIVF has enabled millions to experience the joys of parenthood who would not otherwise be able,\u201d said Rep. Lawler. \u201cI\u2019m proud to sign onto Congresswoman Miller-Meeks\u2019 new bill which will ensure this life-giving procedure is accessible and affordable for families across our country.\u201d\n\nAt the moment, the IRS permits a limited medical expense deduction for expenses relating to IVF treatments. However, the average IVF treatment cycle ranges from $15,000 to $30,000 - a significant financial burden for many Americans.\n\nMiller-Meeks\u2019 bill comes as recent data shows a notable rise in IVF coverage among large companies, yet a significant portion of the workforce, particularly those employed by small businesses, remains without this crucial benefit. With U.S. birth rates on the decline, the proposed legislation represents a proactive step to encourage family growth and support for those who wish to bring children into the world.\n\nKey Provisions of the Bill:\n\nRefundable Tax Credit: Establishes a fully refundable tax credit for IVF-related medical expenses, up to a lifetime benefit of $30,000. This means that taxpayers can receive a refund even if the credit exceeds their tax liability, making it more accessible for those with varying financial situations.\n\nDeductibility: Allows taxpayers to deduct IVF-related expenses beyond the amount covered by the credit, ensuring that individuals and couples can maximize their financial Relief.\n\nEligible Expenses: Covers a broad range of IVF-related costs, including transportation to and from services, egg retrievals and transfers, counseling, lab fees, medications, and\n\nUltrasounds.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/09/09/nunn-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-stop-scams-against-iowa-retirees/", "Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Scams Against Iowa Retirees", "2024-09-09", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help crack down on financial scams, particularly \u201cpig butchering\u201d scams, against retirees. The Empowering Law Enforcement to Combat Financial Fraud Act, which is co-led by U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), will support law enforcement investigations into scams against retirees.\n\n\u201cScammers prey on Iowa retirees and steal their hard-earned money. Just last year, the Iowa Attorney General\u2019s office received more than 13,000 financial fraud reports resulting in approximately $42.6 million in financial losses,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cIowa retirees shouldn\u2019t have to worry about fraudsters. And if they are scammed, law enforcement should have the tools needed to bring their case to justice.\u201d\n\nBad actors are leveraging technology at an alarming pace to orchestrate new scams, inflicting harm on a growing number of vulnerable and elderly Americans. Alarmingly, older adults are bearing the brunt of these scams, suffering significantly higher financial losses. In 2021, the median loss for individuals over 70 was a staggering $9,000, compared to $2,400 across all age groups.\n\n\u201cFraudsters are using every trick in the book \u2014 social media, email, and phone \u2014 to swindle Americans out of billions of dollars every year. We need Twenty-First century tools to crack down on the criminals behind these scams,\u201d said Rep. Gottheimer. \u201cMy new bipartisan bill, the Empowering Law Enforcement to Combat Financial Fraud Act, which I\u2019m co-leading with Congressman Zach Nunn, will ensure that law enforcement can access cutting-edge technologies to stop online scams and keep our communities safe.\u201d\n\nA common scam is known as \u201cpig butchering.\u201d A \u201cpig butchering\u201d scam is a type of financial fraud in which scammers target individuals, commonly retirees, to convince them to invest money in a fake opportunity. The term \u201cpig butchering\u201d refers to the process of \u201cfattening up\u201d a victim with false promises before \u201cbutchering\u201d them by stealing their invested funds. In 2022, these scams have resulted in reported losses of more than $1 billion. It has gotten so bad that the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has published an explicit warning telling Americans over 50 to watch out for criminals trying to trick them out of their hard-earned savings.\n\n\u201cFinancial fraud crimes increasingly involve sophisticated technology to scam Americans out of their hard-earned dollars,\u201d said Rep. Fitzgerald. \u201cI am proud to co-lead the Empowering Law Enforcement to Combat Financial Fraud Act which will give state and local law enforcement the resources they need to utilize blockchain to track criminals who attempt to defraud Wisconsin seniors and families.\u201d\n\nLaw enforcement and national security agencies have a crucial advantage against these criminals: blockchain technology\u2019s permanence and transparency. Officers can utilize blockchain technology to stop these criminals in their tracks. In November, the U.S. Department of Justice, using blockchain, froze approximately $225 million linked to an international human trafficking syndicate in Southeast Asia responsible for \u201cpig butchering\u201d scams. Additionally, 3,500 cybercriminals associated with online scamming were arrested by authorities during a South a South Korea-led Interpol operation in late 2023. The authorities also sized $300 million in stolen funds.\n\nUnfortunately, state and local officers are overwhelmed with these crimes that often do not reach the threshold to warrant federal intervention. While federal agencies are trained in blockchain tracing skills, many states have limited staff with the ability to help these victims. This leads to many crimes going unsolved.\n\nThe bipartisan Empowering Law Enforcement to Combat Financial Fraud Act will allow state and local law enforcement to use eligible federal grant funding to investigate financial fraud and \u201cpig butchering\u201d scams against retirees. It will also permit federal law enforcement to assist state and local law enforcement with tracing tools for blockchain technology.\n\nThe bipartisan Empowering Law Enforcement to Combat Financial Fraud Act is supported by AARP, the Financial Technology Association, the REACT Task Force, the Digital Chamber, the Iowa State Police Association, and the National State Police Association.\n\nText of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinsons-bipartisan-protecting-american-industry-and-labor-international-trade", "Hinson\u2019s Bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act Garners Robust Support", "2024-09-06", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) recently introduced the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. Original co-sponsors of the bill are: Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), as well as Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL), Nate Moran (R-TX), Ben Cline (R-VA), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Glenn Ivey (D-LA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Lou Correa (D-CA).\n\nThe legislation garnered robust support from supporting organizations including the Alliance for American Manufacturing, American Shrimp Processors Association, American Iron and Steel Institute, America First Policy Institute, Campaign for Uyghurs, Coalition for a Prosperous America, Forging Industry Association, the National Council of Textile Organizations, and Steel Manufacturers Association.\n\n\"America's shrimp producers strongly support the creation of a permanent structure in the Department of Justice to focus on trade crimes. Our industry has been hammered by unfair imports from China and other countries, and our government needs the tools and resources to fully prosecute criminals that violate our trade laws and undermine the trade relief our producers have fought so hard to obtain.\" - Trey Pearson, President of the American Shrimp Processors Association\n\n\u201cCompanies based in the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) have consistently violated U.S. trade laws, including duty evasion, fraud, and transshipment through third countries. Refusing to abide by international law enables the PRC\u2019s non-market economy, authoritarian Communist leadership, and Uyghur forced labor in China\u2019s Xinjiang province while simultaneously undermining U.S. companies and workers.\u201d - America First Policy Institute\n\n\"The Alliance for American Manufacturing commends the introduction of the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024. The legislation rightly prioritizes the prosecution of trade crimes and is both sorely needed and long overdue. Customs fraud and other trade crimes are pernicious in their reach, harming domestic industries, destroying jobs, and robbing communities across the country of their economic lifeblood.\" - Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM)\n\n\u201cAISI applauds the work of Representatives Krishnamoorthi and Hinson on the introduction of the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. By establishing within the Department of Justice a task force or similar structure specifically dedicated to prosecuting trade crimes, this legislation will help ensure that criminal activities to evade U.S. customs and trade laws are appropriately addressed by federal prosecutors. Full and vigorous enforcement of both the criminal and civil aspects of U.S. customs and trade laws is of critical importance to the American steel industry and its workers.\u201d - American Iron and Steel Institute\n\n\u201cThe Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024 establishes a new framework within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to ensure compliance with trade laws meant to uphold justice, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The UFLPA has set a strong precedent to prevent the American market from being tainted by forced labor. This legislation goes a step further in holding violators accountable and closing accountability gaps in the current system. No one should turn a blind eye to the ongoing Uyghur genocide and CCP state-sponsored exploitation of Uyghur people for forced labor. Those who continue to undermine the UFLPA and existing trade laws, should face appropriate consequences. Campaign for Uyghurs urges the swift passage of this critical legislation, which centers transparency in actions taken to ensure the American market is protected from trade crimes.\" - Campaign for Uyghurs\n\n\u201cRight now, CPA member companies are forced to compete with Chinese and other foreign entities that are committing trade fraud and other criminal activities that are directly harming U.S. producers and American workers. Earlier this year, DHS raided Sunsong North America in Moraine, Ohio, the U.S. subsidiary of China\u2019s Qingdao Sunsong, an automobile parts manufacturer that is currently under investigation by federal authorities for trade fraud. This underscores the urgent need for the Department of Justice to have enhanced authority and resources to prosecute international trade crimes effectively, thereby protecting American manufacturers and workers from malicious foreign entities intent on displacing them. Congress should swiftly pass this bipartisan legislation.\" - Michael Stumo, CEO of Coalition for a Prosperous America\n\n\"The Forging Industry Association strongly supports the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act to prosecute the criminal actions of the Chinese Communist Party and those who violate our trade laws to undercut American manufacturing. Whether foreign or domestic, this bill will take trade criminals head on and strengthen the U.S. industrial base by giving the U.S. Government the tools it needs to prosecute violators.\" - Forging Industry Association, Independence, Ohio\n\n\u201cWe commend the House Judiciary Committee and the House Select Committee on the CCP for highlighting the urgent need to establish a formal structure within the Department of Justice\u2019s Criminal Division dedicated to aggressively prosecuting trade fraud. Rampant trade crime, ranging from slave-labor made products circumventing the U.S. ban on these imports, fraudulent rules of origin claims under our free trade agreements, evasion of duties through abuse of the de minimis loophole, and myriad other practices, has severely harmed the U.S. textile and apparel supply chain. This massive fraud is directly contributing to harmful consequences for the industry, which has shuttered 18 plants over the past several months and laid off hundreds of workers. Similarly, trade fraud is also adversely impacting our Western Hemisphere trade partners, who have been forced to close plants affecting tens of thousands of jobs. This legislation puts real teeth into combating trade crimes that are undermining U.S. manufacturers, workers, and supply chains, and will ensure that those facilitating these crimes will be held accountable.\u201d - Kim Glas, President and CEO of National Council of Textile Organizations\n\n\u201cChina remains the number one threat to domestic steel production, which is vital for our economic growth. China dumps cheap products to depress domestic production. China cheats every chance they can, destroying American jobs. We need strong legislation that provides our government the tools to fight their unfair trade practices. We look forward to working with you and your colleagues to support American workers and end China\u2019s predatory trade behavior.\u201d- Philip K. Bell, President, Steel Manufacturers Association\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/09/03/nunn-announces-september-mobile-office-hours-to-serve-iowans-in-their-communities/", "Nunn Announces September Mobile Office Hours to Serve Iowans in Their Communities", "2024-09-03", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2013 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced mobile office hours across the Iowa Third Congressional District to assist constituents who may not be able to travel to one of the congressional offices located in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. At these mobile office hours, Iowans will be able to get help from their Congressional office with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas, veterans\u2019 benefits, military records, tax returns, and other issues with federal government agencies.\n\n\u201cMy top priority is providing exceptional service and support to Iowans,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cMy hope is that these mobile office hours will ensure ease of access for all Iowans to receive assistance from my office regardless of where they live in the Third District.\u201d\n\nThe schedule for September mobile office hours is below:\n\nGuthrie County\n\nPanora Public Library\n\n102 North 1st Street, Panora, Iowa\n\nWednesday, September 4, 2024\n\n1:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.\n\nPage County\n\nClarinda Lied Public Library\n\n100 East Garfield Street, Clarinda, Iowa\n\nThursday, September 5, 2024\n\n9:30 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.\n\nCass County\n\nLewis Public Library\n\n412 West Main Street, Lewis, Iowa\n\nThursday, September 5, 2024\n\n3:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.\n\nMadison County\n\nTruro Public Library\n\n114 East Center, Truro, Iowa\n\nTuesday, September 10, 2024\n\n10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.\n\nAdair County\n\nStuart Public Library\n\n111 East Front Street, Stuart, Iowa\n\nWednesday, September 11, 2024\n\n1:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.\n\nCass County\n\nAnita Public Library\n\n812 3rd Street, Anita, Iowa\n\nWednesday, September 11, 2024\n\n4:00 p.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.\n\nMadison County\n\nWinterset Public Library\n\n123 North 2nd Street, Winterset, Iowa\n\nTuesday, September 17, 2024\n\n12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m.\n\nClarke County\n\nOsceola Public Library\n\n303 South Fillmore, Osceola, Iowa\n\nTuesday September 17, 2024\n\n3:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.\n\nDecatur County\n\nLamoni Public Library\n\n301 West Main, Lamoni, Iowa\n\nWednesday September 18, 2024\n\n1:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.\n\nAdams County\n\nCorning Public Library\n\n603 9th Street, Corning, Iowa\n\nThursday, September 26, 2024\n\n9:30 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.\n\nAdditional dates and locations will be announced in the future.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/08/30/nunn-secures-major-federal-investment-in-the-fleur-drive-dam-icon-water-trails-project/", "Nunn Secures Major Federal Investment in the Fleur Drive Dam ICON Water Trails Project", "2024-08-30", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced that he secured a $1 million federal investment in improvements to the Fleur Drive Dam in Des Moines as part of a major economic development project for the region.\n\n\u201cThe ICON Water Trails Project will bring huge economic growth to our community,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cThat\u2019s why we secured a $1 million federal investment to support the improvements of the Fleur Drive Dam. With this funding, ICON Water Trails will be able to conduct a dam remediation project while adding site access for fishermen and kayakers to the greater Des Moines area. This is exactly the kind of investment the federal government should make \u2013 one that does the most good for the most people.\u201d\n\nRep. Nunn secured the $1 million investment through the Community Project Funding process, which allows members to designate funding for critical initiatives. The funding was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 that was signed into law on Saturday, March 9, 2024.\n\n\u201cICON Water Trails is incredibly grateful to Congressman Nunn for his leadership and vision, advocating for critical infrastructure that serves our community,\u201d said Stephanie Oppel, Executive Director of ICON Water Trails. \u201cICON\u2019s Fleur Drive access point will not only transform the existing dam and recreational experience, but will also contribute to a healthy, thriving drinking water source for more than a half a million Central Iowa residents.\u201d\n\nThe ICON Water Trails Project includes three downtown dam mitigation projects and three downtown park projects in Des Moines that will drive economic growth, job creation, and tourism for all of Polk County. A key component of the project is the transformation of the low-head dam at Fleur Drive into a hub of water-based recreation. Rep. Nunn secured $1 million for the Fleur Drive Dam work, which is expected to be completed in 2026.\n\nRep. Nunn announced the new funding investment during a press conference at the site with Stephanie Oppel, Executive Director of ICON Water Trails, and Rick Tollakson, a member of the ICON Board of Directors. Video from the press conference can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-meeks-announces-fall-contest-iowa-students", "Rep. Miller-Meeks Announces Fall Contest For Iowa Students", "2024-08-29", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Davenport, IA\u2013 Today, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) announced a fall writing contest dedicated to honoring the state of Iowa. The contest is open to elementary, middle, and high school students in Iowa\u2019s 1st District and is a unique opportunity for students to highlight what they love about the Hawkeye State.\n\n\u201cIowa 1st District has a robust culture of writing as the home of the Iowa Writers\u2019 Workshop. Iowa is also home to great schools and a rich heritage grounded in hard work and the American spirit,\u201d said Miller-Meeks. \u201cIn honor of the state we all love and cherish, I am proud to invite students from Iowa\u2019s 1st District to submit works of writing and art on what makes Iowa special.\u201d\n\nWinners will be honored with a meeting opportunity with Congresswoman Miller-Meeks and works acknowledged in the congressional record.\n\nContest Details:\n\nThe prompt for this year\u2019s competition is \u201cWhat makes Iowa special?\u201d\n\nSubmission Requirements\n\nEssays should not exceed 450 words\n\nVisual art submissions must include a caption/description\n\nInclude the student\u2019s name, school, grade/year, and a parent or guardian\u2019s contact details (address, phone number, email)\n\nEligibility and Categories\n\nHigh School Students: Written Essay (3 Winners)\n\nMiddle School Students: Written Essay (3 Winners)\n\nElementary School Students: Written Essay or Visual Art (3 Winners)\n\nDeadline and Announcement\n\nSubmit entries by email by September 28th\n\nWinners will be announced by October 10th", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/column-illegal-immigration-poses-threat-election-integrity", "COLUMN: Illegal Immigration Poses Threat to Election Integrity", "2024-08-27", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "I recently had the distinct honor of joining a naturalization ceremony at the iconic Field of Dreams, where 35 new Americans took their oath of citizenship after diligently putting in the work to legally become American citizens. I was humbled to hear their stories and see their excitement to embrace their new lives as American citizens, including the right to vote in U.S. elections.\n\nMeanwhile, under Joe Biden and \u2018border czar\u2019 Kamala Harris, millions of illegal immigrants have crossed our Southern Border and are now in our communities. This is not only an affront to all those who followed our laws and became citizens legally, but it also poses a serious threat to election integrity.\n\nIn many states, illegal immigrants are eligible to apply for driver\u2019s licenses, providing ample opportunities to register to vote. Imagine if even half of the illegal immigrants that have entered our country during Joe Biden\u2019s administration cast votes in federal elections. That would undoubtedly change election outcomes in races across the country, up and down the ballot.\n\nIn a growing number of jurisdictions, including Washington, D.C., non-citizens are eligible to vote in municipal elections. Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz signed legislation allowing illegal immigrants to obtain drivers licenses in Minnesota. I have no doubt that Harris and Walz want to expand this policy nationally and allow illegal immigrants and non-citizens to vote in every election \u2014 a disturbing strategy to reshape the American electorate.\n\nTo improve our election integrity, the Republican-led House passed the Securing American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This commonsense bill will require state election officials to ask about citizenship before providing voter registration forms and require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, while also expanding the variety of documents accepted by state election officials to allow a citizen to register to vote. This will make it easy for American citizens to participate in our elections while ensuring illegal immigrants do not vote.\n\nBefore the House even considered this bill, the Harris-Biden Administration signaled their intent to veto it \u2014 doubling down on allowing illegal immigrants to register to vote while keeping our Southern Border wide open and endorsing amnesty. It\u2019s clear: the Democrat party wants to turn the illegal immigrants they allowed into our country into Democrat voters. Just as most Americans believe in strong voter ID laws and want a secure border, most Americans want to ensure illegal immigrants aren\u2019t diminishing the voices of American citizens by voting in our elections.\n\nMany on the Left fear-monger about threats to our democracy because they disagree with conservative policies while they are actively making it easier for illegal immigrants to vote in federal elections. Their empty rhetoric is ringing increasingly hollow. If Democrats were really interested in preserving our democracy, they would join Republicans in ensuring illegal immigrants do not participate in our elections and that all Americans are confident in the integrity of their vote.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/08/22/nunn-hosts-community-connections-for-retirees-in-grimes/", "Nunn Hosts Community Connections for Retirees in Grimes", "2024-08-22", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "GRIMES, IOWA \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today held a resource fair, the Community Connections for Retirees, in Grimes to help Iowans get connected to local community organizations, government agencies, and other resources in our area. Nearly 100 community members and retirees attended today\u2019s event to learn more about resources available to them.\n\n\u201cAs your Congressman, I\u2019m 100% committed to ensuring Iowa retirees have access to the benefits they worked hard for and earned,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cIt\u2019s my hope that the Community Connections for Retirees resource fair helped Iowans access the support they need and learn more about resources available to them in our community.\u201d\n\nKeynote speakers for the event included Rep. Nunn, and representatives from the Social Security Administration and the Alzheimer\u2019s Association. Also in attendance were AMAC, the Iowa Attorney General\u2019s Office of Scams and Fraud, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and more.\n\nThe event was open to all retirees, soon-to-be retirees, and individuals supporting retirees. More photos can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-calls-usda-launch-strategic-initiative-combat-highly-pathogenic-avian", "Feenstra Calls on USDA to Launch Strategic Initiative to Combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)", "2024-08-19", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Last week, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Don Davis (D-NC) led a group of their House Agriculture Committee colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to call on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a Strategic Initiative to combat the spread of HPAI \u2013 colloquially known as \u201cBird Flu\u201d \u2013 in Iowa and nationwide.\n\nThe HPAI Strategic Initiative would be housed within the USDA\u2019s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).\n\n\u201cOut of the more than 100 million birds that have been affected by HPAI across 48 states since this outbreak began in 2022, nearly 25% have been in Iowa \u2013 devastating producers, destroying flocks, and impacting entire communities. The financial impact of this crisis is also projected to easily surpass the $3.3 billion in damages from the previous outbreak from 2014 to 2015. That\u2019s why I\u2019m calling on Secretary Vilsack to establish a HPAI Strategic Initiative within APHIS to investigate enhanced biosecurity measures, explore potential vaccination efforts, and discover more efficient and cost-sensitive ways to destroy infected birds. This initiative will ultimately save taxpayer dollars by establishing a proactive approach to mitigate, prevent, and respond to HPAI outbreaks,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cBringing the brightest minds together to combat this disease will be crucial to the long-term success of our producers, businesses, and rural communities. The uncertainty that HPAI causes to the entire agricultural community is unsustainable, and we need to be doing more to adequately protect our flocks. USDA has the authority to establish a HPAI Strategic Initiative and I look forward to working with Secretary Vilsack to get this collaborative research started as soon as possible. Representing the top egg-producing district and one of the top poultry-producing districts in the country, I will continue to advocate for policies that help our poultry and egg producers succeed and combat the root causes of bird flu outbreaks.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers noted that \u201cWe believe that this deadly and costly disease requires a new, dynamic approach to bring long-lasting benefits to our farmers and producers. Therefore, we urge you to establish a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strategic Initiative within USDA\u2019s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Unprecedented times require action, and establishing an initiative that brings the brightest minds together to discover effective methods to combat HPAI will be essential to eventually eradicate this disease and protect our farmers.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe main objectives of the research are outlined below, but we encourage you to engage with Congress (including the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees), land-grant universities, dairy and poultry producers, state and federal agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and other relevant experts to develop additional goals.\n\n1. Advanced biosecurity measures and wild bird deterrents: Developing new, innovative biosecurity methods, including those to deter wild birds, is crucial for preventing future HPAI outbreaks.\n\n2. Vaccination: As countries around the world adopt vaccines, we should continue to prioritize research on potential vaccine traceability, efficacy, and development of a cost-effective, mass-use vaccine. This research should in no way disrupt international trade or damage our relationships with our foreign trading partners but instead guide future conversations with our key trading allies.\n\n3. Efficient depopulation methods and bird disposal processes: Finding more efficient, cost-effective, and humane ways to depopulate infected flocks will help producers respond to any future outbreaks,\u201d the lawmakers continued.\n\nThe full letter can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-recognizes-iowas-incredible-health-centers", "Feenstra Recognizes Iowa\u2019s Incredible Health Centers", "2024-08-09", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, during National Health Center Week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement recognizing the importance of community health centers for Iowa families:\n\n\u201cCommunity health centers provide routine checkups, reduced prices for prescription drugs, and exceptional care, particularly for low-income families. On my 36 County Tour, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to travel to many community health centers, meet with dedicated healthcare professionals, and see their incredible work firsthand. During National Health Center Week, I commend our healthcare workers and thank our community health centers for all that they do to serve our families and rural communities.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-calls-swift-passage-farm-bill", "Feenstra Calls for Swift Passage of Farm Bill", "2024-08-01", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement calling for swift passage of the Farm Bill.\n\nFeenstra voted to advance the Farm Bill out of the House Agriculture Committee in May.\n\n\u201cIn May, I voted to advance the Farm Bill out of the House Agriculture Committee because we need to deliver relief and certainty for our farmers and producers. This legislation includes many priorities important to Iowa agriculture like increased reference prices and investments in new export markets as well as my bills to keep China away from our farmland, support agriculture education in Iowa, and lower the cost of crop insurance for the next generation of producers. To strengthen American agriculture and win against China, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to work with Republicans to get the Farm Bill signed into law this year.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-leads-legislation-increase-small-scale-poultry-processing-iowa", "Feenstra Leads Legislation to Increase Small-Scale Poultry Processing in Iowa", "2024-08-01", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced the Increasing Small-Scale Poultry Processing Opportunities Act, which would amend the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow poultry processing facilities to perform regular slaughter and custom-exempt at the same facility.\n\n\u201cOn my 36 County Tour and annual agriculture tour, I\u2019ve met with poultry producers who are frustrated by the lack of convenient processing options in our communities and small businesses that are ready to grow their operations. Due to outdated laws, Iowa farmers oftentimes travel long distances to have their broilers and turkeys slaughtered and processed \u2013 this must change. I\u2019ve also had conversations with Secretary Naig about the need to expand opportunities for small-scale poultry processing and applaud his work at the state level to get this done,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cTo help expand options, increase demand, and secure flexibility for our poultry producers, I introduced legislation to modernize federal law and increase small-scale poultry processing in Iowa. By encouraging local processing and slaughter of poultry, we can deliver fresher products more quickly to consumers, eliminate unnecessary headaches and additional expenses for our producers, and strengthen our agricultural economy in Iowa. Food security is national security, and this bill invests in our rural communities and the food supply chain for the betterment of our farmers, businesses, and families.\u201d\n\n\u201cIowa poultry producers, especially those who sell directly to consumers, have long struggled to find poultry processing options within Iowa and have instead had to travel to neighboring states for this service. The legislative proposal I put forth to increase small-scale processing in Iowa was signed into law by Gov. Reynolds after unanimous support from the Legislature, so now we are just awaiting federal action and approval,\u201d said Secretary Naig. \u201cI want to thank Congressman Feenstra and our Iowa delegation for advocating for this fix through many different avenues, including by introducing this federal legislation. Iowa consumers and poultry producers will benefit from more processing and retail options within Iowa once a federal solution is enacted.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis bill will provide additional processing options for farmers and opportunities for consumers to buy more locally raised turkey and chicken,\u201d said Brad Moline, a turkey farmer from Manson, Iowa and President of the Iowa Turkey Federation. \u201cThis is the first step in the right direction for increasing alternatives for poultry processing. It has been a goal of mine and the ITF to expand turkey processing options and to ultimately help grow the turkey industry, increase turkey consumption and to promote turkey for the flavorful high-quality protein that it is. Thank you to Congressman Feenstra for listening to the needs of poultry farmers and for his leadership to invest in rural Iowa and support a positive future for the turkey industry.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor years family farmers have been able to sell their cattle, pork and lamb directly to consumers through custom exempt processing. It is time for consumers to be given that same option for purchasing turkey and chicken by updating the Poultry Products Inspection Act,\u201d said Gretta Irwin, Executive Director & Home Economist at the Iowa Turkey Federation. \u201cThis bill will provide farmers the same processing options for poultry as red meat. Rural America, farmers and consumers will benefit from this bill. It will support local lockers by expanding their poultry processing services. Family farmers will benefit by having access to new markets for selling their poultry. Consumers will now have another option to buy locally raised turkey and chicken directly from farmers in their state.\u201d\n\nFull legislative text can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-completes-22-town-halls-22-counties", "Hinson Completes 22 Town Halls in 22 Counties", "2024-08-01", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement after holding an in-person town hall meeting in all 22 counties in Iowa's Second Congressional District since the start of the 118th Congress.\n\n\"Hearing directly from Iowans is my top priority. As I've traveled across our district and hosted in-person town halls, the message I've heard from Iowans has been the same: folks are frustrated with open borders, rampant inflation, and policies that put America last. I will continue to answer Iowans' questions honestly, hear feedback, and advocate for commonsense solutions amid the Washington, D.C. chaos. It is an honor to represent all Iowans and fight for our communities in Congress.\"- Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-miller-meeks-peters-lead-14-bipartisan-members-calling-continued-work", "Reps. Miller-Meeks, Peters Lead 14 Bipartisan Members Calling for Continued Work on 340B Drug Pricing Reform", "2024-08-01", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD (R-IA-1) and Scott Peters (D-CA-50) led a group of 14 bipartisan colleagues in a request to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to advance bipartisan solutions to strengthen and reform the 340B Drug Discount Program. The 340B program was created by Congress in 1992 to help health care providers who deliver care and medicine to uninsured patients - such as federally funded hospitals and clinics - stretch scarce resources through access to discounted drugs. Since then, the program has grown substantially and well-documented reporting has raised questions about what safeguards exist to ensure savings received from the program are benefitting patients the program is meant to serve.\n\nIn their letter to the Chair and Ranking Member, the members state, \u201cTogether, we have tackled complex challenges, like pharmacy benefit manager reform and health care price transparency, with the shared goal of ensuring that patients and our communities have what they need to meet their health care demands. In that spirit, we write to urge you to also consider a bipartisan path forward on strengthening the 340B Drug Discount Program.\u201d\n\nThey continued, \u201cWe are all committed to the long-term viability of the program, and we are encouraged that a bipartisan group of Senators has invested years seeking wide stakeholder input and developing a set of policy reforms aimed at achieving consensus. Appropriately, their work so far has recognized the need for Congress to step in and provide clarity while ensuring patient well-being remains at the center of the program. As Members of Congress interested in preserving the 340B program for vulnerable patients and their communities, we want to be prepared and make sure the House has considered the full range of issues that will be involved in such an undertaking.\u201d\n\nAnd they concluded, \u201cAs the conversations and court cases around the 340B program continue, we urge your leadership to ensure that the Committee continues to serve as a forum for bipartisan collaboration so that our Members, the Health Resources and Services Administration, patient groups, covered entities, manufacturers, and other stakeholders have an opportunity to be part of this important policy discussion.\u201d\n\nIn addition to Reps. Peters and Miller-Meeks, the letter was signed by Reps. Barrag\u00e1n (D-CA-44), Carter (R-GA-1), Clarke (D-NY-9), Bucshon (R-IN-8), Levin (D-CA-49), Harshbarger (R-TN-1), Crockett (D-TX-30), Moore (R-UT-1), Garcia (D-TX-29), Johnson (R-SD-AL), Davis (D-NC-1), Morelle (D-NY-25), Gonzalez (D-TX-15), and Nickel (D-NC-13).\n\nRead the full text of the letter here and below.\n\nDear colleagues:\n\nWe appreciate your bipartisan leadership of the House Energy & Commerce Committee on many critical health care issues this Congress. Together, we have tackled complex challenges, like pharmacy benefit manager reform and health care price transparency, with the shared goal of ensuring that patients and our communities have what they need to meet their health care demands. In that spirit, we write to urge you to also consider a bipartisan path forward on strengthening the 340B Drug Discount Program. Recent court decisions, like Genesis Health Care, Inc. v. Becerra and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, further underscore the urgent need for congressional action.\n\nIn June, the Energy & Commerce Oversight Subcommittee held a hearing on the 340B program. During the hearing, Members voiced bipartisan agreement that Congress should ensure covered entities are using their savings from the 340B program appropriately, and that low-income patients are receiving the benefits of those savings.\n\nRecent reporting reflects a growing possibility that we may soon see substantive efforts proposed to strengthen the 340B program. We are all committed to the long-term viability of the program, and we are encouraged that a bipartisan group of Senators has invested years seeking wide stakeholder input and developing a set of policy reforms aimed at achieving consensus. Appropriately, their work so far has recognized the need for Congress to step in and provide clarity while ensuring patient well-being remains at the center of the program. As Members of Congress interested in preserving the 340B program for vulnerable patients and their communities, we want to be prepared and make sure the House has considered the full range of issues that will be involved in such an undertaking.\n\nAs the conversations and court cases around the 340B program continue, we urge your leadership to ensure that the Committee continues to serve as a forum for bipartisan collaboration so that our Members, the Health Resources and Services Administration, patient groups, covered entities, manufacturers, and other stakeholders have an opportunity to be part of this important policy discussion.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://nunn.house.gov/2024/08/01/nunn-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-iowa-small-businesses-from-excessive-paperwork/", "Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Iowa Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork", "2024-08-01", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Zachary Nunn", "N000193", "nunn.house.gov", "nunn", "https://nunn.house.gov/category/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "DES MOINES \u2014 U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today introduced a bipartisan bill to reduce excessive paperwork for small businesses. The Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act, which is co-led by U.S. Representatives Yadira Caraveo (CO-08), French Hill (AR-02), and Sharice Davids (KS-03), will make it easier for Main Street businesses to comply with federal law and reporting requirements.\n\n\u201cIowa\u2019s economy is driven by small businesses \u2013 more than half of Iowans are employed by Main Street,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cBureaucrats in D.C. sit in their ivory towers, demanding businesses comply with onerous red tape, without considering the burden it puts on businesses. We must do everything we can to roll back unnecessary regulations and simplify requirements for job creators while still following the law.\u201d\n\nIn 2020, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act to establish new beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for businesses to root out nefarious shell companies operated by foreign adversaries. However, during implementation, the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) failed to notify small businesses of the new reporting requirements. According to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), 80% of NFIB members had never heard of the new reporting requirements.\n\n\u201cThroughout the Front Range and Northern Colorado, there is widespread concern amongst our small business owners regarding the quickly approaching deadline to submit beneficial ownership reporting requirements for their businesses,\u201d said Rep. Caraveo. \u201cThese requirements are critical to tackling money laundering, tax fraud, and financing of terrorism. However, the lack of accessible information and awareness on these requirements and the upcoming deadline is only causing unnecessary confusion for small business owners. I\u2019m proud to introduce the Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act with Representative Nunn to provide small businesses with a year extension to complete these requirements. Our small businesses need our support and we must act now.\u201d\n\nRep. Nunn hosted FinCEN Director Gacki in Des Moines on May 31, 2024 to host a small business roundtable to discuss the new BOI requirements. During the event, Director Gacki reported that only 2 million out of approximately 32.6 million small businesses had filed their reports.\n\n\u201cSmall businesses across America need more time to learn about FinCEN\u2019s costly and burdensome beneficial ownership reporting requirement as the Biden Administration has failed to educate and inform them,\u201d said Rep. Hill. \u201cThe closer we get to the current deadline, the angrier small business owners across the country are going to be when they learn that they only have five short months left to comply with these new, intrusive reporting requirements. Extending the deadline another full year will give small businesses time to file while we fight in Congress to save small businesses from the severe penalties for non-compliance.\u201d\n\nDespite the lack of filings under the new requirements, FinCEN has refused to extend the deadline, leaving millions of small business owners at risk of a $591 daily fine and up to two years in jail. According to the National Small Business Association, the average small business owner will spend nearly $8,000 to comply with these new reporting requirements.\n\n\u201cSmall businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we should create policies that support them, not penalize them,\u201d said Rep. Davids. \u201cThis bipartisan bill would give these business owners the time they need to comply with new regulations, allowing them to focus on what they do best \u2013 driving innovation and growth in our communities. I\u2019m glad to work across the aisle with Representative Nunn in this effort.\u201d\n\n\u201cBecause of the CTA, small businesses are facing a mountain of burdensome paperwork and confusing, staggered deadlines,\u201d said President & CEO, Todd McCracken, National Small Business Association. \u201cMany, if not most small companies have no idea they need to file, and legal and accounting resources are limited. Moreover, noncompliant businesses could face up to $500 per day in fines. However, we have some good news. Thanks to a bipartisan coalition including Reps. Nunn, Caraveo, Hill, and Davids, small businesses are looking at least a temporary reprieve. The Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act is a vital first step to getting some clarity for small businesses and making sure they\u2019re not left on the hook for stiff fines and penalties.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe U.S. Chamber applauds Representatives Nunn and Caraveo for introducing the Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act,\u201d said VP for Small Business Policy, Tom Sullivan, U.S. Chamber. \u201cThe last thing small business owners want on January 1 is to face fines and criminal penalties because of missing federal reporting requirements they know nothing about. The Treasury Department\u2019s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the business community need more time to bring small businesses into compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act.\u201d\n\nThe bipartisan Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act extends the filing deadline until December 31, 2025 for small businesses while the Treasury Department educates businesses on the new reporting requirements and ensures small businesses are not overburdened with unclear and unnecessarily complicated new regulations.\n\nText of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-calls-fiscal-responsibility-and-balanced-federal-budget-national-debt", "Feenstra Calls for Fiscal Responsibility and A Balanced Federal Budget as National Debt Surpasses $35 Trillion", "2024-07-30", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after the national debt officially surpassed $35 trillion:\n\n\u201cJust over seven months since our national debt hit $34 trillion, our nation is officially $35 trillion in debt. This rapidly accelerating trend is unsustainable and dangerous. Like I\u2019ve repeatedly said before, we must end reckless government spending, balance our federal budget, and restore fiscal responsibility to the core function of government. As a strong, fiscal conservative, I will continue to oppose wasteful spending and unchecked expansions of bureaucracy that will only accelerate our arrival to $36 trillion in debt.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-hold-town-halls-black-hawk-and-dubuque-counties-wednesday", "Hinson to Hold Town Halls in Black Hawk and Dubuque Counties on Wednesday", "2024-07-30", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) will hold town hall meetings in Black Hawk and Dubuque counties on Wednesday, July 31st. The town hall meetings are open to the public and press. These will be Hinson's 41st and 42nd in-person town hall meetings since taking office.\n\n\"My top priority is to be a transparent and accessible representative for Iowans. Tomorrow, I will hold two in-person town hall meetings in Black Hawk and Dubuque counties to provide an update on my work for Iowans and answer unfiltered, unscreened questions. I will always tell you where I stand, ask for your input, and answer your questions honestly. I hope to see you tomorrow!\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\nBlack Hawk County Town Hall Meeting\n\nWednesday, July 31st\n\n10:00 AM CT\n\nUniversity of Northern Iowa \u2013 Center for Energy and Environmental Education\n\n8106 Jennings Drive\n\nCedar Falls, IA 50614", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-applauds-enactment-heartbeat-bill-law-iowa", "Feenstra Applauds Enactment of \u201cHeartbeat Bill\u201d as Law in Iowa", "2024-07-29", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HULL, IOWA \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after Iowa\u2019s Heartbeat Bill officially took effect today:\n\n\u201cAs a father of four and a Christian, I believe that unborn life must be protected. My faith teaches me that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and that every person deserves to have the chance to further God\u2019s kingdom.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-named-hero-main-street-national-retail-federation-his-work-supporting", "Feenstra Named \u2018Hero of Main Street\u2019 by National Retail Federation for His Work Supporting Iowa Small Businesses", "2024-07-26", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra was named a \u201cHero of Main Street\u201d by the National Retail Federation for his work supporting Iowa small businesses and rural main streets.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m honored to be recognized as a \u2018Hero of Main Street\u2019 for my work to help our small businesses and rural main streets succeed and thrive. Small businesses employ the vast majority of Americans and keep our rural communities strong,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cServing on the House Ways and Means Committee, I\u2019ve introduced and supported legislation to make the 20% tax cut for small businesses \u2013 authorized by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act \u2013 permanent, eliminate the death tax, and help our businesses invest in their operations and employees. I will always be a strong voice for our job creators and rural main streets in Congress.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe retail industry directly impacts every congressional district in the United States, providing goods, services and American jobs,\u201d said David French, Executive Vice President of Government Relations at the National Retail Federation. \u201cNRF is honored to recognize Rep. Randy Feenstra as a \u2018Hero of Main Street\u2019 for his continued support of the retail industry through legislative action and leadership.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-condemns-biden-harris-administrations-open-border-policies", "Feenstra Condemns Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Open-Border Policies", "2024-07-25", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for a congressional resolution condemning the open-border policies of the Biden-Harris Administration.\n\n\u201cAt the beginning of his administration, President Biden tasked Vice President Harris with securing our border. She not only failed to do her job; she never even tried. Under her watch, more than 8 million illegal immigrants have crossed our border while terrorists and drug traffickers have snuck through the cracks,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cSince President Biden and Vice President Harris have failed to protect our communities, I have voted to finish the wall, restore \u2018Remain in Mexico,\u2019 and fully fund our brave border patrol agents. American families deserve secure borders and safe communities.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-leads-bipartisan-push-crack-down-ccps-trade-violations-hurt-american", "Hinson Leads Bipartisan Push to Crack Down on CCP's Trade Violations that Hurt American Workers", "2024-07-25", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Congresswoman Hinson (IA-02) introduced the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. Original co-sponsors of this bill are Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), as well as Representatives: Darin LaHood (R-IL), Nate Moran (R-TX), Ben Cline (R-VA), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Glenn Ivey (D-LA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Lou Correa (D-CA).\n\nCompanies based in the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) frequently commit crimes violating U.S. trade laws including fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment which benefit the PRC\u2019s non-market economy and undermine U.S. companies and workers. Countless Americans have lost their jobs due to this criminal activity. Despite the large volume of trade crime-related cases, theU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has under-resourced its prosecution of these crimes.\n\nThis legislation aims to combat these crimes by directing the DOJ to establish a new structure dedicated to prosecuting international trade crimes. This will enhance U.S. capabilities for detecting, investigating, and prosecuting trade fraud, duty evasion, transshipment, and other trade-related crimes.\n\n\"For decades, Communist China has blatantly violated U.S. trade laws and ripped off American workers with no accountability or consequences. This has led to shuttered factories and devastating job losses across the country, hollowing out American industry and gutting rural manufacturing towns while enabling the CCP's forced labor practices. My bipartisan legislation will ensure we finally crack down on Communist China's illicit trade practices so that we can reshore American manufacturing and provide opportunities for American workers.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n\u201cNot a week goes by without the Committee learning of yet another American company harmed by Chinese companies shipping their goods through other countries to illegally evade tariffs. While heightened tariff rates can help level the playing field for U.S. businesses, the legislation we are introducing today adds teeth to the tariffs and punishes companies for breaking the law. I\u2019m proud to join Rep. Ashely Hinson in co-sponsoring this crucial legislation that will give law enforcement the power to hold CCP trade criminals accountable and will support American businesses who are the victims of these crimes.\u201d - Chairman John Moolenaar\n\n\u201cFor years, the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s predatory trade policies have violated American trade laws and victimized American companies, workers, and consumers through trade crimes like dumping, duty evasion, and fraud. Our bipartisan legislation cracks down on these crimes by establishing a new unit at the Department of Justice dedicated to enforcing U.S. trade laws and holding perpetrators criminally liable for these illegal activities. Whether it is dumping below-market iron and steel, flooding the American market with illegal vapes, or violating the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, we must send an unmistakable message to companies based in the People\u2019s Republic of China that their illegal trade practices must end now.\u201d - Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi\n\nSupporting organizations include: American Iron and Steel Institute, National Council of Textile Organizations, Alliance for American Manufacturing, United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO, Campaign for Uyghurs, American Shrimp Processors Association, Coalition for a Prosperous America, and America First Policy Institute.\n\nBackground:\n\nEstablishes a new task force or similar structure within the DOJ\u2019s Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes.\n\nEnhances nationwide responses to trade-related offenses by providing training and technical assistance to other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, expanding investigations and prosecutions, and allowing for parallel criminal and civil enforcement actions.\n\nRequires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress assessing the DOJ\u2019s efforts, statistics on trade-related crimes, and fund utilization.\n\nAuthorizes $20,000,000 for FY 2025 to support these efforts with appropriate guardrails.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases/hinson-votes-ensure-full-bipartisan-investigation-trump-assassination-attempt", "Hinson Votes to Ensure Full, Bipartisan Investigation into Trump Assassination Attempt", "2024-07-25", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Ashley Hinson", "H001091", "hinson.house.gov", "hinson", "https://hinson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) voted to establish the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. The task force will have subpoena power as they investigate and release a report on federal actions that led to the attempted assassination of President Trump.\n\n\"Director Cheatle\u2019s resignation was just the first step to ensure full accountability for the assassination attempt on President Trump. While the President miraculously survived this attempt on his life, the American people deserve answers on this massive security failure. That's why I voted to create a bipartisan, investigative task force to uncover and resolve systemic failures at the Secret Service and improve safety for both elected leaders and Americans participating in our political process.\" - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-introduces-legislation-help-iowa-communities-recover-and-rebuild", "Feenstra Introduces Legislation to Help Iowa Communities Recover and Rebuild", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced the Storm Recovery and Community Restoration Act to help Iowa families and communities recover and rebuild following severe storms, particularly the recent flooding and tornadoes.\n\nThis legislation specifically gives taxpayers the most flexibility with their finances as they recover from storms by removing limitations on charitable contributions made through December of this year and eliminating tax penalties on those who need access to their savings for recovery purposes.\n\nU.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Zach Nunn (R-IA), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) are original cosponsors.\n\n\u201cOver the last several months, our families and communities have faced catastrophic storms that devastated homes, businesses, farms, schools, and hospitals. Now is the time for Congress to act and deliver relief for Iowans,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cIn the meantime, our communities need assistance now, which is why I introduced legislation to suspend limits on charitable contributions so that we can help our neighbors rebuild and to remove tax penalties for anyone who needs immediate access to their savings. Despite these challenging times, Iowans are resilient, and we will recover and rebuild together.\u201d\n\n\u201cEarlier this year, our community was hit by destructive, deadly, and devastating storms. Iowans are resilient, and our community is coming together to rebuild,\u201d said Rep. Nunn. \u201cUnfortunately, it\u2019s a costly process\u2013 these storms take an emotional toll and fixing the physical damage is pricey. With this legislation, we can deliver much needed relief for Iowans, in the heart of the heartland, when Mother Nature strikes.\u201d\n\n\u201cMany Iowans\u2019 lives have been turned upside down by recent severe weather. I am proud to work with the entire Iowa House delegation to provide vital tax relief to Iowans and help alleviate some of the financial burden during the ongoing recovery process,\u201d said Rep. Hinson. \u201cIowans will rebuild and get through this trying time together.\u201d\n\n\u201cTornadoes and flooding have ravaged the Hawkeye State in 2024. Providing enhanced financial flexibility to Iowans impacted by these natural disasters is critical as they recover,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cSuspending limits on charitable contributions and removing tax penalties for those needing access to savings will help them rebuild their lives. I\u2019m proud to cosponsor this bill and thank Rep. Feenstra for introducing it.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Feenstra voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which includes a provision that allows taxpayers to deduct unreimbursed losses from the floods from their federal income taxes.\n\nFull legislative text can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-issues-statement-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahus-address", "Feenstra Issues Statement on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s Address to Congress", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress:\n\n\u201cLast month, I traveled to Israel and met with Prime Minister Netanyahu to strengthen our alliance and express our unwavering support for Israel. His message today was the same message he gave me in June \u2014 the people of Israel deeply appreciate U.S. support and they need it now more than ever to defeat Hamas. I will always stand with Israel in its fight to defeat terrorism and protect democracy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-led-legislation-keep-children-out-foster-care-and-families-together", "Feenstra-Led Legislation to Keep Children Out of Foster Care and Families Together Passes U.S. House Ways and Means Committee", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee passed legislation \u2013 the Strengthening Evidence-Based Prevention Services Act \u2013 authored by U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull), which would help keep vulnerable children out of the foster care system by funding comprehensive evaluations of prevention services so that these programs can be certified and deployed in our communities.\n\n\u201cStrong families are the foundation of strong communities. As a husband and father of four, it is important to me that we advance policies that strengthen families and support children, especially those in need,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m glad that my legislation to help keep children out of foster care and with their families passed the House Ways and Means Committee. This bill will ensure that we can quickly and efficiently evaluate foster care prevention services, verify their effectiveness, and connect families and children with tools to enhance their lives and wellbeing.\u201d\n\nPrevention services are programs that aim to prevent children from entering foster care. In 2018, Congress passed the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), federal legislation that aids states in implementing evidence-based programs that help keep families intact and reduce the number of children entering foster care system. One major barrier to the law\u2019s success, however, is the lack of available research funding to support the development of qualifying evidence-based services. Because of this \u201cresearch gap\u201d, many prevention services don\u2019t receive the federal assistance that was intended in the FFPSA.\n\nMore specifically, this bill would authorize a grant program through the Administration for Children and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services to fund evaluations of prevention services, enabling them to have the supporting evidence that could establish a rating of \u201cpromising,\u201d \u201csupported,\u201d or \u201cwell-supported\u201d and receive federal funding. In other words, this program is designed to bridge the \u201cevidence gap\u201d that is currently preventing foster care prevention services from receiving funding. This funding is intended to be supplemental to existing funding for child welfare.\n\nFull legislative text can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-votes-create-task-force-investigate-attempted-assassination-president", "Feenstra Votes to Create Task Force to Investigate Attempted Assassination of President Trump", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after voting to establish a task force to investigate the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump:\n\n\u201cThe attempted assassination of President Trump was a total security failure that cannot be tolerated. One of our fellow Americans was killed, others were injured, and President Trump nearly lost his life,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cThe creation of this task force will ensure that we fully investigate this security breakdown and deliver answers to the American people.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases/feenstra-reynolds-iowa-delegation-ask-usda-deliver-relief-iowa-farmers-and", "Feenstra, Reynolds, Iowa Delegation Ask USDA to Deliver Relief to Iowa Farmers and Producers Impacted by Severe Storms", "2024-07-23", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Randy Feenstra", "F000446", "feenstra.house.gov", "feenstra", "https://feenstra.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) joined Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the entire Iowa congressional delegation in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use its existing statutory authority to provide much-needed relief to Iowa farmers and producers impacted by recent storms, including tornadoes and flooding.\n\n\u201cOur farmers and producers have been hit hard by tornadoes, floods, and other disasters, which have taken a serious financial toll on our rural communities. They need immediate relief to make up for costly losses and rebuild from damages, but current restrictions on USDA disaster programs prevent our producers from receiving the support that they need,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cAlongside Governor Reynolds and the entire Iowa delegation, I urge Secretary Vilsack and the USDA to use their existing statutory authority to adjust their disaster programs and deliver critical relief to our agricultural community during this very challenging time. As we\u2019ve seen in Iowa, some farmers lose everything when disaster strikes, and we should not burden them with regulatory hurdles and red tape.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers wrote that \u201cThe Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster assistance programs offer vital, flexible support in difficult times to small businesses. We understand that these programs are limited to non-agricultural small businesses, with USDA providing access to complementary programs, such as the Emergency Loan Program, that are intended and specifically designed to assist agricultural producers like farmers and ranchers. While USDA and SBA coordinate to ensure these programs effectively reach rural small businesses, we continue to hear from disaster victims that the terms available to borrowers within the USDA programs are less favorable compared to those at SBA, which offer a greater amount of flexibility with interest, balance, and payment terms. Similar to our request today, the SBA provided much of this flexibility in 2022 and 2023 by utilizing administrative authorities.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs Iowans begin to recover from the many disasters that have impacted them, the historical and continued lack of fairness in what rural communities are offered by USDA is having a meaningful and substantial impact. Consideration should be given to these communities, which are integral to feeding America and the world, by granting them the same or similar terms through USDA as those that are provided to less rural areas through SBA. USDA can do this through its existing statutory authorities, which provide it with the ability to make all loans repayable at such times as the Secretary may determine, and broad authority to set interest rates at a level prescribed by the Secretary, but not in excess of 8 percent per annum. We encourage you to utilize these existing authorities to defer payment on disaster loans for a full year and reduce interest rates to zero during that deferment. This would provide much-needed parity to farmers as they rebuild their agricultural operations,\u201d the lawmakers added.\n\nThe full letter can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-ernst-billion-dollar-boondoggle-act-passes-house", "Miller-Meeks, Ernst Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act Passes House", "2024-07-23", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Mariannette Miller-Meeks", "M001215", "millermeeks.house.gov", "millermeeks", "https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON DC \u2014 Last night, the U.S. House passed the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act would require the public disclosure of every taxpayer-funded project that is $1 billion or more over budget or five years or more behind schedule. This disclosure would also include an explanation for the delays and added costs as well as the identification of the contractors.\n\n\u201cIn Congress, we are entrusted to be stewards of taxpayer dollars,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cGovernment-funded projects that are excessively costly and delayed must be held to account. Our bill will increase transparency over these projects to ensure we aren\u2019t wasting billions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a bad day for boondoggles, but a very good one for taxpayers!\u201d said Ernst. \u201cThanks to the leadership of Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the House of Representatives passed my bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, which will expose every government project that is $1 billion over budget or five years behind schedule. When this legislation, already unanimously passed by the Senate, becomes law, it will be impossible to hide pricey pork projects from being put on the chopping block.\u201d\n\nIn an example of a protracted government-funded project, the Veterans Affairs Department had fumbledreplacing its decades-old electronic health records system. 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