{"id":13401,"name":"Randy Feenstra","first_name":"Randy","last_name":"Feenstra","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"F000446","fec_candidate_id":null,"ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":18038,"party":"Republican","status":"active","photo_url":"https://www.congress.gov/img/member/f000446_200.jpg","website":"https://feenstra.house.gov","campaign_url":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"social_instagram":null,"social_youtube":null,"state":"IA","district":"4","city":null,"assumed_office":"2021","term_end":null,"born":"1969","source":"congress_gov","source_url":"https://api.congress.gov/v3/member/F000446","source_updated":"2026-05-09T12:13:19.445Z","first_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:19","last_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:19","created_at":"2026-05-09 12:13:19","updated_at":"2026-05-10 01:06:58","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"contact_email":null,"contact_source_url":null,"contact_captured_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Representative","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"house","positions":[{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"Agriculture","detail":"Image Randy grew up working on farms, frequently walking beans and doing chores. His in-laws run a livestock and crop farm in Sioux County, where he helps out along with his wife and four kids – spending many weekends bailing hay, loading hogs, vaccinating cattle, and maintaining seven finishing sites. He knows first-hand that corn and soybean growers -- along with our livestock, egg, dairy, poultry, ethanol, and biodiesel producers -- form the backbone of the 4th District’s economy. As the second largest ag producing district in the country, Randy serves as a voice for Iowa's hardworking farmers, giving them a seat at the table on the House Agriculture Committee. For more information concerning work and views related to Agriculture, please  contact our office.","source_url":"https://feenstra.house.gov/issues/agriculture","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"More on Agriculture","detail":"Image My Weekly Column: A Historic Step Toward Nationwide Year-Round E15 May 14, 2026 My Weekly Column After more than a decade of debate, delay, and Washington gridlock, the House has taken a historic step forward by passing nationwide year-round E15. This is a long-overdue victory for our farmers, energy producers, and families across the country. Drivers nationwide will now see the positive impact at the pump. Issues : Agriculture Read More Image Feenstra Applauds Passage of Year-Round Nationwide E15 May 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) celebrated the passage of year-round, nationwide E15, which helps farmers sell more of their crops, lowers gas prices, and secures American energy independence. Issues : Agriculture Read More Image My Weekly Column: Passing a Strong Farm Bill That Delivers for Rural America May 7, 2026 My Weekly Column When I came to Congress, I was committed to giving farmers, producers, and working families a seat at the table and delivering results for those who make Iowa’s 4th district a strong and productive community. Serving one of the largest agricultural districts in the nation, I kept a clear goal: pass a strong, comprehensive Farm Bill that gives our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities the certainty and tools they need to be successful. Issues : Agriculture Read More Image Feenstra Applauds Passage of Farm Bill Out of House and Highlights Major Victories for Iowa Farmers April 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) praised House passage of the Farm Bill, highlighting major legislative wins for Iowa agriculture. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 includes provisions from 15 bills he introduced, seven he co-led, and four he co-sponsored. Issues : Agriculture Read More Image Feenstra Applauds USDA Research, Education, and Economics Reorganization and Relocation to Ames April 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – ","source_url":"https://feenstra.house.gov/issues/agriculture","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Budget & Spending","detail":"Image Randy is committed to standing up for American taxpayers. He is fighting against reckless, wasteful spending and working to enact fiscally responsible policies as a member of the House Committee on the Budget. For more information concerning work and views related to the federal budget and spending, please  contact our office.","source_url":"https://feenstra.house.gov/issues/budget-spending","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Budget & Spending","detail":"Image Randy is committed to standing up for American taxpayers. He is fighting against reckless, wasteful spending and working to enact fiscally responsible policies as a member of the House Committee on the Budget. For more information concerning work and views related to the federal budget and spending, please  contact our office.","source_url":"https://feenstra.house.gov/issues/budget-spending","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Image Feenstra Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District December 5, 2025 Press Release HULL, IOWA – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that Anneka Singh from Ames High School has won the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Iowa’s 4 th Congressional District. Her app, ZeroWaste, aims to reduce food waste by classifying donations to food banks as either perishable or non-perishable and helps connect Iowans who want to donate to food banks in their communities. Issues : Education Read More Image Feenstra Leads Legislation to Help Students Comprehend Full Cost of Student Loans November 19, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced legislation to help aspiring college students understand the full cost and implications of taking out student loans. The  Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms (STUDENT) Act  would provide student loan applicants with an estimate of the total amount of interest they would pay – based on a standard 10-year repayment plan – during or prior to accepting a loan. Issues : Education Read More Image Feenstra Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Iowa Students August 8, 2025 Press Release HULL, IOWA – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that middle and high school students across Iowa’s 4 th Congressional District are invited to participate in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. This is a nationwide competition that encourages students to learn to code and expose them to the possibilities of a career in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Issues : Education Read More Image Feenstra Introduces Legislation to Lower Interest Rates on Student Loans April 7, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced legislation to lower interest rates on student loans by allowing states like Iowa to utilize more private activ","source_url":"https://feenstra.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Congress Learn about news and information related to Congress. Image Economy Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding the Economy. Image Education Learn about initiatives and news items related to Education. Image Energy Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding Energy. Image Health Learn about news and information related to Health.