China must be banned from buying our farmland because American farmland belongs to American farmers — period. #IA04
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Rep. Randy Feenstra
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Husband. Father. Fiscal Conservative. Delivering results for the people of Iowa's 4th Congressional District on and .
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Today, I participated in a field hearing in West Virginia on the state of the American economy.
Due to wasteful spending in D.C., #IA04 families, farmers & small businesses are paying more for less. It’s safe to say the state of the Biden economy is atrocious.
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▶️Record inflation
▶️Rising energy costs
▶️Washington-created workforce shortages
This is the state of the economy after 2 years under one-party Democrat rule.
House Republicans are ready to build an economy that is strong.
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It is an honor to be in Petersburg, West Virginia today for the 's first full committee hearing.
The Republican majority is speaking directly to the American people about their ideas to improve Washington after two years of crisis under one party Democrat rule.
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As we kick off the 118th Congress, I’ve hit the ground running and working for #IA04. I’ve helped introduce legislation to ban China from buying American farmland and punish illegal immigrants who break our laws. I’ll always do what’s best for Iowa.
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Many thanks to our friends at for an open discussion on the importance of our bilateral relationship and a great tour of Santa Lucia Air Force Base.
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🚨TOMORROW @ 11:00 AM ET:
Tune-in for the Ways and Means Committee's first full hearing in West Virginia on the state of the American economy.
Background and livestream info here: waysandmeans.house.gov/chairman-smith
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I was proud yesterday to meet with Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard.
We had a productive and open conversation regarding the border crisis, fentanyl and arms trafficking, and mutually beneficial trade and supply chain strength.
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China is violating our airspace & buying our farmland.
Mexico is violating the USMCA & threatening the livelihoods of our corn growers.
Drug traffickers are crossing our border & flooding our communities with fentanyl.
Biden needs to work with to protect our nation.
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7 years ago, 21-year-old Sarah Root was killed by an illegal immigrant who was driving drunk. He was released from prison and never seen again.
That’s why & I introduced Sarah’s Law to hold illegal immigrants accountable for their actions.
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First Biden refused to defend our borders.
Now he won’t defend our skies.
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Thank you to the incredible men and women of the Border Patrol for their dedication and bravery.
We’re grateful for your efforts to protect and serve our nation.
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China is infiltrating rural America through reckless farmland purchases and threatening our national, economic, and food security.
In Congress, I will continue to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party and protect #IA04 farmers and producers.
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Our hardworking men & women in green are not empowered under the Biden administration.
As a result, millions of illegal migrants and illicit drugs are pouring into our country.
Border Patrol’s message today: Let us do our job. Secure the border.
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The San Ysidro Port of Entry, run by Director Mariza Marin (the first woman director💪🏼), is one of the busiest land border crossings in the world.
Dir. Marin provided briefings & demonstrations on the methods & technologies CBP uses to combat the migrant surge & keep 🇺🇸 safe.
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It is unacceptable that someone who’s here illegally and commits murder or another heinous crime is not locked up. I’m proud to join to introduce Sarah’s Law and work to ensure those who break our laws are held accountable for their crimes.
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7 years ago today, Sarah Root was killed by an illegal immigrant who was driving drunk. Instead of being prosecuted, he was released from jail & never seen again. That’s why @SenJoniErnst and I are reintroducing Sarah’s Law to hold illegal immigrants accountable for their crimes.
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In rural America, our most vital, yet finite resource is our farmland.
That’s why I’m proud to work with my friend and colleague to ban the Chinese Communist Party from buying American farmland and stop China from threatening our rural way of life. #IA04
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Today, I introduced legislation to counter the Chinese Communist Party's land grab in the U.S.
Thank you to my House colleagues who cosponsored this bill to keep the #CCP from becoming an even greater national security threat within our own borders.
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Stop 1️⃣: hearing directly from the Border Patrol Council in San Diego.
Our border patrol agents are working so hard, but under the Biden admin, they’re demoralized.
and will always support our border patrol!
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The Port of San Diego is described as the epicenter of fentanyl trafficking.
I’m heading there NOW with , , and to dig deeper into the #border crisis and bring solutions back to Congress.
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$4M worth of Fentanyl Seized in San Diego Sector!
That's enough Fentanyl to kill over 30 million people! Keeping these drugs from reaching our communities is a top priority! In Jan., we saw a 300% increase in Fentanyl seizures compared to a year ago.
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BREAKING 
@RepSamGraves and @RepDavidRouzer just led 152 Republicans in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act on the Biden Administration’s flawed and burdensome WOTUS rule. More information 
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@RepSamGraves and @RepDavidRouzer just led 152 Republicans in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act on the Biden Administration’s flawed and burdensome WOTUS rule. More information
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RT to agree ➡️ America must remain a capitalist nation, not a socialist one.
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I completely agree with and Senator . The Biden Administration needs to hold Mexico accountable for violating the USMCA and threatening our economy. #IA04 corn growers and their families deserve a swift resolution to this matter.
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Sen. @ChuckGrassley and I sounded the alarm months ago! It’s time for the Biden admin to intervene and enforce the trade agreements made under USMCA. foxbusiness.com/economy/us-far
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Socialism is the opposite of the ideals our country was founded upon.
Today, House Republicans will stand up on behalf of the American people to condemn this evil ideology.
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Socialism has no place in the United States.
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Excited to continue serving Iowans on , and , alongside my role as chair of !
Fighting for our small businesses, farmers, and nat’l security are some of my top priorities in Congress. Let’s get to work!
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George Washington Carver was a trailblazer who conducted groundbreaking research that advanced agriculture & supported family farmers. As a fellow grad, I’m proud to introduce this resolution w/ my IA colleagues to honor Carver’s life & legacy.
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George Washington Carver was one of the greatest agricultural scientists of all time, and as Iowans we’re proud that he chose to pursue his education at Iowa State University. I’m proud to join this resolution to honor Carver’s legacy.
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I had a productive conversation with Iowans about the importance of free- and fair-trade agreements to the #IA04 economy and our nation. Serving on , I will advocate for policies that open foreign markets and support our hardworking farmers and producers.
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America was built on freedom. Let us never forget the sacrifices made to guarantee liberty and opportunity for ALL Americans. #NationalFreedomDay
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We protected girls sports for girls because generations of women before us fought for the opportunity to compete. I’d do it all over again! #NGWSD2023
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In conjunction with and Senator , I introduced this resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives today honoring George Washington Carver’s incredible life and legacy on rural America. #IA04
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On 1st Day of Black History Month we celebrate George Washington Carver Day /Born into slavery he attended Simpson College & Iowa State U He is renown for his leadership on ag research + teaching + helping farmers Sen Ernst & I introd a resolution 2day to honor him
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Mexico's proposed ban on GMO corn imports is a direct violation of the USMCA. This ridiculous mandate would devastate our economy, disrupt international trade & harm Iowa's corn growers. In Congress, I'm working to overturn this ban & support our farmers.
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Last week Iowa Corn farmer leadership met with all of our federal legislators to discuss our 2023 policy priorities.
We would like to thank all of our congressional delegation for continuing to fight for Iowa corn growers and farmers across the country.
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Tune in 2day 9am Iowa time for 1st 2023 farm bill hearing on TRADE a much needed topic since Pres Biden is not taking trade as seriously as he shld Trade is so impt to Iowa & deserves big focus in upcoming farm bill
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First meeting in the books! I am grateful to have a role on this important committee and fight for policies that reverse our concerning economic trajectory and help hardworking Utahns achieve the American dream. #utpol
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Thank you for stopping by President Wintersteen! As a proud Cyclone alum, I appreciate your leadership at !
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President Biden has extended his unconstitutional power to shut down Iowa businesses, lock our kids out of the classroom, force Americans to wear masks & mandate the COVID vaccine for far too long. will continue to hold Biden accountable for his failed, liberal agenda.
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Today, held our first meeting of the 118th Congress. We are united in our commitment to take the nation in a new direction, one that trusts in American exceptionalism and works for a stronger, more economically secure future.
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Sarah’s Law will deliver justice for the Root family and many others. I encourage my colleagues to work with me and ensure this senseless tragedy never occurs again.
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