Officials

Role

US Representative

Born

January 14, 1969 (57 years old)

Office

United States

About

Randy Feenstra, born on January 14, 1969, in Hull, Iowa, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Iowa's 4th Congressional District since January 3, 2021. He resides in Hull with his wife, Lynette, and their four children: Taylor, Erika, Dawson, and Savannah.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications: Dordt College , 1991.
  • Master of Public Administration: Iowa State University.
  • Ph.D. in Business and Healthcare Administration: Northcentral University, 2022.

Political Experience

  • City Administrator: Hull, Iowa .
  • Treasurer: Sioux County, Iowa .
  • Iowa State Senator: Represented District 2 ; served as Assistant Majority Leader and chaired the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
  • U.S. Representative: Iowa's 4th Congressional District ; serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Agriculture Committee.

Notable Achievements

  • Tax Reform: As Chair of the Iowa Senate Ways and Means Committee, authored and passed the largest income tax reduction in Iowa's history in 2017.
  • Agricultural Advocacy: A strong advocate for Iowa's farmers, serving on the House Agriculture Committee to support agricultural policies and initiatives.
  • Research and Technology Leadership: Appointed as the Republican Leader of the House Research and Technology Subcommittee in 2022, focusing on advancements in science and technology to spur economic growth.

Feenstra's career reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility, agricultural development, and technological innovation, aiming to enhance the prosperity of Iowa's 4th District.

Committees

Ways and Means

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Ways and Means Committee Social Security

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Ways and Means Committee Tax

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Ways and Means Committee Work and Welfare

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Agriculture

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Agriculture Committee Conservation, Research and Biotechnology

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Agriculture Committee Livestock, Dairy and Poultry

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