WASHINGTON, D.C.—After being selected to serve on the House Agriculture Committee, Tuesday Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA04) was also selected to serve on the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve Iowans on the House Budget and Science, Space, and Technology Committees,” said Rep. Feenstra. “On these committees, I will work to address our growing national debt crisis and look for opportunities to advance agricultural technology to improve the lives of Iowa farmers.

“I will seek common ground where I am able, but it’s imperative the budget committee cuts back on reckless spending that will only add to our existing $27 trillion national debt. Debt reduction and control is paramount. With Sen. Bernie Sanders leading the Senate’s budget committee, I will not hesitate to stand up against socialist government programs that spend money we don’t have and dramatically expand the size of government.

“With jurisdiction over energy sources, including renewable energy and alternative fuels, I also look forward to working with my colleagues on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology committee to increase our country’s energy independence by exploring ways we can improve and expand access to alternative energy sources — prioritizing ethanol and biofuels.

“As a father of four, I firmly believe it is my responsibility as an elected official to leave this country better than I found it. That begins by balancing the federal budget and implementing policies that help spur rural economic growth by encouraging innovation in agriculture.”

To learn more about the House Committee on the Budget, click here. To learn more about the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, click here.

4th District Congressman, Randy Feenstra

(contributed press release)