Washington, DC — This area’s Congressman, Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has been named a leader in a committee in Congress.
Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK), Republican Leader of the full Space, Science, and Technology Committee, has named Feenstra the Ranking Member and Republican Leader of the Research and Technology Subcommittee.
Feenstra says he is humbled to be so named. Feenstra says, “Over the last several years, we have witnessed incredible advancements in science and technology that have improved the lives of millions of people and spurred economic growth in Iowa and across the country. From precision agriculture and biofuels development to energy independence and fair trade, technological innovation and cutting-edge research touches every sector of our economy and helps us compete with the growing threats of China and Russia.”
According to Feenstra, Iowa’s family farmers, independent producers, energy developers, colleges, universities, and more all play a critical role in powering us towards a brighter future. He says he has always worked to ensure that Northwest Iowa has a strong voice on the full committee. It’s what Iowans deserve.
Lucus says Feenstra has already shown leadership on crucial issues and has authored legislation to help protect US research from foreign theft, expand research and development of biofuels, and improve bioengineering. According to Lucus, Feenstra understands that innovative science and technology are key to growing the American economy and keeping us ahead of “threats from adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party. I’m excited for him to take the helm of our Research & Technology Subcommittee.”
The Subcommittee on Research and Technology has jurisdiction over matters relating to science policy and education, university research policy, nanotechnology, agricultural research, patent and intellectual property policy, international trade technology, surface and water transportation research, and voting technologies and standards among many other issues.
You can read more about the Subcommittee on Research and Technology HERE.
