Ever since the January 6th attacks on the Capitol in Washington, D.C., enhanced security measures remain in place.

Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District Representative Randy Feenstra tells Raccoon Valley Radio that barriers, fencing with razor-wire continues to be around the Capitol.

“Still today there’s no one that can get into the Capitol. I mean if you were to come down, or a family member were to come down, no one can get in. We’ve got to change that. This is obviously the People’s House. We’ve got to get to the point where people can come see their House and actually come in to visit myself and to talk about issues. But that right now cannot happen.”

To complicate the matter, sources say federal authorities determined there was a credible threat of people planning to storm the Capitol on Thursday, which forced the House not to be in session. Feenstra released a statement Thursday about that situation.

“Let me be clear: These threats and any acts of violence are unacceptable, and those who are responsible should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Moving forward, Congress will need to find a way to handle these threats — we can’t simply stop going to work for the American people every time there is a threat.”

As he continues to navigate through these situations, Feenstra’s been doing most of his committee work and conversations with congressional colleagues through phone calls and Zoom meetings.