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Checked against the record · Iowa Senate 2026

Has Josh Turek backed farm right to repair and country-of-origin labeling?

Matches stated record claim. He was sole sponsor of Iowa bills on both in February 2026; neither has moved past committee.

Josh Turek

Farms: right to repair and country-of-origin labeling

Matches stated record claim

What they say

His campaign says he championed a right-to-repair bill for farm equipment and mandatory country-of-origin labeling.

“Josh has championed meaningful legislation for Iowa farmers, including fighting for a Right to Repair bill so farmers can fix their own equipment and Mandatory Country of Origin labeling”

In their own words, dated

“Here are a few bills I am championing this session to make Iowans’ lives better: … A Right to Repair bill for our farmers … Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling”

Jan 31, 2026

What the record shows · Feb 16, 2026

He is the sole sponsor of H.F. 2442 (repair of certain equipment associated with farm implements) and H.F. 2443 (country-of-origin labeling for certain products), both introduced February 16, 2026 and referred to the House Agriculture Committee.

Limit: Both bills were introduced in the 2026 session and show no action after referral.

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  1. Pushing for Changehttps://turek4iowa.com/platform/

    Josh Turek for Iowa · Reviewed Oct 10, 2026

    Campaign-controlled source. Positions are attributed, not independently verified facts.

    candidate statement

    For: Has Josh Turek backed farm right to repair and country-of-origin labeling?

  2. @Turek4Iowa on X, January 31, 2026https://x.com/Turek4Iowa/status/2017691733270704453

    X · Published Jan 31, 2026 · Reviewed Sep 8, 2026

    Public post from the account the campaign site links to.

    social profile

    For: Has Josh Turek backed farm right to repair and country-of-origin labeling?

  3. House File 2442 bill history (2026)https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking/billHistory?billName=HF2442&ga=91

    Iowa Legislature · Published Feb 16, 2026 · Reviewed Sep 8, 2026

    Repair of equipment associated with farm implements; by Turek; referred to Agriculture.

    official legislative record

    For: Has Josh Turek backed farm right to repair and country-of-origin labeling?

  4. House File 2443 bill history (2026)https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking/billHistory?billName=HF2443&ga=91

    Iowa Legislature · Published Feb 16, 2026 · Reviewed Sep 8, 2026

    Country of origin label; by Turek; referred to Agriculture.

    official legislative record

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