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    Hinson Speaks in Support of Effort Forcing TikTok to Cut Ties with China

    WASHINGTON – Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) passionately expressed her support for the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act during a recent address on the floor. Hinson emphasized the necessity of the bill, which aims to compel TikTok to sever ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or face losing American users. In her speech, Hinson highlighted the urgency of the situation by pointing out TikTok's deceptive actions following the introduction of the bill. She stated, "The day after we introduced our bill, TikTok went into panic mode....

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    Hinson's Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act Advances Through Key House Subcommittee

    Washington, DC - Congresswoman Hinson (IA-02) announced the progress of her bipartisan Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act as it advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee.The legislation, known as the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act, aims to amend Title V, the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant of the Social Security Act. This amendment would clarify that stillbirth prevention activities and research are permissible uses of funds. The clarification is expected to bolster stillbirth prevention...

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    2024 Congressional Art Competition Open to IA-02 Students

    Washington, D.C. - The Office of Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) has announced the opening of submissions for the Spring 2024 Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide high school arts competition offers students from the Second Congressional District in Iowa a platform to display their artistic abilities."Every Spring, the Congressional Art Competition provides young Iowa artists with the opportunity to showcase their talent. I encourage students across the district to participate and I look forward to seeing your submissions!" expressed Congresswoman Ashley...

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    Hinson: Criticizes Biden's Policies and Foresees Republican Leadership in the White House

    Washington - Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) criticized President Joe Biden's policies in a video statement following his State of the Union address. Hinson highlighted the contrast between Biden's agenda and the Republican approach, expressing her dissatisfaction with the current administration.In her statement, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson directly addressed President Biden's performance, stating, "Joe Biden's mind isn't the only thing failing, his policies are failing us too." She emphasized the differences between the two parties, citing "the failed Biden agenda of open...

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    Hinson Announces Mason City Chief of Police Jeff Brinkley as State of the Union Guest

    Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) has announced that Mason City Chief of Police, Jeff Brinkley, will be her guest at the State of the Union on March 7, 2024."I am excited to join Congresswoman Hinson in Washington this week to highlight the devastating consequences of the White House’s policy decisions related to the border and the ways our officers are working to keep Iowans safe as it impacts us each day. Though Mason City is thousands of miles from the Southern Border, our community is impacted, and our officers are working vigilantly to protect Iowans from the influx of...

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    Congresswoman Ashley Hinson: Biden's 'Check the Box' Border Visit

    Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has strongly criticized President Biden and sanctuary city jurisdictions for their role in allowing criminal aliens to roam freely in the United States, leading to tragic incidents such as the murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Hinson expressed her dismay, stating, "Laken Riley should be alive today. This was a preventable tragedy; her blood is on the hands of President Biden and sanctuary city jurisdictions who carelessly released this criminal alien into our communities."Hinson highlighted the broader implications of...

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    Hinson Statement on Cyber Outage

    Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) issued a statement regarding the cyber outage that occurred on February 23, 2024. Hinson highlighted concerns over the Chinese Communist Party's activities in hacking critical systems in the U.S."We are still determining the cause of today's widespread cyber outage that impacted many Iowans and Americans. As we learn more, this incident should serve as a wake-up call that our foreign adversaries, including the Chinese Communist Party, are actively working to hack into U.S. water systems, electric grids, and other...

  • Local Government

    Hinson Continues to Champion Rural Maternal Care

    Washington, D.C. - Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) is actively working towards improving maternal care for rural women in Iowa. Last week, she visited the MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center and the Waverly Health Center to discuss ways to enhance rural maternal health care. During her visit, Hinson had the opportunity to meet with healthcare providers and women who have experienced high-risk pregnancies and stillbirth."When I came to Congress, I set out to ensure that those living in rural areas have access to the same quality healthcare as those in urban areas, especially...

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    Hinson Statement on 'Volt Typhoon' Cybersecurity Advisory

    Washington, D.C. - Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02), a Member of the Select Committee on Competition with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has issued a statement regarding the joint cybersecurity advisory that was recently released. The advisory highlights the alarming access that Chinese state-sponsored hackers have gained to critical U.S. systems and infrastructure.In her statement, Rep. Hinson emphasizes the seriousness of the situation, stating, "I strongly urge everyone to take note of new intelligence revealing the growing threat CCP hacking poses to the U.S. Volt...

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    Congresswoman Hinson Supports Impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas

    Washington, D.C. - In a video statement released today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) expressed her support for the effort to impeach Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. The Congresswoman described the impeachment as a necessary step to protect Americans from the growing crisis at the Southern Border.According to Congresswoman Hinson, Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and systematically undermined immigration laws and lied to Congress and the American people at every turn. She stated, "He is complicit in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of...

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