U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Waterloo)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Waterloo)
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Congresswoman Hinson marks second anniversary of Roe v. Wade overturn
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released a statement on the second anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
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Hinson to hold town halls in Winneshiek and Fayette counties on Friday
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) will hold town hall meetings in Winneshiek and Fayette counties on Friday, June 21. The town hall meetings are open to the public and press.
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Hinson supports bill banning CCP from buying land near US federal property
Congresswoman Hinson (IA-02) has co-sponsored the No American Land for Communist China Act, a piece of legislation spearheaded by Representative Dan Newhouse (WA-04). The bill aims to prevent members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or any CCP-backed entities from acquiring land in close proximity to federal U.S. property. This measure is intended to safeguard military installations, national laboratories, and lands containing critical resources.
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Victoria Humiston wins IA-02 Congressional Art Competition
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Iowa’s Second District, Victoria Humiston. Victoria is a senior at Vinton-Shellsburg High in Vinton, IA. Her winning piece, One Acre, will hang in the U.S. Capitol.
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Republicans introduce new bills aimed at increasing contraception access
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) has introduced a companion bill to Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) contraception access legislation as Republicans aim to counteract what they describe as “fearmongering” following controversial abortion and in vitro fertilization rulings in several states.
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Hinson urges Biden to sign maternal health bill after Senate approval
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) has urged President Biden to sign her Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act into law following the Senate's passage of the bipartisan legislation. Hinson introduced the bill in July 2023 alongside Representative Alma Adams (D-NC-12), with the House passing it in May 2024. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
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Hinson applauds passage of FY25 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released a statement following the House passage of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Congresswoman honors Iowa veteran with National Defense Service Medal
On Friday, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) held a medal ceremony in honor of Iowa veteran and Sumner-native, Corporal Dickie Johnson. During the ceremony, Congresswoman Hinson presented Corporal Johnson with the National Defense Service Medal he earned during his service in the Korean War.
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Hinson celebrates 100 years of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) joined conservationists and local stakeholders in Dubuque to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Established on June 7, 1924, the refuge spans over 250,000 acres, including parts of the Upper Mississippi River.
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Hinson introduces bill expanding OTC birth control access
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) has introduced the bicameral Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act, aiming to expand over-the-counter access to oral contraceptives for adult women. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has presented companion legislation in the Senate.
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Hinson introduces resolution commemorating 100 years of Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) introduced a resolution today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and to acknowledge the efforts of local conservationists.
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Hinson supports FY25 military construction bill focusing on veterans' healthcare
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) released a statement following the House passage of the FY25 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (Milcon-VA) Appropriations Bill. The bill aims to fully fund veterans' healthcare benefits, bolster national security, and cut what Hinson describes as wasteful spending by the Biden Administration.
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Hinson criticizes Biden's expected executive order on Southern Border
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) released a statement on President Biden's anticipated executive order regarding the Southern Border. The order aims to prevent illegal immigrants from seeking asylum after 2,500 illegal crossings per day.
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Rep. Hinson honors fallen soldiers in Memorial Day message
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released a video message in honor of Memorial Day.
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Hinson highlights Iowa's high ranking in U.S. News & World Report
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) addressed the House Floor to highlight Iowa's recent recognition in the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best State Rankings, where it was named the 6th best state to live and the 3rd best state for opportunities.
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Hinson co-sponsors act mandating military aid delivery to Israel
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) has co-sponsored the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, a piece of legislation that mandates President Biden to deliver Congressionally approved military aid to Israel. This crucial national security bill was passed in the House with bipartisan support.
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Congresswoman Hinson discusses CCP's alleged infiltration in U.S academics on Fox Business
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) recently appeared on "The Bottom Line" on Fox Business to discuss the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) alleged attempts to infiltrate U.S. academic institutions and influence American students. The CCP, according to Hinson, is funding trips for Iowa students to China and attempting to establish a presence in American classrooms and colleges.
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House passes Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced today the House passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. This legislation was introduced by Hinson in July 2023 alongside Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12). Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
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House passes Hinson's legislation to support law enforcement
Congresswoman Hinson (R-IA-02) has announced the House passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act. This legislation, which she helped introduce in March 2024 alongside Reps. Dan Bishop (R-NC-08), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), and Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), has also seen companion legislation introduced in the Senate by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM).
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Congresswoman Hinson advocates for stillbirth prevention act on House Floor
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) recently advocated for her bipartisan Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act on the House Floor. "I rise today to urge my colleagues to support my bill, the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act," she stated.