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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) secured over $18.7 million dollars of key investments for Iowa’s Second Congressional District in last week's bipartisan government funding package for Fiscal Year 2026. This brings Rep. Hinson’s total federal funds secured for Iowa’s Second District to over $35 million dollars for FY26.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) reintroduced bipartisan legislation alongside Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) to conserve and restore the Driftless Area across Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative (DALCI) Act would support voluntary, farmer-led conservation efforts that reduce flood risk, improve water quality, and protect the region’s unique natural resources—while also strengthening recreation and tourism opportunities.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) has partnered with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) to introduce a bipartisan House resolution designating 2026 as the 'International Year of the Woman Farmer.’ The resolution honors the role women play in agriculture, celebrates their positive impact in the workforce, and supports women pursuing careers in agriculture. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced companion legislation, and it passed out of the Senate on Friday.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge: Garrett Showers of the Waterloo Career Center. He created a Roblox game that recreates Allen Hospital’s 100th Anniversary Trivia Walk, helping spread awareness about the hospital’s history.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) helped introduce the Jumpstart Savings Act, led by Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02). This legislation would help Americans afford the costs associated with careers in the trades, skilled labor, and apprenticeship-based professions through tax-free savings accounts, modeled after 529 college savings plans. Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of her bipartisan Pregnant Students' Rights Act. This legislation helps ensure young women attending college are given proper information about their rights and available resources on campus. These protections and options available to pregnant students include, and are not limited to, flexible class schedules, excused absences, and child care assistance.
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson released the following statement praising Governor Kim Reynolds for the visionary blueprint she outlined for Iowans in her Condition of the State Address.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) joined Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) to co-lead the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act. This legislation ensures that all medical centers managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have private nursing rooms that are accessible for veteran mothers, VA employees, and their families. This bipartisan, bicameral effort is being led by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and passed by unanimous consent in the Senate.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement on House passage of a government funding package, which includes the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior and Environment, Energy and Water Development, and Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bills.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson issued the below statement following today’s House vote on extending ACA enhanced subsidies without guardrails to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, as well as ongoing conversations on a bipartisan health care framework.
“I will not support the status quo of health care in America today, it’s a disaster. Both parties are to blame for this mess, and I’m committed to working with anyone to fix it for Iowans.