Hinson Statement on Government Funding

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Hinson (IA-02) released the following update on the government funding process. 

“Throughout the government funding process my goal has been to pass the most fiscally conservative legislation possible while investing in Iowa’s priorities. Last night, I supported three single-subject bills that responsibly fund our military, support our national security, and secure our border.   

“However, I voted against the Ag-FDA funding bill. We passed legislation out of the House Appropriations Committee that cut wasteful spending at these agencies while investing in agriculture. Last night's bill goes beyond red-lining waste, it undermines rural America. I will not compromise when it comes to investing in Iowa agriculture and I will not allow this process to happen on the backs of farmers. I will work with my colleagues in the House and Senate on a final version of this legislation that prioritizes our farmers who feed and fuel the world and funds programs vital to our food supply.  

“As the House continues to work through single-subject spending bills, I support a short-term funding measure to keep the government open and ensure that our troops and law enforcement are paid, that border security operations continue, and that essential services for our veterans and seniors are not interrupted. Hardworking taxpayers should not be left in the lurch because of the chaos and dysfunction in Washington. We can pass fiscally conservative spending bills without shutting down the government.”   - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

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