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ICYMI: $3M grant from Hinson's office will upgrade county radios
Position: The release announces a $3,054,209 federal public safety grant to Hardin County to transition county public safety entities to the Iowa Statewide Interoperability Communication System, and quotes officials stating that police should be enhanced rather than defunded.
Hardin County has received a $3,054,209 public safety grant from Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s office, which will be used to transition all 16 county public safety entities to the Iowa Statewide Interoperability Communication System (ISICS).
“This project represents a significant investment in the safety of our first responders and the citizens that we serve,” Hardin County Emergency Management Director McKenzie Burton said.
“Our current radio system has created communication barriers that often leave Hardin County isolated from surrounding counties, state agencies, and other public safety partners when we need to communicate beyond our county lines,” Burton continued. “During an emergency, reliable communication is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Every second matters, and responders must be able to communicate clearly and coordinate resources and request assistance when lives are on the line.
“Transitioning to ISICS will allow our law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and other public safety partners to communicate more effectively with one another and with agencies across Iowa,” Burton added. “This improved interoperability will strengthen coordination during major incidents, support faster and more effective mutual aid, and help ensure responders have the information they need to make critical decisions safely. Ultimately, this project is not just about radios. It is about protecting the people who answer the call, improving emergency response, and providing greater protection for the residents of Hardin County and the communities we serve alongside.”
On Oct. 16, dozens of local first responders met with Hinson and Senator Chuck Grassley at a roundtable in Eldora to discuss the grant.
“I’m here, and Congresswoman Hinson is for the same reason, to thank all you folks for keeping the peace in your different levels that you’re involved in law enforcement,” Grassley said. “We thank you for that, because it’s very, very important. And I think, when we talk about putting federal resources into local law enforcement, it emphasizes that, where I’m coming from and Congresswoman Hinson’s coming from, is that we don’t believe we should be defunding the police. We believe that we should be enhancing police efforts around this country.”
“I think a lot about what this project means, and when somebody is at that point, when they’re actually dialing 911, what they’re dealing with, it’s probably one of the worst moments of their life, right?” Hinson said. “Things are going awry, something’s wrong, and the last thing they need to be thinking about is someone might not be there, or there’s a miscommunication, or there’s a problem in getting the person to show up. We want them to know that someone’s going to be there quickly.”
“From a public safety standpoint, not just law enforcement, but fire and EMS, this is a huge step forward for us,” Hardin County Sheriff Dave McDaniel said.
“We’ve been on multiple deadly force issues in the law enforcement side, where we’re a block away from state patrol or partners from other counties, we simply cannot communicate. Where we’re ducking and dodging behind cars to go relay a message to somebody a half city block away, because we cannot communicate over the radios. We’ve had situations with officer-involved shootings, where we’ve had a border county deputy within a half a mile of the scene and had no idea anything was going on. So, when I say to you, Congresswoman, that this literally is a life and death matter and will save lives, it absolutely will.”
Other first responders spoke, describing issues they’d had communicating in the past. Speaking at the roundtable were Iowa Falls Fire Chief Scott Eisentrager, Eldora Mayor Denny Barnard, Radcliffe Fire Chief Chuck Raska, Whitten Fire Chief Ben Rooker, Iowa Falls EMS Director Corey Larson, Eldora Interim EMS Director Brooke Muldoon, and Iowa State Patrol District 9 Commander Jeremy Schaffer.
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Hinson, Scholten Introduce SCREENS Act to Help Patients Catch Cancer Earlier, Save Lives
Position: Introduces the SCREENS Act, which would direct HHS to develop a national digital framework for cancer screening and risk assessment recommendations usable in electronic health records, and support technology to identify patients at risk or overdue for screening.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Standardizing Cancer Recommendations for Earlier Evaluation and Navigation of Screenings (SCREENS) Act. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. This bipartisan bill would help more Americans catch cancer earlier by making screening recommendations easier to understand and giving healthcare providers better tools to identify patients who may be at risk or overdue for screenings.
“So many Iowa families have been touched by cancer, including mine. Iowa’s rising cancer rates are unacceptable, and we have to do everything we can to reverse this trend. That starts with making early detection resources simple and accessible so we can catch cancer earlier, improve outcomes, and save lives. I will continue working across the aisle and leave no stone unturned in this fight.” – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
“Early cancer detection saves lives, but for far too many Americans, navigating complicated health care recommendations can lead to missed screenings. I’m proud to join Rep. Hinson in introducing the SCREENS Act, which would help create a national, digital framework of cancer screening guidelines. Building this resource will give patients clear, easy-to-follow recommendations and help providers identify who is overdue so that more people in Michigan and across the country get the services they need when they need them.” – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten
“Detecting cancer early can save lives. I know that based on the personal experience of my wife, Barbara, a nearly 40-year breast cancer survivor. Unfortunately, patients and providers are navigating a complex and confusing maze just to keep up with cancer screening recommendations. By making these recommendations more accessible through technology, our SCREENS Act would strengthen cancer care and help save lives. This bill would proactively support Iowans by helping providers identify patients who could be overdue for a screening. I want to thank Congresswoman Hinson for her support for this legislation and her commitment to boosting cancer care in Iowa.” – Senator Chuck Grassley
Background:
Specifically, the SCREENS Act would:
Make cancer screening guidelines easier to access: Direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a national digital framework for cancer screening and risk assessment recommendations that can be incorporated into electronic health records.
Help doctors catch potential risks earlier: Support technology that helps healthcare providers identify patients who may be at higher risk for cancer or overdue for recommended screenings.
Give patients clearer information: Make screening recommendations easier to understand and follow so patients can stay on top of their health.
Improve coordination with health plans: Require HHS to issue guidance to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and ACA plans on integrating electronic cancer screening tools.
Support innovation in cancer prevention and early detection: Authorize research and pilot projects to help bring these technologies into everyday medical practice.
The legislation builds on Hinson and Scholten’s bipartisan work to expand access to cancer screenings, including the CATCH IT Act, which would surge federal investments in preventative health equipment, like mammogram machines and mobile cancer screening tools in rural communities.
Read the full text of the bill here.
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Following Hinson’s Advocacy, EPA Announces Proposed Rule to Reallocate 100% of Exempt Biofuels Gallons
Position: Rep. Hinson supports the EPA's proposed supplemental rule to reallocate 100% of exempted biofuels gallons so that small refinery exemptions do not reduce demand for domestic biofuels, and she opposes reallocation outcomes that would lower blending levels and add financial pressure on farmers.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed supplemental rule to reallocate 100% of exempted biofuels gallons, ensuring refinery exemptions don’t cut into demand for American-made biofuels. This announcement follows relentless advocacy from Rep. Hinson, including an agreement she helped secure in August and a visit from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to an Iowa ethanol facility on Monday.
“Biofuels should be front and center in any plan to unleash domestic energy production and lower costs at the pump. Earlier this year, the administration announced the strongest biofuels blending targets in history, driving demand for Iowa ag products and new investment in our rural communities.
“Today’s proposal reflects the 100% reallocation agreement I helped secure in August—making sure refinery exemptions don’t reduce demand for homegrown biofuels and our farmers and producers are made whole. With farmers facing such difficult conditions right now, getting this across the finish line is a big deal. I’m grateful to Administrator Zeldin for working with me to protect the Renewable Fuel Standard, and I’ll keep pushing relentlessly for Iowa farmers and biofuels producers throughout this process.” – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
Background:
In August, the EPA granted small refinery exemptions for 29 refineries – totaling 1.76 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) – allowing them to avoid certain biofuels blending requirements.
Following the announced exemptions, Hinson worked directly with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and other administration officials to help secure an agreement to move forward with 100% reallocation of new exempt gallons.
Read her statement pushing for action HERE.
Last week, Hinson joined a bipartisan letter urging the administration to move forward with the proposed rule with 100% reallocation. Without 100% reallocation, exemptions would reduce biofuels blending levels, putting even more financial pressure on our farmers.
On October 12, Hinson hosted EPA Administrator Zeldin at an ethanol facility in Dyersville, where she reiterated the importance of protecting demand for Iowa biofuels and making farmers whole.
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ICYMI: Hinson Highlights Legislation to Help Women Access Long-Lasting Birth Control
Position: The release supports introduced legislation to help women access long-lasting birth control methods such as IUDs and arm implants at community health centers, including through training providers, stocking these options, and expanding telehealth access. It also supports making FDA-approved contraception available over the counter for adult women.
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
The Telegraph Herald
Adult women should be able to access safe birth control methods that work best for them, regardless of their ZIP code.
For some women, the best option is oral contraceptives they can pick up at their local pharmacy. For others, it may be a long-lasting option like an IUD or arm implant. Women should be able to talk with their healthcare provider, decide what works best for them, and access that care as close to home as possible. That’s just common sense.
That’s why I introduced new legislation to help women access long-lasting birth control options at their local community health centers.
Right now, a woman may talk through her options with her local provider and decide an IUD or arm implant is right for her, only to learn the health center doesn’t have a trained provider or the option isn’t available onsite. That can mean scheduling additional appointments, another long drive, or taking more time off work. It shouldn’t be that complicated.
My bill would help community health centers in underserved areas train providers and keep long-lasting birth control options on hand so women can safely access contraception without unnecessary barriers. It also improves telehealth options to help women who live far from a provider can discuss their options and connect with a physician who can provide the care that works best for them.
Community health centers are often the front door to healthcare in rural Iowa. We should give trusted local providers the tools they need to meet women where they are, not force women to navigate around gaps in the healthcare system.
This new bill builds on work I’ve been doing since my time in the Iowa Legislature. I’ve long believed adult women should be able to access safe, FDA-approved contraception over the counter, and I’ve led that effort in Congress.
As a mom raising two teenage boys, I’m on the other side of those early years of starting a family. But I continue to hear from Iowa women about the barriers they face accessing the care that works for them. I’ll keep working with anyone who is willing to break down those barriers and support Iowa women.
This piece was originally published in The Telegraph Herald on October 5, 2026.
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Iowa Delegation Statement on $15 Billion Steel Plant Investment Coming to Iowa
Position: The delegation welcomes a $15 billion steel plant investment in Iowa, citing expected job creation and attributing the investment to the administration's domestic manufacturing policies.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, and Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn, and Randy Feenstra, released the following statement:
“This historic investment is a major win for Iowa workers and further cements Iowa’s role in the future of American manufacturing.
“As the largest steel plant investment in U.S. history, this project will generate over 1,700 good-paying Iowa jobs, create new opportunities for Iowa families, and drive economic growth. Iowa has the workforce, work ethic, resources, and business climate to compete with anyone, and we are proud to welcome this project to our state.
“The administration’s pro-American manufacturing policies are incentivizing companies to invest, build, and create jobs in the U.S. We thank Governor Reynolds for her leadership in making Iowa a great place to do business and ensuring our state benefits from these policies by attracting transformational investments like this one.”
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Hinson Introduces Bill to Improve Birth Control Access in Rural Iowa
Position: The release states support for the LARC Access Expansion Act, which would fund training, inventory, and telehealth to expand access to long-acting reversible contraception at community health centers in rural and underserved areas.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) is continuing her work to expand access to safe and effective birth control for adult women. Today she introduced the LARC Access Expansion Act alongside Representatives Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Stephanie Bice (OK-05). This bill would help women in rural and underserved communities access long-lasting birth control options like arm implants or IUDs closer to home.
Hinson announced the new legislation during a roundtable at Crescent Community Health Center in Dubuque while meeting with the Iowa Primary Care Association and Iowa community health center leaders.
“Iowa adult women should have access to safe birth control options regardless of their zipcode. Ensuring safe birth control options are available over the counter at local pharmacies for adult women is common sense. So is ensuring women can access long-lasting birth control options like arm implants or IUDs safely and conveniently at a community health center. I will keep working to ensure Iowa women can access safe birth control.” – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
"For many patients in rural communities, access to care often comes down to what’s available the same day, in the same place. This legislation supports community health centers with the training, resources, and infrastructure needed to expand access to long-acting reversible contraception. We’re grateful to Representative Hinson for advancing practical solutions that meet patients where they are.” – Aaron Todd, Chief Executive Officer, Iowa Primary Care Association
Earlier this year, Hinson introduced two bills focused on expanding access to FDA-approved, over-the-counter birth control at local pharmacies and identifying barriers that prevent women from accessing long-lasting options like IUDs and arm implants. The LARC Access Expansion Act builds on those efforts by giving eligible community health centers the grants needed to provide more of these options directly to patients.
Additional background on this effort:
Community health centers that do not receive Title X funding may lack trained providers or the inventory necessary to offer long-lasting options like IUDs and arm implants onsite, forcing patients to schedule additional appointments and travel elsewhere for care. Specifically, the Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) Access Expansion Act would:
Provide grants to eligible community health centers in rural and underserved areas to train at least two full-time providers to provide LARCs.
Help health centers procure and maintain an inventory of LARCs so patients can access these options the same day instead of being referred elsewhere or forced to make another trip.
Prioritize health centers serving medically underserved populations, areas with high rates of maternal or infant mortality, and healthcare deserts.
Establish a telehealth demonstration grant to help women who live far from a provider discuss their options and connect with a physician who can provide the care that works best for them.
Read the full text of the bill here.
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Hinson Leads Bipartisan Push for Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness
Position: The release supports a congressional resolution designating September 19, 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day and calls for expanded evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, including improved prenatal education and maternal care access in rural areas.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC-12) partnered with U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) in reintroducing bipartisan legislation recognizing September 19th, 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day.
Last Congress, Hinson’s bipartisan bill, the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act, was signed into law by President Biden to help save lives of mothers and babies across America. With at least 25% of stillbirths being preventable, this resolution stresses the importance of advancing evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts in the United States.
"Improving prenatal education and access to maternal care—especially in rural areas where women may travel over an hour to see a provider—is critical to protecting babies and reducing maternal mortality tragedies. Getting my bipartisan Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act signed into law was a major step, but more must be done to support expecting moms and prevent stillbirths. I’m proud to reintroduce this resolution recognizing September 19th as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day and will continue working across the aisle to end the tragedy of stillbirth.” – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
“It has already taken way too long for Congress to wake up to the tragedy that is our country's stillbirth crisis. We have made some great progress, but there is so much more to be done. We already have many innovative solutions to reduce stillbirth — our country just hasn't invested in them at a national scale. We can, and we must do better for our moms.” – Congresswoman Alma Adams
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every 175 births—more than 20,000 per year—tragically results in a stillbirth.
The bipartisan, bicameral resolution is supported by 46 organizations, including Healthy Birth Day, Inc., March of Dimes, and the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. A full list of supporting organizations can be found by clicking here.
Read the full resolution here.
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Manufacturers, Industry Leaders Back Hinson Bill to Crack Down on China's Trade Crimes
Position: The release reports House passage of the PAIL Act, a bipartisan bill to strengthen Department of Justice enforcement against anti-dumping and countervailing duty order evasion, and includes industry statements supporting its enactment and its swift Senate consideration.
Washington, D.C. – Following House passage of Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s (IA-02) bipartisan bill, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, manufacturers and industry leaders are applauding the legislation to strengthen enforcement of U.S. trade laws and protect American workers. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration.
United Steelworkers Union
“Our union welcomes the bipartisan [PAIL Act], which would empower the Department of Justice to clamp down on anti-dumping and countervailing duty order avoidance and help protect jobs.” – United Steelworkers President Roxanne Brown
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association
“The PAIL Act enjoys broad, bipartisan support because it addresses a problem that affects manufacturers, farmers, and workers across every state and every industry…We are especially grateful for Representative Ashley Hinson's consistent, sustained leadership on this issue. Her continued advocacy for American manufacturers and workers, and her willingness to champion enforcement measures that give federal agencies real teeth to combat customs fraud, has been instrumental in bringing this legislation forward and keeping trade enforcement a bipartisan priority in Congress.” – Betsy Natz, CEO, Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association
Alliance for Trade EnforcementNOW
“...We are a coalition of companies and industry associations forced to compete against those that willfully and repeatedly violate U.S. trade laws with impunity—too often without meaningful consequence. In 2026 alone, trade fraud has contributed to the closure of 13 U.S. metal casting foundries and dozens of cabinet manufacturers, costing thousands of jobs. These are but two examples of industries suffering the damage today…It is a critical advance toward credible deterrence and consistent enforcement of U.S. trade law.” – Alliance for Trade EnforcementNOW
McWane Inc., Clow Valve Company
“For nearly 150 years, McWane’s division, Clow Valve, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, has been casting iron products for the nation’s drinking water infrastructure. Our approximately 500 teammates are proud to manufacture the valves and fire hydrants incorporated into distribution systems across America. Almost as long as Clow’s history in Iowa is our country's fight against unfairly traded imports that undercut U.S. producers’ investments, steal jobs from U.S. workers, and deprive communities of local economic activity.”
“...The United States must step up its trade rules enforcement if we are to protect the investments in U.S. productive capacity…such as McWane’s recent $75 million capital investment in Clow’s Oskaloosa foundry and fabrication operations. We commend Congresswoman Hinson for her leadership in the passage of the PAIL Act and we look forward to its swift consideration in the Senate.” – McWane Inc., Clow Valve Company
Cold Finished Steel Bar Institute
“The Cold Finished Steel Bar Institute and its members — including Gerdau and Wilton Precision Steel, both in Wilton, Iowa — strongly support H.R. 1869, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (PAIL Act). We applaud Congresswoman Hinson for leading this important legislation, which directs the establishment of a Department of Justice task force to investigate and prosecute trade crimes, including customs fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment. Unfortunately, our members are all too familiar with illegal trade practices, which have decimated our industry and eroded our domestic customer base. The CFSBI urges swift enactment of the PAIL Act to ensure effective enforcement of our trade laws and to deter trade cheats from continuing to undermine our manufacturing base.” – Cold Finished Steel Bar Institute
Coalition for a Prosperous America
“CPA member companies have proven trade fraud case after case, only to see the same bad actors reopen under a new name and continue cheating. That has to end. Trade fraud is not a paperwork violation; it is a crime that steals market share, investment, and jobs from American manufacturers and workers. Congresswoman Hinson’s bill gives the Justice Department the dedicated personnel and resources needed to aggressively prosecute duty evasion, transshipment, and other schemes designed to circumvent U.S. trade laws. CPA proudly supported this legislation when it passed the House unanimously last Congress, and we are proud to support it again. Congress should finish the job and give our trade laws the enforcement they deserve.” – Jon Toomey, President, Coalition for a Prosperous America
EverRest US
“Passing the PAIL Act is an important step toward protecting American manufacturers. As a U.S. manufacturer of bedding products, we have watched illegal and unsafe imports flood our industry. A dedicated DOJ task force gives trade enforcement some of the teeth it has been missing.” – Erin Byington, Chief Litigation Counsel, EverRest US
Alliance for American Manufacturing
“The Alliance for American Manufacturing applauds the House's passage of the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. Customs fraud, duty evasion, and other trade crimes harm domestic industries, destroy jobs, and put law-abiding manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage. [Yesterday’s] vote is an important step toward holding trade criminals accountable and ensuring fair competition for American workers and manufacturers.” – Scott Paul, President, Alliance for American Manufacturing
Southern Shrimp Alliance
“For twenty-five years, we’ve fought trade crime with one hand tied behind our back, watching fraudulent practices proliferate. The PAIL Act finally equips federal prosecutors to go after the trade criminals who’ve cost American taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year. We thank Congresswoman Hinson and the bill’s bipartisan cosponsors for championing this legislation.” – Blake Price, Executive Director, Southern Shrimp Alliance
Steel Manufacturers Association
“Steelmakers are on the frontlines combating China's illegal trade practices. Strong, coordinated action from the federal government is necessary to push back on outright fraud that deprives American manufacturers and workers. We strongly support the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act led by Representative Hinson. By helping to focus the work of the Department of Justice on trade crimes, this bill is an important part of an overall strategy to revitalize American industry and national security.” – Brandon Farris, Executive Vice President, Steel Manufacturers Association
United States Oil Country Tubular Goods Manufacturers Association
“USOMA and its member companies have filed more than a dozen petitions under the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) in recent years concerning the transshipment of Chinese OCTG and seamless pipe through third countries. These actions have resulted in U.S. Customs and Border Protection demanding more than half a billion dollars in additional duties. Congress should pass the PAIL Act to give the Department of Justice the tools it needs to investigate and hold accountable those who seek to evade U.S. trade laws and undermine critical relief for American manufacturers and their workers.” – Jacky Massaglia, Vice Chair, United States Oil Country Tubular Goods Manufacturers Association, and Senior Vice President of North America, Vallourec
American Iron and Steel Institute
“AISI commends Representatives Hinson, Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi for their continued leadership on the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes, or PAIL Act. By directing the Department of Justice to establish a dedicated task force to prosecute trade crimes, the legislation will strengthen federal prosecutors' ability to hold bad actors who evade our customs and trade laws accountable. Full and vigorous enforcement of U.S. trade laws against unfairly traded steel — especially from China — is critical to the continued success of the domestic steel industry. AISI is pleased to support this important legislation.” – Kevin Dempsey, CEO, American Iron and Steel Institute
Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports
Recognizing the impact of chronic unfair trade and customs fraud practices, Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports Chairman Donnie Weber of Webco Industries urged the Senate to pass the PAIL Act and establish a permanent Department of Justice office dedicated to investigating and prosecuting trade fraud and customs evasion.
“American manufacturers and workers deserve a level playing field and the full enforcement of our nation's trade laws.” – Donnie Holder, Chairman, Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports
American Wire Producers Association
“The American Wire Producers Association (AWPA) commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of H.R. 1869, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (PAIL Act). As foreign competitors continue to exploit our trade laws and undermine our companies and workers, we welcome additional federal efforts to identify trade fraud and hold bad actors accountable. AWPA is grateful for the leadership of Representatives Hinson and Krishnamoorthi in introducing and advancing the bill through the House and we look forward to its swift consideration by the Senate.” – American Wire Producers Association
American Medical Manufacturers Association
“The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) commends Representative Ashley Hinson, Select Committee on the CCP Chairman John Moolenaar, and the bipartisan cosponsors for their leadership on this legislation. Domestic producers of essential medical equipment and protective gear face an uneven playing field. We are competing with foreign firms and adversarial governments that use increasingly inventive schemes to undercut prices and evade U.S. trade laws.
“These bad actors routinely break trade rules, sidestep duties, and ship substandard goods that put American patients and workers at risk and create real national security and public health exposure. AMMA stands fully behind this legislation and calls on the Senate to take up and pass the bill without delay.” – Eric Axel, Executive Director, American Medical Manufacturers Association
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company
“Charlotte Pipe watched as the remedial trade orders it successfully sought in costly antidumping and countervailing duty trade litigation was promptly evaded by product transshipment and other forms of customs fraud. Charlotte Pipe commends the House passage of the PAIL Act, which, if enacted, will devote more resources to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) trade law enforcement prosecutions. Charlotte Pipe thanks Congresswoman Hinson and The House Select Committee for their leadership to advance this important legislation. – Bradford Muller, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company
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Hinson: “China Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Cheat Our Trade Laws at the Expense of American Workers"
Position: Supports the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, which would strengthen Department of Justice tools to detect and prosecute trade crimes such as tariff evasion, transshipment, and forced labor linked to China. Argues current DOJ enforcement is inadequate and that penalties should be more meaningfully enforced.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of her bipartisan bill, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act.
This bipartisan legislation, which passed the House last night unanimously, will strengthen the Department of Justice's ability to detect and prosecute international trade crimes and ensure that Communist China is held accountable for tariff evasion, transshipment, forced labor, and other trade violations that have harmed American industry and workers.
Watch here
— Remarks as Delivered —
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of my bill, The Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act.
"This bipartisan bill will finally hold China accountable for decades of evading U.S. trade laws through transshipment, duty evasion, and forced labor.
"The CCP’s illicit practices are deliberately designed to take advantage of American workers and our businesses, undercutting American wages and gutting rural manufacturing towns that once thrived with good-paying jobs.
"The Select Committee on China uncovered trade fraud by Chinese auto manufacturer Qingdao Sunsong. Sunsong was using transnational shipment to evade our U.S. tariffs, forcing an Illinois company to lay off a quarter of its workforce.
"And just in May, a Canadian company—or actually two of them—paid the Justice Department $19 million after being caught evading customs duties for Chinese steel.
"So this is not an isolated event, but rather, it's part of a broader strategy by the CCP to dominate global markets, and they're doing it on the backs of American workers while perpetrating egregious slave labor violations.
"Despite the sheer volume of trade crime-related cases, the Department of Justice remains inadequately equipped to detect, investigate, and prosecute such offenses effectively.
"So my bill will give the DOJ real tools to stop these blatant violations and ensure that penalties are meaningfully enforced.
"American workers have felt pain for decades because of Communist China's malfeasance – now it’s time for Communist China to face the consequences.
"This is a bipartisan opportunity to support American industry, reshore domestic manufacturing, and champion American workers.
"So I’m proud to lead this commonsense legislation with tremendous support from both Republicans and Democrats, and I'm grateful to have the support of China Select Committee Chairman Moolenaar and Representative Krishnamoorthi on this bill — and I deeply appreciate their collaboration working to get this done.
"There should be nothing partisan about delivering accountability for those who blatantly violate our laws and manipulate American workers.
"We have seen good progress on reshoring domestic manufacturing, but it’s clear that current enforcement mechanisms aren’t strong enough and we have more work to do. So my bill will keep that momentum alive while fighting against the bad actors who will stop at nothing to undermine our country, our businesses, and our hardworking families.
"So I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan legislation supported by union workers, steel workers, and American workers, and I support this bill.
"Thank you, I yield back."
Read more about Rep. Hinson’s legislation to crack down on international trade crimes here.
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Hinson Introduces House Rules Change to Ban Members from Participating in Prediction Markets
Position: Congresswoman Hinson supports a House Rules change to prohibit Members of Congress, congressional staff, and House officers from participating in prediction markets, arguing that members should not be able to use insider knowledge for financial gain.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced legislation to amend House Rules and prohibit Members of Congress, congressional staff, and House officers from entering into agreements tied to the outcome of specific events—effectively banning participation in prediction markets.
Led by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH), the Senate has already taken action to prohibit similar conduct under its own rules, and this legislation would ensure the House follows suit. This measure builds on Hinson's broader push to promote accountability in government by supporting the bipartisan PREDICT Act.
"Members of Congress shouldn't be able to use insider knowledge to make a profit. We should take immediate action to ensure DC politicians can't make money off of policies they are influencing. I am calling on our House Republican leadership to bring this to the floor immediately — it should receive unanimous support." — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
Read the full bill text here.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.NADAPACAgriculture3 contributionsNational Automobile Dealers Association PAC — supports candidates backing dealer-friendly automotive policies, franchise protections, and regulatory positions.AI$15,000
2.ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE'S PAC3 contributions$15,000
3.VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$15,000
4.INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA INC. POLI3 contributions$15,000
5.GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GDC3 contributions$15,000
6.ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFinance3 contributionsAccounting and professional-services PAC — supports candidates aligned with business-friendly tax policy, regulatory efficiency, and professional-services industry interests.AI$15,000
7.AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION PAC3 contributions$13,500
8.NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL PORK PAC3 contributions$13,500
9.INNOVATION PAC1 contribution$10,000
10.HEARTLAND VALUES PAC1 contribution$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$132,815
2.INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS$107,630
3.MARQUIS MANAGEMENT$33,000
4.KKR$31,000
5.NEXTERA ENERGY$30,000
6.BLACKSTONE$26,500
7.S-3 GROUP$22,000
8.RDV CORPORATION$21,000
9.COINBASE$21,000
10.TODD STRATEGY GROUP$20,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
