Ashley Hinson

Economy

In Congress, Ashley continues to stand strong against wasteful spending and has proposed common-sense economic policies to combat inflation, stop rising prices, and address the pervasive workforce shortage. This builds on her pro-growth record in the Iowa House, where she voted for tax cuts and a balanced budget. Learn more

Ashley’s goal is simple—help American taxpayers keep more of their own money and make life more affordable for working families. Our national economic recovery is lagging, and we need growth now more than ever. Learn more

Ashley believes the national debt is a threat to our national security and knows that it is her kids and yours that will ultimately pay the price for Washington’s spending habits. Learn more

Ashley is committed to reining in spending and setting our nation on a sustainable fiscal path. Learn more

Education

Ashley has worked to ensure that schools nationwide followed Iowa’s lead to offer an in-person learning option for all students. Ashley stands with parents in protecting kids’ futures against pandemic learning loss. Learn more

Ashley is a leading advocate for vocational schools and training programs that will bridge the skills gap and expand access to career options for our children. She also introduced legislation to help make these skilling-up opportunities accessible to young workers. Learn more

Ashley believes parents should have a say in their kids’ education and that parents should know what is being taught at school, how schools’ are budgeting and spending money, and be made aware of any violent incidents on school grounds. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Ashley believes Iowa can remain a leader in renewable energy and biofuels without stifling our economic growth with unfair taxes and onerous regulatory burdens on Iowa producers. Ashley is working to increase American-made energy, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, protect the environment, and bring down energy costs for Iowans. Learn more

Prioritizing Iowa biofuels is at the center of Ashley’s strategy to restore our energy independence. She has introduced numerous pieces of legislation to provide certainty to Iowa producers, maintain the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard, and allow E-15 to be sold year-round nationwide. Learn more

Ashley is advocating for an all-of-the-above energy strategy that prioritizes domestic energy resources and production to bring down costs for working families and restore American energy independence. Learn more

Ashley is a strong voice for Iowa agriculture and gives rural communities a seat at the table to ensure our priorities aren’t overlooked. A champion for Iowa biofuels and ethanol, Ashley has worked across the aisle to give Iowa producers the certainty they need by advocating for a strong renewable fuel standard. Learn more

Foreign Policy

Ashley believes it is time to take action against China and take concrete steps to end American reliance on our greatest adversary. In Congress, Ashley is fighting to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., regain control of critical supply chains, and make sure China can’t unleash another pandemic on the world. Learn more

Government Reform

Ashley’s mission is to restore integrity to public service and clean up Washington. She has introduced legislation to ban former Members of Congress from lobbying, ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t abused by greedy politicians or misused by bureaucrats, and make transparency a pillar of public office again. Ashley will continue working to root out corruption in Congress and won’t rest until Washington starts to go to bat for the people, not the other way around. Learn more

Healthcare

Ashley has supported legislation that lowers prescription drug costs, incentivizes medical research, and puts a cap on the cost of insulin for seniors on Medicare Part D. She is fighting to deliver patient-centered health care with the choice and control people want, the affordability they need, and the quality they deserve. This includes protecting coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions. Learn more

Additionally, the federal government needs to improve access to health care, especially for families in rural areas, women, and those seeking mental health services. Ashley has worked across the aisle in Congress to help ensure Federally Qualified Health Centers (community health centers that provide care for rural and underserved Iowans) have adequate resources and are prioritized in health care decisions. Learn more

Ashley also knows we need to focus on targeted fixes to improve the current system, such as getting rid of surprise medical billing and lowering the cost of co-payments, deductibles, and prescription drugs. Ashley is taking on Big Pharma to put an end to out-of-control prices of prescription drugs affecting all Iowans– especially seniors. She is working to increase competition in the marketplace and close loopholes that allow bad actors to take advantage of the system and line their pockets instead of helping those who are sick. Learn more

Ashley is working to make sure families have the power to make decisions about their health care—not bureaucrats in Washington. She opposes Medicare For All proposals that would put the government in charge of health care decisions instead of patients and their doctors. Learn more

Immigration

Ashley will continue to advocate for common-sense policies that secure our border while working to reform work visa programs that Iowa farmers and businesses rely upon. Learn more

Ashley believes we need to return to the previous Administration’s policies that worked at our border: enforce Remain in Mexico, give border patrol agents the resources they need, and build the wall. Learn more

Social Services

Ashley wants to make it easier for parents to work and raise their families. As she travels throughout the district, she hears from families who are struggling to afford child care on top of other increasing bills–but they still need two parents to work in order to make ends meet. Learn more

She has spearheaded several initiatives to fix loopholes in paid family leave policy to ensure working parents can receive full benefits and help new mothers stay in the workforce if they choose to do so. Ashley will continue to propose real, actionable solutions to help parents work and raise their children. Learn more