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U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 2nd District

Ashley Hinson

Republican 3rd term Not filed for 2026
98LoyaltyMed 98
99AttendMed 98
14BipartMed 12
8BreaksMed 8

Position · +0.36

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House
Breaks on
Agriculture and Food 13% · Economics and Public Finance 12%
Committees
Appropriations · Ethics · Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
Bills on
Health · Agriculture and Food · Government Operations and Politics
Age
43

2026 election

Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Running for this seat

See the full race

Bottom line

Where Hinson has influence

Roles

No committee leadership roles.

Talks most about

  • Economics and Public Finance 1 statementAnnounced historic steel plant investment generating 1,700 Iowa jobs
  • Health 1 statementIntroduced LARC Access Expansion Act to improve birth control access in rural areas

Stories in Hinson’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Hinson breaks with Republicans

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Hinson voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

  1. Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
  2. Economics and Public Finance 12% · 6 of 50 party 7%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Hinson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
09/16/26 H.J.Res. 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… Yea Passed
214–208
09/16/26 H.R. 10326 PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act Yea Passed
217–207
09/15/26 H.J.Res. 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels… Yea Passed
216–211
07/15/26 H.R. 8595 Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party Nay Failed
136–291
04/30/26 H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party Yea Passed
280–142
04/22/26 H.Res. 1189 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal… Not voting Passed
180–179
02/24/26 S. 2503 ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party Yea Failed
264–133
01/14/26 H.R. 7006 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party Nay Failed
127–291

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Hinson is saying

All 10 statements and posts
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

    Iowa Delegation Statement on $15 Billion Steel Plant Investment Coming to Iowa

    Announced $15 billion steel plant investment creating 1,700 jobs in Iowa.

    “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…”

    Economics and Public FinanceAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

    Hinson Introduces Bill to Improve Birth Control Access in Rural Iowa

    Introduced bill to expand access to long-acting reversible contraception in rural communities.

    “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…”

    HealthAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

    Hinson Leads Bipartisan Push for Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness

    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,…

    “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,…”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 8, 2026

    WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Manufacturers, Industry Leaders Back Hinson Bill to Crack Down on China's Trade Crimes

    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…

    “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…”

    Mentions H.R. 1869

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 1, 2026

    Hinson: “China Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Cheat Our Trade Laws at the Expense of American Workers"

    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.

    “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of my bill, The Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act.”
  • Statement · Press release · Aug 31, 2026

    House Passes Hinson Bill to Combat China’s Trade Crimes, Protect American Workers

    Tonight, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson's (IA-02) bipartisan bill, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, passed the House unanimously.

    “China has spent decades finding ways to undermine American workers and our economy. My bill will finally give the DOJ real tools to stop these blatant violations and ensure penalties are meaningfully enforced. Today’s bipartisan passage is a huge win for American workers and domestic manufacturing — let’s make it the…”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Hinson voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
1.03· expected 1.41

Meets expectations

Rank 145 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead

How far Hinson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

  1. Introduced 32
  2. Action in committee 9
  3. Action beyond committee 2
  4. Passed chamber 2
  5. Became law 0

32 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 30 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Hinson’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Hinson.

99/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 10 missed of 674

Voted on 664 of 674 roll calls; missed 10. Higher than 61% of House members.

15% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
98/ 100

House R median 98 ┃ Rank 109 of 219

Sided with the Republican majority on 468 votes that split the parties. Lower than 50% of House members.

45% 100%
14/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ +2

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 70% of House members.

0% 70%
+0.36

Republican middle 80%: 0.32 to 0.71

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Liberal Conservative

Bills, 119th Congress

All 35 sponsored bills

Sponsored 35 (House median 25) · cosponsored 244 (median 289), 20 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Agriculture and Food, Government Operations and Politics.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea shareWith party
Congress152 88% Pro
Economics and Public Finance69 57% Pro
Armed Forces and National Security61 75% Pro
Energy38 76% Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement33 85% Pro
Environmental Protection33 76% Pro
Government Operations and Politics30 87% Pro
Commerce27 93% Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources27 85% Pro
International Affairs26 50% Pro
Finance and Financial Sector25 80% Pro
Immigration17 76% Pro
Education16 63% Pro
Agriculture and Food14 79% Pro
Science, Technology, Communications12 100% Pro
Labor and Employment11 45% Pro
Health8 63% Pro
Taxation8 100% Pro
Transportation and Public Works8 100% Pro
Law7 71% Pro
Emergency Management6 100% Pro
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues5 80% Pro
Native Americans5 80% Pro
Animals4 75% Pro
Families4 50% Pro
Housing and Community Development4 100% Pro
Procedural4 25% Pro
Social Welfare3 100% Pro
Arts, Culture, Religion2 50% Pro
Water Resources Development2 50% Pro
Foreign Trade and International Finance1 100% Pro
Government operations & elections1 100% Pro

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

  1. RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
  2. RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement
  3. RMike KellyPA-1699%agreement
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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Hinson’s campaign raised $10.2M: $5.3M (52%) from individuals and $2.2M (21%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $6.7M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Hinson

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 232.

  1. The Boeing Company Corporate PAC
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Hinson’s own leadership PAC: Fight on PAC, Fight on Pac-Federal. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Record over time

Historical recordPro

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, IA-2Republican2023–present
  • U.S. House, IA-1Republican2021–2023

Seat

State
Iowa
District
2
Current term
2025–2027
Age
43

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-2911
2458 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Waterloo, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids

Elsewhere

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