U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 2nd District
Ashley Hinson
Position · +0.36
- 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
- RJoe Mitchell$1.9M
- DLindsay James$1.6M
- DClinton Gene Twedt-Ball$585K
- RRodney Blum$250K
- DKevin W Techau$147K
Bottom line
Where Hinson has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Appropriations · 19th in seniority on the majority side
- Ethics · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 8th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 1869 Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 6359 Pregnant Students’ Rights Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Hinson’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Hinson breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Hinson voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- 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.
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-
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
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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
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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,…”
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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
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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.”
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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 measuredMeets 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.
- Introduced 32
- Action in committee 9
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
32 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 30 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 35 sponsored billsSponsored 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.
- H.R. 10559 LARC Access Expansion ActHealth · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1548 Supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.Health · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10093 Cancer Research Trust Fund ActHealth · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10024 Health Insurance Transparency for Patients ActHealth · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9280 Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan ActCreates a program to transition veterans into advanced manufacturing careers. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7498 After Hours Child Care ActFamilies · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9628 TEACH Improvement Act of 2026Education · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1263 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of the House from entering into certain agreements, contracts, or transactions with respect to prediction markets.Congress · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 152 | 88% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 57% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 75% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 85% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 79% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement
- RMike KellyPA-1699%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Hinson most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn 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.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Hinson
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 232.
- Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. Trade association PAC
- The Boeing Company Corporate PAC
- National Electrical Contractors Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Hinson this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inHinson’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
Compare Hinson’s measures across every Congress on file.
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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
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2911
2458 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Waterloo, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids
- Website
- hinson.house.gov
- RepAshleyHinson
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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