- Hinson voted against federal legislation to guarantee a nationwide right to access contraception, drawing criticism from opponents who say her alternative bills are weaker and don't provide comprehensive protections (Gazette, 10/26/24, Sioux City Journal, 10/26/24, Muscatine Journal, 10/29/24)
- Her bills for over-the-counter (OTC) birth control access limit eligibility to women 18 and older, omitting teens—an age group often at risk—raising concerns about youth birth control access (The Gazette, 6/23/24, Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24)
- Critics accuse Hinson of political inconsistency, highlighting her past support for Planned Parenthood’s routine care and subsequent shift in stance, as well as claims of supporting IVF while co-sponsoring anti-IVF legislation (Gazette, 8/6/20, Iowa City Press-Citizen, 5/21/24)
- Hinson’s proposed policies on contraception focus primarily on oral contraceptives and lack guaranteed protections against state-level restrictions, leaving gaps in access for some women and limiting birth control method choices (The Gazette, 6/23/24)
- Hinson consistently faces attacks from Democratic opponents for allegedly voting against women's reproductive rights and for not supporting broad, federal protections for contraception and IVF access (Gazette, 10/26/24, Iowa City Press-Citizen, 5/21/24)
2017: Ashley Hinson Said She Used Planned Parenthood For Routine Health Services According to Iowa Starting Line, "Hinson revealed in 2017 that she had used Planned Parenthood for routine health care before she could find an OB/GYN. 'When I first moved to town here eleven years ago, I couldn’t get in to an OB/GYN for over a year,' she said. 'And I did receive services from Planned Parenthood. So as a woman, I have taken advantage of that. And they were just run-of-the-mill services that any woman should have access to.'" [Iowa Starting Line, 9/16/22]
2020: Letter Writer Peggy Stover Alleged Ashley Hinson Changed Stance on Planned Parenthood for Political Reasons According to a letter to the editor published in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Not long ago she praised Planned Parenthood through a personal story of how she used their services. Then turned on them when it became politically expedient." [Letter to the Editor - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/6/20]
2020: Ashley Hinson Advocated Increased Funding For Women's Community Health Centers And Adoption Services According to an opinion piece by Ashley Hinson in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "That's why in addition to pushing for easier access to birth control I will continue to be an advocate for more funding for women's community health centers and adoption services." [Ashley Hinson - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/6/20]
2023: Hinson's Legislation Included Allowances Up To $4,500/Year For Young Children According to Globe Gazette, "Under Hinson's bill, parents would receive a child allowance of up to $4,500 a year for children under the age of 6, and up to $3,500 for children ages 6 to 17. The credit amount decreases if household income exceeds $400,000 for married joint filers or $200,000 for single filers." [Globe Gazette, 7/25/23]
2023: Hinson Sought To Make Federal Adoption Tax Credit Refundable According to Globe Gazette, "It also would make the federal adoption tax credit refundable." [Globe Gazette, 7/25/23]
2024: Ashley Hinson Supported Tighter Rules On TANF Funds For Pregnancy Resource Centers According to Globe Gazette, 'Hinson called the bill "a step in the right direction to creating a culture of life in our society, and a step we must take, as we continue to pursue policies that help families grow and thrive."' [Globe Gazette, 1/18/24]
Ashley Hinson Expressed Support For IVF Access In 2024 According to Des Moines Register, "Hinson said she empathizes with anyone who has struggled with fertility issues. 'I strongly believe IVF should continue to be available for women who have struggled with fertility and want to grow their families,' Hinson wrote in her candidate survey. 'From protecting fertility treatments, to improving maternal care, and empowering pregnant women on college campuses, I'm going to continue championing pro-life and pro-family policies for healthy moms and healthy babies.'" [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 5/19/24]
Ashley Hinson Co-Sponsored The Life At Conception Act And Supported IVF In 2024 According to Iowa City Press-Citizen, "Like Miller-Meeks, Republican U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra and Ashley Hinson have co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act while also espousing support of IVF. Both said in the Register's candidate surveys they believe Americans should have access to fertility treatments, though both stopped short of saying whether Congress should take action to ensure it." [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 5/21/24]
Ashley Hinson Expressed Support For IVF Access In 2024 According to Iowa City Press-Citizen, "Hinson said she empathizes with anyone who has struggled with fertility issues. 'I strongly believe IVF should continue to be available for women who have struggled with fertility and want to grow their families,' Hinson wrote in her candidate survey. 'From protecting fertility treatments, to improving maternal care, and empowering pregnant women on college campuses, I'm going to continue championing pro-life and pro-family policies for healthy moms and healthy babies.'" [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 5/21/24]
2024: Sarah Corkery Criticized Ashley Hinson For Co-Sponsoring Anti-IVF Legislation While Claiming To Support Access According to Iowa City Press-Citizen, 'Republicans in Congress keep saying they support access to IVF and keep cosponsoring legislation to ban it or blocking its passage in the Senate,' said Democrat Sarah Corkery, a small business owner challenging Hinson. [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 5/21/24]
June 2024: Hinson Introduced House Bill To Expand OTC Oral Contraception Access According to The Gazette, "Hinson, of Marion, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act in the House, which seeks to increase the availability of birth control options on the market." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Claimed Contraception Was Legal In All 50 States According to The Gazette, "Hinson, speaking to reporters Friday, said there is no risk to contraception, and said Democrats were trying to politicize the issue. 'It is legal in all 50 states,' she said." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Sought To Refute Claims Republicans Sought To Ban Contraception According to The Gazette, "Hinson, who is running for re-election to a third term representing northeast Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, told reporters it's her hope the legislation puts to rest any accusations from Democrats that Republicans seek to ban contraception." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Stated Goal Of Ensuring Affordable OTC Birth Control Access According to The Gazette, 'My goal is to make sure women can access affordable birth control over the counter,' Hinson said. 'And if (Democrats) were more focused on actually solving that problem, instead of creating fear for women, we could work together on these issues and get these bills across the finish line.' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Ashley Hinson Introduced House Bill To Expand OTC Oral Contraceptive Access According to Sioux City Journal, "Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson recently unveiled a companion bill in the House to expand access to over-the-counter oral contraception as Republicans seek to beat back what they see as 'fearmongering' in the wake of controversial abortion and in vitro fertilization court rulings." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Asserted No Risk To Contraception Legality Nationwide According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson, speaking to reporters Friday, said there is no risk to contraception, and said Democrats were trying to politicize the issue. 'It is legal in all 50 states,' she said." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Introduced The Allowing Greater Access To Safe And Effective Contraception Act According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson, of Marion, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act in the House, which seeks to increase the availability of birth control options on the market." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Supported Wider Availability Of FDA-Approved OTC Birth Control For Women 18+ According to Sioux City Journal, "The bill would: Allow over-the-counter purchase of FDA-approved, routine-use birth control pills for women ages 18 and older. [...] 'Millions of American women safely use these drugs, and it's just common sense to ensure adult women can access oral contraceptives at their local pharmacy,' Hinson said Friday. 'This is especially important for women who live in rural areas and may have to drive an hour or more to see their doctor.'" [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Said Bill Would Not Affect Insurance Coverage Of Birth Control According to Sioux City Journal, "'My bill is focused on speeding up the FDA approval process, which would help increase options on the market, which will lower costs for women,' she said. 'So this does not impact someone's ability to access birth control using their insurance. Plain and simple, they can already use their insurance to do this.'" [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Supported Access To OTC Birth Control For Adult Women, Not Teens According to Sioux City Journal, "'We are focused on making sure adult women can access this because there can be challenges with younger patients, and we want to make sure women are consulting with their doctors,' Hinson said. 'But, again, this is about making it as easy as possible for women, no matter what their ZIP code is, to have access to these medications.'" [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Sought To Counter Accusations That Republicans Want To Ban Contraception According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson, who is running for re-election to a third term representing northeast Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, told reporters it's her hope the legislation puts to rest any accusations from Democrats that Republicans seek to ban contraception." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Reiterated Goal To Improve Affordable OTC Birth Control Access According to Sioux City Journal, "'My goal is to make sure women can access affordable birth control over the counter,' Hinson said. 'And if (Democrats) were more focused on actually solving that problem, instead of creating fear for women, we could work together on these issues and get these bills across the finish line.'" [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Introduced House Bill To Expand OTC Contraception Access According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson, of Marion, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act in the House, which seeks to increase the availability of birth control options on the market." [Sioux City Journal, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Claimed Contraception Was Legal In All 50 States According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson, speaking to reporters Friday, said there is no risk to contraception, and said Democrats were trying to politicize the issue. 'It is legal in all 50 states,' she said." [Sioux City Journal, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Focused Bill On Adult Women's OTC Birth Control Access According to Sioux City Journal, "We are focused on making sure adult women can access this because there can be challenges with younger patients, and we want to make sure women are consulting with their doctors," Hinson said. "But, again, this is about making it as easy as possible for women, no matter what their ZIP code is, to have access to these medications." [Sioux City Journal, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Expressed Hope Her Legislation Would Refute Claims That GOP Seeks To Ban Contraception According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson, who is running for re-election to a third term representing northeast Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, told reporters it's her hope the legislation puts to rest any accusations from Democrats that Republicans seek to ban contraception." [Sioux City Journal, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Reaffirmed Goal Of Increasing Affordable OTC Birth Control Access According to Sioux City Journal, "My goal is to make sure women can access affordable birth control over the counter," Hinson said. "And if (Democrats) were more focused on actually solving that problem, instead of creating fear for women, we could work together on these issues and get these bills across the finish line." [Sioux City Journal, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Ashley Hinson Introduced House Bill To Expand OTC Contraceptive Access According to Daily Nonpareil, "Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson recently unveiled a companion bill in the House to expand access to over-the-counter oral contraception as Republicans seek to beat back what they see as 'fearmongering' in the wake of controversial abortion and in vitro fertilization court rulings." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Asserted Contraception Is Legal Nationwide According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson, speaking to reporters Friday, said there is no risk to contraception, and said Democrats were trying to politicize the issue. 'It is legal in all 50 states,' she said." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Introduced Allowing Greater Access To Safe And Effective Contraception Act In House According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson, of Marion, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act in the House, which seeks to increase the availability of birth control options on the market." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Outlined Provisions Of Contraception Act According to Daily Nonpareil, 'The bill would: Allow over-the-counter purchase of FDA-approved, routine-use birth control pills for women ages 18 and older. It would not grant the speedy approval process to emergency contraception like Plan B. Allow the Food and Drug Administration to more quickly approve applications for oral contraceptive drugs that can be purchased without a prescription. Require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of federal spending on contraception, provider training and patient education in the last 15 years.' [Daily Nonpareil, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Targeted Bill Toward Adult Women, Citing Challenges For Younger Patients According to Daily Nonpareil, 'We are focused on making sure adult women can access this because there can be challenges with younger patients, and we want to make sure women are consulting with their doctors,' Hinson said. 'But, again, this is about making it as easy as possible for women, no matter what their ZIP code is, to have access to these medications.' [Daily Nonpareil, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Sought To Dispel Accusations Republicans Sought To Ban Contraception According to Daily Nonpareil, 'My goal is to make sure women can access affordable birth control over the counter,' Hinson said. 'And if (Democrats) were more focused on actually solving that problem, instead of creating fear for women, we could work together on these issues and get these bills across the finish line.' [Daily Nonpareil, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Ashley Hinson Introduced House Legislation To Expand Over-The-Counter Oral Contraception Access According to Waterloo Courier, "Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson recently unveiled a companion bill in the House to expand access to over-the-counter oral contraception as Republicans seek to beat back what they see as ‘fearmongering’ in the wake of controversial abortion and in vitro fertilization court rulings." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Asserted There Is No Risk To Contraception Legality In The U.S. According to Waterloo Courier, "Hinson, speaking to reporters Friday, said there is no risk to contraception, and said Democrats were trying to politicize the issue. ‘It is legal in all 50 states,’ she said." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Introduced The Allowing Greater Access To Safe And Effective Contraception Act In The House According to Waterloo Courier, "Hinson, of Marion, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act in the House, which seeks to increase the availability of birth control options on the market." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson’s Bill Allowed Adults To Purchase FDA-Approved Birth Control Over The Counter According to Waterloo Courier, "The bill would: * Allow over-the-counter purchase of FDA-approved, routine-use birth control pills for women ages 18 and older. It would not grant the speedy approval process to emergency contraception like Plan B." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Emphasized Bill’s Importance For Rural Women’s Access According to Waterloo Courier, "‘Millions of American women safely use these drugs, and it’s just common sense to ensure adult women can access oral contraceptives at their local pharmacy,’ Hinson said Friday. ‘This is especially important for women who live in rural areas and may have to drive an hour or more to see their doctor.’" [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Stated Her Bill Focused On FDA Approval Process, Not Insurance Access According to Waterloo Courier, ‘My bill is focused on speeding up the FDA approval process, which would help increase options on the market, which will lower costs for women,’ she said. ‘So this does not impact someone’s ability to access birth control using their insurance. Plain and simple, they can already use their insurance to do this.’ [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Focused Bill On Adult Women Due To Concerns With Younger Patients According to Waterloo Courier, ‘We are focused on making sure adult women can access this because there can be challenges with younger patients, and we want to make sure women are consulting with their doctors,’ Hinson said. ‘But, again, this is about making it as easy as possible for women, no matter what their ZIP code is, to have access to these medications.’ [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Articulated Goal Of Improving Affordable Birth Control Access According to Waterloo Courier, 'My goal is to make sure women can access affordable birth control over the counter,’ Hinson said. ‘And if (Democrats) were more focused on actually solving that problem, instead of creating fear for women, we could work together on these issues and get these bills across the finish line.’ [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Ashley Hinson Introduced House Bill To Expand OTC Contraceptive Access According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson recently unveiled a companion bill in the House to expand access to over-the-counter oral contraception as Republicans seek to beat back what they see as 'fearmongering' in the wake of controversial abortion and in vitro fertilization court rulings." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Asserted Contraception Was Legal In All 50 States According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson, speaking to reporters Friday, said there is no risk to contraception, and said Democrats were trying to politicize the issue. 'It is legal in all 50 states,' she said." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Introduced The Allowing Greater Access To Safe And Effective Contraception Act According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson, of Marion, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act in the House, which seeks to increase the availability of birth control options on the market." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Expressed Goal To Increase Affordable Birth Control Access According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "'My goal is to make sure women can access affordable birth control over the counter,' Hinson said. 'And if (Democrats) were more focused on actually solving that problem, instead of creating fear for women, we could work together on these issues and get these bills across the finish line.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Introduced House Bill To Expand OTC Oral Contraception Access According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson recently unveiled a companion bill in the House to expand access to over the-counter oral contraception as Republicans seek to beat back what they see as 'fearmongering' in the wake of controversial abortion and in vitro fertilization court rulings." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24]
2024: Hinson Asserted No Risk To Contraception Legality In The U.S. According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson, speaking to reporters Friday, said there is no risk to contraception, and said Democrats were trying to politicize the issue. 'It is legal in all 50 states,' she said." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Filed Allowing Greater Access To Safe And Effective Contraception Act According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson, of Marion, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act in the House, which seeks to increase the availability of birth control options on the market." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24]
2024: Hinson Emphasized The Bill Would Not Change Insurance Coverage For Birth Control According to The Daily Nonpareil, "'So this does not impact someone's ability to access birth control using their insurance. Plain and simple, they can already use their insurance to do this.'" [Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24]
2024: Hinson Framed Bill As Response To Accusations Republicans Want To Ban Contraception According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson, who is running for re-election to a third term representing northeast Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, told reporters it's her hope the legislation puts to rest any accusations from Democrats that Republicans seek to ban contraception." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24]
2024: Hinson Described Her Goal As Ensuring Affordable OTC Birth Control Access According to The Daily Nonpareil, 'My goal is to make sure women can access affordable birth control over the counter,' Hinson said. 'And if (Democrats) were more focused on actually solving that problem, instead of creating fear for women, we could work together on these issues and get these bills across the finish line.' [Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24]
June 2024: Ashley Hinson Introduced House Companion Bill To Expand OTC Oral Contraception Access According to Globe Gazette, "Iowa U.S. Rep. Iowa Ashley Hinson recently unveiled a companion bill in the House to expand access to over-the-counter oral contraception as Republicans seek to beat back what they see as 'fearmongering' in the wake of controversial abortion and in vitro fertilization court rulings." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Stated There Is No Risk To Contraception Legality In All 50 States According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson, speaking to reporters Friday, said there is no risk to contraception, and said Democrats were trying to politicize the issue. 'It is legal in all 50 states,' she said." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Introduced Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act In House According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson, of Marion, recently introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act in the House, which seeks to increase the availability of birth control options on the market." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson's Bill Would Allow OTC Purchase Of FDA-Approved Birth Control For Those 18+ According to Globe Gazette, "The bill would: Allow over-thecounter purchase of FDA-approved, routine-use birth control pills for women ages 18 and older. It would not grant the speedy approval process to emergency contraception like Plan B." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Emphasized Bill Would Benefit Rural Women And Expand Options According to Globe Gazette, '"Millions of American women safely use these drugs, and it’s just common sense to ensure adult women can access oral contraceptives at their local pharmacy," Hinson said Friday. "This is especially important for women who live in rural areas and may have to drive an hour or more to see their doctor."' [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Stated Bill Focused On Adult Access And Doctor Consultation For Younger Patients According to Globe Gazette, '"We are focused on making sure adult women can access this because there can be challenges with younger patients, and we want to make sure women are consulting with their doctors," Hinson said. "But, again, this is about making it as easy as possible for women, no matter what their ZIP code is, to have access to these medications."' [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Sought To Dispel Accusations Republicans Seek Contraception Ban According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson, who is running for re-election to a third term representing northeast Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, told reporters it’s her hope the legislation puts to rest any accusations from Democrats that Republicans seek to ban contraception." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Opposed National Contraceptive Protections Bill According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Most Republicans, including Hinson, oppose the measure" referring to congressional Democrats' legislation guaranteeing nationwide access to contraceptives. [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/23/24]
June 2024: Hinson Introduced Bill For Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptives According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Hinson rolled out her own bill allowing women ages 18 and up to buy some oral contraceptives over the counter. It requires the Food and Drug Administration to fast-track reviews of oral contraceptives already deemed safe. And the General Accounting office is instructed to study the amount of money spent on increased access to contraception." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/23/24]
June 2024: Hinson's Bill Did Not Guarantee Access To Contraceptives Or Cover All Methods According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "What it does not include is any guaranteed access to contraceptives. It focuses only on oral contraceptives, no other methods. There's nothing that says states can't curtail access. It leaves out teenagers who may need the pill." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/23/24]
2022: Hinson Previously Proposed Similar Over-The-Counter Contraceptives Bill According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "It's roughly the same bill she trotted out in 2022 when her Democratic opponent, Liz Mathis, attacked her reproductive rights record." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/23/24]
June 2024: Hinson Accused Democrats Of Fearmongering On Contraception Access According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Hinson insists Democrats are 'fearmongering' about a fake threat to contraception. 'While Democrats play political games, I will continue working on common-sense policy solutions and advocating for Iowa women.' Hinson said in a statement." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/23/24]
2024: Hinson Supported Over-The-Counter Birth Control Access According to Southeast Iowa Union, "Hinson has supported over-the-counter birth control that women can access without a prescription, she said." [Southeast Iowa Union, 10/17/24]
2024: Hinson Supported Access To In Vitro Fertilization For Government Workers According to Daily Nonpareil, "and noted her efforts in the appropriations process to provide more IVF access to government workers." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/20/24]
2024: Hinson Supported Increasing IVF Access For Government Workers According to Globe Gazette, '...noted her efforts in the appropriations process to provide more IVF access to government workers.' [Globe Gazette, 10/21/24]
2024: Hinson Expressed Support For IVF Protections Alongside Abortion Exceptions According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'So what I said earlier about supporting exceptions for rape, incest, life of the mother, fetal anomaly, I would want to make sure that the same protections exist for IVF … before it would get a vote on the floor from me.' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/21/24]
2024: Hinson Requested Federal Review Of Rural Birth Control Access According to Gazette, "Iowa Republicans U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst are focusing attention on their efforts to increase birth control options for women in rural Iowa. The pair this week wrote a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office requesting information on federal resources and inventory stocking of contraception options for women through federally qualified health centers, which serve rural areas." [Gazette, 10/26/24]
2024: Hinson Emphasized Importance Of Birth Control Access For Rural Women According to Gazette, "'Ensuring women, regardless of ZIP code, have access to safe birth control options is vital for women's health and family planning,' Hinson said in a statement. 'Unfortunately, women in rural and underserved areas often have fewer contraception options.'" [Gazette, 10/26/24]
2024: Hinson Supported OTC Birth Control Access But Raised Cost Concerns About Biden Proposal According to Gazette, "Hinson told reporters earlier this week she supports efforts to ensure women have access to over-the-counter birth control, but raised concerns about the Biden administration proposal, according to Radio Iowa. 'My biggest concerns with the president's proposal are the overall costs to the health insurance markets and overall costs to consumers and taxpayers,' Hinson said during her weekly news conference, 'but I think it's really important that we continue to look at ways to get access to over-the-counter birth control for more women.'" [Gazette, 10/26/24]
2024: Corkery Criticized Hinson For Voting Against Contraception Rights Bill According to Gazette, "She [Corkery] criticized Hinson for voting against a bill that would establish a federal right to access contraception and related information. The bill would also protect health care providers' ability to provide contraception and services." [Gazette, 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Stated Disparities In Rural Contraception Access According to The Daily Nonpareil, "'Ensuring women, regardless of ZIP code, have access to safe birth control options is vital for women's health and family planning,' Hinson said in a statement. 'Unfortunately, women in rural and underserved areas often have fewer contraception options.'" [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Expressed Concerns With Biden's OTC Birth Control Proposal According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson told reporters earlier this week she supports efforts to ensure women have access to over-the-counter birth control, but raised concerns about the Biden administration proposal, according to Radio Iowa. 'My biggest concerns with the president's proposal are the overall costs to the health insurance markets and overall costs to consumers and taxpayers,' Hinson said during her weekly news conference, 'but I think it's really important that we continue to look at ways to get access to over-the-counter birth control for more women.'" [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 10/26/24]
2024: Corkery Criticized Hinson For Voting Against Federal Contraception Access Bill According to The Daily Nonpareil, "She [Sarah Corkery] criticized Hinson for voting against a bill that would establish a federal right to access contraception and related information. The bill would also protect health care providers' ability to provide contraception and services." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Stated Rural Women Have Fewer Birth Control Options According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), "'Ensuring women, regardless of ZIP code, have access to safe birth control options is vital for women's health and family planning,' Hinson said in a statement. 'Unfortunately, women in rural and underserved areas often have fewer contraception options.'" [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Supported Access To Over-The-Counter Birth Control But Raised Insurance Cost Concerns According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), "Hinson told reporters earlier this week she supports efforts to ensure women have access to over-the-counter birth control, but raised concerns about the Biden administration proposal, according to Radio Iowa. 'My biggest concerns with the president's proposal are the overall costs to the health insurance markets and overall costs to consumers and taxpayers,' Hinson said during her weekly news conference, 'but I think it's really important that we continue to look at ways to get access to over-the-counter birth control for more women.'" [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Was Criticized For Voting Against Federal Right To Contraception Bill According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), "She [Corkery] criticized Hinson for voting against a bill that would establish a federal right to access contraception and related information. The bill would also protect health care providers' ability to provide contraception and services." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 10/26/24]
2024: Hinson Stated Concerns About Rural Contraception Options According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson said in a statement. 'Unfortunately, women in rural and underserved areas often have fewer contraception options.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/28/24]
October 2024: Hinson Supported OTC Birth Control Access But Voiced Cost Concerns According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson told reporters earlier this week she supports efforts to ensure women have access to over-the-counter birth control, but raised concerns about the Biden administration proposal, according to Radio Iowa. 'My biggest concerns with the president's proposal are the overall costs to the health insurance markets and overall costs to consumers and taxpayers,' Hinson said during her weekly news conference, 'but I think it's really important that we continue to look at ways to get access to over-the-counter birth control for more women.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/28/24]
2024: Corkery Criticized Hinson's Congressional Record On Contraception Rights According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She [Corkery] criticized Hinson for voting against a bill that would establish a federal right to access contraception and related information. The bill would also protect health care providers' ability to provide contraception and services." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/28/24]
2024: Hinson Stated Women In Rural Areas Had Fewer Contraception Options According to Globe Gazette, 'Ensuring women, regardless of ZIP code, have access to safe birth control options is vital for women’s health and family planning,' Hinson said in a statement. 'Unfortunately, women in rural and underserved areas often have fewer contraception options.' [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/28/24]
2024: Hinson Supported Access To Over-The-Counter Birth Control But Raised Cost Concerns According to Globe Gazette, 'Hinson told reporters earlier this week she supports efforts to ensure women have access to over-the-counter birth control, but raised concerns about the Biden administration proposal, according to Radio Iowa.' [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/28/24]
2024: Hinson Cited Costs As Main Concern With Biden's Birth Control Rule According to Globe Gazette, 'My biggest concerns with the president’s proposal are the overall costs to the health insurance markets and overall costs to consumers and taxpayers,' Hinson said during her weekly news conference, 'but I think it’s really important that we continue to look at ways to get access to over-the-counter birth control for more women.' [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/28/24]
Corkery Criticized Hinson For Voting Against Federal Right To Contraception Bill According to Globe Gazette, 'She [Corkery] criticized Hinson for voting against a bill that would establish a federal right to access contraception and related information. The bill would also protect health care providers’ ability to provide contraception and services.' [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/28/24]
October 2024: Hinson Sought More Birth Control Options For Rural Iowans According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, both Republicans, are focusing attention on their effort to increase birth-control options for women in rural Iowa. The pair last week wrote a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office requesting information on federal resources and inventory stocking of contraception options for women through federally qualified health centers, which serve rural areas." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/29/24]
October 2024: Hinson Supported Over-The-Counter Birth Control But Raised Insurance Cost Concerns According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "Hinson told reporters earlier this week she supported efforts to ensure women have access to over-the-counter birth control, but raised concerns about the Biden administration proposal, according to Radio Iowa. 'My biggest concerns with the president's proposal are the overall costs to the health insurance markets and overall costs to consumers and taxpayers,' Hinson said during her weekly news conference, 'but I think it's really important that we continue to look at ways to get access to over-the-counter birth control for more women.'" [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/29/24]
2024: Corkery Criticized Hinson's Contraception Access Efforts And Vote Against Federal Right To Contraception Bill According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "She criticized Hinson for voting against a bill that would establish a federal right to access contraception and related information. The bill would also protect health care providers' ability to provide contraception and services." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/29/24]
October 2024: Hinson And Ernst Requested Information On Rural Birth Control Access According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Iowa Republicans U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst are focusing attention on their efforts to increase birth control options for women in rural Iowa. The pair last week wrote a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office requesting information on federal resources and inventory stocking of contraception options for women through federally qualified health centers, which serve rural areas." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 11/1/24]
2020: Ashley Hinson Supported Allowing Pharmacists To Dispense Birth Control Without A Physician According to an opinion piece by Ashley Hinson in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "We must pass Gov. Reynolds' bill that allows women to get birth control directly from their pharmacist. [...] It would simply make contraceptives available directly from the pharmacist and require that a follow up visit be scheduled within a year." [Ashley Hinson - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/6/20]
2020: Ashley Hinson Prioritized Bipartisan Support For Expanding Access To Women's Health Care According to an opinion piece by Ashley Hinson in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "As a woman legislator, I believe I have a responsibility to make sure Iowa women get the care they need, even if it means putting party aside. That is why I went against some in my party to support this important legislation and it's why I will continue this fight." [Ashley Hinson - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/6/20]
2020: Ashley Hinson Disclosed Personal Experience With Birth Control Access In Cedar Rapids According to an opinion piece by Ashley Hinson in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "I have been attacked for talking openly about getting birth control from Planned Parenthood when I first moved to Cedar Rapids and couldn't get an appointment with an OB-GYN. I don't want other women to have to make this choice." [Ashley Hinson - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/6/20]
2020: Ashley Hinson Encouraged Lawmakers To Pass Legislation Improving Access To Women's Health Care According to an opinion piece by Ashley Hinson in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "That is why I'm calling on my colleagues — Republican and Democrat — to step up and put Iowa women first by passing this important legislation." [Ashley Hinson - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/6/20]
July 2022: Hinson Announced Intent To Vote Against Right To Contraception Bill According to Gazette, "Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson intends to vote against the bill." [Gazette, 7/20/22]
July 2022: Hinson Introduced Separate Bill For Over-The-Counter Birth Control According to Gazette, "Hinson instead introduced a separate bill with Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks that would ensure women over 18 can access birth control pills over the counter." [Gazette, 7/20/22]
July 2022: Hinson Supported Over-The-Counter Access To Contraceptives For Women Over 18 According to Gazette, "The bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to give priority review to already approved, safe oral contraceptives for routine use so that they can be available over the counter for adult women." [Gazette, 7/20/22]
July 2022: Hinson Cited Importance of Expanding Birth Control Access For Rural Women According to Gazette, '"This is particularly important for women in rural areas who may have to drive over an hour to see their doctor. We should come together to support and empower women by expanding birth control access, improving maternal health care options, and ensuring women have the resources to choose life."' [Gazette, 7/20/22]
July 2022: Ashley Hinson Voted Against House Bill To Protect Birth Control Access According to Sioux City Journal, "Iowa Republican U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson, of Marion, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, of Ottumwa, said the legislation went too far. They said it would lead to more abortions, which supporters deny, allow the use of drugs not yet fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration and force health-care providers to offer contraceptives, even if that contradicted their religious beliefs." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 7/22/22]
July 2022: Ashley Hinson Introduced Alternative Bill For OTC FDA-Approved Birth Control For Adults According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson instead introduced legislation co-sponsored with Miller-Meeks that would allow people over age 18 to access birth control pills over-the-counter that have already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 7/22/22]
2022: Hinson Introduced Legislation To Expand Maternal Health And Over-The-Counter Birth Control According to Gazette, "She introduced legislation to help expand maternal health care access for those in rural communities, as well as legislation to ensure adult women can access Food and Drug Administration-approved birth control pills over the counter at a local pharmacy." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/9/22]
2022: Hinson Introduced Legislation To Expand Rural Maternal Health Care Access And Over-The-Counter Birth Control According to Globe Gazette, Hinson introduced legislation to help expand maternal health care access for those in rural communities, as well as legislation to ensure adult women can access Food and Drug Administration-approved birth control pills over the counter at a local pharmacy. [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/9/22]
2022: Gazette Editorial Board Reported Ashley Hinson Voted Against Access to Contraceptives According to an editorial published in Gazette, "Hinson voted against legislation that would have protected access to contraceptives, instead backing a far weaker measure that did little more than provide political cover." [Editorial - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/21/22]
2022: Hinson Introduced Legislation To Increase Access To Birth Control and Midwife Services According to The Gazette, "She introduced legislation to ensure adult women can access Food and Drug Administration-approved birth control pills over the counter at a local pharmacy, but voted against a bill that would have protected access to a broader range of contraceptive options. Hinson also has introduced legislation to increase access to midwife services, expand access to freestanding birth centers, and increase awareness about stillbirth prevention." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/25/22]
Ashley Hinson Introduced Legislation For Over-The-Counter Birth Control Access According to Globe Gazette, "She introduced legislation to ensure adult women can access Food and Drug Administration-approved birth control pills over the counter at a local pharmacy, but voted against a bill that would have protected access to a broader range of contraceptive options." [Globe Gazette, 10/26/22]
July 2023: Ashley Hinson Advocated Expanding Child Tax Credit To Include The Unborn According to Globe Gazette, "Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson wants to expand the federal child tax credit to include the unborn." [Globe Gazette, 7/25/23]
2023: Hinson Proposed Expanding The Child Tax Credit To Include The Unborn According to Globe Gazette, "Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson wants to expand the federal child tax credit to include the unborn. Hinson, of Marion, conducted a live telephone town hall Monday night [...] to give an update on her latest work to defend the unborn, expand maternal health care access and support new families. That includes legislation to expand the federal child tax credit to apply to expecting parents." [Globe Gazette, 7/27/23]
2023: Hinson Sponsored Retroactive Tax Credits For Unborn Children According to Globe Gazette, "The package would also retroactively expand the tax credit to unborn children. When a dependent is born, parents would become eligible to claim the tax credit in the prior year during the pregnancy, in addition to gaining access to the regular child tax credit in the current tax year." [Globe Gazette, 7/27/23]
May 2024: Ashley Hinson Endorsed Continued Access To IVF For Women Struggling With Fertility According to Des Moines Register, "Hinson: My heart goes out to anyone who has struggled with fertility and has had a difficult journey to motherhood. I strongly believe IVF should continue to be available for women who have struggled with fertility and want to grow their families." [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 5/12/24]
Ashley Hinson Expressed Strong Support For IVF Before May 2024 According to The Gazette, "'I am pro-life and will always embrace policies that save as many lives as possible,' she told The Gazette. 'That includes IVF, which has helped so many women struggling with fertility to become moms. I strongly support access to IVF for women.'" [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 5/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Stated Her Bill Would Speed Up FDA Approval For OTC Birth Control According to The Gazette, "Hinson said there should be more options for women seeking birth control. 'My bill is focused on speeding up the FDA approval process, which would help increase options on the market, which will lower costs for women,' she said." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Advocated Speeding FDA Approval Of OTC Birth Control According to Sioux City Journal, "My bill is focused on speeding up the FDA approval process, which would help increase options on the market, which will lower costs for women," she said. "So this does not impact someone's ability to access birth control using their insurance. Plain and simple, they can already use their insurance to do this." [Sioux City Journal, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Said Her Bill Would Increase Birth Control Options And Lower Costs According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson said there should be more options for women seeking birth control. 'My bill is focused on speeding up the FDA approval process, which would help increase options on the market, which will lower costs for women,' she said. 'So this does not impact someone's ability to access birth control using their insurance. Plain and simple, they can already use their insurance to do this.'" [Daily Nonpareil, 6/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson Aimed To Speed FDA Approval For OTC Contraceptives According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "My bill is focused on speeding up the FDA approval process, which would help increase options on the market, which will lower costs for women,' she said. 'So this does not impact someone’s ability to access birth control using their insurance. Plain and simple, they can already use their insurance to do this.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 6/18/24]
2024: Hinson's Bill Targeted Faster FDA Approval For OTC Birth Control And Required Spending Study According to The Daily Nonpareil, "The bill would: • Allow over-the-counter purchase of FDA-approved, routine-use birth control pills for women ages 18 and older. It would not grant the speedy approval process to emergency contraception like Plan B. • Allow the Food and Drug Administration to more quickly approve applications for oral contraceptive drugs that can be purchased without a prescription. • Require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of federal spending on contraception, provider training and patient education in the last 15 years." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24]
2024: Hinson Said The Bill Focused On Increasing Options And Lowering Costs According to The Daily Nonpareil, 'My bill is focused on speeding up the FDA approval process, which would help increase options on the market, which will lower costs for women,' she said. [Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Asserted Bill Focused On Speeding FDA Approval To Increase Market Options According to Globe Gazette, '"My bill is focused on speeding up the FDA approval process, which would help increase options on the market, which will lower costs for women," she said. "So this does not impact someone’s ability to access birth control using their insurance. Plain and simple, they can already use their insurance to do this."' [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 6/18/24]
2024: Hinson Sought Faster FDA Approval Of OTC Birth Control According to Gazette, "Hinson said the approval process has been too slow, and that her main goal is to speed up FDA approval of more over-the-counter options. She and Ernst introduced legislation that would incentivize manufacturers of oral birth control to file for over-the-counter approval, giving those applications priority review." [Gazette, 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Supported Speeding FDA Approval For OTC Birth Control According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson said the approval process has been too slow, and that her main goal is to speed up FDA approval of more over-the-counter options. She and Ernst introduced legislation that would incentivize manufacturers of oral birth control to file for over-the-counter approval, giving those applications priority review." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Sought To Expedite FDA Approval For OTC Contraceptives According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), "Hinson said the approval process has been too slow, and that her main goal is to speed up FDA approval of more over-the-counter options. She and Ernst introduced legislation that would incentivize manufacturers of oral birth control to file for over-the-counter approval, giving those applications priority review." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Requested GAO Investigation Of Rural Contraceptive Access According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Iowa Republicans U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst [...] wrote a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office requesting information on federal resources and inventory stocking of contraception options for women through federally qualified health centers, which serve rural areas." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/28/24]
2024: Hinson Introduced Legislation To Incentivize OTC Birth Control Applications According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson said the approval process has been too slow, and that her main goal is to speed up FDA approval of more over-the-counter options. She and Ernst introduced legislation that would incentivize manufacturers of oral birth control to file for over-the-counter approval, giving those applications priority review." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/28/24]
October 2024: Hinson Sought More Rural Birth Control Options With Ernst According to Globe Gazette, "Iowa Republicans U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst are focusing attention on their efforts to increase birth control options for women in rural Iowa. The pair last week wrote a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office requesting information on federal resources and inventory stocking of contraception options for women through federally qualified health centers, which serve rural areas." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/28/24]
2024: Hinson Sought Faster FDA Approval For Over-The-Counter Birth Control According to Globe Gazette, 'Hinson said the approval process has been too slow, and that her main goal is to speed up FDA approval of more over-the-counter options. She and Ernst introduced legislation that would incentivize manufacturers of oral birth control to file for over-the-counter approval, giving those applications priority review.' [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/28/24]
October 2024: Hinson Sought Faster FDA Approval For Over-The-Counter Contraceptives According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "Hinson said the approval process had been too slow and that her main goal was to speed up FDA approval of more over-the-counter options. She and Ernst introduced legislation that would incentivize manufacturers of oral birth control to file for over-the-counter approval, giving those applications priority review." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/29/24]
June 2024: Hinson Emphasized Bill Focused On Adult Women, Citing Challenges For Younger Patients According to The Gazette, "'We are focused on making sure adult women can access this because there can be challenges with younger patients, and we want to make sure women are consulting with their doctors,' Hinson said." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/14/24]
June 2024: Hinson Stated Millions Of American Women Safely Used Oral Contraceptives According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "'Millions of American women safely use these drugs, and it’s just common sense to ensure adult women can access oral contraceptives at their local pharmacy,' Hinson said Friday. 'This is especially important for women who live in rural areas and may have to drive an hour or more to see their doctor.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 6/18/24]
June 2024: Hinson Supported OTC Contraceptive Access For Adult Women, Highlighted Rural Access According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "'We are focused on making sure adult women can access this because there can be challenges with younger patients, and we want to make sure women are consulting with their doctors,' Hinson said. 'But, again, this is about making it as easy as possible for women, no matter what their ZIP code is, to have access to these medications.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 6/18/24]
October 2024: Hinson Requested GAO Review On Rural Contraception Access According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Iowa Republicans U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst are focusing attention on their efforts to increase birth control options for women in rural Iowa. The pair this week wrote a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office requesting information on federal resources and inventory stocking of contraception options for women through federally qualified health centers, which serve rural areas." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Requested GAO Data On Rural Contraception Availability According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), "Iowa Republicans U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst are focusing attention on their efforts to increase birth control options for women in rural Iowa. The pair this week wrote a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office requesting information on federal resources and inventory stocking of contraception options for women through federally qualified health centers, which serve rural areas." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 10/26/24]
October 2024: Hinson Identified Contraceptive Access Gaps For Rural And Underserved Women According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "Hinson said in a statement, 'Ensuring women, regardless of ZIP code, have access to safe birth control options is vital for women's health and family planning. Unfortunately, women in rural and underserved areas often have fewer contraception options.'" [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/29/24]
July 2022: Hinson Sought Greater Flexibility For Health Accounts Covering Contraception According to Gazette, "The bill would also allow patients greater flexibility to use health savings and flexible spending accounts to pay for contraception and waives 'stockpiling' limitations on the purchase of over-the-counter items when using such accounts for birth control." [Gazette, 7/20/22]
2024: Hinson Limited Bill's OTC Coverage To Women 18 And Older, Cited Challenges For Teens According to The Daily Nonpareil, "'We are focused on making sure adult women can access this because there can be challenges with younger patients, and we want to make sure women are consulting with their doctors,' Hinson said." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/18/24]