In 2024, Rep. Ashley Hinson lobbied for $5 million in federal funding for a Dubuque, Iowa, sewer plant project aimed at reducing the financial burden on local businesses that produce waste (Telegraph Herald).
Hinson successfully secured $2 million for the Dubuque sewer/water project and another $2 million for a sewer plant modernization project in Independence, Iowa, through a House appropriations bill in summer 2024, although the bill did not pass the Senate (Telegraph Herald).
Despite setbacks at the federal level, Hinson's office indicated she remains committed to securing funding for these infrastructure projects in future budget negotiations (Telegraph Herald).
Hinson’s spokesperson stated the Congresswoman will continue to advocate for federal dollars to support infrastructure improvements and economic development in Iowa (Telegraph Herald).
A potential vulnerability for these projects is the challenging political environment in Washington, where budgetary concerns and cost-cutting measures may limit the chances of securing new federal spending for infrastructure (Telegraph Herald).
2024: Rep. Ashley Hinson Lobbied For $5 Million For Dubuque Sewer Plant Project According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson lobbied in 2024 for $5 million for the project to help reduce the burden on businesses that produce this waste." [Telegraph Herald, 3/6/25]
Summer 2024: Rep. Ashley Hinson Secured $2 Million For Dubuque Project In House Appropriations Bill According to Telegraph Herald, "She ultimately secured $2 million for the project last summer in an appropriations bill that passed the House on a partisan 210-205 vote but did not pass the Senate." [Telegraph Herald, 3/6/25]
Summer 2024: Rep. Ashley Hinson Got $2 Million For Independence Sewer Plant In Same Bill According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson similarly got $2 million for a sewer plant modernization project in Independence, Iowa, in the same appropriations bill." [Telegraph Herald, 3/6/25]
2025: Rep. Ashley Hinson Continued To Advocate For Dubuque Project Funding In House Negotiations According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson's office said she is still working to secure the funding in upcoming budget negotiations with the House." [Telegraph Herald, 3/6/25]
2025: Hinson's Spokesperson Stated She Will Continue Advocating For Infrastructure Funding In Iowa According to Telegraph Herald, "'Rep. Hinson will continue advocating to bring federal dollars back to Iowa to support important projects that improve Iowa's infrastructure and boost economic development,' Hinson's spokesperson, Olivia Late, said in an email to the Telegraph Herald." [Telegraph Herald, 3/6/25]
2024: Ashley Hinson Lobbied For $5 Million For Dubuque Water Project According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson lobbied in 2024 for $5 million for the project to help reduce the burden on businesses that produce this waste." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 3/6/25]
Summer 2024: Ashley Hinson Secured $2 Million For Dubuque Water Project In House Appropriations Bill According to Telegraph Herald, "She ultimately secured $2 million for the project last summer in an appropriations bill that passed the House on a partisan 210-205 vote but did not pass the Senate." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 3/6/25]
Ashley Hinson Secured $2 Million For Independence, Iowa Sewer Modernization In Same Bill According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson similarly got $2 million for a sewer plant modernization project in Independence, Iowa, in the same appropriations bill." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 3/6/25]
Ashley Hinson's Office Continued Advocacy For Water Project Funding In 2025 Budget Talks According to Telegraph Herald, 'Hinson's office said she is still working to secure the funding in upcoming budget negotiations with the House.' [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 3/6/25]
Ashley Hinson Prioritized Sewer Plant Project As Infrastructure Investment In Iowa According to Telegraph Herald, 'While the sewer plant project is a priority for Hinson, it still has to weather a political environment in Washington, D.C., focused on cost-cutting rather than adding to government spending.' [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 3/6/25]
Ashley Hinson's Spokesperson Stated Ongoing Federal Advocacy For Iowa Infrastructure According to Telegraph Herald, "'Rep. Hinson will continue advocating to bring federal dollars back to Iowa to support important projects that improve Iowa's infrastructure and boost economic development,' Hinson's spokesperson, Olivia Late, said in an email to the Telegraph Herald." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 3/6/25]