Ashley Hinson consistently supported robust U.S. global engagement, describing America as a “beacon of hope and strength” and advocating an “America first, not America alone” approach (Iowa Torch, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier).
Hinson has backed significant military and foreign aid packages, notably voting for the $95 billion 2024 package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, while emphasizing the need for strict oversight, anti-corruption measures, and accountability for U.S. aid (Globe Gazette, Daily Nonpareil).
After fact-finding missions to Ukraine and meetings with U.S. and Ukrainian officials, Hinson became more convinced of U.S. national interests in arming Ukraine, but insisted that aid packages require close monitoring and proper strategy (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Gazette).
On Israel, Hinson has firmly supported U.S. military aid, called for the eradication of Hamas, worked to help Iowans and hostages affected by conflict, and advocated for stronger sanctions against Iran (Telegraph Herald, Gazette, The Daily Nonpareil).
Hinson has advocated for a tougher U.S. stance on China, focusing on countering trade malpractices, agricultural technology theft, and Chinese land purchases in the U.S., including co-introducing legislation for a DOJ task force on trade crimes and serving on the House China Select Committee (Sioux City Journal, Telegraph Herald).
Potential vulnerability: Some critics—including within her party—have challenged Hinson’s support for large foreign aid packages, especially when not paired with U.S. border security measures, and there is ongoing debate about the effectiveness and public perception of these expenditures (Gazette, Daily Nonpareil).
2022: Ashley Hinson Asserted America’s Enduring Global Influence According to an opinion piece by Ashley Hinson in Iowa Torch, "America’s light will never be dimmed – we will continue to be a beacon of hope and strength..." [Ashley Hinson - Iowa Torch, 9/11/22]
2024: Hinson Supported and Opposed Various Ukraine Aid Packages According to Telegraph Herald, 'Hinson noted she's supported some foreign aid packages and opposed others. She said her biggest concern is that she does not want American troops fighting Russia in Ukraine.' [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 10/26/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Said Fact-Finding Mission To Ukraine Led To Support For Aid Bill According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson said the 'fact-finding mission' helped solidify her support to get the foreign aid package 'across the finish line.'" [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Met With U.S. Brigadier General Overseeing Troops In Poland During Delegation Visit According to The Daily Nonpareil, "The Marion Republican also met with the U.S. brigadier general in charge of the 10,000 U.S. troops stationed in southern Poland." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Reported Direct U.S. Oversight Of Military Aid To Ukraine According to The Daily Nonpareil, 'And hearing directly from him about, “Hey, we know exactly where this equipment is going.” The U.S. military is working directly with Ukrainians to not only get that equipment where it needs to go, but to maintain it and help us sustain that effort. That was really important to see it in person and hear directly from them,' Hinson said." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Visited Ukraine And Met With Zelenskyy According to Daily Nonpareil, "She and Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst met with Zelenskyy earlier this month in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv Oblast." [Daily Nonpareil, 4/27/24]
April 2024: Hinson Said Ukraine Visit Clarified U.S. Interests In Arming Ukraine According to Daily Nonpareil, "Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson says Americans' interests in arming Ukraine are more clear to her now following a visit to the country earlier this month." [Daily Nonpareil, 4/27/24]
April 2024: Hinson Said Trip To Ukraine Clarified Her Position On Foreign Aid Bill According to Globe Gazette, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, says Americans' interests in arming Ukraine are more clear to her now following a visit to the country earlier this month." [Globe Gazette, 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Supported U.S. Military Efforts To Track And Sustain Aid In Ukraine According to Globe Gazette, "The U.S. military is working directly with Ukrainians to not only get that equipment where it needs to go, but to maintain it and help us sustain that effort. That was really important to see it in person and hear directly from them," Hinson said. [Globe Gazette, 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Voted For $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package To Ukraine, Israel, And Others According to Telegraph Herald, "the April 20 passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package that sent funds to Ukraine, Israel and other countries. Hinson, alongside all U.S. House representatives from Iowa, voted in favor of the bill." [Telegraph Herald, 6/17/24]
April 2024: Hinson Voted In Favor Of $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson, alongside all U.S. House representatives from Iowa, voted in favor of the bill." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 6/17/24]
April 2024: Hinson Supported $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Without Border Security According to Daily Nonpareil, "She cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots. Puffett lamented that the package did not include money to bolster U.S. border security." [Daily Nonpareil, 9/17/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Supported $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots. Puffett lamented that the package did not include money to bolster U.S. border security." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 9/17/24]
Ashley Hinson Voted For April 2024 $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to Globe Gazette, 'She cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots.' [Globe Gazette, 9/18/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Supported $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Jody Puffett "cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots. Puffett lamented that the package did not include money to bolster U.S. border security." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 9/18/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Voted To Support $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Puff ett previously said she's running because she has grown frustrated with Hinson's voting record. She cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots." [Daily Nonpareil, 9/21/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Supported $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Puffett cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/20/24]
2024: Hinson Advocated 'America First, Not America Alone' On Foreign Policy According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'I believe in America first, but not America alone,' Hinson said. [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/21/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Supported $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to Globe Gazette, "Puffett cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots. Puffett lamented that the package did not include money to bolster U.S. border security." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/21/24]
April 2024: Hinson Supported $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Puffett cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/21/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Supported $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Including Aid For Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan According to Telegraph Herald, "A lifelong registered Republican, Puffett cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 10/26/24]
May 2022: Hinson Supported U.S. Aid To Ukraine According to Telegraph Herald, "However, Hinson has supported government spending to provide arms to Ukraine for use against the Russian invasion, including a recently passed $40 billion aid package for the country. Hinson called the expenditure necessary in order to defend national security and promote the safety of democracies." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 5/24/22]
October 2023: Hinson Worked To Help Iowans Stuck In Israel Return Home Amid Conflict According to Gazette, "Hinson said her office has been in touch with several Iowans stuck in Israel, and is working with the State Department to bring them home, including asking to use using charter flights if necessary. Many airports in the region have shut down." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/12/23]
November 2023: Hinson Supported House Bill To Send $14.3 Billion Aid To Israel With IRS Funding Cuts According to The Gazette, "Iowa's all-Republican U.S. House delegation voted Thursday to approve legislation that pairs sending $14.3 billion in aid to Israel with corresponding cuts in funding to the IRS that was enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act [...] Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa [...] said in a statement of support of the bill." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/3/23]
November 2023: Hinson Expressed Preference For Separate Votes On Ukraine, Israel, And Border Security Funding According to The Gazette, when asked how she would vote should the Senate send back a package combining funding for Ukraine, Israel, and border security, Hinson "reiterated her positions that issues should be voted on separately." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/3/23]
November 2023: Hinson Called For Increased Oversight And Strategy For Any Additional Ukraine Aid According to The Gazette, Hinson stated, "My preference on Ukraine funding specifically, I think that there needs to be increased oversight and accountability for any additional aid. [...] And I also want to see a concrete strategy from the administration on the purpose of any additional funding" to ensure it's going where needed and that U.S. partners in Europe "are doing their part to step up to the plate to promote peace in the region as well." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/3/23]
April 2024: Hinson Voted For Foreign Aid Bill Including Ukraine Assistance According to Gazette, "Hinson voted for the foreign aid bill and has supported as well as opposed previous funding packages providing military assistance to Ukraine." [Gazette, 4/25/24]
April 2024: Hinson Supported Foreign Aid Bill With Funding For Ukraine, Israel, And Indo-Pacific According to Gazette, "Hinson voted for the foreign aid bill and has supported as well as opposed previous funding packages providing military assistance to Ukraine." [Gazette, 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson's Trip To Ukraine Informed Her Foreign Aid Vote According to Gazette, "Hinson said the 'fact-finding mission' helped solidify her support to get the foreign aid package 'across the finish line.'" [Gazette, 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Emphasized Oversight And Accountability In Ukraine Aid According to Gazette, 'So I thought it was really important, and my constituents thought that it was really important, that we know' and have 'proper oversight' on the funding and military equipment to ensure it reaches the intended recipients in Ukraine, Hinson said after touring the new location of Foundation 2 Crisis Services in Cedar Rapids on Thursday morning.' [Gazette, 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Voted For $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill Including Ukraine Assistance According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson voted for the foreign aid bill and has supported as well as opposed previous funding packages providing military assistance to Ukraine." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Voted For $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill Including Aid To Ukraine, Israel, And Indo-Pacific According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson voted for the foreign aid bill and has supported as well as opposed previous funding packages providing military assistance to Ukraine." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Stressed Importance Of Oversight On Ukraine Aid According to The Daily Nonpareil, 'So I thought it was really important, and my constituents thought that it was really important, that we know' and have 'proper oversight' on the funding and military equipment to ensure it reaches the intended recipients in Ukraine, Hinson said." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Voted For $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill Including Ukraine Funding According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson voted for the foreign aid bill and has supported as well as opposed previous funding packages providing military assistance to Ukraine." [Globe Gazette, 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Explained Importance Of Oversight On Ukraine Aid According to Globe Gazette, "So I thought it was really important, and my constituents thought that it was really important, that we know' and have 'proper oversight' on the funding and military equipment to ensure it reaches the intended recipients in Ukraine, Hinson said in Cedar Rapids on Thursday morning." [Globe Gazette, 4/29/24]
2024: Hinson Supported U.S. Aid To Israel For Resources According to Daily Nonpareil, 'She also told The Gazette the United States needs to stand with its allies in Israel "and make sure they have the resources they need."' [Daily Nonpareil, 10/20/24]
2024: Hinson Supported U.S. Allies In Ukraine And Israel, Opposed U.S. Troops In Ukraine According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'Asked whether she would continue to support aid to Ukraine while a sizable portion of her party would not, Hinson noted she's supported some foreign aid packages and opposed others. She said her biggest concern is that she does not want American troops fighting Russia in Ukraine... she said Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "thug" who "cannot be allowed to win this war." She also said in an interview the United States needs to stand with its allies in Israel "and make sure they have the resources they need." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/21/24]
August 2023: Hinson Called For Support Of Taiwan And U.S. Semiconductor Industry According to New Hampton Tribune, "She discussed the need for not only the U.S. to invest in its semiconductor industry but also support American allies - naming Taiwan specifi cally - that are critical to the so-called 'chip' shortage. 'It’s why I’ve been so outspo-ken in making sure that we are supporting the Taiwanese mil-itary,' she said." [New Hampton Tribune (Iowa), 8/3/23]
February 2023: Hinson Visited Israel, Including Kfar Aza Kibbutz Near Gaza Border According to Gazette, "She mentioned viral reports of Israeli soldiers discovering babies that had been headed by Hamas militants at the Kfar Aza kibbutz near the Gaza border, which Hinson visited in February during a visit to Israel. Israeli officials have not confirmed the claim." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/12/23]
April 2024: Hinson Joined Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Meeting Zelenskyy In Ukraine According to Gazette, "She and Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst met with Zelenskyy earlier this month in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv Oblast." [Gazette, 4/25/24]
April 2024: Hinson Met U.S. Military Leadership In Poland During Delegation According to Gazette, "The Marion Republican also met with the U.S. brigadier general in charge of the 10,000 U.S. troops stationed in southern Poland." [Gazette, 4/25/24]
April 2024: Hinson Expressed Agreement With Calls For Greater European Support For Ukraine According to Gazette, 'I agree with this sentiment,' Hinson said. 'We need to make sure our allies in Europe are stepping up, and I think we're seeing increased incidence of that. … And, frankly, I've been saying this for months, we cannot let (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin win. We need to stand with our freedom-loving allies around the world. And I think we sent a pretty clear message that the United States does.' [Gazette, 4/25/24]
April 2024: Hinson Met With Zelenskyy During Ukraine Delegation Visit According to Gazette, "She and Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst met with Zelenskyy earlier this month in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv Oblast." [Gazette, 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Met With U.S. Brigadier General In Poland To Discuss Ukraine Aid According to Gazette, 'The Marion Republican also met with the U.S. brigadier general in charge of the 10,000 U.S. troops stationed in southern Poland.' [Gazette, 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Called For European Allies To Further Support Ukraine According to Gazette, 'I agree with this sentiment,' Hinson said. 'We need to make sure our allies in Europe are stepping up, and I think we're seeing increased incidence of that. ... And, frankly, I've been saying this for months, we cannot let (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin win. We need to stand with our freedom-loving allies around the world. And I think we sent a pretty clear message that the United States does.' [Gazette, 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Met With Zelenskyy And U.S. Military In Ukraine According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She and Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst met with Zelenskyy earlier this month in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv Oblast." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Agreed With Trump On Need For Increased European Support For Ukraine According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "I agree with this sentiment," Hinson said. "We need to make sure our allies in Europe are stepping up, and I think we're seeing increased incidence of that. … And, frankly, I've been saying this for months, we cannot let (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin win. We need to stand with our freedom-loving allies around the world." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Joined Bipartisan Delegation Meeting With Zelenskyy In Ukraine According to The Daily Nonpareil, "She and Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst met with Zelenskyy earlier this month in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv Oblast." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Asserted The Need For European Allies To Increase Their Support For Ukraine According to The Daily Nonpareil, '"I agree with this sentiment," Hinson said. "We need to make sure our allies in Europe are stepping up, and I think we're seeing increased incidence of that. … And, frankly, I've been saying this for months, we cannot let (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin win. We need to stand with our freedom-loving allies around the world. And I think we sent a pretty clear message that the United States does."' [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
Hinson Met With U.S. Brigadier General Overseeing Troops In Poland According to Daily Nonpareil, "The Marion Republican also met with the U.S. brigadier general in charge of the 10,000 U.S. troops stationed in southern Poland." [Daily Nonpareil, 4/27/24]
Hinson Agreed Allies Must Do More For Ukraine And Opposed Putin's Victory According to Daily Nonpareil, 'I agree with this sentiment,' Hinson said. 'We need to make sure our allies in Europe are stepping up, and I think we're seeing increased incidence of that. … And, frankly, I've been saying this for months, we cannot let (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin win. We need to stand with our freedom-loving allies around the world. And I think we sent a pretty clear message that the United States does.' [Daily Nonpareil, 4/27/24]
April 2024: Hinson Reported That A Visit To Ukraine Swayed Her Vote On Foreign Aid According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, says Americans' interests in arming Ukraine are more clear to her now following a visit to the country earlier this month." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Voted For $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill Including Ukraine Assistance According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson voted for the foreign aid bill and has supported as well as opposed previous funding packages providing military assistance to Ukraine." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Met With Zelenskyy And U.S. Military Officials During Ukraine Trip According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, met with Zelenskyy earlier this month in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv Oblast." Hinson also "met with the U.S. brigadier general in charge of the 10,000 U.S. troops stationed in southern Poland." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Stated That Ukraine Aid Was In U.S. Interest After Visits To Ukraine, Poland, And Moldova According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'So I think that Americans' interests in Ukraine are more clear to me after that visit, and not just in Ukraine, but in Poland and Moldova, where we were also able to visit,' Hinson said. [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Urged Greater European Support For Ukraine And Opposed Putin's Success According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'We need to make sure our allies in Europe are stepping up, and I think we're seeing increased incidence of that. … And, frankly I've been saying this for months, we cannot let (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin win. We need to stand with our freedom-loving allies around the world. And I think we sent a pretty clear message that the United States does.' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Met With Zelenskyy And U.S. Military Leaders During Ukraine Visit According to Globe Gazette, "She and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, met with Zelenskyy earlier this month in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv Oblast." [...] "The Marion Republican also met with the U.S. brigadier general in charge of the 10,000 U.S. troops stationed in southern Poland." [Globe Gazette, 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Agreed U.S. Allies Should Increase Support For Ukraine According to Globe Gazette, '"I agree with this sentiment," Hinson said. "We need to make sure our allies in Europe are stepping up, and I think we're seeing increased incidence of that. … And, frankly, I've been saying this for months, we cannot let (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin win. We need to stand with our freedom-loving allies around the world. And I think we sent a pretty clear message that the United States does."' [Globe Gazette, 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Emphasized Importance Of Oversight For Ukraine Military Aid According to Gazette, Hinson said it was important "that we know" and have "proper oversight" on the funding and military equipment to ensure it reaches the intended recipients in Ukraine. [Gazette, 4/25/24]
April 2022: Hinson Supported $13.6 Billion In Aid To Ukraine According to Iowa Starting Line, "Hinson and the rest of the Iowa delegation voted for the bill" which provided $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine after Russia's invasion. [Iowa Starting Line, 4/21/22]
April 2022: Hinson Emphasized The Need For Strategic Decisions Regarding Russia According to Iowa Starting Line, "I think the last thing we want is to be in a war with Russia," Hinson said. "We know Russia continues to posture—they just fired a hypersonic test (intercontinental ballistic missile) this week. … They’re just poking, continuing to poke." [Iowa Starting Line, 4/21/22]
April 2022: Hinson Named Russia, China, And Iran As A New ‘Axis Of Evil’ According to Iowa Starting Line, she named a new "Axis of Evil" as "Russia, China and Iran." [Iowa Starting Line, 4/21/22]
Ashley Hinson Described Watching Situation In Afghanistan In August 2021 As 'Absolutely Heart-Wrenching' According to Des Moines Register, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican who represents Iowa's 1st District, wrote on Twitter that it's 'absolutely heart-wrenching to watch the situation in Afghanistan unfold.' 'The worst part of this tragedy is that it was avoidable,' she wrote on Sunday. 'But the Biden Admin was reckless with U.S. lives, including our embassy personnel, Afghan lives & our national security. God bless our troops.'" [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 8/17/21]
Ashley Hinson Criticized Biden's Response To Afghanistan Withdrawal In August 2021 According to Des Moines Register, "Following Biden's remarks, Hinson issued a statement saying Biden 'has no real plan of action' to protect Americans and Afghans or guard against new terrorist threats. 'In his speech, President Biden did not provide clarity or reassurance to Americans or our allies,' Hinson said in the statement. 'The President blamed Afghans instead of taking responsibility for his decisions. A sad chapter in American foreign policy has been capped off by a sad response from our Commander in Chief.'" [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 8/17/21]
August 2021: Hinson Criticized Biden's Response To Afghanistan Withdrawal According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "By Monday, Hinson also responded like other Republicans, noting 'a sad chapter in American foreign policy has been capped off by a sad response' from Biden. 'It is now clear that the President has no real plan of action to right this wrong, protect American and Afghan lives, and safeguard our homeland from a resurging terrorist threat,' Hinson wrote." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 8/17/21]
August 2021: Ashley Hinson Criticized President Biden's Response To Afghanistan Withdrawal According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "By Monday, Hinson responded like other Republicans, noting 'a sad chapter in American foreign policy has been capped off by a sad response' from Biden. 'It is now clear that the President has no real plan of action to right this wrong, protect American and Afghan lives, and safeguard our homeland from a resurging terrorist threat,' Hinson wrote." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 8/17/21]
August 2021: Ashley Hinson Characterized The Afghanistan Situation As 'Absolutely Heart-Wrenching To Watch' According to Iowa City Press-Citizen, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican who represents Iowa's 1st District, wrote on Twitter that it's 'absolutely heart-wrenching to watch the situation in Afghanistan unfold.' 'The worst part of this tragedy is that it was avoidable,' she wrote on Sunday. 'But the Biden Admin was reckless with U.S. lives, including our embassy personnel, Afghan lives & our national security. God bless our troops.'" [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 8/18/21]
August 2021: Ashley Hinson Criticized President Biden's Response To The Afghanistan Situation According to Iowa City Press-Citizen, "Following Biden's remarks, Hinson issued a statement saying Biden 'has no real plan of action' to protect Americans and Afghans or guard against new terrorist threats. 'In his speech, President Biden did not provide clarity or reassurance to Americans or our allies,' Hinson said in the statement. 'The President blamed Afghans instead of taking responsibility for his decisions. A sad chapter in American foreign policy has been capped off by a sad response from our Commander in Chief.'" [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 8/18/21]
Ashley Hinson Criticized Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal In August 2021 According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "The death of American servicemen and women in Kabul is only the latest debacle by President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats, Hinson said. She criticized the president for poor planning of the Afghanistan withdrawal." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/28/21]
August 2021: Hinson Criticized Biden Administration’s Handling Of Afghanistan Withdrawal According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), "The death of American servicemen and women in Kabul is only the latest debacle by President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats, Hinson said. She criticized the president for poor planning of the Afghanistan withdrawal." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 8/28/21]
August 2021: Hinson Claimed Biden And Pelosi Policies Threatened U.S. Safety And Security According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), '“We're seeing President Biden and Nancy Pelosi take this country in the wrong direction,” Hinson said. “We've put our safety and security at risk both here at home and overseas.”' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 8/28/21]
August 2024: Hinson Reaffirmed Support For Israel In War On Hamas According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson justified her support for Israel, strongly denouncing Hamas. 'I believe that the real enemy here is Hamas and the terrorists who have taken over not only the Palestinian territory in Gaza, but the government of the Palestinian people,' she said." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 8/1/24]
August 2024: Ashley Hinson Maintained Support For Israel In The War On Hamas According to Telegraph Herald, 'Hinson justified her support for Israel, strongly denouncing Hamas. "I believe that the real enemy here is Hamas and the terrorists who have taken over not only the Palestinian territory in Gaza, but the government of the Palestinian people," she said. "There is a lot of cooperation in the Arab world that had been happening prior to Oct. 7. I believe there are victims on both sides of this. That is really unfortunate and sad. We cannot allow the cancer that is Hamas, Hezbollah … who are continuing to exercise terror against all of the people of this (Middle East) region."' [Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles (Dubuque, Iowa), 8/1/24]
August 2024: Hinson Justified Support For Israel And Denounced Hamas According to Telegraph Herald, 'I believe that the real enemy here is Hamas and the terrorists who have taken over not only the Palestinian territory in Gaza, but the government of the Palestinian people,' she said. 'There is a lot of cooperation in the Arab world that had been happening prior to Oct. 7. I believe there are victims on both sides of this. That is really unfortunate and sad. We cannot allow the cancer that is Hamas, Hezbollah ... who are continuing to exercise terror against all of the people of this (Middle East) region.' [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 8/1/24]
April 2024: Puffett Criticized Hinson’s Support For $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to Gazette, "She cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots. Puffett lamented that the package did not include money to bolster U.S. border security." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 9/16/24]
2024: Hinson Voted For And Against Ukraine Aid Packages, Opposed U.S. Troop Deployment According to Des Moines Register, "Hinson was asked the question first, whether she would continue to support aid to Ukraine while a sizeable portion of her party would not, and said, 'I have voted for some aid. I've voted against other packages,' but her biggest concern is she does not want American troops fighting Russia in Ukraine. 'I want to deter that as much as we possibly can.'" [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 10/16/24]
2024: Hinson Characterized Putin As A 'Thug' And Favored Diplomatic End To Ukraine War According to Des Moines Register, "'(Russian president) Vladimir Putin is a thug and he cannot be allowed to win this war. 'So, I'm hopeful that (former) President Trump can come in and put an end to this war through a negotiation process so Congress doesn't have to spend any more taxpayer money that war over there.'" [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 10/16/24]
2024: Hinson Expressed Conditional Support For Ukraine Aid And Backed Israel According to The Gazette, 'Asked whether she would continue to support aid to Ukraine while a sizable portion of her party would not, Hinson noted she's supported some foreign aid packages and opposed others. She said her biggest concern is that she does not want American troops fighting Russia in Ukraine. During the debate, she said Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "thug" who "cannot be allowed to win this war." She also told The Gazette the United States needs to stand with its allies in Israel.' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/20/24]
Hinson Voted For $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package In April 2024 According to Gazette, "Puffett cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots." [Gazette, 10/20/24]
April 2024: Hinson Supported $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package According to Gazette, "Puffett cited Hinson's support in April of a $95 billion foreign aid package that included assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots." [Gazette, 10/20/24]
October 2024: Hinson Called Putin A 'Thug' And Said He Cannot Be Allowed To Win The War In Ukraine According to Daily Nonpareil, 'During the debate, she said Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "thug" who "cannot be allowed to win this war."' [Daily Nonpareil, 10/20/24]
2024: Hinson Expressed Support For Israel And Classified Putin As A 'Thug' According to Globe Gazette, 'During the debate, she said Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "thug" who "cannot be allowed to win this war." She also said in an interview the United States needs to stand with its allies in Israel "and make sure they have the resources they need."' [Globe Gazette, 10/21/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Supported Aid To Ukraine, Prompting Independent Candidacy By Jody Puffett According to Globe Gazette, "Jody Puffett is a lifelong Republican, and she did enter this race because of (Hinson's support of aid to) Ukraine." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/21/24]
October 2023: Hinson Supported Bipartisan Aid For Israel And Sanctions On Iran According to Gazette, "Hinson joined other Republicans, including Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, in calling for ratcheting up sanctions on Iran and for refreezing the release of Iranian assets that were part of deal that led to the release of five Americans being held in Iran in exchange for several Iranians jailed in the United States." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/12/23]
October 2023: Hinson Posted On Social Media Condemning Hamas And Stating Terrorism Is Not Resistance According to The Daily Nonpareil, 'Hinson responded on social media, posting: "Hamas terrorists murdered Israeli families, raped women & dragged their bodies through the streets, killed 30 Americans & are still holding more hostage." "Slaughtering entire families isn't 'resistance'," Hinson wrote in another post. "Murdering babies and raping women isn't 'resistance.' Terrorism isn't 'resistance.'"' [Daily Nonpareil, 10/27/23]
October 2023: Hinson Stated Online That Hamas’s Actions Were Not ‘Resistance’ But Terrorism According to Muscatine Journal, "Hinson responded on social media, posting: 'Hamas terrorists murdered Israeli families, raped women & dragged their bodies through the streets, killed 30 Americans & are still holding more hostage.' "Slaughtering entire families isn't 'resistance',' Hinson wrote in another post. 'Murdering babies and raping women isn't 'resistance.' Terrorism isn't 'resistance.'" [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/27/23]
October 2023: Hinson Criticized Characterization Of Terrorist Actions As ‘Resistance’ In Social Media Posts According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'Hinson responded on social media, posting: "Hamas terrorists murdered Israeli families, raped women & dragged their bodies through the streets, killed 30 Americans & are still holding more hostage." "Slaughtering entire families isn't 'resistance,'" Hinson wrote in another post. "Murdering babies and raping women isn't 'resistance.' Terrorism isn't 'resistance.'"' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 10/30/23]
November 2023: Hinson Stated U.S. Aid Was Necessary For Israel To Defend Against Hamas According to The Gazette, Hinson said the House package funds the weapons and technology "necessary for Israel to not only defend itself from the current terrorist siege, but to eradicate Hamas for good." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/3/23]
November 2023: Hinson Called For Immediate Return Of American Hostages And Renewal Of Maximum Pressure Sanctions Against Iran According to The Gazette, Hinson said, "In addition to military support, it is vital the Biden Administration bring every American held hostage by Hamas home immediately and return to maximum pressure sanctions against Iran. I will continue to stand with Israel." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/3/23]
Ashley Hinson Supported Some Ukraine Aid Packages And Opposed Others As Of 2024 According to Manchester Press (Iowa), Hinson said, "I've supported funding. (Vladimir) Putin is a dictator and he will not stop. I know that. But I have voted against other packages when we got word some of our money wasn't going where it was supposed to. Going forward, I'll support anything that is laser-focused as long as it is truly helping them fight back against Russia." [Manchester Press (Iowa), 1/10/24]
March 2024: Hinson Stated She Stood With Israel And Called For Hamas To Be 'Eradicated' According to Telegraph Herald, "In an email to the TH, Hinson said she stands with Israel, that all Israeli hostages should be returned home and that Hamas militants should be 'eradicated.' 'The only way to save lives and end the violence is to take Hamas out of the equation and finish the job against these evil terrorists,' she said." [Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles (Dubuque, Iowa), 3/19/24]
March 2024: Hinson's Campaign Claimed She Was Working To Bring American Hostages Home According to Telegraph Herald, "Addie Lavis, campaign manager for Hinson, said in an email to the Telegraph Herald that Hinson is working to bring American hostages home while Corkery sides with Hamas. 'Iowans support Israel Sarah's anti-Israel stance and support of Hamas is out of touch with voters,' Lavis said in the email." [Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles (Dubuque, Iowa), 3/19/24]
March 2024: Ashley Hinson Stated Support For Israel And Called For Eradication Of Hamas According to Telegraph Herald, "In an email to the TH, Hinson said she stands with Israel, that all Israeli hostages should be returned home and that Hamas militants should be 'eradicated.' 'The only way to save lives and end the violence is to take Hamas out of the equation and finish the job against these evil terrorists,' she said." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 3/19/24]
March 2024: Addie Davis Reported Hinson Is Working To Bring American Hostages Home According to Telegraph Herald, "Addie Davis, campaign manager for Hinson, said in an email to the Telegraph Herald that Hinson is working to bring American hostages home while Corkery sides with Hamas." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 3/19/24]
March 2024: Hinson Stated Support For Israel And Called For Hostages' Return According to Telegraph Herald, "In an email to the TH, Hinson said she stands with Israel, that all Israeli hostages should be returned home and that Hamas militants should be 'eradicated.'" [Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles (Dubuque, Iowa), 3/19/24]
March 2024: Hinson Asserted Removing Hamas Was The Only Way To End Violence According to Telegraph Herald, 'The only way to save lives and end the violence is to take Hamas out of the equation and finish the job against these evil terrorists,' she said. [Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles (Dubuque, Iowa), 3/19/24]
April 2024: Hinson Stated Ukraine Visit Clarified Importance Of U.S. Aid To The Country According to Gazette, "Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson says Americans' interests in arming Ukraine are more clear to her now following a visit to the country earlier this month." [Gazette, 4/25/24]
April 2024: Hinson Asserted Her Visit Was A 'Fact-Finding Mission' Supporting Aid Oversight According to Gazette, "Hinson said the 'fact-finding mission' helped solidify her support to get the foreign aid package 'across the finish line.'" [Gazette, 4/25/24]
April 2024: Hinson Met Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Officials And Discussed Odesa Port According to Gazette, "She said the delegation also met with anti-corruption officials in Ukraine to discuss increasing accountability. They also discussed the importance of maintaining the port in Odesa, Ukraine, due to its strategic importance for global food supply." [Gazette, 4/25/24]
April 2024: Hinson Prioritized Anti-Corruption And Port Security In Ukraine According to Gazette, 'She said the delegation also met with anti-corruption officials in Ukraine to discuss increasing accountability. They also discussed the importance of maintaining the port in Odesa, Ukraine, due to its strategic importance for global food supply.' [Gazette, 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Stated That Ukraine Visit Clarified U.S. Interests In Arming Ukraine According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Ashley Hinson says Americans' interests in arming Ukraine are more clear to her now following a visit to the country earlier this month." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Hinson Discussed Ukraine Oversight And Anti-Corruption Measures According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson said the delegation also met with anti-corruption officials in Ukraine to discuss increasing accountability. They also discussed the importance of maintaining the port in Odesa, Ukraine, due to its strategic importance for global food supply." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Said Trip To Ukraine Clarified American Interests In Arming The Country According to The Daily Nonpareil, "CEDAR RAPIDS Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson says Americans' interests in arming Ukraine are more clear to her now following a visit to the country earlier this month." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Highlighted The Strategic Importance Of Odesa Port For Global Food Supply According to The Daily Nonpareil, "They also discussed the importance of maintaining the port in Odesa, Ukraine, due to its strategic importance for global food supply." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
Hinson Emphasized Oversight On U.S. Aid To Ukraine After Fact-Finding Mission According to Daily Nonpareil, "So I thought it was really important, and my constituents thought that it was really important, that we know' and have 'proper oversight' on the funding and military equipment to ensure it reaches the intended recipients in Ukraine, Hinson said." [Daily Nonpareil, 4/27/24]
Hinson Said Meeting With Anti-Corruption Officials Was Part Of Ukraine Trip According to Daily Nonpareil, "She said the delegation also met with anti-corruption officials in Ukraine to discuss increasing accountability." [Daily Nonpareil, 4/27/24]
April 2024: Hinson Emphasized The Importance Of Oversight For U.S. Aid To Ukraine According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "it was really important, and my constituents thought that it was really important, that we know' and have 'proper oversight' on the funding and military equipment to ensure it reaches the intended recipients in Ukraine, Hinson said." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/29/24]
April 2024: Hinson Met With Ukrainian Anti-corruption Officials To Discuss Accountability According to Globe Gazette, "She said the delegation also met with anti-corruption officials in Ukraine to discuss increasing accountability." [Globe Gazette, 4/29/24]
April 2022: Hinson Warned That Conflict Over Taiwan Could Harm U.S. Supply Chains According to Iowa Starting Line, "If Taiwan is taken over by China, or if there’s a conflict there, that’d be devastating to us as well—we rely on them for a lot of products." [Iowa Starting Line, 4/21/22]
December 2024: Hinson Co-Introduced DOJ Trade Crimes Task Force Legislation According to Daily Nonpareil, "The legislation, which Hinson co-introduced, would establish a new task force within the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute trade crimes and would require annual reports to Congress on those efforts." [Daily Nonpareil, 12/8/24]
December 2024: Hinson Claimed Chinese Trade Practices Crippled U.S. Industry According to Daily Nonpareil, 'This is far from the only Chinese company taking action to exploit our trade system to bolster China's nonmarket economy, but this is crippling American industry and manufacturing, again, threatening workers wages and livelihoods and enabling slave labor in China,' Hinson said. [Daily Nonpareil, 12/8/24]
December 2024: Ashley Hinson Cited DOJ Lacking Resources To Prosecute Trade Crimes According to Sioux City Journal, "Despite the large volume of trade crime-related cases, the U.S. Department of Justice lacks the resources to prosecute these crimes, she said." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 12/8/24]
December 2024: Ashley Hinson’s Legislation Would Establish DOJ Task Force On Trade Crimes According to Sioux City Journal, "The legislation, which Hinson co-introduced, would establish a new task force within the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute trade crimes and would require annual reports to Congress on those efforts." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 12/8/24]
January 2025: Ashley Hinson Planned To Serve Again On House China Select Committee According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson will again serve on the China Select Committee in the House." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 1/17/25]
January 2025: Ashley Hinson Planned To Serve Again On The House China Select Committee According to Muscatine Journal, "Hinson will again serve on the China Select Committee in the House. 'I look forward to working with my colleagues to make sure we continue to be competitive, not only with policy, but with those additional trade tactics that we might have in our toolbox,' she said." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 1/17/25]
March 2025: Ashley Hinson Prioritized Protecting U.S. Economic Interests Amid Signal Leak According to Des Moines Register, 'Certainly, what's most important to me is that we're protecting our economic interest abroad and putting America first, which I think was the ultimate goal of that,' Hinson said. [Des Moines Register, 3/29/25]
January 2023: Ashley Hinson Raised Concerns About Chinese Land Purchases In U.S. According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson led with China's large-scale purchase of farmland 'at an alarming rate.' [...] 'They have been buying up not just agricultural land, but land around our military and air force bases,' she said. 'We are looking at what mechanisms we can put in place to make sure we're able to adequately track who is buying that and making sure the Chinese Communist Party is not buying that land. We can not allow them to buy another acre.'" [Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles (Dubuque, Iowa), 1/15/23]
January 2023: Hinson Identified Bipartisan Priorities Including Countering China And Reducing Debt According to Charles City Press (Iowa), "While partisan bills will find difficulty gaining traction in the divided Congress, Hinson says there are areas of overlap between her and her Democratic counterparts, such as standing up to China and reducing the national debt." [Charles City Press (Iowa), 1/20/23]
2023: Hinson Advocated For A Tougher U.S. Stance On China-Taiwan Relations According to Manchester Press (Iowa), 'She discussed her recent visit as a member of the delegation that met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library... "I think President Xi is a bully and bullies respond well to strength. I'm a big believer in peace through strength... I am calling on the Biden administration for a tougher stance."' [Manchester Press (Iowa), 4/12/23]
August 2023: Hinson Served On House Committee Assessing Threats Posed By China According to The Gazette, "Gallagher and Hinson currently serve on the House Committee to assess the myriad military, economic and technological challenges posed by China." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/3/23]
August 2023: Hinson Co-Hosted Roundtable On Chinese Theft Of U.S. Agricultural Technology According to The Gazette, "Hinson, Gallagher and House Select China Committee Ranking Member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., hosted a roundtable event afterward in Dysart, in Tama County, on the Chinese Communist Party's agricultural technology theft." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/3/23]
August 2023: Hinson Called For Action To Counter Chinese Aggression Against U.S. Agriculture According to The Gazette, 'We cannot sit idly by any longer. The status quo is too dangerous to maintain,' Hinson said. [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/3/23]
August 2023: Hinson Advocated For Tougher U.S. Stance On China And Supported Increased Defense Spending According to New Hampton Tribune, "She also said the Biden Administration must take a much tougher stand against China - especially when it comes to the theft of intellectual property and growing owner-ship of U.S. land by Communist China. China is the main rea-son Hinson said she supports increasing defense spending, not only to give service mem-bers pay raises but also so that the U.S. is ready for any future confl icts that might arise." [New Hampton Tribune (Iowa), 8/3/23]
8/3/23: Hinson Served On House Committee Assessing Threats From China According to Sioux City Journal, "Gallagher and Hinson currently serve on the House Committee to assess the myriad military, economic and technological challenges posed by China." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 8/4/23]
8/3/23: Hinson Hosted Panel On Chinese Agricultural Technology Theft In Iowa According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson, Gallagher and House Select China Committee Ranking Member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., hosted a roundtable event afterward in Dysart, in Tama County, on the Chinese Communist Party's agricultural technology theft." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 8/4/23]
8/3/23: Hinson Called For Action Against Chinese Intellectual Property Theft According to Sioux City Journal, "We cannot sit idly by any longer. The status quo is too dangerous to maintain," Hinson said. [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 8/4/23]
August 2023: Hinson Served On House Committee Assessing China Threats According to Globe Gazette, "Gallagher and Hinson currently serve on the House Committee to assess the myriad military, economic and technological challenges posed by China." [Globe Gazette, 8/4/23]
August 2023: Hinson Co-Hosted Event On Chinese Agricultural Technology Theft According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson, Gallagher and House Select China Committee Ranking Member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., hosted a roundtable event afterward in Dysart, in Tama County, on the Chinese Communist Party's agricultural technology theft." [Globe Gazette, 8/4/23]
August 2023: Hinson Served On House Select Committee Assessing Challenges Posed By China According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Gallagher and Hinson currently serve on the House Committee to assess the myriad military, economic and technological challenges posed by China." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 8/5/23]
August 2023: Hinson Co-Hosted Roundtable On Chinese Agricultural Technology Theft According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson, Gallagher and House Select China Committee Ranking Member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., hosted a roundtable event afterward in Dysart, in Tama County, on the Chinese Communist Party's agricultural technology theft." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 8/5/23]
December 2023: Hinson Connected Republican Support For Ukraine Aid To Southern Border Policy Changes According to Manchester Press (Iowa), 'With the House recessed until January, the Senate was still in Washington trying to come up with a plan for aid to Ukraine. Hinson said support from Republicans will depend on help for the southern border of the United States. "It's absolutely critical we tackle policy changes at our southern border. What I am hearing from my colleagues in the House is that they are willing to have conversations about foreign aid and additional support to Ukraine if there are meaningful changes to policy at our southern border. It's the number one issue I hear about."' [Manchester Press (Iowa), 12/27/23]
April 2024: Ashley Hinson Met With Ukraine Anti-Corruption Officials To Discuss Accountability According to The Daily Nonpareil, "She said the delegation also met with anti-corruption officials in Ukraine to discuss increasing accountability." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs,Iowa), 4/26/24]
December 2024: Hinson Served On House Select Committee On China According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, serves on the House Select Committee on China and hopes to remain on the committee when the new Congress convenes in January." [Globe Gazette, 12/6/24]
December 2024: Hinson Served On House Select Committee On China According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'Hinson, a Republican from Marion, serves on the House Select Committee on China and hopes to remain on the committee when the new Congress convenes in January.' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 12/6/24]
October 2023: Hinson Voiced Concern Over Congress Dysfunction Amid Israel-Hamas War According to Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles, "Hinson said the worsening war between Israel and Hamas needs a functioning Congress for support. 'In the coming days, I think the United States must show leadership,' she said. 'We must show moral clarity, and we must show our support for Israel. ... That's been my message to my colleagues. We need to unite behind our party's nominee for speaker because we have a lot going on in the world. There is chaos and dysfunction not only in Congress, but clearly on the global stage, as well.'" [Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles (Dubuque, Iowa), 10/15/23]