- Ashley Hinson contracted COVID-19 twice (post-election 2020 and January 2022), experiencing mild symptoms both times, and publicly disclosed her status; she continued working remotely and followed CDC guidance during isolation (Gazette, Waterloo Courier).
- Hinson publicly supported COVID-19 vaccination, received both the vaccine and booster, and encouraged Iowans to get vaccinated, but consistently opposed federal vaccine and mask mandates, favoring personal choice and responsibility (Telegraph Herald, Gazette).
- She voted against major federal COVID-19 relief legislation including the American Rescue Plan Act, citing concerns that only a small portion was directly related to public health and virus response, and instead advocated for targeted relief, direct assistance, and expanded testing (Des Moines Register, Gazette).
- Hinson advocated for keeping schools and businesses open during the pandemic and opposed closures and mask mandates, emphasizing the need to avoid further disruptions and support children’s in-person education (Gazette, Mitchell County Press-News).
- She supported federal efforts to expand vaccine and testing access (especially for underserved and rural communities), highlighted the role of community health centers, and promoted telehealth, but at times was slow to get vaccinated, waiting until vaccine eligibility opened to all Iowans (Gazette, Telegraph Herald).
- Potential vulnerabilities include repeated COVID-19 infections despite vaccination and boosting, and criticism for voting against large-scale pandemic relief and vaccine funding (Waterloo Courier).
Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 Prior To Orientation In 2020 According to Gazette, "Before she went to Washington, Hinson was 'home-schooling' while she was in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. She participated in freshman orientation remotely with her sons, Max and Jax, at her side doing their schoolwork." [Gazette, 12/8/20]
Ashley Hinson Expected To Receive Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose On May 4, 2021 According to Radio Iowa, 'I’m ready to get my second shot on May 4th,' Hinson says. [Radio Iowa, 4/23/21]
2020: Hinson Had COVID-19 Shortly After Congressional Election According to The Gazette, "Hinson, who had COVID-19 shortly after being elected to Congress last year — before she was eligible for a vaccination — encourages people to get vaccinated." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/17/21]
January 2022: Hinson Reported Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine, Booster, and Having Contracted COVID-19 According to Mitchell County Press-News, "Hinson added she has had COVID-19, she is vaccinated against COVID-19, and she has received her booster shot." [Mitchell County Press-News, 1/6/22]
January 2022: Hinson Stated Personal Vaccination And Booster Status According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson added she has had COVID-19, she is vaccinated against COVID-19, and she has received her booster shot." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 1/6/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 Despite Being Vaccinated And Boosted According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who represents Iowa's 1st Congressional District, has tested positive for coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated and boosted. It is her second bout with the respiratory illness." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 1/14/22]
November 2020: Hinson Previously Tested Positive For COVID-19 According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "It's not the first bout of COVID-19 for the freshman congresswoman, who also tested positive shortly after being elected to Congress in November 2020, prior to being eligible for vaccination." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 1/14/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 Despite Vaccination According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said on her weekly phone call with members of the press Friday morning she started 'experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms' Thursday afternoon, took a rapid test and learned she tested positive for COVID-19." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Experienced Second COVID-19 Infection After Previous Positive Test In November 2020 According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "It's not the first bout of COVID-19 for the freshman congresswoman, who also tested positive shortly after being elected to Congress in November 2020, prior to being eligible for vaccination." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 1/14/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 After Being Vaccinated And Boosted According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said on her weekly phone call with members of the press Friday morning she started 'experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms' Thursday afternoon, took a rapid test and learned she had COVID-19. [...] her illness was a breakthrough infection, as she noted she was 'fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.'" [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Reported Second COVID-19 Infection, First Occurred Post-Election In November 2020 According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "It's not the first bout of COVID-19 for the freshman congresswoman, who also tested positive shortly after being elected to Congress in November 2020, before being eligible for vaccination." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 1/14/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 Despite Being Fully Vaccinated And Boosted According to The Daily Nonpareil, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said on her weekly phone call with members of the press Friday morning she started 'experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms' Thursday afternoon, took a rapid test and learned she tested positive for COVID-19. [...] her illness was a breakthrough infection, as she noted she was 'fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.'" [Daily Nonpareil, 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Had Previously Contracted COVID-19 Shortly After Election In November 2020 According to The Daily Nonpareil, "It's not the first bout of COVID-19 for the freshman congresswoman, who also tested positive shortly after being elected to Congress in November 2020, prior to being eligible for vaccination." [Daily Nonpareil, 1/14/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 'Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson announced Friday she has tested positive for COVID-19.' [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Confirmed Vaccinated And Boosted Status In January 2022 According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 'Hinson, who represents Iowa's 1st Congressional District, said she is fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.' [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Previously Tested Positive For COVID-19 In November 2020 According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 'Hinson previously tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2020.' [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 1/14/22]
January 2022: Rep. Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 For A Second Time According to Telegraph Herald, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, announced Friday morning that she tested positive for COVID-19 again." [Telegraph Herald, 1/15/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Announced She Was Fully Vaccinated And Had Received A Booster Shot According to Telegraph Herald, "She noted in the statement that she is fully vaccinated against the disease and has received a booster shot." [Telegraph Herald, 1/15/22]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Previously Tested Positive For COVID-19 After Election, Before Taking Office According to Telegraph Herald, "This marks the second time that Hinson has announced being positive for COVID-19. The first occurred in November 2020, after she had been elected to her federal position but before she had taken office." [Telegraph Herald, 1/15/22]
January 2022: Hinson Reported Being Fully Vaccinated And Having Received Booster Shot According to Des Moines Register, "Hinson, a Republican who represents Iowa's 1st Congressional District, said she is fully vaccinated and has received the vaccine booster shot." [Des Moines Register, 1/16/22]
November 2020: Hinson Previously Tested Positive For COVID-19 After Election Win According to Des Moines Register, "Hinson previously tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2020 just after winning a first term to Congress." [Des Moines Register, 1/16/22]
November 2020: Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 According to The Gazette, "Republican Congresswoman-elect Ashley Hinson has learned that she tested positive for COVID-19. [...] She reports she feels great and is quarantining at her home in Marion until advised otherwise by her physician." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/12/20]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For Coronavirus According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), "Ashley Hinson announced Thursday morning that she has tested positive for the coronavirus, nine days after winning election to Congress." [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 11/12/20]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Republican Congresswoman-elect Ashley Hinson has tested positive for COVID-19. Hinson, who won the Nov. 3 election to represent Iowa's U.S. House 1st District, learned the results of the COVID-19 test Wednesday night." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 11/12/20]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For Coronavirus According to Des Moines Register, "Iowa Congresswoman-elect Ashley Hinson, who tested positive for coronavirus this week, said she does not know where she contracted the virus." [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 11/14/20]
November 2020: Congresswoman-elect Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For Coronavirus According to Iowa City Press-Citizen, "Congresswoman-elect Ashley Hinson has tested positive for coronavirus, she announced Thursday morning." [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 11/14/20]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Planned To Quarantine After Positive COVID-19 Test According to Iowa City Press-Citizen, "Hinson said she learned of the positive test Wednesday night and plans to quarantine at her home in Marion until her doctor advises her to do otherwise, according to a news release." [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 11/14/20]
November 2020: Hinson Did Not Speculate On Source Of COVID-19 According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson said she did not want to speculate on where she contracted the coronavirus, pointing out that Linn County, where she lives, is a hot spot. The county had more than 11,000 total cases - the second-highest tally in the state - and more than 6,000 'active' cases as of midday Saturday." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 11/15/20]
Ashley Hinson Refused To Speculate On Source Of COVID-19 Infection In Nov. 2020 According to Telegraph Herald, 'Hinson said she did not want to speculate on where she contracted the coronavirus, pointing out that Linn County, where she lives, is a hot spot.' [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 11/25/20]
November 2020: Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 And Remained At Home According to Telegraph Herald, 'Hinson made the call from her home in Marion, where she remains after being confirmed to have COVID-19 Nov. 11. She said she felt great so far, aside from the fatigue that prompted her to get tested.' [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 11/25/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Stated She Contracted COVID-19 Despite Wearing A Mask According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "However, Hinson, who isolated earlier this month after testing positive for COVID-19, added, 'I wore a mask, and I still got it.'" [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 12/4/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Stated She Tested Positive For COVID-19 Despite Wearing A Mask According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), "Hinson, who isolated earlier this month after testing positive for COVID-19, added, 'I wore a mask, and I still got it.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 12/6/20]
2021: Ashley Hinson Publicly Supported COVID-19 Vaccination According to Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 'Hinson promoted vaccination against COVID-19 as a way to alleviate workforce distress. "I've been very public that I am vaccinated and believe (vaccines) are safe and effective," she said. "Moving out of this pandemic, I'm continuing to tell the story that we need to get back to work, back to health and back to normal. To do that, vaccination is important."' [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 9/17/21]
November 2021: Hinson Encouraged COVID-19 Vaccinations But Opposed Federal Mandate According to The Gazette, "Both Hinson and Miller-Meeks are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are encouraging others to get vaccinated. But they said they see the mandate as an overreach of presidential authority." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/17/21]
January 2022: Hinson Asserted COVID-19 Vaccination Reduces Severity Of Omicron Variant According to Globe Gazette, "What we're seeing with the surge of this (Omicron) variant, if you're vaccinated it's less severe," Hinson said. "That's the story I want to continue to talk about." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 1/6/22]
January 2022: Hinson Reported Mild Symptoms During Second COVID-19 Infection According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson said on her weekly phone call reporters Friday morning she started 'experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms' Thursday afternoon, took a rapid test and learned she was positive for COVID-19. 'I feel like I have a bad cold now,' the Republican said. 'I'm just gonna get enough rest, continue working when I can.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 1/14/22]
January 2022: Hinson Said She Was Isolating, Working Remotely, And Following CDC Guidance During COVID-19 Infection According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She added she was isolating and working remotely, following guidance from the CDC." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 1/14/22]
2022: Hinson Publicly Encouraged COVID-19 Vaccination And Booster Shots According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson has steadfastly encouraged vaccination, publicly announcing her own vaccination and booster shots." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Publicly Supported COVID-19 Vaccination But Opposed Federal Mandates In 2022 According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "Hinson has steadfastly encouraged vaccination, publicly announcing her own vaccination and booster shots. But she noted she was happy about a recent Supreme Court decision barring President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers. 'Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 should be a personal decision; it shouldn't be a government mandate,' Hinson said, saying she's heard from 'countless Iowans worried about these mandates.'" [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Opposed Vaccine Mandate For Health Care Workers In January 2022 According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "She also said she was disappointed the court allowed a similar mandate for health care workers to stand. 'Health care workers should not be forced to sit on the sidelines,' Hinson said." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Announced Isolation And Remote Work Following Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection In January 2022 According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "She added she was isolating and working remotely, following guidance from the CDC. 'I'm not going to let this hold me back, and I'm looking forward to working in person again very soon,' she said." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Encouraged Vaccination And Publicly Announced Getting Vaccinated And Boosted According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Hinson has steadfastly encouraged vaccination, publicly announcing her own vaccination and booster shots." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Opposed Federal Vaccine Mandate For Large Employers In January 2022 According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "But she noted she was happy about a recent Supreme Court decision barring President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers. 'Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 should be a personal decision; it shouldn't be a government mandate,' Hinson said." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Expressed Disappointment At Supreme Court Allowing Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "She also said she was disappointed the court allowed a similar mandate for health care workers to stand. 'Health care workers should not be forced to sit on the sidelines,' Hinson said." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 1/14/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Said She Was Isolating And Working Remotely After COVID-19 Diagnosis According to The Daily Nonpareil, "She added she was isolating and working remotely, following guidance from the CDC." [Daily Nonpareil, 1/14/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Publicly Encouraged Vaccination And Announced Her Own Vaccination And Boosters According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson has steadfastly encouraged vaccination, publicly announcing her own vaccination and booster shots." [Daily Nonpareil, 1/14/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Supported Supreme Court Decision Barring Vaccine Mandate For Large Employers According to The Daily Nonpareil, "But she noted she was happy about a recent Supreme Court decision barring President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers. 'Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 should be a personal decision; it shouldn't be a government mandate,' Hinson said, saying she's heard from 'countless Iowans worried about these mandates.'" [Daily Nonpareil, 1/14/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Expressed Disappointment At Supreme Court Allowing Mandate For Health Care Workers According to The Daily Nonpareil, "She also said she was disappointed the court allowed a similar mandate for health care workers to stand. 'Health care workers should not be forced to sit on the sidelines,' Hinson said." [Daily Nonpareil, 1/14/22]
Ashley Hinson Reported Mild Symptoms And Isolation Plans In January 2022 According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 'Yesterday afternoon, I began experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms,' Hinson said in a statement. 'I took a COVID-19 test and the results were positive.' Hinson said she will follow CDC guidance and isolate, while continuing to work remotely in Washington, D.C. [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 1/14/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Worked Remotely In Washington, D.C., Following Positive COVID-19 Test According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson said in a statement that she currently is working remotely in Washington, D.C., following the positive test while isolating and following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance." [Telegraph Herald, 1/15/22]
January 2022: Ashley Hinson Reported Mild, Cold-Like Symptoms Before Testing Positive For COVID-19 According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson said she started experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms on Thursday afternoon, took a COVID-19 test and received a positive result." [Telegraph Herald, 1/15/22]
January 2022: Rep. Ashley Hinson Tested Positive For COVID-19 According to Des Moines Register, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said on Twitter Friday morning that she has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild symptoms." [Des Moines Register, 1/16/22]
January 2022: Hinson Reported Isolating And Working Remotely After Positive COVID-19 Test According to Des Moines Register, "I am isolating and following CDC guidance as well as the advice of the Attending Physician, and am currently working remotely in Washington, D.C.," she tweeted Friday morning. [Des Moines Register, 1/16/22]
2019: Ashley Hinson Stated Vaccines Are Only One Way To Keep Kids Healthy According to a letter to the editor published in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "She says vaccines are only one way to keep kids healthy, as if nutrition and exercise would also prevent pertussis. She discusses making it easier for sick children to stay home, to avoid exposure. Never mind that children with measles are contagious days before showing symptoms. Hinson believes that's a choice." [Letter to the Editor - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/15/19]
2019: Ashley Hinson Confirmed Support For Vaccinating Her Own Children According to a letter to the editor published in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "She said she vaccinates her sons, and believes vaccines work." [Letter to the Editor - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/15/19]
2020: Hinson Opposed COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Hinson said she does not think there should be a mandate, that people should be able to make that decision for themselves." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 9/7/20]
2020: Ashley Hinson Opposed Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson said she does not think there should be a mandate, that people should be able to make that decision for themselves." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 9/7/20]
November 2020: Hinson Participated Remotely In Congressional Orientation Due To COVID-19 According to The Gazette, "Hinson was scheduled to travel to Washington for freshman orientation for new incoming members of Congress. In light of the positive test, she will participate virtually from her home." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/12/20]
2020: Hinson Previously Quarantined Due To Exposure According to The Gazette, "This is the second time Hinson has quarantined. During the campaign, she was exposed to someone with COVID-19. But this is the only time she has tested positive." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/12/20]
November 2020: Hinson Announced Intent To Quarantine And Participate Virtually According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), "Hinson announced via email that she 'feels great' despite the positive test and will quarantine at home until a doctor clears her to do otherwise. Hinson says she will take part in orientation for new members of Congress virtually." [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 11/12/20]
November 2020: Hinson Announced She Felt Great And Quarantined At Home According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She reports she feels great and is quarantining at her home in Marion until advised otherwise by her physician." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 11/12/20]
November 2020: Hinson Planned To Participate Virtually In Congressional Orientation After Positive Test According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson was scheduled to travel to Washington for freshman orientation for new incoming members of Congress. In light of the positive test, she will participate virtually from her home." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 11/12/20]
Hinson Quarantined Previously Due To COVID-19 Exposure During Campaign According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "This is the second time Hinson has quarantined. During the campaign, she was exposed to someone with COVID-19. But this is the only time she has tested positive." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 11/12/20]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Isolated At Home After Testing Positive For COVID-19 According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Congresswoman-elect Ashley Hinson, who is isolating at home because she tested positive for COVID-19, does not support a lockdown at this time [...]" [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/13/20]
November 2020: Hinson Reported Fatigue As A COVID-19 Symptom But Was Otherwise Well According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Other than initial fatigue symptoms, Hinson is feeling well, the Marion Republican told reporters during a call Friday morning." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/13/20]
November 2020: Hinson Attended Congressional Orientation Virtually Due To COVID-19 Isolation According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Because of the positive test, she is participating virtually in freshman orientation for incoming members of Congress rather than travel to Washington, D.C., for those sessions." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/13/20]
Ashley Hinson Announced She Would Quarantine At Home After Positive Test According to Des Moines Register, "She will quarantine at her Marion home until her doctor advises her to do otherwise." [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 11/14/20]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Reported Feeling Well After COVID-19 Diagnosis According to Iowa City Press-Citizen, "Hinson said in the news release that she 'feels great' and plans to participate in Congress' orientation program virtually." [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 11/14/20]
November 2020: Hinson Participated In New Member Orientation Virtually After COVID-19 Diagnosis According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson made the call from her home in Marion, where she remains after being confirmed to have COVID-19 on Wednesday. [...] 'I am participating in the new member orientation for the 117th Congress virtually,' Hinson said. 'I'm watching everything through WebAct, basically, and YouTube, and am ready to get to work for the hard-working taxpayers of Iowa's First Congressional District.'" [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 11/15/20]
Nov. 2020: Ashley Hinson Held First Weekly Press Call After Testing Positive For COVID-19 According to Telegraph Herald, "Nov. 13, U.S. Rep.-elect Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, held the first of what she promises will be weekly press calls with reporters in Iowa. [...] Hinson made the call from her home in Marion, where she remains after being confirmed to have COVID-19 Nov. 11." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 11/25/20]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Announced Having COVID-19 After Election According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson made the call from her home in Marion, where she remains after being confirmed to have COVID-19 Nov. 11. She said she felt great so far, aside from the fatigue that prompted her to get tested." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 11/25/20]
February 2021: Hinson Opposed Vaccinating Guantanamo Bay Prisoners Before Iowans According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), "Iowans deserve access to COVID-19 vaccines before prisoners detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, told WHO 13 Wednesday afternoon." [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 2/3/21]
February 2021: Ashley Hinson Toured Crescent Community Health Center To Support Expanded Vaccine Role According to Telegraph Herald, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, on Wednesday toured Crescent Community Health Center, which is precisely the type of provider she hopes will play a larger role in COVID-19 vaccination moving forward." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Tweeted About The Need For Vaccines At Iowa Health Centers After Dubuque Visit According to Muscatine Journal, "After visiting the Crescent Community Health Center in Dubuque on Wednesday, Hinson tweeted, 'As Iowa lags behind in COVID-19 vaccinations, it is critical that Iowa community health centers be included when the Biden administration sends additional doses to federally qualified health centers across the country.'" [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Declined To Weigh In On Ending Mask Mandate According to Gazette, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson declined to weigh in on that decision, saying everyone should instead be 'vigilant in following the rules where they live.'" [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/12/21]
February 2021: Hinson Stated She Planned To Continue Wearing A Mask According to Gazette, 'I still plan to wear a mask,' said the Marion Republican who represents the 1st Congressional District, which includes Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Waterloo. 'I think it's important to protect those around me as well.' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/12/21]
February 2021: Ashley Hinson Urged Iowans To Follow Local COVID-19 Rules After State Mask Mandate Dropped According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson declined to weigh in on Reynolds' decision, saying 'everyone' should instead be 'vigilant in following the rules where they live.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 2/12/21]
February 2021: Ashley Hinson Stated She Planned To Continue Wearing A Mask According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "I still plan to wear a mask," the Republican who represents the First District said. "I think it's important to protect those around me as well." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 2/12/21]
February 2021: Ashley Hinson Called For More Vaccines To Iowa And Prioritized Teacher And Front-Line Worker Vaccinations According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'That's why I think it's important to get more vaccine to Iowa, and get front-line workers and teachers vaccinated.' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 2/12/21]
April 2021: Hinson Announced Intent To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine And Encouraged Others To Do So According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 'Hinson also said during her Friday call she would be getting her first of two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday at a Hy-Vee. "I'm excited to get my vaccine," Hinson said. "It's safe and effective, and I want to encourage anyone who wants to get the vaccine to get it."' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 4/9/21]
2021: Hinson Was Last Of Iowa's Congressional Delegation To Be Vaccinated, Waiting For Statewide Eligibility According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 'Hinson is the last of Iowa's congressional delegation to be vaccinated, but said she was waiting until everyone in Iowa was eligible for the vaccines, which happened April 5.' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 4/9/21]
April 2021: Ashley Hinson Announced She Would Receive Her First COVID-19 Vaccine Dose According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'Hinson also said she planned to get her first of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination Saturday at a Hy-Vee in Mt. Vernon. She is the last of Iowa's congressional delegation to do so, and said she was waiting until everyone was eligible in Iowa to receive one.' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 4/9/21]
April 2021: Ashley Hinson Encouraged COVID-19 Vaccination As Safe And Effective According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, '"I'm excited to get my vaccine," Hinson said. She was getting the Pfizer-BioNTech shot. "It's safe and effective, and I want to encourage anyone who wants to get the vaccine to get it."' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 4/9/21]
April 2021: Hinson Scheduled To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "Hinson also said during her Friday call she would be getting her first of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday at a Hy-Vee in Mt. Vernon." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 4/9/21]
April 2021: Hinson Was Last In Iowa Congressional Delegation To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "She is the last of Iowa's congressional delegation to do so, but said she was waiting until 'everyone' was eligible in Iowa to receive one." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 4/9/21]
April 2021: Hinson Encouraged Iowans To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), '"It's safe and effective, and I want to encourage anyone who wants to get the vaccine to get it."' [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 4/9/21]
2020: Hinson Personally Wore Masks But Did Not Support New Mandates According to Fox News, "Her brush with COVID-19 has not prompted her to support new government mandates like mask-wearing. But she personally has embraced masks, even though she's been called out by naysayers for sporting a 'face diaper.'" [Fox News, 11/18/20]
2023: Ashley Hinson Opposed Expanding ObamaCare And Federal Vaccine Mandates According to OnTheIssues.org, "No federal vaccine mandates for coronavirus emergency." [OnTheIssues.org, 2/6/23, 2/6/23]
March 2021: Ashley Hinson Voted Against $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill According to Des Moines Register, "U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Randy Feenstra, all Republicans, voted against it." [Des Moines Register, 3/10/21]
2021: Letter Writer Ellen Ballas Attributed COVID-19 Vaccination Opposition to Ashley Hinson According to a letter to the editor published in Iowa City Press-Citizen, "The 'chaos and dysfunction' in Washington is caused by Republicans like Hinson, who use politics to thwart efforts to vaccinate Americans from COVID-19 to stifle economic recovery." [Letter to the Editor - Iowa City Press-Citizen, 8/11/21]
2021: Ashley Hinson Opposed Biden Administration’s Vaccine Mandate For Large Employers According to Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 'However, Hinson pushed back against President Joe Biden's recent executive order that employers of more than 100 workers would have to require vaccines against COVID-19 or require that unvaccinated employees be tested weekly, in most cases. "The mandate last week went too far," she said. "My office has received more feedback and I personally have, since last Thursday when it was announced, than almost any other issue in the nine months since I've been in Congress."' [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 9/17/21]
November 2021: Hinson Supported Legislation To Nullify Biden's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate According to The Gazette, "over 150 U.S. House Republicans including Eastern Iowa Reps. Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks filed legislation seeking to nullify the Democratic president’s mandate." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/17/21]
Hinson Described Biden Vaccine Mandate As Unconstitutional In 2021 According to The Gazette, "Hinson, a Marion Republican who represents the northeast Iowa 1st District, called the Biden vaccine mandate unconstitutional. ‘While I hope everyone gets vaccinated against COVID-19, the (government) shouldn’t force you to receive the vaccine to keep a job,’ she said on social media." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/17/21]
January 2022: Hinson Criticized the Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds According to Mitchell County Press-News, "My biggest concern is when we're spending $1.9 trillion, when only nine percent of that bill goes to public health measures when we're in the middle of a pandemic," Hinson said. [Mitchell County Press-News, 1/6/22]
January 2022: Hinson Criticized Scope Of American Rescue Plan Act Spending According to Globe Gazette, "My biggest concern is when we're spending $1.9 trillion, when only nine percent of that bill goes to public health measures when we're in the middle of a pandemic," she said. "That's a concern for me with what's happening in Washington (D.C), especially when a few weeks ago before the holidays – my parents are in their 70s – I'm vaccinated, boosted and I've had COVID, but I still wanted to get tested because I was going to be around my family." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 1/6/22]
2024: Hinson Said She Opposed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law And Insulin Price Caps According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'Corkery and Iowa Democrats, however, note Hinson voted against the bipartisan infrastructure law and capping the price of insulin. Hinson has said government price controls ultimately will raise premiums for Americans. Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs for seniors on Medicare Part D, allow high-deductible plans to cover insulin costs before the deductible kicks in, increase transparency for patients and promote health care innovation.' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/21/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Voted Against Bipartisan Infrastructure Law And Insulin Price Cap Bill According to Globe Gazette, "Corkery also cited Hinson's votes against the bipartisan infrastructure law and a U.S. House bill that would have capped the cost of insulin for all Americans at $35." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/21/24]
October 2020: Hinson Discussed Mask Usage During COVID-19 Pandemic According to Telegraph Herald, 'I wear a mask everywhere I go - I'm trying to lead by example,' she said. 'The president, having now experienced it himself, probably has a newfound perspective on it.' [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 10/7/20]
Ashley Hinson Criticized Democratic U.S. House's COVID-19 Response In 2020 According to Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), "'The tone was wrong from the beginning from the House,' she said. 'The liberals, they were playing politics with the crisis - putting their wish list inside this aid package, while Iowans needed that relief. That's why people hate Washington, D.C., and politicians. Families were losing loved ones. People were losing their jobs.'" [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 10/11/20]
November 2020: Hinson Opposed Infectious-Disease Expert Michael Osterholm's Proposed National Lockdown According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Asked about a recommendation from Michael Osterholm [...] for a four- to six-week national lockdown, Hinson said she wouldn't support that. 'I think at this point we need to do whatever we can to increase testing' so people who test positive get treatment and stay home, Hinson said." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/13/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Advocated Mask Wearing When Social Distancing Is Not Possible According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Hinson, who spoke to reporters while waiting to board a plane from Washington to Cedar Rapids, agreed that 'you can't socially distance, you probably should be wearing a mask in public right now.'" [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 12/4/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Encouraged Social Distancing And Staying Home For The Vulnerable According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "She encouraged people to continue to socially distance and for people who are sick or have an underlying health condition to stay home." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 12/4/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Said Biden's Mask-Wearing Call Coincided With Governor Reynolds' Message According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), "President-elect Joe Biden's call for 100 days of mask wearing 'coincides' with Gov. Kim Reynolds' message to Iowans to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19, U.S. Rep-elect Ashley Hinson said Friday." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 12/6/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Advocated Mask-Wearing When Social Distancing Was Not Possible According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), "the Marion Republican said without fully embracing Biden's suggestion Americans have a 'patriotic duty' to wear masks. [...] Hinson, who spoke to reporters while waiting to board a plane from Washington, D.C., to Cedar Rapids, agreed that when 'you can't socially distance, you probably should be wearing a mask in public right now.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 12/6/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Had Not Made Up Her Mind On $2,000 Stimulus Payments According to Gazette, "She hasn't made up her mind about calls by President Donald Trump, congressional Democrats and some Republicans to increase the stimulus to $2,000. She would prefer 'a way that we could better target some of that.'" [Gazette, 12/30/20]
January 2021: Ashley Hinson Took A Wait-And-See Approach To Biden's $1.9 Trillion Relief Plan According to Gazette, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who has repeatedly called for targeted pandemic relief, is taking a wait-and-see approach to President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 1/15/21]
January 2021: Ashley Hinson Prioritized Targeted Relief Focusing On Small Businesses And Unemployment Benefits According to Gazette, "My No. 1 priority is getting a targeted relief package through right now," the freshman Republican said Friday, adding her team is tracking the president-elect's proposal. [...] Hinson wants to target small businesses with more Paycheck Protection Program 'because a 25 percent reduction in revenue to a small business is much different from it is to a business that might employ 500 people.' In addition to more PPP, Hinson wants to extend federal unemployment benefits to people out of work because of the pandemic." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 1/15/21]
January 2021: Hinson Took Wait-And-See Approach To Biden Relief Plan According to Globe Gazette, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who has repeatedly called for targeted pandemic relief, is taking a wait-and-see approach to President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan." [Globe Gazette, 1/15/21]
January 2021: Hinson Supported Extending Federal Unemployment Benefits Amid Pandemic According to Globe Gazette, "In addition to more PPP, Hinson wants to extend federal unemployment benefits to people out of work because of the pandemic." [Globe Gazette, 1/15/21]
January 2021: Ashley Hinson Opposed A COVID-19 Relief Package Containing Liberal Policy Proposals According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "1st District U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson continued her call for targeted coronavirus pandemic relief and support for derecho recovery. However, the Marion Republican warned that a COVID-19 relief package 'full of liberal policy wish list ideas,' such as raising the minimum wage, is a non-starter for congressional Republicans." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 2/1/21]
February 2021: Hinson Criticized Prioritizing Guantanamo Prisoners Over Iowans For Vaccines According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), "I think that it's abhorrent that we are prioritizing people like Khalid Shaikh Mohammed (Pakistani terrorist accused of masterminding the 9/11 terrorists attacks in New York City) who planned the 9/11 attacks over hard-working Iowans," Hinson added. [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 2/3/21]
February 2021: Rep. Ashley Hinson Voted Against COVID Relief Bill According to Waterloo Courier, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-1st District, voted against a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill championed by President Joe Biden. [...] Hinson had told reporters on a call Friday that she would vote no on the bill." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 2/28/21]
February 2021: Hinson Criticized COVID Relief Bill For Insufficient Focus On Virus Response According to Waterloo Courier, "‘Iowa's families, businesses and communities are still struggling after nearly a year; I know they need help,’ Hinson said. ‘But this bill did not focus on COVID-19 relief, stopping the virus or getting students back in class.’" [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 2/28/21]
February 2021: Hinson Argued Less Than 9% Of COVID Relief Bill Addressed Direct Virus Concerns According to Waterloo Courier, "she believed 'less than 9% of the bill' focused on direct virus concerns like COVID-19 vaccine distribution, contact tracing and testing." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 2/28/21]
March 2021: Hinson Opposed Final Passage Of American Rescue Plan According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson voted no twice on the American Rescue Plan, once when it first came before the House of Representatives and again when it returned after being modified by the Senate." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 3/12/21]
March 2021: Ashley Hinson Opposed The Final COVID-19 Relief Bill But Supported Certain Provisions According to Waterloo Courier, "Like her Iowa Republican counterparts, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson didn't vote for the $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus bill that was signed into law Thursday, but said there are parts of it she liked." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 3/12/21]
July 2022: Rep. Ashley Hinson Opposed Cedar Rapids' COVID-19 Mask Mandate For City Buildings According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 'Wearing a mask should be a personal decision, not a government mandate,' said a statement from Hinson, who faces re-election this year. 'Forcing people to wear a mask, including children, continues to be the wrong approach. A toddler shouldn't have to wear a mask in a public library haven't our children dealt with enough? I will oppose mask mandates and continue advocating for personal responsibility and freedom.' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/19/22]
Hinson Voted Against Initial House Version Of Burn Pits Health Bill But Supported Senate Version According to Gazette, "While Hinson and Miller-Meeks did vote against the bill that originated in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 3967, both voted for the U.S. Senate version of the bill, S. 3373, which passed and became law." [Gazette, 9/4/22]
Hinson Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Act According to Gazette, "Mathis' campaign also notes Hinson voted against the American Rescue Plan Act singed into law last year 'that has brought the nearly $200 million of federal funding to Iowa child care centers.'" [Gazette, 9/21/22]
2021-2022: Hinson Introduced Legislation Opposing Federal COVID Mandates And Student Loan Forgiveness According to Gazette, "While in Congress, Hinson has introduced bills and amendments blocked by House Democrats seeking to reverse pandemic-related school closures, federal masking and vaccination mandates, and Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plan." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/9/22]
2020: Ashley Hinson Expressed Confidence In Iowa Governor's COVID-19 Response In an interview with Iowa Field Report, Ashley Hinson said, "I am confident that the Governor is making her decisions based on information from the CDC and the Iowa Department of public health. Those are the experts. I’m convinced that the Governor is taking those recommendations very seriously in making her decisions." [Interview - Ashley Hinson with Iowa Field Report, 3/26/20]
Ashley Hinson Advocated COVID-19 Vaccination In April 2021 According to Radio Iowa, 'I am encouraging all Iowans to get the vaccine. I believe FDA cleared vaccines are safe and effective,' Hinson says. 'I think the sooner we can get back to normal the better — and the more people that we get vaccinated, that’s the quickest way to do that.' [Radio Iowa, 4/23/21]
January 2022: Hinson Supported COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts At Care Facilities According to Globe Gazette, "Specifically with the availability of the vaccine," Hinson said. "The vaccination rates are very high. As a result, we've seen a huge impact on the lack of spread among residents of the pandemic. That's crucial." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 1/6/22]
2020: Ashley Hinson Acknowledged Importance of Federal Stimulus For Veterans and Rural Hospitals According to an opinion piece by Ashley Hinson in Gazette, "I'm grateful that the stimulus bill provided $60 million for The Department of Veterans Affairs, including critical funds to purchase testing kits, personal protective equipment and to send veterans outside the VA for emergency care." [Ashley Hinson - Gazette, 4/17/20]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Called For Increased Coronavirus Testing But Opposed A National Lockdown According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Congresswoman-elect Ashley Hinson, who is isolating at home because she tested positive for COVID-19, does not support a lockdown at this time, but is calling for increased testing and for Iowans to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on social distancing and mask wearing." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/13/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Encouraged Social Distancing And Staying Home For The Sick Or Vulnerable According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), "She encouraged people to continue to socially distance and for people who are sick or have an underlying health condition to stay home." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 12/6/20]
December 2020: Hinson Called Congressional COVID-19 Relief Bill 'A Good Start' According to The Gazette, "She called the latest round of pandemic relief 'a good start,' but stopped short of endorsing President-elect Joe Biden's position that whatever Congress approves will be a down payment on a larger response to the economic chaos caused by COVID-19." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 12/21/20]
December 2020: Hinson Said Additional Aid Would Be Needed Beyond Congressional Relief Bill According to The Gazette, "Hinson indicated there's more to be done to help families who are struggling and to assist businesses 'here in Iowa and across the country (that) had to close their doors — some of them permanently ... get back up and running.'" [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 12/21/20]
December 2020: Hinson Called Congressional COVID-19 Relief Package 'A Good Start' But Insufficient According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "She called the latest round of pandemic relief 'a good start,' but stopped short of endorsing President-elect Joe Biden's position that whatever Congress approves will be a down payment on a larger response to the economic chaos caused by COVID-19." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 12/21/20]
December 2020: Hinson Highlighted Need For More Assistance To Struggling Families And Businesses According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "However, Hinson indicated there's more to be done to help families who are struggling and to assist businesses 'here in Iowa and across the country (that) had to close their doors — some of them permanently ... get back up and running.'" [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 12/21/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Called $600 Stimulus Checks 'A Good Start' But Expected Some Americans Would Need More According to Gazette, "Ashley Hinson, who will be sworn in as Iowa's 1st District congresswoman Sunday, is calling $600 stimulus checks 'a good start' but expects many Americans will need more help." [Gazette, 12/30/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Supported Direct Payments Targeted To Those In Need According to Gazette, "'So I definitely support the direct payments to people who need them.' Need is the operative word for Hinson, who has heard from some northeast Iowans who don't need the stimulus checks and want to send the money back." [Gazette, 12/30/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Prioritized Evaluating Stimulus Programs For Effectiveness And Need For Additional Action According to Gazette, "Hinson said her priority in the next few months will be looking at the results of the stimulus programs — whether they were effective and whether more needs to be done. If another round of stimulus is needed, Congress should act quickly." [Gazette, 12/30/20]
February 2021: Hinson Led Iowa House Delegation Letter Urging Biden Administration To Include Community Health Centers In Federal Vaccine Partnership According to Telegraph Herald, "Our meeting gave me the idea to lead the Iowa House delegation's letter urging the Biden administration to ensure that Iowa's community health centers are included in the federal vaccine partnership," Hinson said. She joined fellow Republican U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, as well as Democrat U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne in sending the letter. [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 2/14/21]
February 2021: Hinson Advocated For Vigilance With Mask-Wearing And Pandemic Precautions According to Telegraph Herald, "Some towns ... are keeping mask mandates,' she said. 'Everyone should be, obviously in my opinion, vigilant in following the rules that apply to where they live, as well any additional rules businesses are putting in place. I saw right after that announcement a number of businesses, restaurants, retail are asking people to still wear masks and social distance. I'll still be wearing my mask when I'm out. I'll continue to take those precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19. I think that's important to protect myself and those around me.'" [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 2/14/21]
February 2021: Hinson Supported Paycheck Protection Program And Direct Assistance In Principle According to Waterloo Courier, "She noted the paycheck protection program was a 'critical lifeline,' as well as direct assistance payments". [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 2/28/21]
March 2021: Ashley Hinson Supported Certain Provisions Of The COVID-19 Relief Bill According to Gazette, "The public health measure part — that's absolutely what we need right now," the 1st District representative said on her weekly call with reporters. Hinson said she also appreciated the $300-per-week increase in unemployment payments and other direct cash infusions to individuals and businesses that continue to be affected by the pandemic's impact on the economy. [Gazette, 3/12/21]
March 2021: Hinson Supported Public Health Measures And Unemployment Benefits In COVID Relief Bill According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'The public health measure part—that’s absolutely what we need right now,' the 1st District representative said on her weekly call with reporters Friday. She also praised the $300-per-week increase in unemployment payments and other direct cash infusions to individuals and businesses that continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic. 'Those are areas I would have supported if it would have truly been a targeted bill,' Hinson said. [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 3/12/21]
March 2021: Hinson Supported Targeted Public Health And Unemployment Relief In COVID Bill According to Waterloo Courier, "'The public health measure part — that's absolutely what we need right now,' the First District representative said on her weekly call with reporters Friday. She said she also appreciated the $300-per-week increase in unemployment payments and other direct cash infusions to individuals and businesses that continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic and its economic effects. 'Those are areas I would have supported if it would have truly been a targeted bill,' Hinson said." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 3/12/21]
January 2022: Hinson Advocated for COVID-19 Vaccination While Opposing Federal Vaccine Mandates According to Mitchell County Press-News, "Despite Hinson advocating for vaccination, she also decries what she considers too much regulation." The article notes, "Federal vaccine mandates are not the right call regardless of the number of employees at a business [...] Non-compliance is a fine of $136,000." [Mitchell County Press-News, 1/6/22]
January 2022: Hinson Opposed Closing Schools, Businesses, and Public Spaces During the Pandemic According to Mitchell County Press-News, "Despite her concern for public health in light of the persistence of COVID-19, Hinson believes the government must avoid closing schools, businesses and public places like parks. 'I think it's important to keep kids in school,' she said." [Mitchell County Press-News, 1/6/22]
January 2022: Hinson Called for Personal Choice in COVID-19 Vaccination Policy According to Mitchell County Press-News, "According to Hinson, vaccination policy should be a personal choice regardless of the type of industry, and this mandate will fuel uncertainty and fear caused by a worker shortage, which is a side effect of the pandemic." [Mitchell County Press-News, 1/6/22]
January 2022: Hinson Opposed Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates For Businesses According to Globe Gazette, "According to Hinson, Federal vaccine mandates are not the right call regardless of the number of employees at a business. In this case she is referring to the OSHA policy that will require employers with 100 or more employees to require employees to provide proof of vaccination, or face weekly testing and a requirement to wear masks at work. Non-compliance is a fine of $136,000." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 1/6/22]
January 2022: Hinson Advocated For Keeping Schools And Businesses Open During Pandemic According to Globe Gazette, "Despite her concern for public health in light of the persistence of COVID-19, Hinson believes the government must avoid closing schools, businesses and public places like parks. 'I think it's important to keep kids in school,' she said. 'We have to live within this pandemic again. We can't continue to shut things down.'" [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 1/6/22]
January 2022: Hinson Urged Vaccination Policy Be Left To Personal Choice According to Globe Gazette, "According to Hinson, vaccination policy should be a personal choice regardless of the type of industry, and this mandate will fuel uncertainty and fear caused by a worker shortage, which is a side effect of the pandemic." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 1/6/22]
January 2022: Hinson Supported Supreme Court Decision Against Biden Vaccine Mandate For Employers According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "But she noted she was happy about last week's Supreme Court decision barring President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers. 'Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 should be a personal decision; it shouldn't be a government mandate,' Hinson said, saying she's heard from 'countless Iowans worried about these mandates.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 1/14/22]
January 2022: Hinson Expressed Disappointment Over Supreme Court Allowing Vaccine Mandate For Health Care Workers According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She also said she was disappointed the court allowed a similar mandate for health care workers to stand. 'Health care workers should not be forced to sit on the sidelines,' Hinson said." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 1/14/22]
November 2020: Ashley Hinson Supported Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' Push For Expanded Testing And Use Of Masks According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "She agrees with Gov. Kim Reynolds' efforts to make more tests available and to call for Iowans to wear masks when in public. 'That was what we tried to do about what six months ago now when we really tried to slow the spread.'" [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/13/20]
November 2020: Hinson Urged Businesses To Follow CDC Guidelines And Use Masks If Social Distancing Was Not Possible According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Rather than a lockdown, she called for businesses to follow CDC guidelines on social distancing, hand washing and regular cleanings. 'And if you can't socially distance, I believe people should wear a mask,' Hinson added." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/13/20]
November 2020: Hinson Highlighted Healthcare Worker Susceptibility And Burnout During COVID-19 According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Iowans also need to be sensitive to the fact that health care providers are susceptible to this virus as well as burnout associated with increased workloads, Hinson said." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 11/13/20]
Ashley Hinson Advocated For Increased Coronavirus Testing At Federal Level In 2020 According to Des Moines Register, "Hinson said the government needs to do whatever it can to increase coronavirus testing at the federal level. She said she's spoken with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, about ramping up testing at the state level as well." [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 11/14/20]
Ashley Hinson Urged Mask Wearing In Public In 2020 According to Des Moines Register, '"The governor has been responsive by asking people to wear masks in group settings. I think we need to continue to advocate for that," Hinson said. "I wore a mask everywhere I went in public, and I still contracted coronavirus. I think that's important to note as well."' [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 11/14/20]
December 2020: Rep.-elect Ashley Hinson Stated Biden's Mask-Wearing Plan Coincided With Iowa Governor's Guidance According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "President-elect Joe Biden's call for 100 days of mask wearing 'coincides' with Gov. Kim Reynolds' message to Iowans to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19, congresswoman-elect Ashley Hinson said Friday." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 12/4/20]
December 2020: Ashley Hinson Emphasized Importance Of Masks And Social Distancing According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "I think our governor has already made it very clear that we want people to wear masks if they can't properly socially distance," the Marion Republican said without fully embracing Biden's suggestion Americans have a "patriotic duty" to wear masks. [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 12/4/20]
February 2021: Hinson Urged Inclusion Of Iowa Community Health Centers In Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution According to The Gazette, "Iowa community health centers, which reach underserved and vulnerable populations, should be included in the Biden administration's distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said in a letter to federal health officials." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Visits Crescent Community Health Center Amid Vaccine Distribution Advocacy According to The Gazette, "After visiting the Crescent Community Health Center in Dubuque on Wednesday, Hinson tweeted, 'As Iowa lags behind in COVID-19 vaccinations, it is critical that Iowa community health centers be included when the Biden administration sends additional doses to federally qualified health centers across the country.'" [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Urged Inclusion Of Iowa Community Health Centers In Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution According to Muscatine Journal, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said in a letter to federal health officials. The 'oversight' of omitting Iowa's community health centers from the 25-center pilot project can be rectified by including the state community health centers in the next round of direct vaccination support to the 250 federally qualified health centers, the 1st District Republican wrote." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 2/11/21]
July 2022: Cedar Rapids Reinstated Mask Mandate For City Buildings Amid Omicron Subvariant BA.5 Surge According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 'Cedar Rapids' mask requirement for city buildings took effect Monday as COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Linn County currently is at a high risk level, signaling that indoor mask wearing is advised and people should get tested if they have virus symptoms.' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/19/22]
February 2021: Hinson Sponsored Bill To Bar Early Vaccination Of Guantanamo Prisoners According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), "Hinson said that she sponsored a bill to make sure the administration won't re-start the vaccination plans." [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 2/3/21]
February 2021: Hinson Co-Sponsored Legislation Against Early Vaccine Access For Guantanamo Prisoners According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), "Hinson and U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, sponsored legislation that would prevent the Biden administration from immunizing prisoners at the Cuba facility before Americans have had access to the vaccine." [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 2/3/21]
February 2021: Hinson Met With Iowa GOP Congressional Delegation On Vaccine Allocation According to NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), "Hinson also said that she met Wednesday morning with Iowa's other Republican members in Congress. She said they discussed the state's allocation of vaccine, which Governor Kim Reynolds complained is lower than the state's older population warrants." [NBC - 13 WHO (Des Moines, Iowa), 2/3/21]
2021: Letter Writer Jerry Hageman Stated Ashley Hinson Opposed $400 Billion National Vaccination Funding According to a letter to the editor published in Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson voted against $400 billion to mount a national vaccination program." [Letter to the Editor - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 3/7/21]
2021: Letter Writer Jerry Hageman Criticized Ashley Hinson's Vote Against Coronavirus Relief Bill According to a letter to the editor published in Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "I am gravely disappointed with Rep. Ashley Hinson's vote against the much-needed coronavirus relief bill. When so many in the 1st Congressional District are struggling, why on Earth would Hinson take this opportunity to be a partisan obstructionist? When families are wondering how they're going to make it to the end of the month and keep the lights on, Hinson has turned her back on them by voting against sending them $400 a week in unemployment benefits and $1,400 economic impact checks. Hinson voted against sending rural Iowans rental assistance and voted against $4.75 billion for those experiencing homelessness. It wasn't just the direct financial assistance to struggling Iowans that Hinson voted against, but also the funds that go toward ending this pandemic through vaccination. Hinson voted against $400 billion to mount a national vaccination program." [Letter to the Editor - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 3/7/21]
2022: Letter Writer Reported Ashley Hinson Opposed COVID Vaccine Mandates and Medicare for All According to a letter to the editor published in Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "No COVID vaccine mandates or Medicare for All proposal that would put government in charge of our health care. Hinson supports patients' and their doctors' medical decisions." [Letter to the Editor - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 6/7/22]
Laura Hubka Stated Ashley Hinson Voted Against American Rescue Plan Act in Congress According to an opinion piece by Laura Hubka in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Rep. Hinson voted against our freedom to go to the doctor and get the medicine we need without going broke when she voted against President Biden's American Rescue Plan Act. Her opposition to the bill also undermined our freedom to afford the things we need to take care of our families, like child care and groceries." [Laura Hubka - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/1/22]
Ashley Hinson Supported Expanding Telehealth Services Before COVID-19 Pandemic According to a press release from Iowa Field Report, "To ensure more Iowans can get the care they need, when they need it most, Hinson supported legislation to expand access to care at your fingertips by expanding telehealth services — before it became a popular thing to do in response to the coronavirus pandemic." [Press Release - Iowa Field Report, 5/6/20]
February 2021: Hinson Noted Community Health Centers Provided Mental And Behavioral Health Services During Pandemic According to The Gazette, "These centers also bring mental and behavioral health care into communities in dire need of those services, especially during the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Cited Crescent Community Health Center's Service To Marshallese-Speaking Constituents According to The Gazette, "Crescent, she said, serves a disproportionate share of Marshallese-speaking constituents. Many of Iowa's federally qualified health centers also act as a COVID-19 testing locations." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Prioritized Expanding Vaccine Access In Underserved Areas According to Telegraph Herald, "Hinson noted challenges accessing the vaccine in rural areas, low-income areas and places with transportation challenges. 'That's where I see Crescent being a vital part in making sure we can get that to people who need it,' she said." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Noted Language Barriers In Vaccine Communication According to Gazette, 'She noted "39 different languages" were spoken by patients at the Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids in 2020.' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/12/21]
February 2021: Ashley Hinson Highlighted Need For Vaccine Outreach To Non-English Speaking Iowans According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'She noted that, at Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids, "39 different languages" were spoken there in 2020. "Trying to figure out how we can look at resources to help with translation and transportation are going to be things that I'm looking at," she said.' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 2/12/21]
October 2022: Ashley Hinson Was Hospitalized For A Kidney Infection In Cedar Rapids According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Congresswoman Hinson was admitted to UnityPoint St. Luke's Hospital yesterday evening where she is being treated for a kidney infection," Jimmy Peacock, her chief of staff, said in a statement Monday morning. [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/17/22]
October 2022: Ashley Hinson Remained Hospitalized Overnight Undergoing Treatment According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "In an update Monday afternoon posted, Peacock said Hinson was feeling better but still undergoing treatment and would remain hospitalized overnight." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/17/22]
October 2022: Ashley Hinson Was Hospitalized With A Kidney Infection According to Telegraph Herald, "U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, has been hospitalized. Hinson was admitted Sunday night to UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for treatment of a kidney infection, according to a statement attributed to Jimmy Peacock, Hinson's chief of staff." [Telegraph Herald, 10/17/22]
October 17, 2022: Hinson Remained Hospitalized And Missed Scheduled Debate With Mathis According to Telegraph Herald, "Jimmy Peacock announced this afternoon that Hinson is 'feeling better but still undergoing treatment' at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and would remain there overnight." [Telegraph Herald, 10/17/22]
Ashley Hinson Was Hospitalized With A Kidney Infection In October 2022 According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Earlier Monday, Hinson's campaign issued a statement saying she had been admitted to a Cedar Rapids hospital Sunday night with a kidney infection. [...] Hinson's congressional office confirmed that Hinson remained hospitalized Monday morning. The office did not respond to a question about when she was expected to be released." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 10/17/22]
October 2022: Ashley Hinson Was Hospitalized With A Kidney Infection According to ABC - 8 WQAD (Davenport, Iowa), "Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson is recovering in the hospital after being admitted over the weekend for a kidney infection. Chief of Staff Jimmy Peacock said the congresswoman went to UnityPoint St. Luke's Hospital Sunday." [ABC - 8 WQAD (Davenport, Iowa), 10/17/22]
January 2022: Hinson Called For More ARPA Funds To Be Spent On Public Health Testing And Vaccination Education According to Globe Gazette, "But Hinson said she couldn't get a COVID-19 test, and she believes ARPA should have been spent on public health testing and vaccination education." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 1/6/22]
February 2021: Hinson Highlighted Community Health Centers' Role In Reaching Vulnerable Communities According to The Gazette, "While this pandemic has made it abundantly clear that all types of health care providers are heroes, community health centers play a special and particular role — they reach America's most vulnerable communities," Hinson wrote. [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Asserted Support For Federal Pandemic Relief Focused On Community Health Centers According to Telegraph Herald, '"I asked them for specific examples for patients, what that care has meant to them. As I'm going to bat for our federally qualified centers here in Iowa, I want to be able to say, 'Look, here are the actual patient outcomes. If people are following through and have this care model, it's effective.'" [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Stated Iowa Health Centers Played Special Role During The Pandemic According to Muscatine Journal, 'While this pandemic has made it abundantly clear that all types of health care providers are heroes, community health centers play a special and particular role — they reach America's most vulnerable communities,' Hinson wrote. 'These centers also bring mental and behavioral health care into communities in dire need of those services, especially during the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.' [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 2/11/21]
February 2021: Hinson Advocated For Greater Vaccine Distribution To Iowa Health Centers According to Gazette, 'Hinson and the rest of the Iowa's other U.S. representatives on Thursday wrote two federal health departments asking them to consider adding Iowa's community health centers to the vaccine distribution going to federally funded health centers.' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/12/21]
February 2021: Hinson Sought Resources For Translation And Transportation Related To Vaccine Distribution According to Gazette, 'Trying to figure out how we can look at resources to help with translation and transportation are going to be things that I'm looking at,' she said. [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 2/12/21]
February 2021: Ashley Hinson And Iowa Delegation Requested Federal Vaccine Distribution For Community Health Centers According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson as well as the entire Iowa delegation to the House of Representatives sent a letter Thursday to two federal health departments asking them to consider adding Iowa's community health centers among those federally-funded facilities that will receive vaccines directly from the federal government's reserves." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 2/12/21]