- Ashley Hinson signed on as a co-sponsor to bipartisan metastatic breast cancer legislation in November 2023, supporting earlier access to federal support and care for patients (Waterloo Courier, Daily Nonpareil, Gazette).
- Hinson initially declined to co-sponsor the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act in 2023, later announcing support and joining the bill as a co-sponsor after public attention (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Des Moines Register).
- In 2021, Hinson voted against HR 1195, a bill aimed at protecting health care workers from violence, citing disagreement with some provisions and concerns about the legislative process (Gazette).
- Sarah Corkery, a political opponent, criticized Hinson's record on health-related votes, pointing to issues such as mental health, gun safety, and drug pricing (Des Moines Register).
- Potential vulnerabilities include Hinson's initial reluctance to support key health legislation and opposition to health care worker protections, which have been targeted by critics.
2023: Hinson Signed On As Co-Sponsor To Metastatic Breast Cancer Bipartisan Bill In November According to Waterloo Courier, "Hinson signed on as a co-sponsor in November 2023." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 8/14/24]
November 2023: Hinson Co-Sponsored Metastatic Breast Cancer Legislation According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson signed on as a co-sponsor in November 2023." [to bipartisan legislation introduced by Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst that would give metastatic breast cancer patients access to federal support and medical care years sooner than current law allows.] [Daily Nonpareil, 8/14/24]
October 2024: Ashley Hinson Signed As Co-Sponsor To Metastatic Breast Cancer Legislation According to The Gazette, "Hinson's said she is supportive of the bill and has since signed on as a co-sponsor." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/20/24]
2021: Ashley Hinson Voted Against HR 1195 to Protect Health Care Workers According to a letter to the editor published in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "I've had several meetings with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson's Cedar Rapids staff to determine why she voted against a bill to protect health care workers from violence (HR 1195)." [Letter to the Editor - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/11/21]
2021: Ashley Hinson Gave Reasons for Opposing HR 1195 According to a letter to the editor published in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), Hinson stated, "many bills that are voted on don't go through committees, and this is probably one of them. The bill had provisions in it which I did not agree with." [Letter to the Editor - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 6/11/21]
Ashley Hinson Declined To Initially Co-Sponsor Metastatic Breast Cancer Access To Care Act In 2023 According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "she was spurred to run for the Northeast Iowa U.S. House seat after Hinson declined to sign on as a co-sponsor to bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, that would give metastatic breast cancer patients access to support and medical care years sooner than current law allows." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 10/19/23]
2023: Ashley Hinson's Office Announced Support For Metastatic Breast Cancer Access To Care Act According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson's office said she is supportive of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act and plans to join as a co-sponsor." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 10/19/23]
2023: Ashley Hinson Reportedly Opposed Metastatic Breast Cancer Access To Care Act Initially According to Des Moines Register, "Corkery said she's spoken with Hinson about the bill previously and Hinson opposed signing on. [...] Hinson's team said Tuesday she is supportive of the legislation and will be joining the bill as a co-sponsor." [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 10/19/23]
2023: Ashley Hinson's Team Announced Support For Metastatic Breast Cancer Legislation According to Des Moines Register, "Hinson's team said Tuesday she is supportive of the legislation and will be joining the bill as a co-sponsor." [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 10/19/23]
2023: Sarah Corkery Criticized Ashley Hinson's Voting Record On Healthcare And Other Issues According to Des Moines Register, "Corkery also criticized Hinson's record more broadly. [...] 'She's not voted strong on any health care bills, mental health, gun safety, insulin prices, baby formula. It goes on and on,' she said Tuesday." [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 10/19/23]