- Ashley Hinson supported and led enactment of bipartisan stillbirth prevention legislation, enabling federal funds for education and research to reduce stillbirths and improve maternal health outcomes, especially in rural areas (Gazette, Waterloo Courier).
- Hinson consistently advocated for expanding access to maternity care, including requesting federal funding to increase rural hospital capacity, supporting legislation to expand midwifery services, and introducing a bill to improve newborn insurance coverage (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Sioux City Journal).
- She strongly supported access to IVF (in vitro fertilization), describing it as compatible with her pro-life views, and led efforts to expand IVF insurance coverage for federal employees (Des Moines Register).
- On drug pricing and insulin, Hinson opposed government price controls and voted against Democratic-led $35 insulin cap bills, arguing these would raise premiums, while backing an alternative GOP bill capping insulin costs at $50/month for Medicare part D seniors (Telegraph Herald, Daily Nonpareil).
- Hinson supported expanded access to contraception, including over-the-counter birth control for adults and rural access, but voted against certain Democratic contraception protection bills citing concerns over provider rights and drug approval (The Gazette, Sioux City Journal).
- A potential vulnerability: Hinson initially declined to co-sponsor bipartisan legislation to support metastatic breast cancer patients, joining as co-sponsor only after public criticism (Globe Gazette, The Gazette).
2020: Ashley Hinson Expressed Commitment to Covering Preexisting Conditions According to an opinion piece by Ashley Hinson in The Gazette, "I believe in making sure we always cover people with preexisting conditions [...]" [Ashley Hinson - The Gazette, 10/2/20]
October 2020: Hinson Opposed Medicare-For-All and Public Option As Solutions According to The Gazette, 'Finkenauer, she said, has voiced support for Medicare-for-All and a public option for the existing health care law. "That's clearly not the answer," Hinson said during the roundtable.' [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/28/20]
2022: Letter Writer Deb Lechtenberg Stated Hinson Voted Against $35 Insulin Cap According to a letter to the editor published in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Ashley Hinson's website says she 'has supported legislation that lowers prescription drug costs and puts a cap on the cost of insulin for seniors.' Really? Just this spring Ashley Hinson voted against a bill that would have put a cap of $35 on the cost of insulin under the Medicare prescription drug benefit." [Letter to the Editor - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/5/22]
2021: Letter Writer Claimed Ashley Hinson Voted to Keep Prices High on Rare Disease Drugs According to a letter to the editor published in Courier, "Hinson voted to keep prices high on prescription drugs that treat rare diseases." [Letter to the Editor - Courier, 8/24/21]
Ashley Hinson Argued Against Insulin Cap Legislation On Grounds Of Raised Premiums And Government Overreach According to Sioux City Journal, 'Hinson told Radio Iowa she didn't vote for the insulin bill because she said it will raise premiums as companies try to recoup lost profits, and gives government too much control over businesses.' [Sioux City Journal, 7/10/22]
July 2022: Hinson Cited Concerns That House Bill Would Force Providers And Allow Non-FDA Approved Drugs According to The Gazette, "They said it would lead to more abortions, which supporters deny, allow the use of drugs not yet fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration and force health-care providers to offer contraceptives, even if that contradicted their religious beliefs." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/22/22]
2022: Letter Writer Deb Lechtenberg Stated Hinson Voted Against Women's Health Protection Act According to a letter to the editor published in Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "she voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 which among other policies, establishes a statutory right for health care professionals to provide abortions." [Letter to the Editor - Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/5/22]
Hinson Declined To Co-Sponsor Breast Cancer Patient Support Bill Prior To October 2023 According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She told The Gazette 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 Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst that would give metastatic breast cancer patients access to support and medical care years sooner than current law allows." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 10/18/23]
March 2022: Hinson Voted Against Capping Insulin Copays At $35 Per Month According to The Gazette, "Hinson, who represents Iowa’s 1st District in the state’s northeastern quadrant, and Feenstra, whose territory is the 4th District in northwest Iowa, both voted against the bill." [The Gazette, 4/19/22]
April 2022: Hinson Stated Concerns Insulin Bill Would Raise Premiums And Increase Government Control According to The Gazette, "Hinson told Radio Iowa she didn’t vote for the House insulin bill because she said it will raise premiums as companies try to recoup lost profit, and gives the government too much control over the private sector." [The Gazette, 4/19/22]
2021: Hinson Supported HR 19 To Address Prescription Drug Prices According to Daily Nonpareil, "In response to a question about lowering prescription drug prices, Hinson said she favors House Resolution 19, which would cap out-of-pocket costs to give Medicare recipients more predictability for Part D, increase access to alternative treatments and increase competition." [Daily Nonpareil, 9/8/21]
Hinson Supported Bipartisan Bill To Cap Out-Of-Pocket Insulin Costs For Seniors According to Waterloo Courier, "Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 8/14/24]
Hinson Argued Government Price Controls Would Raise Premiums According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson has said government price controls will ultimately raise premiums for Americans. Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Daily Nonpareil, 8/14/24]
Hinson Opposed Government Price Controls On Insulin According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson has said government price controls will ultimately raise premiums for Americans. Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 8/14/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Opposed Insulin Price Cap Over Concerns Of Increased Premiums According to Globe Gazette, "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 at 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 innovation." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 10/21/24]
Ashley Hinson Favored Bipartisan Insulin Cost Bill For Medicare Part D Seniors According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at 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 innovation." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/21/24]
Ashley Hinson Supported An Alternative Insulin Cost Reform Bill According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at 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 innovation." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa), 10/21/24]
March 2022: Hinson Opposed Democratic Insulin Cap Bill, Citing Concerns Over Premiums According to Gazette, Hinson said in a social media post Thursday, it was "so disheartening that Speaker Pelosi is moving forward with legislation that will actually raise premiums for over 200 million Americans." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 4/1/22]
July 2022: Hinson Voted Against House Bill To Protect Birth Control Access According to The Gazette, "Iowa Republicans voted against a bill that passed the U.S. House Thursday largely along party lines that would enshrine in the law the right to use contraception nationwide. Iowa Republican U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson, of Marion, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, of Ottumwa, said the legislation went too far." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/22/22]
Hinson Argued Insulin Price Cap Would Raise Premiums According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson, too, has argued capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 a month will raise insurance premiums as companies try to recoup lost profits." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 8/20/22]
Hinson Argued Government Drug Price Controls Would Reduce Competition According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "She said that having the federal government control drug prices will eliminate competition within the pharmaceutical industry and leave patients without access to new, lifesaving drugs." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 8/20/22]
2023: Hinson Declined To Co-Sponsor Metastatic Breast Cancer Bill Before Announcing Support According to Gazette, "She told The Gazette 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 Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst that would give metastatic breast cancer patients access to support and medical care years sooner than current law allows. [...] Hinson's office said she is supportive of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act and plans to join as a co-sponsor." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/17/23]
2023: Hinson Argued Government Price Controls Would Raise Premiums According to Gazette, "Hinson has said government price controls will ultimately raise premiums for Americans. Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/17/23]
October 2023: Hinson Declined To Initially Co-Sponsor Metastatic Breast Cancer Access To Care Act According to Globe Gazette, "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 Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst that would give metastatic breast cancer patients access to support and medical care years sooner than current law allows." [Globe Gazette, 10/18/23]
October 2023: Hinson's Office Announced Support And Plans To Co-Sponsor Metastatic Breast Cancer Care Bill According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson's office said she is supportive of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act and plans to join as a co-sponsor." [Globe Gazette, 10/18/23]
2023: Hinson Expressed Opposition To Government Price Controls On Drugs According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson has said government price controls will ultimately raise premiums for Americans. Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Sioux City Journal, 10/18/23]
2023: Hinson Favored Alternative Bill On Insulin Costs For Medicare Seniors According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson has said government price controls will ultimately raise premiums for Americans. Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Globe Gazette, 10/21/23]
March 2024: Hinson Strongly Supported IVF Access While Maintaining Pro-Life Stance According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), "'I am pro-life and will always embrace policies that save as many lives as possible,' she said. 'That includes IVF, which has helped so many women struggling with fertility to become moms. I strongly support access to IVF for women.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 3/24/24]
March 2024: Hinson Strongly Supported Access To IVF For Women According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson said she strongly supports IVF. 'I am pro-life and will always embrace policies that save as many lives as possible,' she said. 'That includes IVF, which has helped so many women struggling with fertility to become moms. I strongly support access to IVF for women.'" [Globe Gazette, 3/25/24]
2024: Hinson Supported Bipartisan Bill Capping Insulin Costs For Medicare Part D Seniors According to Daily Nonpareil, "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." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/20/24]
2022: Hinson Opposed Capping Insulin At $35 For All Americans, Favored Alternative Bill According to Daily Nonpareil, "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 at 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 innovation." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/20/24]
2022: Hinson Supported Lower Costs, More Cures Act As Alternative Insulin Cap According to Gazette, Hinson advocated that "the Marion Republican, would be to pass the Lower Costs, More Cures Act that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 a month and allows high-deductible health insurance plans to cover insulin costs before the deductible kicks in." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 4/1/22]
2022: Hinson Previously Supported First-Ever Out-Of-Pocket Insulin Cap According to Gazette, Hinson wrote in an op-ed that she supported a "first-ever, out-of-pocket cap on insulin" and argued for passage of the Lower Costs, More Cures Act. [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 4/1/22]
2022: Ashley Hinson Promoted Lower Costs, More Cures Act As Insulin Solution According to Telegraph Herald, "Instead, Hinson promoted the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, introduced last summer, which caps monthly out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $50 and allows high-deductible insurance plans to cover insulin costs before the deductible is met." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 4/3/22]
2022: Liz Mathis Criticized Ashley Hinson's Vote Against Insulin Cap According to Telegraph Herald, "'Ashley Hinson is trying to spin a vote against capping insulin costs at $35 for Iowa families,' said Iowa Sen. Liz Mathis, D-Hiawatha, who is running for Hinson's seat, in a release. 'Here's why: She'd rather protect the profits of her pharma donors than deliver on her promises to Iowans. Instead of honoring her word and Iowans' wishes, Ashley Hinson sided with party bosses and her drug company donors. Once again, when Ashley Hinson is in Iowa, she says one thing, but when she is in Washington, she votes against what Iowans' need.'" [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 4/3/22]
2022: Ashley Hinson Voted Against $35 Insulin Cost Cap Bill In House According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Iowa's three Republican representatives voted against the Affordable Insulin Act Now, arguing it could raise insurance premiums and make fewer drugs available in the future." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/3/22]
2022: Ashley Hinson Stated Insulin Affordability Was A Top Priority According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Ensuring Iowans can afford their insulin is a top priority for me, for you," Rep. Ashley Hinson said. [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/3/22]
2022: Ashley Hinson Opposed House Insulin Bill, Citing Premium Increases According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "it was 'so disheartening that Speaker Pelosi is moving forward with legislation that will actually raise premiums for over 200 million Americans.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/3/22]
2022: Ashley Hinson Supported Lower Costs, More Cures Act For Insulin According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "The right direction, according to the Marion Republican, would be to pass the Lower Costs, More Cures Act that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 a month and allows high-deductible health insurance plans to cover insulin costs before the deductible kicks in." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/3/22]
March 2022: Ashley Hinson Authored Op-Ed Supporting Insulin Cost Cap According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Mathis pointed to a March 20 op-ed Hinson wrote in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier saying she supported a 'first-ever, out-of-pocket cap on insulin.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/3/22]
April 2022: Ashley Hinson Published Column Advocating For Insulin Price Cap According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson wrote a column in reply that appeared in Monday's Courier, headlined 'It's time to cap insulin prices.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/3/22]
Ashley Hinson Criticized Democrats For Insulin Cost Legislation Approach In 2022 According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 'We have to be working together to lower the cost of insulin and health care for everyone,' Hinson said. 'This shouldn't be about playing politics with people's health, but the Democrats in Congress have made it that way.' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 4/3/22]
July 2022: House Democrats Blocked Consideration Of Hinson's Over-The-Counter Birth Control Bill According to Sioux City Journal, "House Democrats blocked consideration of Hinson's bill." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 7/22/22]
July 2022: Ashley Hinson Stated Rural Women Should Have Convenient Birth Control Access According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson said women should be able to access their preferred birth control method conveniently, and that it was particularly important for women in rural areas who may have to drive more than an hour to see their doctor." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 7/22/22]
July 2022: Hinson Introduced Separate Bill For Over-The-Counter Birth Control According to The Gazette, "Hinson instead introduced legislation co-sponsored with Miller-Meeks that would allow people over age 18 to access birth control pills over-the-counter that have already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. House Democrats blocked consideration of Hinson's bill." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/22/22]
July 2022: Hinson Stated Rationale For Over-The-Counter Birth Control Proposal According to The Gazette, 'Hinson said women should be able to access their preferred birth control method conveniently, and that it was particularly important for women in rural areas who may have to drive more than an hour to see their doctor. "I'm proposing a solution that the overwhelming majority of women agree with making their regular birth control pill available at their local pharmacy," Hinson said. "We have an opportunity here to work together to enact meaningful legislation that will benefit women."' [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/22/22]
Hinson Opposed Government Drug Price Controls, Supported $50 Cap For Medicare Insulin According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson has said government price controls will ultimately raise premiums for Americans. Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Globe Gazette, 10/18/23]
2023: Hinson Voted Against Bipartisan Infrastructure Law And Insulin Cap Bill According to Daily Nonpareil, "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." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/18/23]
2023: Hinson Supported $50 Insulin Cap For Medicare Part D Seniors And Other Reforms According to Daily Nonpareil, "she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/18/23]
Hinson Voted Against House Bill To Cap Insulin Costs At $35 For All Americans According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "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." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/18/23]
Hinson Opposed Government Price Controls, Supported GOP Bill To Cap Insulin At $50 On Medicare Part D According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "Hinson has said government price controls will ultimately raise premiums for Americans. Instead, she said she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/18/23]
Ashley Hinson Supported $50 Insulin Cap For Medicare Part D Seniors According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "she favors another bill with several bipartisan provisions that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $50 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 innovation in the health care space." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 10/19/23]
March 2024: Ashley Hinson Voiced Support For Access To IVF According to Muscatine Journal, "Hinson said she strongly supports IVF. 'I am pro-life and will always embrace policies that save as many lives as possible,' she said. 'That includes IVF, which has helped so many women struggling with fertility to become moms. I strongly support access to IVF for women.'" [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 3/22/24]
March 2024: Ashley Hinson Strongly Supported IVF Access For Women According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson said she strongly supports IVF. 'I am pro-life and will always embrace policies that save as many lives as possible,' she said. 'That includes IVF, which has helped so many women struggling with fertility to become moms. I strongly support access to IVF for women.'" [Globe Gazette, 3/22/24]
Ashley Hinson Supported IVF Coverage And Led House Appropriations Initiative In 2024 According to Des Moines Register, "I strongly believe IVF should continue to be available for women who have struggled with fertility and want to grow their families. [...] I recently led an initiative in the House Appropriations Committee to expand federal insurance coverage for IVF." [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 10/20/24]
Ashley Hinson Opposed Government Price Controls On Insulin; Supported Alternate Bill For Seniors According to Telegraph Herald, "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 innovation." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 10/26/24]
September 2020: Ashley Hinson Supported Targeted Health Care Fixes Covering Preexisting Conditions According to Gazette, "So I think targeted fixes that cover preexisting conditions, I think that's incredibly important," according to the Marion Republican who is challenging freshman Rep. Abby Finkenauer in Iowa's 1st District. [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 9/21/20]
April 2022: Hinson Voiced Insulin Affordability As A Top Priority According to Gazette, "Ensuring Iowans can afford their insulin is a top priority for me, for you," Rep. Ashley Hinson said. [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 4/1/22]
August 2022: Hinson Opposed $35 Insulin Cap in the Act, Citing Impact on Premiums According to Gazette, "Hinson, too, has argued capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 a month will raise insurance premiums as companies try to recoup lost profits." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/18/22]
August 2022: Hinson Supported House Republicans’ Lower Cost, More Cures Act According to Gazette, "In contrast, Hinson said she supports House Republicans' proposed Lower Cost, More Cures Act. The legislation, among other provisions, includes a monthly $50 post-deductible cap for insulin and insulin supplies for seniors in the Medicare Part D program." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/18/22]
August 2022: Hinson Supported Drug Price Transparency and Increased Competition According to Gazette, "The bill also seeks to lower how much American families pay out-of-pocket for insulin by encouraging insurers to cover more of the cost for enrollees in high-deductible health plans. It calls for more drug price transparency and seeks to increase competition and bring new products, including insulin, to market sooner." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/18/22]
2024: Ashley Hinson Supported Access to IVF According to Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Hinson said she strongly supports IVF. 'I am pro-life and will always embrace policies that save as many lives as possible,' she said. 'That includes IVF, which has helped so many women struggling with fertility to become moms. I strongly support access to IVF for women.'" [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 3/22/24]
March 2024: Ashley Hinson Voiced Strong Support For IVF Access According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), "Hinson said she strongly supports IVF. 'I am pro-life and will always embrace policies that save as many lives as possible,' she said. 'That includes IVF, which has helped so many women struggling with fertility to become moms. I strongly support access to IVF for women.'" [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 3/22/24]
March 2024: Hinson Strongly Supported Access To IVF According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), "Hinson said she strongly supports IVF. 'I am pro-life and will always embrace policies that save as many lives as possible,' she said. 'That includes IVF, which has helped so many women struggling with fertility to become moms. I strongly support access to IVF for women.'" [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 3/22/24]
2024: Hinson Strongly Supported IVF Access According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson said she strongly supports IVF. 'I am pro-life and will always embrace policies that save as many lives as possible,' she said. 'That includes IVF, which has helped so many women struggling with fertility to become moms. I strongly support access to IVF for women.'" [Daily Nonpareil, 3/24/24]
May 2024: Congress Passed Ashley Hinson's Stillbirth Prevention Bill According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), "Federal lawmakers this week overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson aimed at reducing the more than 20,000 pregnancies that end in stillbirth every year in the United States." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 5/17/24]
Hinson Commented On Passing Stillbirth Prevention Bill According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), '"I was blessed to spend Mother's Day with my two sons this last weekend, but of course my heart aches for the women who are mourning the loss of a child that they never got to meet," Hinson told reporters Friday. "By passing this bill this week, we are making meaningful progress to reduce stillbirths, ensure expecting women receive the care they deserve and support growing families."' [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 5/17/24]
May 2024: Hinson Sponsored Stillbirth Prevention Bill Passed By Congress According to Sioux City Journal, "Federal lawmakers this week overwhelming passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson aimed at reducing the more than 20,000 pregnancies that end in stillbirth every year in the United States. The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 passed the House by a vote of 408-3." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 5/18/24]
May 2024: Hinson Expressed Support For Reducing Stillbirths And Supporting Expectant Mothers According to Sioux City Journal, "'By passing this bill this week, we are making meaningful progress to reduce stillbirths, ensure expecting women receive the care they deserve and support growing families,'" Hinson told reporters Friday." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 5/18/24]
May 2024: Congress Passed Hinson-Sponsored Stillbirth Prevention Bill According to Muscatine Journal, "Federal lawmakers this week overwhelming passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson aimed at reducing the more than 20,000 pregnancies that end in stillbirth every year in the United States." [Muscatine Journal, 5/18/24]
Hinson Clarified Public Health Agencies' Use Of Federal Grant Dollars For Stillbirth Prevention According to Muscatine Journal, "The bill would clarify that public health agencies can use existing federal grant dollars earmarked for mothers and children for stillbirth prevention and research, including initiatives that encourage expectant parents to be aware of and track their babies' movements in the womb." [Muscatine Journal, 5/18/24]
May 2024: Hinson Spoke About Emotional Impact Of Stillbirth According to Muscatine Journal, '"I was blessed to spend Mother's Day with my two sons this last weekend, but of course my heart aches for the women who are mourning the loss of a child that they never got to meet," Hinson told reporters Friday. "By passing this bill this week, we are making meaningful progress to reduce stillbirths, ensure expecting women receive the care they deserve and support growing families."' [Muscatine Journal, 5/18/24]
Hinson Supported Expanding Access To Midwives And Rural Maternity Care According to Muscatine Journal, "As Iowa struggles with a provider shortage, Hinson has also pursued legislation to expand access to midwives to improve maternal health care. Hinson also secured $1.1 million to expand and modernize the maternity health care unit at the Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics in West Union, and has requested $1.25 million to support the expansion of the Grinnell Regional Medical Center labor and delivery unit, increasing their delivery capacity up to 250 births annually." [Muscatine Journal, 5/18/24]
May 2024: Congress Passed Stillbirth Prevention Bill Sponsored By Rep. Ashley Hinson According to Globe Gazette, "Federal lawmakers this week overwhelming passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson aimed at reducing the more than 20,000 pregnancies that end in stillbirth every year in the United States." [Globe Gazette, 5/18/24]
May 2024: Hinson Stated Passage Of Bill Supported Reducing Stillbirths And Supporting Families According to Globe Gazette, "'By passing this bill this week, we are making meaningful progress to reduce stillbirths, ensure expecting women receive the care they deserve and support growing families,' Hinson told reporters Friday." [Globe Gazette, 5/18/24]
Hinson Pursued Legislation To Expand Access To Midwives In Iowa According to Globe Gazette, "As Iowa struggles with a provider shortage, Hinson has also pursued legislation to expand access to midwives to improve maternal health care." [Globe Gazette, 5/18/24]
May 2024: Congress Passed Hinson-Sponsored Stillbirth Prevention Bill According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Federal lawmakers this week overwhelming passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson aimed at reducing the more than 20,000 pregnancies that end in stillbirth every year in the United States. The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 passed the House by a vote of 408-3. A similar version previously passed the Senate, where Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced companion legislation." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 5/18/24]
May 2024: Hinson Expressed Sympathy For Stillbirth-Affected Mothers According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, '"I was blessed to spend Mother's Day with my two sons this last weekend, but of course my heart aches for the women who are mourning the loss of a child that they never got to meet," Hinson told reporters Friday. "By passing this bill this week, we are making meaningful progress to reduce stillbirths, ensure expecting women receive the care they deserve and support growing families."' [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 5/18/24]
2024: Hinson Pursued Legislation To Expand Access To Midwives In Iowa According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "As Iowa struggles with a provider shortage, Hinson has also pursued legislation to expand access to midwives to improve maternal health care." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 5/18/24]
2024: Hinson's Office Identified Inadequate Maternity Facility Capacity In Rural Iowa According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "According to Hinson's office, the current facility is unable to meet the demands of the rural six-county region that the hospital serves." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 5/18/24]
May 2024: Hinson's Stillbirth Prevention Bill Passed Congress According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Federal lawmakers last week overwhelming passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson aimed at reducing the more than 20,000 pregnancies that end in stillbirth every year in the United States. The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 passed the House by a vote of 408-3. A similar version previously passed the Senate." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 5/21/24]
2024: Hinson Expressed Support For Families Affected By Stillbirth According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Hinson told reporters, "I was blessed to spend Mother's Day with my two sons this last weekend, but of course my heart aches for the women who are mourning the loss of a child that they never got to meet. By passing this bill this week, we are making meaningful progress to reduce stillbirths, ensure expecting women receive the care they deserve and support growing families." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 5/21/24]
May 2024: Ashley Hinson Sponsored Bipartisan Stillbirth Prevention Bill According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Federal lawmakers last week overwhelming passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson aimed at reducing the more than 20,000 pregnancies that end in stillbirth every year in the United States." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/21/24]
May 2024: Hinson Expressed Support For Bereaved Mothers On Mother’s Day According to The Daily Nonpareil, "I was blessed to spend Mother's Day with my two sons this last weekend, but of course my heart aches for the women who are mourning the loss of a child that they never got to meet," Hinson told reporters Friday. [Daily Nonpareil, 5/21/24]
May 2024: Hinson Said Bill Would Reduce Stillbirths And Support Families According to The Daily Nonpareil, "By passing this bill this week, we are making meaningful progress to reduce stillbirths, ensure expecting women receive the care they deserve and support growing families." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/21/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Requested $1.25 Million For Grinnell Regional Medical Center Labor and Delivery Unit Expansion According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson requested the funds to support the expansion of the Grinnell Regional Medical Center labor and delivery unit, increasing its delivery capacity to up to 250 births annually." [Sioux City Journal, 6/6/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Requested $1.25 Million For Grinnell Regional Medical Center Labor And Delivery Expansion According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson requested the funds to support the expansion of the Grinnell Regional Medical Center labor and delivery unit, increasing its delivery capacity to up to 250 births annually. [...] Hinson said the project would increase access to high-quality labor and delivery services for rural communities and allow them to better handle acute and unexpected medical needs of obstetrics patients." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 6/6/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Requested $1.25 Million For Grinnell Regional Medical Center Labor And Delivery Expansion According to Globe Gazette, 'Hinson requested the funds to support the expansion of the Grinnell Regional Medical Center labor and delivery unit, increasing its delivery capacity to up to 250 births annually. [...] Hinson said the project would increase access to high-quality labor and delivery services for rural communities and allow them to better handle acute and unexpected medical needs of obstetrics patients.' [Globe Gazette, 6/6/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Requested $1.25 Million For Grinnell Regional Medical Center Labor And Delivery Unit Expansion According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson requested the funds to support the expansion of the Grinnell Regional Medical Center labor and delivery unit, increasing its delivery capacity to up to 250 births annually. [...] Hinson said the project would increase access to high-quality labor and delivery services for rural communities and allow them to better handle acute and unexpected medical needs of obstetrics patients." [Daily Nonpareil, 6/6/24]
July 2023: Ashley Hinson Introduced Stillbirth Prevention Law In U.S. House According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "The legislation was introduced by Hinson in July 2023, alongside North Carolina Democrat U.S. Rep. Alma Adams." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 7/14/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson's Stillbirth Prevention Bill Was Enacted Into Law According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "A bill brought forth by Eastern Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson to expand federal resources for stillbirth prevention has been signed into law." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 7/14/24]
2024: Hinson's Law Clarified Federal Grants Could Be Used For Stillbirth Prevention According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "The new law clarifies that public health agencies can use existing federal grant dollars earmarked for mothers and children for stillbirth prevention and research, including initiatives that encourage expectant parents to be aware of and track their babies’ movements in the womb." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 7/14/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Credited Advocacy Groups And President Biden For Law's Passage According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "She thanked the 'incredible advocates, many of whom have endured the heartbreak of stillbirth,' along with Democratic President Joe Biden for signing the bipartisan legislation into law." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 7/14/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Stated The Law Would Save Mothers' And Babies' Lives According to Waterloo Courier (Iowa), "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said the clarification will enable the medical community to use federal resources to advance evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, saving the lives of mothers and babies." [Waterloo Courier (Iowa), 7/14/24]
July 2023: Hinson Introduced Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act According to The Gazette, "The legislation was introduced by Hinson in July 2023, alongside North Carolina Democrat U.S. Rep. Alma Adams." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/15/24]
2024: Hinson’s Stillbirth Prevention Bill Was Signed Into Law According to The Gazette, "A bill brought forth by Eastern Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson to expand federal resources for stillbirth prevention has been signed into law." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/15/24]
2024: Hinson Stated New Law Will Save Mothers' and Babies' Lives According to The Gazette, "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said the clarification will enable the medical community to use federal resources to advance evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, saving the lives of mothers and babies." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/15/24]
July 2024: Hinson Thanked Advocates and President Biden for Enacting Bill According to The Gazette, "She thanked the 'incredible advocates, many of whom have endured the heartbreak of stillbirth,' along with Democratic President Joe Biden for signing the bipartisan legislation into law." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/15/24]
May 2024: Hinson’s Bill Passed U.S. House by Vote of 408-3 According to The Gazette, "The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 passed the U.S. House in May by a vote of 408-3." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/15/24]
June 2024: Hinson’s Bill Passed U.S. Senate Unanimously According to The Gazette, "It unanimously passed the U.S. Senate in June." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 7/15/24]
2023: Ashley Hinson Signed On As Co-Sponsor To Metastatic Breast Cancer Aid Bill According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson signed on as a co-sponsor in November 2023." [Globe Gazette, 8/13/24]
November 2023: Ashley Hinson Co-Sponsored Metastatic Breast Cancer Benefits Bill After Initially Declining According to The Gazette, "Corkery said she was spurred to run for the U.S. House seat after Hinson initially declined to sign on as a co-sponsor 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. [...] Hinson signed on as a co-sponsor in November 2023." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 8/14/24]
Ashley Hinson Expressed Focus On Rural Healthcare, Especially Maternity Care, In 2024 According to Telegraph Herald, "She went on to mention her passion for rural healthcare, especially maternity care. Currently rural and women's healthcare are two major issues Hinson is trying to tackle in Washington." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 8/14/24]
2024: Ashley Hinson Emphasized The Need For Rural And Women's Healthcare According to Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), "She went on to mention her passion for rural healthcare, especially maternity care. Currently rural and women's healthcare are two major issues Hinson is trying to tackle in Washington." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 8/14/24]
November 2023: Hinson Signed On As Co-Sponsor To Metastatic Breast Cancer Legislation According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson initially declined to sign on as a co-sponsor 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. [...] Hinson signed on as a co-sponsor in November 2023." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 8/14/24]
November 2023: Hinson Signed On As Co-Sponsor To Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient Support Bill According to Globe Gazette, 'Corkery said she was spurred to run for the U.S. House seat after Hinson initially declined to sign on as a co-sponsor 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. [...] Hinson signed on as a co-sponsor in November 2023.' [Globe Gazette, 8/15/24]
2024: Hinson Cited Stillbirth Prevention Bill As Federal Health Care Support According to Telegraph Herald, "While Hinson mostly listened at the Manchester event, she did say she thought her Stillbirth Prevention bill, which Democratic President Joe Biden recently signed into law, could help the local effort. The legislation allows existing federal health care funds to be used for stillbirth prevention education." [Telegraph Herald: Web Edition Articles (Dubuque, Iowa), 10/2/24]
2024: Hinson Highlighted Stillbirth Prevention Legislation Signed By President Biden According to Telegraph Herald, "she did say she thought her Stillbirth Prevention bill, which Democratic President Joe Biden recently signed into law, could help the local effort. The legislation allows existing federal health care funds to be used for stillbirth prevention education." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 10/2/24]
2024: Hinson Supported Expanding IVF For Federal Employees And Maternal Health Resources According to Gazette, "Hinson noted her efforts through the appropriations process to provide more IVF access for government employees. 'So, I've already done work in this space and I look forward to helping to expand and support IVF for women,' she said. Hinson added she has been focused on passing legislation aimed at reducing Iowa's maternal health care deserts, expanding birthing centers and access to over-the-counter oral contraceptive drugs, and preventing miscarriages and stillbirths." [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/16/24]
2024: Hinson Advocated Investments In Maternal And Veterans' Mental Health In Rural Communities According to Southeast Iowa Union, "Hinson wants to see investments in maternal health care and care for veterans with mental health issues in rural communities." [Southeast Iowa Union, 10/17/24]
2024: Hinson Highlighted Work On Maternal Care, Child Tax Credit, And Family Support According to The Gazette, 'The Republican incumbent has also highlighted her work to expand access to maternal care for women in rural areas, expand the child tax credit for working families, provide additional resources for expecting mothers and support young families.' [Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 10/20/24]
2024: Hinson Highlighted Bipartisanship In TV Ad, Cited Work On Maternal And Veteran Health Acts According to Daily Nonpareil, "She has partnered with Democrats to co-sponsor and pass various forms of legislation, including the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act and Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act signed into law by President Joe Biden." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/20/24]
2024: Hinson Worked To Expand Maternal Care And Child Tax Credit For Families According to Daily Nonpareil, "The Republican incumbent has also highlighted her work to expand access to maternal care for women in rural areas, expand the child tax credit for working families, provide additional resources for expecting mothers and support young families." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/20/24]
September 2022: Hinson Touted Efforts To Expand Access To Maternal Health Care, Address Formula Shortage, And Increase Child Care Options According to Gazette, "Another add touts Hinson's efforts to support Iowa moms and families by working to expand access to maternal health care, address a nationwide infant formula shortage and increase affordable child care options." [Gazette, 9/21/22]
May 2022: Hinson Voted For Access To Baby Formula Act Of 2022 According to Gazette, "Hinson voted for the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in May. The law takes certain actions to address infant formula supply chain disruptions affecting participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)." [Gazette, 9/21/22]
May 2022: Hinson Voted Against $28 Million In Emergency Appropriations To The FDA For Formula Shortage According to Gazette, "A separate measure, which Hinson voted against, would provide $28 million in emergency supplemental appropriations to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States." [Gazette, 9/21/22]
2022: Hinson Voted For The Access To Baby Formula Act According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson voted for the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in May. The law takes certain actions to address infant formula supply chain disruptions affecting participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 9/21/22]
Ashley Hinson Reintroduced The Midwives For MOMS Act In 2023 According to Gazette, "Hinson last week reintroduced the Midwives for MOMS Act to increase the number of trained midwives in the United States to help fill gaps in maternity care and improve birth outcomes." [Gazette, 6/5/23]
June 2023: Ashley Hinson Reintroduced The Midwives for MOMS Act To Increase Trained Midwives In The U.S. According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson last week reintroduced the Midwives for MOMS Act to increase the number of trained midwives in the United States to help fill gaps in maternity care and improve birth outcomes. This bill provides grant funding for the education of more credentialed midwives to provide services in areas with limited access to professional health care." [Sioux City Journal, 6/5/23]
July 2023: Hinson Introduced Bipartisan Maternal Health And Stillbirth Prevention Bill According to Gazette, "Hinson earlier this month also introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to maternal health care access and prevent stillbirths. The bill would clarify that public health agencies can use existing federal grant dollars earmarked for mothers and children to also be used for stillbirth prevention." [Gazette, 7/25/23]
July 2023: Ashley Hinson Introduced Bipartisan Bill To Expand Maternal Health Care And Prevent Stillbirths According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson earlier this month also introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to maternal health care access and prevent stillbirths. The bill would clarify that public health agencies can use existing federal grant dollars earmarked for mothers and children to also be used for stillbirth prevention, including initiatives that encourage expectant parents to be aware of and track their babies' movements in the womb." [Globe Gazette, 7/25/23]
July 2023: Hinson Led Bill Package To Expand Child Tax Credit To Unborn Children According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson, of Marion, conducted a live telephone town hall Monday night [...] to give an update on her latest work to defend the unborn, expand maternal health care access and support new families. That includes legislation to expand the federal child tax credit to apply to expecting parents." [Daily Nonpareil, 7/25/23]
July 2023: Hinson Introduced Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Maternal Health Care Access and Prevent Stillbirths According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson earlier this month also introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to maternal health care access and prevent stillbirths. The bill would clarify that public health agencies can use existing federal grant dollars earmarked for mothers and children to also be used for stillbirth prevention, including initiatives that encourage expectant parents to be aware of and track their babies’ movements in the womb." [Daily Nonpareil, 7/25/23]
2023: Hinson Promoted National Stillbirth Prevention Day Resolution According to The Daily Nonpareil, "In proposed resolutions, Grassley and Rep. Ashley Hinson asked Congress to make Sept. 19 National Stillbirth Prevention Day." [The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 9/23/23]
2023: Hinson Stressed Need To Address High U.S. Stillbirth Rate According to The Daily Nonpareil, '"The stillbirth rate in the United States is unacceptably high, especially for low-income and rural moms, and we must do more to help them have healthy pregnancies," Hinson said in a news release. "We can and must do better by these moms and their babies."' [The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 9/23/23]
2023: Hinson Co-Authored Maternal Care Legislation According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Both Hinson and Grassley have authored legislation to improve maternal care, including a bicameral effort in July to increase research funding for stillbirth prevention." [The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 9/23/23]
Grassley And Hinson Proposed National Stillbirth Prevention Day Resolution In September 2023 According to Globe Gazette, "In proposed resolutions, Grassley and Rep. Ashley Hinson asked Congress to make Sept. 19 National Stillbirth Prevention Day." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 9/23/23]
Hinson Cited High Stillbirth Rate Among Low-Income And Rural Moms In 2023 According to Globe Gazette, "'The stillbirth rate in the United States is unacceptably high, especially for low-income and rural moms, and we must do more to help them have healthy pregnancies,' Hinson said in a news release. 'We can and must do better by these moms and their babies.'" [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 9/23/23]
Hinson Spoke On House Floor About Stillbirth Awareness In 2023 According to Globe Gazette, "Hinson also spoke on the House floor regarding the matter." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 9/23/23]
Hinson And Grassley Authored Legislation To Improve Maternal Care By July 2023 According to Globe Gazette, "Both Hinson and Grassley have authored legislation to improve maternal care, including a bicameral effort in July to increase research funding for stillbirth prevention." [Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), 9/23/23]
September 2023: Hinson Proposed National Stillbirth Prevention Day According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "In proposed resolutions, Grassley and Rep. Ashley Hinson asked Congress to make Sept. 19 National Stillbirth Prevention Day. 'The stillbirth rate in the United States is unacceptably high, especially for low-income and rural moms, and we must do more to help them have healthy pregnancies,' Hinson said in a news release. 'We can and must do better by these moms and their babies.' Hinson also spoke on the House floor regarding the matter." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 9/23/23]
July 2023: Hinson Co-Authored Legislation To Improve Maternal Care According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Both Hinson and Grassley have authored legislation to improve maternal care, including a bicameral effort in July to increase research funding for stillbirth prevention." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 9/23/23]
September 2023: Hinson Introduced Resolution For National Stillbirth Prevention Day According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "In proposed resolutions, Grassley and Rep. Ashley Hinson asked Congress to make Sept. 19 National Stillbirth Prevention Day. 'The stillbirth rate in the United States is unacceptably high, especially for low-income and rural moms, and we must do more to help them have healthy pregnancies,' Hinson said in a news release. 'We can and must do better by these moms and their babies.'" [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 9/24/23]
July 2023: Hinson Co-Authored Legislation To Improve Maternal Care According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "Both Hinson and Grassley have authored legislation to improve maternal care, including a bicameral effort in July to increase research funding for stillbirth prevention." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 9/24/23]
2023: Hinson Declined To Co-Sponsor Metastatic Breast Cancer Bill According to Daily Nonpareil, "Corkery [...] 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 Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst that would give metastatic breast cancer patients access to support and medical care years sooner than current law allows." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/18/23]
2023: Hinson's Office Said She Supported Metastatic Breast Cancer Access To Care Act According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson's office said she is supportive of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act and plans to join as a co-sponsor." [Daily Nonpareil, 10/18/23]
2023: 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, 10/18/23]
2023: Hinson Did Not Co-Sponsor Senate Bill For Metastatic Breast Cancer Care Reform According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "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 Iowa GOP U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst that would give metastatic breast cancer patients access to support and medical care years sooner than current law allows." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/18/23]
2023: Hinson's Office Expressed Support And Planned To Co-Sponsor The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access To Care Act According to Muscatine Journal (Iowa), "Hinson's office said she is supportive of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act and plans to join as a co-sponsor." [Muscatine Journal (Iowa), 10/18/23]
2024: Hinson Backed The Maternal And Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act According to Gazette, "She also touted being part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers who supported the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act, which passed out of the Senate in October and includes research and activities to prevent stillbirths." [Gazette, 1/4/24]
March 2024: Ashley Hinson Sponsored Maternal And Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act According to Daily Nonpareil, "The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act sponsored by Hinson passed out of committee and is now up for consideration by the House." [Daily Nonpareil, 3/26/24]
Hinson Clarified Federal Funding Use For Stillbirth Prevention According to Daily Nonpareil, "The bill would clarify that public health agencies can use existing federal grant dollars earmarked for mothers and children for stillbirth prevention and research, including initiatives that encourage expectant parents to be aware of and track their babies' movements in the womb." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/15/24]
May 2024: Hinson Expressed Sympathy For Women Experiencing Stillbirth According to Daily Nonpareil, '"I was blessed to spend Mother's Day with my two sons this last weekend, but of course my heart aches for the women who are mourning the loss of a child that they never got to meet,' Hinson told reporters Friday. 'By passing this bill this week, we are making meaningful progress to reduce stillbirths, ensure expecting women receive the care they deserve and support growing families.'" [Daily Nonpareil, 5/15/24]
Hinson Pursued Legislation To Expand Access To Midwives According to Daily Nonpareil, "As Iowa struggles with a provider shortage, Hinson has also pursued legislation to expand access to midwives to improve maternal health care." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/15/24]
May 2024: Hinson Sponsored Bipartisan Stillbirth Prevention Bill In House According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Federal lawmakers this week overwhelming passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson aimed at reducing the more than 20,000 pregnancies that end in stillbirth every year in the United States." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 5/17/24]
May 2024: House Passed Hinson’s Maternal And Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 passed the House by a vote of 408-3. A similar version previously passed the Senate, where Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced companion legislation." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 5/17/24]
2024: Hinson Stated Goal To Reduce Stillbirths And Support Families According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "'By passing this bill this week, we are making meaningful progress to reduce stillbirths, ensure expecting women receive the care they deserve and support growing families,' Hinson told reporters Friday." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 5/17/24]
2024: Hinson Pursued Legislation To Expand Access To Midwives According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "As Iowa struggles with a provider shortage, Hinson has also pursued legislation to expand access to midwives to improve maternal health care." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 5/17/24]
Hinson Clarified Existing Grants Could Fund Stillbirth Prevention According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said the clarification will enable the U.S. medical community to use federal resources to advance evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, saving the lives of mothers and babies." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 5/17/24]
Hinson Pursued Legislation To Expand Access To Midwives In Iowa According to Sioux City Journal (Iowa), "As Iowa struggles with a provider shortage, Hinson has also pursued legislation to expand access to midwives to improve maternal health care." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 5/17/24]
May 2024: Hinson Said Bill Enables Better Use Of Federal Resources For Stillbirth Prevention According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said the clarification will enable the U.S. medical community to use federal resources to advance evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, saving the lives of mothers and babies." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 5/18/24]
Hinson Pursued Legislation Expanding Access To Midwives In Iowa To Improve Maternal Health Care According to Sioux City Journal, "As Iowa struggles with a provider shortage, Hinson has also pursued legislation to expand access to midwives to improve maternal health care." [Sioux City Journal (Iowa), 5/18/24]
Hinson Promoted Federal Support For Evidence-Based Stillbirth Prevention According to Muscatine Journal, "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said the clarification will enable the U.S. medical community to use federal resources to advance evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, saving the lives of mothers and babies." [Muscatine Journal, 5/18/24]
2024: Hinson Claimed Bill Will Enable Evidence-Based Stillbirth Prevention According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said the clarification will enable the U.S. medical community to use federal resources to advance evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, saving the lives of mothers and babies." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 5/18/24]
2024: Hinson Claimed Bill Would Clarify Use Of Federal Grants For Stillbirth Prevention According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said the clarification will enable the U.S. medical community to use federal resources to advance evidence-based still birth prevention efforts, saving the lives of mothers and babies." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 5/21/24]
May 2024: Hinson Stated Bill Clarified Federal Funds For Stillbirth Prevention According to The Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said the clarification will enable the U.S. medical community to use federal resources to advance evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, saving the lives of mothers and babies." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/21/24]
Ashley Hinson Worked To Expand Access To Midwifery Services In 2023 According to Gazette, "Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, of Marion, is also working with New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman to expand access to midwifery services for pregnant people." [Gazette, 6/5/23]
Ashley Hinson Stated Necessity Of Expanding Maternal Health Care Options In 2023 According to Gazette, 'With many women in rural communities having to drive an hour or more to get to an OBGYN, it is critical that we are looking to innovative solutions to expand maternal health care options,' Hinson told reporters last week. 'Increasing that access to midwifery services will ensure that we have more healthy moms and babies here in Iowa, and also help families continue to grow and prosper here.' [Gazette, 6/5/23]
2023: Ashley Hinson Collaborated With Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman To Expand Access To Midwifery Services In Iowa According to Sioux City Journal, "Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, of Marion, is also working with New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman to expand access to midwifery services for pregnant people." [Sioux City Journal, 6/5/23]
2023: Ashley Hinson Cited The Importance Of Expanding Maternal Health Care Options In Rural Communities According to Sioux City Journal, "'With many women in rural communities having to drive an hour or more to get to an OBGYN, it is critical that we are looking to innovative solutions to expand maternal health care options,' Hinson told reporters last week. 'Increasing that access to midwifery services will ensure that we have more healthy moms and babies here in Iowa, and also help families continue to grow and prosper here.'" [Sioux City Journal, 6/5/23]
May 2024: Hinson Stated Bill Would Advance Evidence-Based Prevention Efforts According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said the clarification will enable the U.S. medical community to use federal resources to advance evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, saving the lives of mothers and babies." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/15/24]
2024: Hinson Pursued Legislation To Expand Access To Midwives According to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, "As Iowa struggles with a provider shortage, Hinson has also pursued legislation to expand access to midwives to improve maternal health care." [Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (IA), 5/21/24]
2024: Hinson Pursued Legislation To Expand Access To Midwives According to The Daily Nonpareil, "As Iowa struggles with a provider shortage, Hinson has also pursued legislation to expand access to midwives to improve maternal health care." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/21/24]
Ashley Hinson Introduced Legislation To Improve Newborn Insurance Coverage In 2023 According to Gazette, "Hinson also introduced legislation that allows newborns to be covered under their mother's insurance for 30 days after birth. It establishes a 60-day enrollment period for all plans and insurers after the first 30 days of birth for newborns, and requires that all health plans and insurers immediately notify parents if they receive a bill for an uncovered newborn." [Gazette, 6/5/23]
Ashley Hinson Highlighted The Importance Of Bipartisan Support For Parental Certainty In 2023 According to Gazette, 'This bipartisan provides parents the certainty so they can focus on keeping newborns healthy and happy,' Hinson said. [Gazette, 6/5/23]
June 2023: Ashley Hinson Introduced Legislation To Expand Newborn Insurance Coverage According to Sioux City Journal, "Hinson also introduced legislation that allows newborns to be covered under their mother's insurance for 30 days after birth. It establishes a 60-day enrollment period for all plans and insurers after the first 30 days of birth for newborns, and requires that all health plans and insurers immediately notify parents if they receive a bill for an uncovered newborn." [Sioux City Journal, 6/5/23]
Ashley Hinson Stated Bipartisan Legislation On Newborn Coverage Provides Certainty For Parents According to Sioux City Journal, "'New parents have enough on their plates without having to worry about getting a surprise medical bill for the cost of an unexpected medical visit in the first few weeks of their babies' lives,' Hinson said. 'This bipartisan provides parents the certainty so they can focus on keeping newborns healthy and happy.'" [Sioux City Journal, 6/5/23]
2023: Hinson Supported Expanding WIC Eligibility For Postpartum And Breastfeeding Mothers According to Daily Nonpareil, "Other provisions of the bill would: [...] Expand WIC (Women, Infants & Children) eligibility for postpartum and breastfeeding mothers to two years after birth." [Daily Nonpareil, 7/25/23]
2024: Ashley Hinson Signed On As Co-sponsor To Metastatic Breast Cancer Bill According to Telegraph Herald, "Corkery said she was spurred to run for the U.S. House seat after Hinson declined initially to sign on as a co-sponsor to bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, that would give eligible metastatic breast cancer patients access to support and medical care years sooner than current law allows. Hinson said she is supportive of the bill and has since signed on as a co-sponsor." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 10/26/24]