Dear Friend,

I want to update you on my most recent bipartisan legislative push to drain the swamp: banning federal lobbying.

Washington insiders shouldn’t be able to leave their taxpayer-funded posts and use their status to immediately cash out and lobby their politician friends. Nor should they ever be able to use sensitive U.S. intelligence to benefit a foreign adversary. 

Right now, there aren’t many limits on Executive Branch officials. Some can lobby for foreign companies or governments — or even go back and lobby the same agency they just left. Current law puts short bans in place, one to two years depending on the role, but those rules don’t go far enough. 

I reintroduced a bipartisan bill to restore accountability — setting a five-year ban on lobbying former agencies and a lifetime ban on lobbying for foreign governments. 

This is the exact kind of corruption Iowans sent me to Congress to root out. We have to drain the swamp and clean Washington up. I’ll keep fighting to bring Iowa common sense to DC. 

Sincerely,

Casework: Helping Iowans Get Results

Veteran Benefits: Restored!

A veteran constituent reached out after running into delays with his TRICARE coverage during the Democrats’ prolonged government shutdown last fall. As he prepared for retirement, he was understandably worried about losing access to the healthcare he earned through his service. My team worked directly with TRICARE to track down the missing application, correct the necessary information, and help get his coverage approved so he could move into retirement with peace of mind.

IRS Penalty: Removed!

A local non-profit contacted my team after the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status. Once that status was reinstated, the organization was wrongfully hit with a late filing penalty tied to the period when its status had been revoked. My team worked with the IRS to correct the error and help secure a refund. 

VA Backpay: Delivered!

A veteran’s family reached out after a huge backpay claim was delayed well past its deadline. While facing mounting medical bills and the risk of losing their home, they needed help fast. My team contacted the VA to push for answers, and just two days later, the payment came through.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team here if you need assistance. We are here to help!

Team Hinson in IA-02

My team recently visited the Freedom Foundation to deliver long-overdue military records and medals to two constituents. During the visit, conversations with other veterans and families led to 10 new casework requests — a reminder that simply showing up and listening can make a real difference for those who served! 

After recently attending a Waukon City Council meeting, my team returned to Allamakee County for an economic development tour highlighting small businesses, housing projects, and infrastructure improvements shaping the future of Northeast Iowa. 

A big thank you to the Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism and local leaders for showing us some very exciting updates for Allamakee County! Communities like yours are why Iowa continues to be one of the best places in the country to live, work, and raise a family. 

And to wrap things up, we all know local radio still plays a big role in keeping Iowans connected, and my team recently had the chance to visit Radio Dubuque. Thanks for letting Team Hinson stop by!