Friend,

Iowans and Americans deserve to have full confidence that their representatives are serving the public – not themselves. 

That’s why I am pushing to stop Members of Congress from trading individual stocks (my husband and I sold our publicly traded individual stocks shortly after I began serving in Congress and do not trade stocks) and why I’m working to end all forms of corrupt insider trading in Washington, D.C. 

I’m working across the aisle to support a commonsense, bipartisan bill that would prohibit Members of Congress, other senior government officials, and their families from trading on political and policy outcomes. If you’re influencing policies that move markets, you shouldn’t be allowed to bet on them. It’s that simple. 

Iowans – and all Americans – expect fairness, transparency, and integrity from those elected to serve them. They want to know that decisions in Washington are being made based on what’s best for the country, not what benefits someone’s pocketbook or portfolio. 

There is still way more work to do to clean up Washington, but this is an important step in the right direction. I will continue fighting to root out corruption and restore integrity to public service.

Sincerely,

Largest-Ever Gift Card Fraud Scheme—Shut Down

I recently asked Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons about investigations into Communist China's crime rings. He revealed to the nation that he busted the largest gift card fraud case ever—discovering that CCP fraudsters were illegally funneling that money to boost their own military.

I’ll keep fighting to root out rampant fraud, protect your pocketbooks, and ensure we are not funding our own demise. 

Read more about my questioning in Fox News here or check out the video for yourself here.

Welcoming Iowa Job Creators to D.C.

It was great to have local businesses in Washington this week with the Ames Regional Economic Alliance. We had a productive conversation about the Farm Bill and how we can invest in better roads and infrastructure back home.

Team Hinson in IA-02

Team Hinson was honored to welcome home veterans returning on the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight this week. These trips to our nation’s capital are made possible entirely by volunteers and donations, and they’re a powerful way to honor those who served. 

God Bless our veterans and military heroes!

Now for a perfect way to celebrate Earth Day this week: my team spent time volunteering with Ron and Bambi Slagle of Honor Respect LLC to clean up Highway 13 in Marion. Staff from the offices of Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley also joined the effort. Let’s keep Iowa beautiful!

They also stopped by a coffee shop in Lansing, owned by two sisters who moved from Alaska to chase their small business dream. It’s easy to see why they chose Iowa! With no similar shop within a half-hour drive, they’ve built a go-to gathering place right on the Mississippi River!