Friend, I want to wish you a very Happy Easter weekend! I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. Each day, I am grateful for my family -- my pride and joy, and my biggest supporters. I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Iowans, and that you have placed your trust in me to serve. And I am grateful for my faith that continues to ground and guide me each day. During holidays, I am always reminded of those who are away from their families. I am so grateful to our service members, first responders, and law enforcement officers for the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe. I am keeping all those who protect and serve our nation in my prayers. "As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him." Mark 16:5-6  May this season be filled with Easter blessings for you and your family. Best, Upcoming Town Hall Meetings Being transparent and accountable to Iowans is my top priority in Congress. I will be holding two in-person Town Hall Meetings next week hear from you and answer your questions. I will be in Floyd County on April 13th and in Butler County on April 14th. I hope to see you there! Floyd County Town Hall Thursday, April 13th 11:00 AM Charles City Public Library 106 Milwaukee Mall, Charles City, IA 50616 Butler County Town Hall Friday, April 14th 9:00 AM Allison Public Library 412 3rd St Allison, IA 50602 Quick Links Meeting with President Tsai Ing-Wen of Taiwan It was an honor to meet with President Tsai Ing-Wen this week alongside a bipartisan delegation to reaffirm our bipartisan support for the sovereign nation of Taiwan in the face of the Chinese Communist Party's increased aggression. Our relationship is rooted in our shared democratic values -- a commitment that allows us to flourish not only as trading partners, but as steadfast supporters of freedom on the global stage. Iowans, and all Americans, stand with the people of Taiwan and I was proud to deliver that message. Facebook Live Town Hall Meeting Last week, I held a Facebook Live Town Hall meeting to connect with Iowans. I answered questions on improving veterans mental health benefits, securing our southern border, and addressing the threat of the Chinese Communist Party. Watch Here Congressional Art Competition The deadline for high school students from Iowa's 2nd Congressional District to submit artwork for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition is April 28th. We can't wait to review the submissions and highlight a young artist from Iowa! Click Here for Submission Details Stay Connected Facebook Twitter Instagram Rep. Hinson | 1429 Longworth House Office Building, 15 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, D.C., DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]