Weekly Wrap

August 4, 2023

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) toured the Cargill Kitchen Solutions plant in Mason City, Iowa. She recently introduced the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act, or EATS Act, following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld California's ban on the sale of pork from certain farms. 

Tuesday, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) visited the VA in Portland as part of her ongoing efforts to help our nation's veterans. She recently led a successful effort to authorize several veterans' projects across the country, including securing $523 million to construct a new specialty care facility and make other infrastructure improvements at the Portland VA. After President Biden signed the legislation into law, Chavez-DeRemer said:

"This bipartisan legislation will ensure VA medical facilities across the country, including in Oregon, are able to provide more high-quality health care services to our veterans. I was honored to lead this legislation in the House with Congresswoman Bonamici, and I’m glad President Biden quickly signed it into law. I’ll continue working in a bipartisan manner to ensure those who have served our country receive the care they deserve."

Wednesday, Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) visited MOMS Orange County, a non-profit organization that helps families navigate the joys and challenges of pregnancy and parenthood. In addition to serving as the co-chair of the Maternity Care Caucus, Kim has introduced bipartisan legislation to expand our nursing workforce and ensure programs that help mothers and expecting mothers with substance abuse problems receive the care and treatment they need.

Thursday, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02), and Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) were in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where they hosted a roundtable discussion about taking on China and the need for a strong American military. Gallagher chairs and Hinson is a member of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. You can watch the full discussion here.

In The News

The Hill: Nancy Mace says GOP has to be ‘smarter’ in talking about women to win in 2024

CBS Huntsville: U.S. Senator Katie Britt at home recovering after receiving medical care

Radio Iowa: Hinson says US backing of Taiwan critically important

CBS Portland: Oregon’s Chavez-DeRemer vies for reelection as Democrats seek 2024 House seats

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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