Friend, Transparency and accountability for Iowans is my top priority in Congress. I will be holding three in-person Town Hall Meetings next week to hear from you and answer your unfiltered, unscreened questions. I will be in Worth County and Howard County on Tuesday, August 15th, and Allamakee County on Wednesday, August 16th. I hope to see you there! Worth County Town Hall Tuesday, August 15th 11:00 AM Olson Community Room 902 1st Ave S Northwood, IA 50459 Howard County Town Hall Tuesday, August 15th 3:00 PM Featherlite Center, Howard County Fairgrounds 220 7th St W Cresco, IA 52136  Allamakee County Town Hall Wednesday, August 16th 9:15 AM Veterans Museum 105 Allamakee Street, Waukon, IA 52172 Best, Providing for Life America’s future will be determined by the strength of our families. The Providing for Life Act lays the foundation for a whole of society effort that protects the most vulnerable and makes critical investments in the long-term well-being of our families. I penned a piece for the Des Moines Register on this comprehensive pro-family legislation. Read the full piece here or the excerpt below. "The pro-life movement was never solely about ending abortion, it has always been about valuing life at every stage. When Roe v. Wade was rightfully overturned last year, the next chapter of the pro-life movement began and we were all given the opportunity to strengthen our support for unborn babies and new families. In Iowa, our governor and state Legislature have been working tirelessly to pass fetal heartbeat legislation. As they continue this fight for the unborn, there are policies we must enact at the federal level to follow through on our pro-life commitments. This means supporting women during pregnancy, devoting resources to maternal health care access and stillbirth prevention, and helping parents afford to raise their kids comfortably. It requires engaged fathers, expanded nutrition assistance, and robust community assistance for women and children in need." "On the Record" with IPPA President Trish Cook I was joined by Iowa Pork Producer Association (IPPA)'s President Trish Cook to discuss the devastating impacts of California's Prop 12 on Iowa pig farmers and the importance of my legislation – the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act – to stop the Prop 12 "bacon ban." I am proud to lead this effort to protect interstate commerce and ensure Iowa farmers can continue to feed the nation. Watch the full conversation here. Interview with KGLO Thanks to Bob Fisher for having me on KGLO last week to discuss the latest on my 22 County Tour, the importance of strengthening crop insurance in the upcoming Farm Bill, improving access to mental health care, and more! Lunch at State Street Deli When I'm out on the road, I love checking out local restaurants. We had a great lunch at State Street Deli last week – a local staple in Mason City! Congressional App Challenge My office is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. The challenge is specifically designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science and is open to all middle and high school students in Iowa's Second Congressional District. I encourage every eligible student in Iowa to participate! Submission details can be found here. The submission deadline is 12:00 pm ET on November 1, 2023. Wins for Constituents My office is here to help! We have a team of dedicated caseworkers to help Iowans navigate issues with the federal government, including with the IRS and the VA. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team here if you need assistance. Check out one of our recent casework success stories below! Community Highlights My team stopped by Mercy Medical Center this week and toured the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center! Headline Highlights Times Republican: Dysart’s Youngblut Ag hosts U.S. House Select Committee hearing National Hog Farmer: Farm bill likely to include Prop. 12 nullification language American Ag Network: Congresswoman Hinson Tells American Sugar Industry: We Must Strengthen the Farm Safety Net  Facebook Twitter Instagram Stay Connected Rep. Hinson | 1717 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]