Friend,

I continue to hear from Iowans who are concerned about the devastating national security and humanitarian crisis at our Southern Border. Every day we turn on the news and see a new staggering statistic or horror story because of President Biden’s self-made border crisis. 

For example, this week we learned that the Border Patrol’s Del Rio Sector arrested at least 21 child sex predators crossing the border illegally since October 1^st. As a mom, that is disgusting and frightening. 

Yet the Biden Administration continues to turn a blind eye to the border crisis and simply peddle the lie that the border is secure, telling Americans not to worry about this horrific and worsening emergency. 

I won’t stand by, I will continue to offer solutions and hold the Biden Administration accountable for their gross failures at our border. This week, I led two bills to do just that. 

• PRINTS Act: Gives CBP the authority to fingerprint non-citizens under the age of 14 to prevent heinous child trafficking and recycling at the Southern Border. 
• Southern Border Transparency Act: requires the Administration to provide the American people with the full date associated with their catch and release policies and widening of asylum loopholes. 

Enough is enough. I’ll continue leading the charge to finally secure our Southern Border and keep Americans safe. Read more about these bills here and read on for additional updates on my work for Iowans this week!

Best,

Telephone Town Hall

Thank you to everyone who took time out of their evening on Tuesday to join my telephone town hall! We had a great conversation on border security, standing up to China, and improving care for veterans.

During the call, I asked listeners to share their top legislative priorities. Check out the poll results below!

What is your top policy priority?

47% – Securing the Border

26% – Fighting Inflation

19% – Standing with Israel

8% – Lowering Energy Costs

Volunteering with HACAP

I recently joined my team to volunteer at the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). We packed backpacks with food to help ensure no child goes hungry. I’m grateful to be part of a community that does so much to serve others! 

WATCH: Standing up to China

I recently joined Fox & Friends to discuss the disturbingly warm welcome President Xi recently received in San Francisco and the Select Committee on China's investigation into the dangerous, illicit Chinese biolab in Southern California. Watch the full interview here!

Farm Credit Services Meeting

Farm Credit Services of America is a leading provider of credit and insurance services to farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses in the Midwest. I enjoyed our conversation about the importance of access to capital in rural economies and strengthening risk management tools in the Farm Bill.

SBDC Meeting

Our small businesses are the backbone of our Iowa economy. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides education and development opportunities to small business owners in Iowa to ensure our Main Streets continue to grow and thrive!

University of Iowa Meeting

It was great meeting with University of Iowa President, Barbara Wilson, and Vice President for Medical Affairs, Denise Jamieson, this week to discuss ways Hawkeye students can succeed at school and beyond. Go Hawks!

iJAG Meeting

Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG) helps students unlock their full potential and get ahead in their chosen career. I enjoyed meeting with their team to discuss ways we can continue to help Iowa students thrive! 

Headline Highlights

KJAN: Cong Hinson critical of reception given Chinese leader



Fox News: FBI, CDC shredded for ‘dropping the ball’ on secret Chinese lab found in US: ‘Reads like a movie script’

Radio Iowa: Congresswoman Hinson says warm reception for Chinese leader unwarranted