Email from Rep. Hinson Friend, Last week, I introduced the Save Our Bacon Act with 18 of my colleagues to put a stop to California’s radical Prop 12. This has been a long time coming, and I’m proud to have Governor Reynolds, Attorney General Bird, Secretary Naig, the entire Iowa House delegation, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Pork, National Pork Producers Council, as well family farmers across Iowa standing with me on this. Since day one in Congress, I’ve fought to keep food affordable and protect local producers. And under the Trump Administration, rural America will continue to be at the forefront of policy conversations that impact producers’ ability to feed and fuel the world after four years of Biden acting like food grows at the grocery store. So here’s the bottom line: California shouldn’t be telling Iowa farmers how to raise their hogs. Prop 12 sets unscientific, arbitrary mandates on producers hundreds of miles away, and it’s hurting both farmers and families. According to USDA, the cost for producers to comply is up to $4,500 per sow—that’s devastating for small, family-run farms that don’t have that kind of money lying around. And it’s not just farmers feeling the pain. Consumers are paying more, too. Since Prop 12 went into effect, the price of a pork loin has gone up 41%. That’s outrageous. Just a few weeks ago, on July 9th, the Trump Administration’s DOJ filed a lawsuit against the State of California over state laws that have caused grocery prices to skyrocket, including Prop 12. In a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing, which I proudly serve on, Secretary Rollins even said mandates like Prop 12 are unsustainable. She’s absolutely right. My bill is simple: it respects states’ rights to regulate within their own borders, but it stops California activists from dictating how we farm in Iowa.  I’ll keep working with Chairman Thompson, Secretary Rollins, President Trump, and my colleagues to block this overreach and protect our producers, consumers, and our entire food supply chain. Sincerely, On the Road in IA-02 This week, I hosted a roundtable with local restaurant owners in Independence to talk about the incredible impact of no tax on tips! The biggest takeaway from our conversation was clear: provisions like this and ending taxes on overtime are a game-changer for working Iowans & our entire economy! I also had a fantastic visit to the Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway! I loved hearing the incredible history behind Norway baseball and the profound impact it has on our communities for generations. I will most definitely be bringing Max and Jax next time! In Case You Missed It: Quick Hits I praised President Trump's trade deals with the European Union and South Korea—a massive win for Iowa ag. I thanked the U.S. Coast Guard for protecting Americans and stopping illegal aliens who think they can invade our country by land or sea. I condemned the illegal alien predators who were exploiting dating apps to harm children. Trump is making America safe again. I demanded accountability at the University of Iowa as their employees were caught red-handed skirting our state and nation's DEI restrictions. The Trump Administration highlighted my No Tax on Tips Roundtable in Independence! In the News Ripon Advance: ‘No bacon ban on my watch,’ says Hinson New York Post: Trump strikes ‘biggest deal ever made’ with EU: Europeans with pay $750M in US energy, invest $600B after meeting with prez MSN: California rules make Iowa pork more expensive Bloomberg: GOP Lawmakers Narrow Bid to Oppose State Livestock Regulations Hot Air: Another University Employee Caught Admitting They Are Still Doing DEI Radio Iowa: Hinson confident Congress can override California pork rules The Gazette: Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson highlights benefits of ‘no tax on tips and overtime’ provision in megabill KCRG: Small businesses say ‘no tax on tips’ as a step in the right direction Iowa News Now: Rep. Hinson talks No Tax on Tips, insurance, social media at roundtable in Buchanan County Community Newspaper Group: Hinson introduces the Save Our Bacon Act to block California’s radical Prop 12, protect interstate commerce Farms: Hinson introduces bill to save family farms, protect pork producers from Patchwork Regulations Feed Strategy: Save Our Bacon Act aims to counteract Proposition 12 KIWA Radio: Governors, Hinson Tout ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ American AG Network: NPPC celebrates bill to save family farms Radio Iowa: Hinson’s ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ touted by eight governors, including Iowa’s WWBL: State Governors Support Save Our Bacon Act The Des Moines Register: Iowa Congress members introduce ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ to push back on Proposition 12 Iowa’s News Now: Rep. 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