What Ashley Hinson said, and what was done

“Mr. Chair, while I think we can all agree that collaboration is an essential part of research, especially much of the research happening in our national laboratories, we are at a critical point for our country when it comes to national security and making sure that the investments that American taxpayers are putting into these institutions are protected from our adversaries.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to allow permanent, nationwide, year-round access to E15. Mr. Speaker, if you ate today, thank a farmer; if you got dressed today, thank a farmer; and if you put gas in your car today, thank a farmer.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to my attendance at the House Appropriations Committee's markup of the FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, I missed the first vote on April 22, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership in committee on this piece of legislation that is designed to empower the American worker. Mr.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today with a profound sense of loss. Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard of Marshalltown and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar of Des Moines were killed in action by ISIS terrorists while serving on a counterterrorism mission in Syria.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to the tragic death of Iowa National Guardsmen Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres- Tovar and my attendance at their dignified transfer, I missed votes on the morning of December 17, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, president of Iowa State University, on her retirement next month after more than 40 years of distinguished service.”

“Mr. Speaker, Iowans overwhelmingly rejected the Washington status quo in November, demanding an end to unelected bureaucrats misusing taxpayer resources. President Trump's rescissions package cuts $9.4 billion, including $3 million for Iraqi ``Sesame Street'', $6 million for net-zero cities in Mexico, and $1 million for voter ID in Haiti, not here in the United States.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the commissioning of the U.S. Navy's state-of-the-art nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Iowa, and the brave men and women who will serve aboard her.”