Email from Rep. Hinson Friend, President Trump recently announced several Executive Orders to put patients first and protect them from rising drug costs by accelerating competition, increasing transparency, and re-evaluating the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs. These middlemen only serve themselves and drive up costs—and they profit off of sick Americans and push independent pharmacies in rural communities out of business with their shady practices. A fellow Iowan and President of the American Pharmacists Association, Dr. Randy McDonough, recently testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee that “in Iowa alone, more than 200 pharmacies have closed since 2014, and a record 31 pharmacies closed in 2024.” At a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing, I asked the chair of the FTC about ways to stop anti-competitive practices that are driving these closures and prevent PBMs from imposing egregious markups on numerous specialty and generic drugs at their affiliated pharmacies, in turn, lowering costs for patients. We must continue to hold bad actors accountable. President Trump took this issue head-on in his first term, and he is building on these efforts now. I look forward to continuing to work with President Trump to lower costs, improve transparency, and ensure all Iowans can access affordable medications they need. Sincerely, Answering Your Questions: Town Halls in Clayton and Winneshiek Counties As you know, I will always tell you where I stand. I enjoyed hearing from constituents at my in-person town halls and sharing more about my work with President Trump to secure the border and lower taxes for the middle-class. Thanks to everyone who came out—I’ll continue to be accessible and transparent to you every step of the way. Ensuring Iowans' Access to Quality Healthcare Access to healthcare services is a common concern I hear from folks in our rural communities. Whether it’s traveling long distances, dealing with layers of red tape, or waiting weeks for an appointment—these challenges are real. I’m thankful to the amazing providers and caregivers who participated in our rural healthcare roundtable this week in Fayette County. I will keep fighting to ensure community healthcare needs are met. Send-Off Ceremony for Iowa's Heroes I had the honor of participating in the send-off ceremony in Cedar Falls for the 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment of the Iowa National Guard as they deploy to the Middle East to assist in Operation Inherent Resolve. This is a significant moment—not only for the soldiers who are deploying but also for their families, friends, and communities who stand firmly behind them. Please keep them and their loved ones in your prayers as they carry out their mission. In Case You Missed It: Quick Hits I joined American Legion Post 30, Independence American Legion Auxiliary, and VFW Post 2440 in Independence and American Legion Post 692 in Ryan for beautiful Memorial Day services in honor of our nation's heroes. I showed support for the Trump Administration's decision to revoke student visas from Communist China. I laid out the path forward to ensure our government isn't rife with waste, fraud, and abuse. At one of my town halls, I explained how President Trump's One Big Beautiful bill permanently secures the border by funding deportations and supporting ICE & CBP. I highlighted the need to pass my bipartisan legislation that will ensure unfair trade practices from bad actors like China are investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. In the News I joined Fox News Radio to talk about the many wins for Iowans in President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. Listen here! Fox News: GOP lawmaker defends Trump tax bill to angry crowds at back-to-back town halls The Hill: Ashley Hinson stands behind Trump in face of rowdy town halls Des Moines Register: US Rep. Ashley Hinson defends Republican tax bill at 2 heated Iowa town halls Radio Iowa: Congresswoman Hinson says she’ll continue town hall meetings to keep constituents informed The Gazette: Iowa’s Ashley Hinson gets mixed reception at town hall as she fields questions about DOGE, Medicaid cuts Brownfield Ag News: Rep. Hinson praises House-passed reconciliation package Des Moines Register: US Rep. Ashley Hinson staves off jeers and boos at Iowa town hall in Decorah Ag Week: Legislators from the region to lead Congressional Biofuels Caucus Ethanol Producer Magazine: Congressional Biofuels Caucus launches for 119th Congress Radio Iowa: Congresswoman Hinson discusses pipeline provisions, tax cuts in Big Beautiful Bill Sioux County Radio: Rep. Hinson praises House-passed reconciliation package KIWA Radio: Congresswoman Hinson talks about Medicaid The Gazette: Google announces $7B investment in Iowa to expand cloud, AI infrastructure Forbes Breaking News: Ashley Hinson Asks FCC Chairman Carr: How Are You ‘Strengthening Communications Infrastructure?’ Facebook Instagram X Truth Stay Connected Rep. Hinson | 2458 Rayburn House Office Building 45 Independence Avenue SE | Washington, D.C., DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice