Waterloo Times

Ashley Hinson, a current member of the U.S. Congress representing Iowa's 2nd district, shared several updates on May 8, 2025, via social media. The congresswoman, who has been in office since replacing Abby Finkenauer in 2021, conveyed her support for various legislative and economic initiatives through her tweets.

On May 8 at 14:57 UTC, Hinson announced her vote in favor of renaming a major geographical feature. She stated, "Just voted to formally rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America ".

Later that day at 15:31 UTC, Hinson expressed enthusiasm over developments concerning national trade policy. In her tweet she mentioned,"Huge win—and many more to come! @POTUS is fighting to right the wrongs of the past, return to fair trade, and build a more abundant America." She further thanked those prioritizing market opportunities for Iowa’s farmers and biofuels producers.

At 17:29 UTC on the same day, Hinson highlighted an event with local business leaders from Des Moines. She tweeted about it saying,"This morning I had a great breakfast with the Greater Des Moines Partnership." The congresswoman underscored the importance of grassroots policy ideas originating from Iowa rather than Washington D.C., thanking participants for their advocacy and engagement.

Hinson was born in Des Moines in 1983 and currently resides in Marion. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California earned in 2004.