Hinson calls on House to return 'immediately' to tackle diesel prices

The Hill - Sep 23, 2026

Rep. Ashley Hinson, the GOP's Iowa Senate candidate, called for the House to come back to session “immediately” to tackle soaring diesel prices and suspend the gas tax as voter frustration over the economy amid the war in Iran grows. “The House should return to DC immediately to work to pause diesel exports, suspend the...

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