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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. “I supported today’s government funding bill to give President Trump time to negotiate his priorities and make recommendations for FY26 spending. The bill also modestly cuts spending year over year, which is an important... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02), Co-Chair of the Hostage Task Force in the House, today introduced the Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act alongside Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01). This bipartisan legislation provides financial relief to Americans wrongfully detained abroad. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) recently introduced companion legislation in the Senate. Rep. Hill said, "After retu... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss President Trump's work to make America competitive again, his Overdraft CRA, and more. To watch the full interview, please visit HERE. Topline Quotes: "When you mandate this kind of a price cap, you are going to deny deposit services and overdraft privilege services to millions of low-income American famili... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today issued the following statement after President Trump delivered his first joint address to Congress after being sworn in as our 47th President of the United States. "Tonight, President Trump laid out how he is delivering on his promises to the American people. From prioritizing border security and economic prosperity to increasing government efficie... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today reintroduced the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act, which will add 2,215 U.S. Forest Service acres to the Flatside Wilderness area. In 2019, Flatside was initially expanded by over 600 acres under Rep. Hill’s original bill, H.R. 5636, the Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act. In the 118th Congress, identical legislation from Rep. Hill was unanimousl... Read More »

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after former Governor Jim Guy Tucker passed away at the age of 81. "Martha and I are saddened to learn of the passing of former Governor Jim Guy Tucker. Governor Tucker served as my predecessor in the U.S. House of Representatives from the Second Congressional District from 1977 to 1979. During that time, he was a ki... Read More »

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced that David Witte has joined his staff in Little Rock in the role of Director of Military and Veterans Affairs. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Concordia University, a Master of Divinity from Liberty University, and a Master of Arts in Public History from the University ... Read More »

Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the newly announced bicameral Working Group for Digital Assets. To watch the full interview, click HERE. Topline Quotes: "I was so pleased to come together with Senator Tim Scott, Senator John Boozman, Congressman G.T. Thompson, and David Sacks yesterday to talk about our priorities to move regulatory clarity for digital assets in... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced that Amelia Allert has rejoined his staff in Washington, D.C. in the role of Legislative Director. Amelia graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She most recently worked as Director of Policy at the Healthcare Distribution Alliance. Prior to that, Amelia was a Senior Legislative As... Read More »

Boozman, Hill help launch digital assets working group Alex Thomas Arkansas Democrat-Gazette February 4, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Two members of Arkansas' congressional delegation joined colleagues and the White House's top cryptocurrency advisor on Tuesday to announce the formation of a bicameral working group focused on passing digital asset legislation. Through the body, leaders of the Senate and Hou... Read More »

Views From the Chair: French Hill’s Plans for Leading Financial Services Panel by Chloe McGehee Arkansas Business January 27, 2025 When U.S. Rep. French Hill was elected chairman of the House Financial Services Committee in December, he became the first former banker to lead the influential committee in more than 100 years — a fact that could reshape the regulatory landscape for finance nationwide... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) named the United States Department of the Navy as the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award for their poor planning and lack of oversight that allowed a $3.7 billion modernization of Navy vessels to dramatically underperform expectations. Rep. Hill said, “In 2012 and 2013, the Navy proposed retiring several cruisers due to budget constraints, which... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance were sworn into office. “I congratulate President Trump and Vice President Vance on being sworn in today. With President Trump being only the second American to win a non-consecutive second term as our president, accompanied by clean wins of the electoral... Read More »

Opinion: Our Energy Future by Rep. French Hill Arkansas Democrat Gazette January 16, 2025 In December, Arkansas Nuclear One, Arkansas' only nuclear power plant, celebrated its 50th year of commercial operations. This milestone comes at a consequential moment for American energy. Across the country, energy demand is growing, fueled by data-center expansion, increased broad-based electrification, an... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after fellow Arkansan Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-01) was named Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). Rep. Hill will also remain a member of HPSCI in the 119th Congress. “Rick Crawford is a longstanding member of the Committee who has distinguished himself with his leadership in counte... Read More »