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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hill (AR-02), Rep. Gottheimer (NJ-05), Rep. Kean Jr. (NJ-07), Rep. Lawler (NY-17), and Rep. Moskowitz (FL-23) introduced the Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025, which would create a designation for countries or nonstate actors that engage in the unlawful or wrongful detention of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, empowering the Secretary of State and Congr... Read More »

The office of Congressman French Hill (AR-02) is looking for interns for the Fall 2025 term in both my DC and Little Rock offices. If you're interested, here's what you need to know: Interns will work in a fast-paced environment, gaining valuable exposure and knowledge of the legislative process and the U.S. Congress while helping central Arkansans. Intern responsibilities include answering const... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Revitalizing Investment, Savings, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Act, which he co-leads with Rep. Steube (R-FL). The RISE Act will unlock capital, boost investment, and stimulate economic growth and innovation for all Americans by limiting the capital gains tax rate to 15%. Rep. Hill said, "To build a stronger, more prosperous future, ... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) named the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) as the latest recipients of his Golden Fleece Award for their challenges in ensuring effective mental health screening for service members and veterans who are transitioning from military to civilian life. As a result of a 2018 executive order, the VA and DOD deve... Read More »

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced that Cal Jarrett has joined his staff in Little Rock in the role of District Representative as part of the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. Jarrett brings distinguished military experience to the position, having served six years in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist Second Class (E-5) before being honorably dischar... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. French Hill (R-AR), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman G.T. Thompson (R-PA), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) voted to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, a major legislative victory that delivers real results for central Arkansas and includes two of his own bills focused on helping Arkansans save, invest, and build a stronger future. “This bill is a critical win for families and small businesses in central Arkansas. It prevents the largest tax hike in... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) named the U.S. Department of Commerce as the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece. Thanks to their bureaucratic red tape, three years after Congress appropriated over $42 billion to bring the internet to rural America, exactly zero Americans have been connected to the internet through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Under th... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill’s (AR-02) bill, H.R. 1612, the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act, to expand the Flatside Wilderness Area in central Arkansas by approximately 2,200 acres, passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote. Rep. Hill’s bill designates an additional 2,200 acres as part of the Flatside Wilderness Area, fulfilling the vision Arkansas leaders first set forth... Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) is proud to announce that his Legislative Director, Amelia Allert, has been named one of the Top 10 Bipartisan Staffers on Capitol Hill by Capitol CNCT. During her tenure working for Rep. Hill, Amelia has played an integral role in drafting and negotiating legislation that was ultimately signed into law and is always willing to work across the ais... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) has introduced legislation to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a vacant U.S. Forest Service building and its surrounding land in Perryville, Arkansas, to Perry County. Rep. Hill said, “For years, this building has sat empty when the people of Perry County could have put it to good use. My bill will change that. By transferring ... Read More »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Warren Stephens to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. “Warren is a lifelong friend, phenomenal, and proud American who has a passion for our shared British and American history, and the critical nature of our important transatlantic partnership. I have no doubt that he w... Read More »

WASHINGTON D.C. – "I am saddened to learn of the passing of Pope Francis. His Holiness was a humble servant of God and a beacon of faith, compassion, and peace for millions of Catholics around the world. I am grateful for his devotion to interfaith dialogue, reflected in his memorable visit with the Grand Imam at Al-Azhar in 2017 and their joint document on Human Fraternity in 2019. "I was blessed... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a vote of 216-214, the FY25 Concurrent Budget Resolution as amended by the U.S. Senate, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement: “The budget resolution passed by the House yesterday marks a turning point after years of failed policies by the Biden-Harris Administration. It is a serious effort by Repu... Read More »

Opinion: A History of Congressional Authority in U.S. Trade Policy by Rep. French Hill Washington Times April 9, 2025 With President Trump’s global tariff strategy underway, now is an excellent time to examine U.S. trade policy leading to this moment. The Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to regulate international trade and import tariffs in Article I, Section 8, which authorizes Cong... Read More »