Bipartisan Lawmakers Want Iran’s Illicit Financial Empire Exposed By: Adam Kredo Intel could help sculpt sanctions as Biden negotiates nuclear deal. A pair of bipartisan congressmen want the U.S. intelligence community to pull the curtain back on the Iranian regime’s illicit financial empire, providing a window into the hardline government’s funding networks as the Biden administration moves to un... Read more »
On Israel trip, Hill met new premier By: Frank E. Lockwood Washington U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., traveled to Israel over the Independence Day recess, meeting with new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and other officials. His trip also included time in Qatar, where he met with members of the ruling family. Hill, who lives in Little Rock and represents the 2nd Congressional District, said ... Read more »
OPINION | FRENCH HILL AND KIRK LANE: Fight addiction By: French Hill We have heard too many tragic stories from families who have lost loved ones due to the opioid crisis across Arkansas, including a mother whose son was a graduate of Parkview Magnet High School in Little Rock and attended UALR who lost his battle with addiction to a fentanyl-laced overdose at the age of 31, or from parents whose ... Read more »
Cong. Hill urges Arkansas residents to get vaccine; stop rising cases & hospitalizations By: Shelli Poole Congressman French Hill released a bulletin Monday night urging constituents to get the COVID-19 vaccination. “I encourage all Arkansans who are not currently vaccinated for COVID-19 to consult with their doctor about getting vaccinated,” stated Hill. “This is especially important given the ri... Read more »
McCarthy Unveils Republican Task Forces, Announces Leaders and Members Washington, D.C.-- Today, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) formally announced the members of the Republican Task Forces, seven issue-specific task forces designed to identify and develop policy solutions to the issues facing the American people. “From President Biden’s Border Crisis to soaring consumer costs, and ... Read more »
Little Rock, AR -- Ranking Member on the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Monetary Policy, and International Financial Institutions, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) spoke out in the June 26th issue of The Saline Courier on passport renewal and how his office is helping central Arkansans. The full op-ed is copied below. Looking to travel? My office can help The Saline Cour... Read more »
Washington, D.C.-- Last Friday, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Jonathan Ferro on Bloomberg Surveillance where he discussed President Biden's new infrastructure deal, stress tests for banks, and the future of America's economy. To watch the full interview with Rep. Hill and Jonathan Ferro, click HERE or on the image below. Key quotes from Rep. Hill are included below: Rep. Hill on President Biden'... Read more »
Passport applications see surge, turn-around time extends to 3 months By: Jordan Howington LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are beginning to feel more comfortable making travel plans, which has many travelers realizing that they need a new passport. "I want to go to Australia,” Whitney Ivy said. Like Ivy, more people than usual are ready to travel aft... Read more »
French Hill: A great honor By: Rep. French Hill It was my honor earlier this month to celebrate the young Arkansans who join the class of 2025 at United States service academies. Each year, I host my Service Academy Send Off for the friends and families of these exceptional students and citizens, and this year, I celebrated four cadets and midshipmen and congratulated recent West Point graduate 2n... Read more »
State announces series of moves on recreation, conservation By: Rachel Herzog Arkansas officials on Monday announced the purchase of about 450 acres of land in Pulaski County for conservation and recreational use, as well as an agreement to put the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area and Camp Ouachita under the state parks system. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has also established by executive order the new state O... Read more »
