Al Lawson Champions Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act
3/5/2020
Florida Daily
This week, U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, D-Fla., joined and U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark. on the “Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act” which “would make public the funds obtained in an illegal or corrupt manner held by Iran’s authoritarian theocratic regime.”
Hill’s bill, which Lawson is the original… Read more »
House committee works to cut off traffickers’ profit pipeline
3/5/2020
WKRN
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – International trafficking of people, animals, drugs, and weapons is a booming business.
The criminal enterprises behind it rake in about $2 trillion a year, according to Global Financial Integrity.
The House Financial Services Committee is working on a plan to combat… Read more »
U.S. House passes bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus, Arkansas congressmen vote ‘yes’
3/4/2020
KARK
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House passed an $8.3 billion measure Wednesday to battle the coronavirus outbreak that’s spreading rapidly and threatening a major shock to the economy and disruptions to everyday life in the U.S.
The swift and sweeping… Read more »
Hill urges Arkansas governor to match federal support for historically black colleges, universities
3/3/2020
The Ripon Advance
U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) last week urged Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson to advance financial support for the state’s four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by matching federal monies and efforts.
Arkansas Baptist College, Philander… Read more »
A wall backer, U.S. Rep. French Hill takes 6th tour of border
3/2/2020
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. French Hill toured the southern border of the country again last month, his sixth trip to the region since taking office in January 2015.
The Republican from Little Rock focused this time on stretches separating Arizona from Mexico. Some of the land abutting… Read more »
U.S. House Schedule for Monday, March 2, 2020
3/1/2020
Bearing Drift
MONDAY, MARCH 2ND
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
One Minute Speeches
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 5931 – Improving FHA Support for Small Dollar Mortgages Act of… Read more »
Rock Island Depot in Perry, Arkansas is at New Location, Roof will be the Next Priority
3/1/2020
Hibblen Radio
(March 1, 2020) – If you haven’t been following the project to save the Rock Island’s depot in Perry, Arkansas, then it’s hard to convey just how exciting it is to see the old passenger and freight station in its new location, looking grand on a new foundation and piece of… Read more »
Letters back Benton County's bid for federal assistance
2/29/2020
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
BENTONVILLE -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas' congressional delegation have sent letters to President Donald Trump to appeal a federal decision refusing to help pay the cost to clean up tornado damage in Benton County.
The letters were sent through George A. Robinson, Federal Emergency… Read more »
House gets Axne bill that would require companies to share info on promotions, benefits
2/28/2020
Des Moines Register
A bill from U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne to require publicly traded companies to share more information about how they treat employees has received approval from the House Financial Services Committee.
The bill now goes to the full House for consideration.
The… Read more »
China’s, Facebook’s plans spur interest in a digital US dollar
2/25/2020
Roll Call
A year ago the concept of a digital U.S. dollar was considered a fringe idea by some in the government, but the unveiling of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency and China’s plans for its own digital currency have officials rethinking that stance.
The reversal is clear from statements by Federal… Read more »
