Hill and Westerman: McCarthy's speakership secured, but Republicans still face heavy lifting
by Alex Thomas
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
January 16, 2023
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. French Hill never doubted Kevin McCarthy's chances of becoming speaker of the House of Representatives.
It took 15 rounds of voting for McCarthy -- the Californian who led House Republicans during Nancy… Read more »
Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) delivered his nominating speech for Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House during the eleventh vote for Speaker.
To watch Rep. Hill's speech on the House Floor, please click HERE.
Rep. Hill's speech as delivered:
“Madam Clerk,
“I rise tonight in the spirit of 1923 to address the House and nominate Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the… Read more »
Another Holiday Season, Another Holiday Shutdown
by Rep. French Hill
Log Cabin Democrat
December 16, 2022
As the 117th Congress winds down, my Democrat colleagues have been racing to add irrelevant amendments to the pending annual government funding – a “Christmas tree” of a bill, if you will. These amendments do not pertain to matters at hand, rather, serve as a final-hour… Read more »
Yesterday, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Punchbowl News for a pop-up conversation with Heather Caygle about the issues facing American workers including inflation, the economy, and the potential of a digital currency.
To watch the full interview, click HERE or on the video below.
Topline Quotes:
“The Fed kept their foot on the accelerator much too long and they should… Read more »
2023 Service Academy Nominations
by Rep. French Hill
Log Cabin Democrat
October 11, 2022
Since being elected to Congress in 2015, it’s been an honor to nominate outstanding central Arkansas students to our nation’s Service Academies. Over the last seven years I’ve had the privilege of nominating over 150 students to attend the Academies, including the US Naval Academy, US Military… Read more »
Today is International Opioid Awareness Day
by Rep. French Hill
Log Cabin Democrat
August 31, 2022
In 2021, we lost 555 of our neighbors here in Arkansas to drug overdose. Across the nation, we lost over 107,000 Americans to drug overdose – this translates to a fatal overdose nearly every five minutes. Nearly two-thirds of these deaths are opioid-related.
Today is International… Read more »
VenCent’s Inaugural FinTech Summit in Little Rock a national success
by Rep. French Hill
Talk Business & Politics
August 31, 2022
This month, in my hometown of Little Rock, The Venture Center hosted the inaugural VenCent FinTech Summit, which brought together leaders in the banking industry, as well as entrepreneurs and government officials from around the world.
In a span of… Read more »
Recognizing Great American Outdoors Month
by Rep. French Hill
The Saline Courier
June 29, 2022
Recognizing Great American Outdoors Month
From fishing and kayaking, to hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and spelunking, Arkansas really lives up to its name as The Natural State. June is recognized as Great Outdoors Month – an opportunity to raise awareness for the countless… Read more »
Election integrity in Arkansas
by Rep. French Hill
Log Cabin Democrat
June 29, 2022
Election integrity in Arkansas
Democracy is one of the greatest freedoms we are granted as citizens of the United States, with participating in elections being one of our greatest responsibilities. This year, the state of Arkansas saw its largest voter turnout in a midterm primary election… Read more »
U.S. House OKs bill aimed at mental health, drug use; opioid provision by Hill in it
by Ryan Tarinelli
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
June 24, 2022
U.S. House OK's bill aimed at mental health, drug use; opioid provision by Hill in it
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House passed a legislative package to address mental health and drug abuse, including a provision sponsored by Arkansas… Read more »
