Press Releases

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… 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… 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… 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… 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.… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after his Chief of Staff, Brooke Bennett, was named as a 2025 Presidential Leadership Scholar. In partnership with the William Jefferson Clinton Center, the Bush Presidential Center, the George and Barbara Bush Foundation, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation, this program brings… Read more »