WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) yesterday introduced H.R. 9148, the Scipio Jones House Assessment Act. If passed, this bill would require the Department of the Interior (DOI) to do a special resource study of the Scipio Jones House with a report to Congress three years after enactment. The study would lay the groundwork for preserving the house and potentially bringing it into… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after voting for H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, which passed the House by a vote of 400-15. The bipartisan bill fully funds veterans' health care and benefits while securing critical investments that can be used for the Arkansas… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, co-chairs of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) introduced H.R. 8791, the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, following years of bipartisan work to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities. The legislation is co-led by HBCU Caucus Vice Chairs Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) and Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), and Caucus… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced that Savannah Berryman, his Director of Operations, was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Operational Excellence Award by the Women’s Congressional Staff Association (WCSA).
The Operational Excellence Award recognizes a scheduler or operations professional whose organization, coordination, and execution are essential to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) voted to pass H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The bill passed the House by a vote of 224-200 and includes Rep. Hill’s and Rep. Rick Crawford’s (AR-01) Farmer Assistance, Resilience, and Mental Health Evaluation Research Study (FARMERS) amendment, directing the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate best practices for… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), along with Caucus members Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06) and Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-02), introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act. The legislation is the House companion to S. 4167, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Raphael… Read more »
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) yesterday hosted his 2026 HBCU Summit at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock. The summit's theme was "Building Resilient Futures for HBCUs: Infrastructure, Innovation, and Economic Mobility."
Rep. Hill was joined by several distinguished guests, including:
Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the HBCU Caucus
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LITTLE ROCK, AR – On Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM CT – 11:00 AM CT, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) will host the 2026 Arkansas Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Summit at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock.
Rep. Hill will be joined by Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Congressional HBCU Caucus; Gov. Sarah Sanders; and several other… Read more »
Little Rock, AR – On Friday, March 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. French Hill (AR-02), will hold a Field Hearing at the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09), will be coming to Little Rock to… Read more »
