Press Releases

The Republican Study Committee (RSC) announced that Congressman French Hill (AR-02) will serve as a member of its Steering Committee for the 115th Congress. RSC Steering Committee provides guidance to the Chairman and helps set the policy agenda for one of Congress’s oldest Conservative Caucuses. “We have a unique opportunity in the 115th Congress to do more than simply make… Read more »

Today, following the death of former Arkansas State Senator Stanley Russ, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement: “Martha and I were saddened to learn about the loss of our friend, former state senator Stanley Russ. For two decades Stanley was a friend and sound adviser. Our State and the Faulkner County community will miss Stanley's smile, enthusiasm, and… Read more »

This week, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) unveiled its plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. Since its implementation into law, the so-called Affordable Care Act has created giant increases in premiums and deductibles, forced insurers to withdraw from the markets, and limited choice and access to healthcare for hardworking American families. Congressman French Hill (AR-02), an… Read more »

Today, after being sworn into office for his second term, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement: “It is an honor to continue to serve the citizens of central Arkansas and to again affirm my allegiance to our Nation and our beloved Constitution. The next two years present us with a unique opportunity to create good common sense solutions to the many… Read more »

Today, after the Obama Administration failed to veto the United Nations Security Council’s anti-Israel resolution, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement: “Down to the bitter end, the Obama Administration continues to undermine and threaten our relationship with Israel. Ambassador Power’s abstention vote might as well have been a vote in favor of… Read more »

Today, after The House Financial Services Committee’s Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing released the report from its 12-month investigation into terror finance, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement:. "Over the past two years, I have been working with the other members of the task force finding ways to cut funding to the terrorist… Read more »

Today, after the Federal Reserve announced its decision to raise interest rates, Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the below statement: “Today’s decision by the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the first time in 2016—and just the second time since 2006—is a delayed move considering the increase in market interest rates over the past four months.… Read more »

Today, after the House passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the Government through April 28, 2017, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement: “Although I am generally opposed to funding the government through a Continuing Resolution, I agree that it is important to give the Trump Administration and the next Congress a clean slate when determining what our… Read more »

Today, the House passed S. 3076, the Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act of 2016. S. 3076, named after Charles Duncan of Little Rock, Arkansas, and introduced earlier this year by Senator Tom Cotton (AR), would amend the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012. Under current law, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a casket or urn for a deceased veteran whose… Read more »

“For the 55th straight year, Republicans and Democrats have come together to fund our military at the levels they need to complete their strategic missions around the globe. We also would be giving a much-deserved pay raise for our men and women in uniform, at a level even higher than the president initially requested. The NDAA would also authorize the modernization of our C-130… Read more »