Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after the House passed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes important provisions for military bases throughout Arkansas. “My vote today underscores my steadfast dedication to the courageous men and women of our armed forces both at home in central Arkansas and abroad… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after House Republicans passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill: “I voted today to support the brave men and women in uniform in central Arkansas and across our nation because they have selflessly sacrificed everything for our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (R-AR), alongside House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rep. Greg Meeks (D-NY), sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging for the swift and full implementation of the Rebuilding Prosperity and Opportunity for… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the family of Majd Kamalmaz confirmed that their loved one was dead at the hands of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime after being held captive in Syria for 7 years.   “While after seven years, I feared this possible outcome, it makes it no less heartbreaking. So… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement on the verdict in former President Trump's recent trial.   “Most Americans saw this trial of former President Donald Trump for what it was - a political gotcha game and a misuse of the judicial process. Today’s verdict sets a dangerous precedent and harms the faith that Americans have in our justice system." Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after he voted to protect the privacy of Americans by prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States.   “My vote today was to protect central Arkansans and Americans from overreach by the federal government. I am fervently opposed to a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after his landmark legislation to create a regulatory framework for digital assets, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 279 - 136 and is one step closer to becoming law.   “Today is a historic day for American consumers,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill’s (AR-02) bill to protect small banks and lenders from reporting requirements under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFBP) harmful 1071 rule, the Small LENDER Act, today passed out of the House Financial Services Committee and is one step closer to advancing to the House Floor.   “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after his provision to expand the Little Rock Port and relocate the VOR Cone was included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) five-year reauthorization.   Rep. Hill said, “I applaud my provision’s inclusion in the five-year FAA reauthorization to ensure my efforts to expand the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today delivered remarks at Daisy Bates' statue unveiling in the U.S. Capitol. Daisy Bates was an Arkansan and courageous civil rights leader whose statue now stands proudly in the halls of our Capitol. Her resolute image will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought tirelessly for equality.   Rep. Hill's remarks as… Read more »