Press Releases

Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement after a Federal District Court Judge in Texas ruled to temporarily block President Obama's executive actions on immigration: "Yesterday's ruling was a win for those who believe in the importance of the rule of law and the separation of powers. In blocking the President's unilateral decision to implement so-called… Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 636, the America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 by a vote of 272-142. The bill would make certain small business tax provisions permanent, including section 179 small business expensing limits, making it easier for small businesses to operate, invest, and grow. Following House passage of the bill, Congressman French Hill (AR-2) said:… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement after the President signed into law the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act (Clay Hunt SAV Act): “I am proud to have voted for this critical bill that will improve access to mental health care services for veterans dealing with the invisible wounds of war. The men and women who have fought for this… Read more »

Following the passage of S.1, the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act, Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement: “The Keystone XL pipeline has brought hundreds of jobs to Arkansas and would employ thousands more hardworking Americans if approved. Denial of this pipeline means lost jobs and increased energy costs for American families. Americans want a true,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement after the passage of the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 (H.R. 527) by a bipartisan vote of 260 – 163... Read more »

U.S. Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement on the hiring of Mike Siegel as his Communications Director: "Mike’s extensive experience, specifically his tenure on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dealing with issues as critical as the well-being of our veterans, makes him a welcome addition to my staff. In joining our team, he gives me another… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-2) spoke on the floor today in support of H.R. 596, to repeal the President’s failed health care law, which the House passed by a vote of 239 – 186. In part, Congressman Hill stated: “[This bill] provides the Congress with a clean slate to implement the real, patient-centered health care reform that this nation needs and deserves.…… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-2), a member of the Financial Services Committee, released the following statement today in response to President Obama’s 2016 budget proposal: “President Obama’s budget proposal is more of the same failed policies that the American people rejected in November’s election. The President’s top-down approach would increase taxes,… Read more »

The Arkansas Congressional delegation today requested Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack extend the loan repayment date for farmers impacted by the collapse of Turner Grain until bankruptcy proceedings are completed. Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) extended loan repayment dates for farmers impacted by the collapse of Turner Grain last fall. The repayment extension is set to expire… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement today after the House passed the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act (H.R. 351) by a bipartisan vote of 277 – 133: “Today we took another step towards eliminating needless U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) delays to approving essential liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects. Increasing U.S. LNG… Read more »