Press Releases

Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-2) forwarded a letter from Welspun Tubular to the White House, signed by two hundred forty-four Welpsun employees, urging President Obama to sign Keystone XL into law. Following the forwarding of the letter, Congressman Hill released the following statement: “There are no better ambassadors of the Keystone XL pipeline than the men and women of… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement after Wal-Mart announced it would be raising pay for 500,000 employees: “Today's announcement is evidence that when businesses are able to grow and succeed, they will have the opportunity to invest in their employees.  Congress must continue to allow businesses and their employees to thrive from the ground-up,… Read more »

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 »