Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement today after G7 leaders expressed interest in redirecting $100 billion in newly allocated International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to developing countries. “After meeting with Secretary Yellen last month and urging her to focus SDRs towards the poorest countries, I am pleased that she… Read more »

Rep. French Hill (AR-02) led a letter, co-signed by 22 Republican members of Congress on the Financial Services Committee, to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler outlining their views with the SEC’s plans to mandate disclosures for public companies regarding climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Rep. Hill and Republican committee members wrote, “We are… Read more »

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 2pm CT, Rep. French Hill (AR-02), will host a service academy send-off to congratulate and celebrate central Arkansas’s nominees for various military academies. The event will be open to members of the press. WHO: Rep. French Hill, nominees for military academies, and Col. (Ret.) Rob “Gator” Ator WHAT: Military Service Academy Send-off WHEN: 2pm-3pm… Read more »

 Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today issued the following statement after President Biden released his FY2022 budget proposal: “Why did President Biden decide to release his budget to the American people on the Friday of a three-day weekend when nobody is paying attention? Because his budget proposal is nothing more than a far-left wish list that caters to the most progressive… Read more »

LITTLE ROCK, AR  – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) today announced the introduction of the bipartisan H.R. 3506, the 21st Century Dollar Act. This legislation would require the Department of Treasury, in coordination with the Federal Reserve, to implement a strategy for the dollar to ensure it be maintained as the primary global reserve currency. “The purpose of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the passing of former U.S. Senator John Warner, who served the state of Virginia from 1979 to 2009. "During my two years as a Senate staffer, I had the pleasure of knowing and serving with Senator John Warner. He was a dear friend of my then boss, Senator John Tower of Texas. Senator Warner was loved by… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11) today issued the following statement after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced last week that the Federal Reserve plans to publish a discussion paper this summer on digital payments and the possibility of a U.S. digital currency. “The Fed is finally taking actionable steps to do what we’ve been asking… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-06) today introduced H.R. 3328, the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act. The legislation expands the definition of an accredited investor, allowing Americans who have relevant education, professional experience, or other similar credentials to invest in private offerings. “An arbitrary… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of establishing a commission to investigate the circumstances which occurred at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. “In the days following January 6th, I called for a bipartisan commission to review the incident that occurred at our U.S. Capitol. This is why, in January, I… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced Brian Lee has joined his staff to serve as Senior Policy Advisor, Dlayne Tucciarone is transitioning from a Wounded Warrior Fellowship to full-time staff to serve as District Representative for Military and Veterans Affairs, and Cary Shelton has joined the Congressman’s staff to serve as Staff Assistant. “Brian Lee’s prior… Read more »