Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the vote regarding H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) penned an op-ed in the Washington Times about the need to reform the current apprenticeship system and embrace employer-led innovation in job training. The full op-ed is copied below. Democrats Doubling Down on… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021. “The National Apprenticeship Act passed today creates obstacles to job growth and reinforces a broken 80-year-old system Which is why I voted against it. I am for improving the antiquated system — which is why I offered an… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Wall Street Journal featured Rep. French Hill's op-ed stating that House Democrats' efforts to require the International Monetary Fund to issue special drawing rights (SDRs) to all member countries would do more harm than good to the global economy. The full op-ed is copied below.     … Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after voting against H. Con. Res. 11, a resolution outlining the process for the upcoming federal budget:  “I voted against today’s budget resolution because it will fast track President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package which includes proposals that have nothing to do… Read more »

Conway, Ark. — Yesterday, the Log Cabin Democrat featured Rep. French Hill's op-ed stating that President Biden's executive actions undermine the important constitutional role that the Founding Fathers granted to Congress and the president's pledge for unity and consensus in Washington. The full op-ed is copied below. Executive orders undermine constitutional… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (R-NC) appointed Rep. French Hill (R-AR) to serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy. “I am honored to continue my role as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and… Read more »

Little Rock, Ark. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) organized a press conference at Welspun’s headquarters featuring local businesses and workers who have been harmed by President Joe Biden’s Executive Order halting the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. “On inauguration day, President Biden pledged unity and called for Republicans and Democrats to work together for the benefit of… Read more »

Little Rock, Ark. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) presented two medals to MSG (Ret.) Robert Davis for his service in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.   “Although it was a 40-year wait, I am honored to present MSG Davis with the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross for his brave service during the… Read more »

Little Rock, Ark. – Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the approval of the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System as one of only 12 new Fisher House program priority sites to keep veterans and their loved ones together during medical care. Fisher Houses provide short-term lodging at no cost to families and caregivers of hospitalized active-duty or… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. –  Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after voting against a waiver to exempt Retired General Lloyd J. Austin from the seven-year waiting period to serve as Secretary of Defense:  “I voted against waiving the required seven-year grace period between military service and appointment required under the National Security Act of 1947 as… Read more »