WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill issued the following statement after voting against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, President Joe Biden’s massive spending bill.
“Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Congress has appropriated nearly $4 trillion in government spending to fight COVID-19, including roughly $900 billion just two months ago, and as of today there is… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (R-AR) relaunched the bipartisan Entrepreneurship Caucus and reintroduced the Enhancing Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century Act as its first policy initiative for the 117th congress.
In addition to Rep. Hill, the Caucus will be co-chaired by Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH), Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-FL),… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the passing of Steve N. Wilson, former director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC).
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend Steve N. Wilson. Our love for the earth and the outdoors was shared for many years. I will miss the time we spent together hiking, fishing, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) announced their reappointment to the Japan-United States Friendship Commission, an independent government agency established by Congress in 1975 to promote educational, intellectual advancements, and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
“I am honored to continue my service on this commission,… Read more »
Little Rock, Ark. – On Sunday, the Log Cabin Democrat featured Rep. French Hill's op-ed calling on the Biden administration to safely reopen schools nationwide for in-person learning.
The full op-ed is copied below.
Reopening of schools is key to recovery; federal government should help, not… Read more »
Little Rock, Ark. – Today, Arkansas Business featured Rep. French Hill's op-ed with local business leader, Dr. Jeff Standridge, celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week and advocating for more support for entrepreneurs to combat the startup slump.
The full text of the op-ed is copied below:
This week… Read more »
Little Rock, Ark. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Tom Keene and Lisa Abramowicz on Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss Thursday's House Financial Services Committee hearing "Game Stopped? Who Wins and Loses When Short Sellers, Social Media, and Retail Investors Collide."
Watch the interview HERE or by clicking on the image below.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) announced the introduction of H.Res.117, Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt. This resolution calls on the Egyptian government to take further action to promote religious tolerance and end religious discrimination against Egypt’s Christian population.
“Since… Read more »
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 »
