Press Releases

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 Vietnam War,” said Rep. Hill. “I thank MSG Davis for h... 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 retired military ... 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 amended in 2008. Sinc... Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. “I congratulate the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. From the first inauguration in 1789 that saw George Washington installed as the first American president to today’s inauguration installing the 46th, one constant remains: the pe... Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus announced that Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Representative Alma Adams (D-NC), and Representative French Hill (R-AR) will serve as Co-Chairs of the Caucus for the 117th Congress. “We relaunched the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus two years ago to find new ways to support institutions like Delaware State University whi... Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep French Hill (AR-02) issued the following video statement after voting against one article of impeachment against President Donald Trump. A transcript of Rep. Hill's message is copied below: There are but seven days before our nation witnesses the swearing in of our 46th president, Joe Biden. After the horrific, catastrophic attack on the U.S. Capitol last week by a mob... Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) introduced H.Res.39, a resolution to honor United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick and United States Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood, along with the United States Capitol Police and other federal and local law enforcement officers who courageously defended the U.S. Capitol during the attack of J... Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following video about today’s scheduled proceedings regarding the Joint Session of Congress to meet and count the Electoral College votes. A transcript of Rep. Hill's message is copied below: I want to share with you my thoughts on the Constitutional obligation of the Joint Session of Congress to meet and count the Electoral College v... Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement today after being sworn into the 117th Congress: “The people of central Arkansas have entrusted me to serve in this capacity on their behalf and to uphold the dignity of our nation's Constitution. While the next two years present us with many challenges, I look forward to working with colleagues from both sides of t... Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — The members of the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Commission have published their eighth report. It is available for review here. The Commission's seven previous reports are also available for review at the Congressional Oversight Commission’s website. The Congressional Oversight Commission is a five-person panel that was established by the CARES Act. The Commission is focuse... Read more »