Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after his landmark legislation to create a regulatory framework for digital assets, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 279 - 136 and is one step closer to becoming law.   “Today is a historic day for American consumers,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill’s (AR-02) bill to protect small banks and lenders from reporting requirements under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFBP) harmful 1071 rule, the Small LENDER Act, today passed out of the House Financial Services Committee and is one step closer to advancing to the House Floor.   “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after his provision to expand the Little Rock Port and relocate the VOR Cone was included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) five-year reauthorization.   Rep. Hill said, “I applaud my provision’s inclusion in the five-year FAA reauthorization to ensure my efforts to expand the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today delivered remarks at Daisy Bates' statue unveiling in the U.S. Capitol. Daisy Bates was an Arkansan and courageous civil rights leader whose statue now stands proudly in the halls of our Capitol. Her resolute image will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought tirelessly for equality.   Rep. Hill's remarks as… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced the high school recipients of his 2024 Education Achievement Award. There were 38 honorees throughout central Arkansas this year.   “I am proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Education Achievement Award. These bright students have worked tirelessly towards success in their studies and in their communities. I am… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced the winner of the Second Congressional District’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The office received over 130 entries from students across central Arkansas for this year’s competition.   The winner of this year’s competition is Ayalgunn Enkhmandakh with “Clock of Life.” Ayalgunn is a student at Little Rock… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after three of his bills passed the House as part of significant, strategic, and critical legislation to support U.S. allies Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.   “As our allies in Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan face threats against their freedom, providing U.S. aid was dire. Russia’s Vladimir Putin will not… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (R-AR) issued a statement today on the passing of former U.S. Senator David Pryor (D-AR). “It is with great sadness that I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of former U.S. Senator David Pryor, who passed away this morning at the age of 89. Senator Pryor's contributions to the state of Arkansas are immeasurable and his legacy will… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) pressing Director Chopra to provide clarity around the implementation timeline of their harmful small business data reporting rule, often referred to as the 1071 rule.   “Building on the bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution and my legislation, the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. David Scott (D-GA) today introduced bipartisan legislation that provides greater transparency in bank exams by establishing a new appeals process to resolve disagreements between banks and regulators. U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) sponsored the companion bill in the Senate.   “Banks deserve to… Read more »