Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the family of Majd Kamalmaz confirmed that their loved one was dead at the hands of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime after being held captive in Syria for 7 years.   “While after seven years, I feared this possible outcome, it makes it no less heartbreaking. So… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement on the verdict in former President Trump's recent trial.   “Most Americans saw this trial of former President Donald Trump for what it was - a political gotcha game and a misuse of the judicial process. Today’s verdict sets a dangerous precedent and harms the faith that Americans have in our justice system." Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after he voted to protect the privacy of Americans by prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States.   “My vote today was to protect central Arkansans and Americans from overreach by the federal government. I am fervently opposed to a… Read more »

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 »