WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman French Hill (AR-02) announced that Steven D. Smith recently joined his staff to serve as his new Communications Director.
Smith, a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a Cincinnati, Ohio native, began working on Capitol Hill in 2011. He most recently served as Communications Director for immediate past House Foreign Affairs… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after opposing the House rules package, H.Res.6, for the 116th Congress that would make it easier to raise taxes, increase spending, and raise the debt limit with less transparency:
“As the branch of government closest to the American people, the House's priorities should include increasing… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after opposing a new spending package introduced by House Democrats that failed to include adequate funding for border security:
“Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer continue to put federal families at financial risk, especially border patrol officers on the front lines, who are working without pay or are… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after his legislation to enhance Arkansas’s wilderness area, the Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act, passed the Senate and heads to the president’s desk for his signature:
Congressman Hill said: “I’m pleased that my bill to enhance one of Arkansas’s most unspoiled landscapes, Flatside Wilderness, has… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense James Mattis’ decision to resign:
“I am disappointed to see Secretary Mattis go. He has served our country with utmost distinction, and America is safer and stronger because of his leadership. His voice in our national security councils was wise, steady, and respected. We, as a… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement opposing the president’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan:
“The Taliban has been increasing its gains in Afghanistan, and I believe that withdrawing U.S. troops now will allow the Taliban to gather strength and expand even further. A withdrawal at this time undermines our accomplishments… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) made the following statement after supporting the bipartisan criminal justice reform bill, the First Step Act, which the president signed into law today:
“Since I came to Congress in 2015, I have actively worked with groups like Arkansas Baptist College, Restore Hope, Goodwill, Shorter College, the Exodus Project, and many more on ways we… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting the year-end continuing resolution that includes disaster funding and $5 billion to fund U.S. border security measures:
“The safety of Arkansans and Americans comes first and foremost. I've visited the southwest border four times, and I can personally attest to the need for adequate border… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) made the following statement regarding the comprehensive farm bill agreed to by the House and Senate:
“Agriculture is Arkansas’s number one economic industry, and I am proud to support the passage of this year’s comprehensive farm bill that brings much needed security and support to hardworking Arkansas farm families. Farmers benefit… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after supporting a bill, the IMPROVE Act, which helps children with complex medical conditions receive better access to the health care they need:
“Our nation’s sickest children deserve a fighting chance to live, and this bill helps America’s children with complex medical conditions receive the care they… Read more »
