Press Releases

WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman French Hill (AR-02) announced the results of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition during a reception held at the Historic Art Museum in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. Congressman Hill is the Co-Chairman of this year's 38th annual Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Hill’s office received 57 submissions this year from high school students from… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. —  Today, the House unanimously passed H.Res.327, a bipartisan resolution introduced by Congressman French Hill (AR-02) and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults.  “As a father, a former community banker, and an investment adviser, I believe that… Read more »

 An African-American World War I veteran and Pine Bluff native, Leroy Johnston (right) is shown with two of his brothers, Drs. D.A.E. (left) and L.H. (center) Johnston. Rep. Hill and his staff members were instrumental in ensuring that Johnston’s finally received his long overdue medals. … Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. —Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement in response to U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s release of the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election: “From day one of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, I have repeatedly called for the Special… Read more »

 (From left to right: Dr. Michael Lomax, President and CEO, United Negro College Fund; Little Rock Mayor, Frank Scott, Jr.; Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson; O. Jerome Green, Esq., President, Shorter College; Congressman French Hill; Regina Favors, President, Arkansas Baptist College; Dr. Roderick Smothers,… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) delivered the keynote address at the Innovative Payments Association annual conference held in Washington, D.C. (pictured below). Congressman Hill has been focused on strengthening financial technology and appreciates the Congressional support by House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Ranking Member Patrick… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, an article published by the Daily Wire featured Congressman French Hill's (AR-02) "Future Leaders Council." This civics education program was started by Congressman Hill in 2018 to introduce central Arkansas 5th grade students to a deeper understanding of our Constitution and the values and principles that it supports.  … Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman French Hill (AR-02) sent a letter to President Trump ahead of his meeting today with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, calling on him to raise concerns about the plight of Christian minorities in Egypt. “The United States and Egypt are critically important partners in the fight against terrorism in the Sinai Peninsula and throughout the region,”… Read more »

The Truth About the Violence Against Women Act: April 5, 2019 Rep. French Hill In 1994, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with bipartisan support. This legislation has played a valuable role in combating violence and providing resources that support victims. VAWA was reauthorized by bipartisan majorities in Congress in 2000, 2005, and 2013. I have consistently… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman French Hill (AR-02) recently joined Maria Bartiromo on the Fox Business Network to discuss his visit to the southwest border at McAllen, Texas, to investigate the ongoing immigration crisis, as well as the latest news on U.S. trade talks with China. Key excerpts below:  Touring the Southwest… Read more »