Press Releases

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 »

WASHINGTON – The Securities and Exchange Commission recently released regulatory rules as mandated by Congressman French Hill’s (AR-02) Fair Access to Investment Research Act, which was signed into law on October 6, 2017. Congressman Hill made the following statement regarding the final rule:    “I’m pleased that my legislation opened up research of the rapidly growing… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the passing of President George H.W. Bush:  “It’s with heavy hearts that Martha and I mourn the passing of a loyal friend, mentor, and faithful servant, President George H.W. Bush. We lift up the Bush family during this time of grieving and honor the remarkable life and legacy of a strong leader and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after supporting two bipartisan bills that condemn war crimes in Syria and impose additional sanctions on Iranians who threaten peace and stability in Iraq: “The Syrian dictator Assad and the Mullahs in Iran must be held accountable for their war crimes, genocide, and other grave injustices against the Syrian… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after his legislation, H.R. 5636, the Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act, which enhances Arkansas’s wilderness area, passed the House unanimously:  “Arkansans and visitors, young and old, should enjoy more of one of Arkansas’s most unspoiled landscapes - Flatside Wilderness – which is why I’ve championed… Read more »

Little Rock, Arkansas – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) announced the establishment of the John Paul Hammerschmidt Service Award, which will recognize a member (or members) of Hill’s staff for outstanding service to Arkansas and the Office.  The 2018 winner is Tom McNabb, Director of Military and Veterans Affairs and Deputy District Director for Hill, for his outstanding service to… Read more »

Little Rock, Arkansas – Congressman French Hill (AR-02), Co-Chair of the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), announced Clinton High School student David Saavedra as the winner of the 2018 App Challenge for Arkansas’s Second Congressional District. Saavedra created a specially designed app called, ERNY (Emergency Response Near You), which helps local fire departments locate fire hydrants… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) announced that Natalie Schulte has joined his staff as a Press Assistant. Schulte, originally from Houston, Texas, graduated May 2018 from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications at the Moody College of Communications.  Schulte’s previous professional experience includes being a… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the president reimposed tough sanctions on Iran that were lifted under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA): “Iran is run by a rogue regime that poses a serious threat to our nation and our allies, and I strongly support the president reimposing sanctions that were lifted under the Iran nuclear… Read more »