Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, which passed the House by 406-4. “As a member of Congress and a former banker, I’ve heard from many students and parents telling me their concern of skyrocketing costs of higher education and the misuse of student loans. In my… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Financial Services Committee Whip, Congressman French Hill (R-AR), welcomed Ashley Gunn to serve on his staff as his Senior Advisor on financial services issues. Gunn, a 2010 graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a dual concentration in Real Estate and Business and Public… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the announcement that the United States and Mexico have made progress on bilateral issues regarding trade negotiations: “I’m pleased to see U.S. Trade Ambassador Lighthizer make progress on negotiations between our country and Mexico on President Trump’s goal of an updated NAFTA. Hopefully, Canada will… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the president signed into law the bipartisan FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to provide critical military funding: “I applaud the president for quickly signing into law critical funding for our military that gives military personnel a much-deserved 2.4 percent pay increase, boosts… Read more »

Little Rock, Arkansas – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after being awarded 2018 Tom Dillard Advocacy Award by the Arkansas Historical Association. Hill said, “I’m thankful for this recognition, and I appreciate the Arkansas Historical Association’s continuous advocacy and support for the preservation of our state’s history. As a ninth-generation Arkansan,… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the second-quarter GDP numbers reflect strong U.S. economic growth: “We have a booming economy with more jobs available than bodies to fill them, and with our economy expanded at a 4.1 percent rate in the April to June quarter – this is the highest level in nearly four years. I'm pleased that the Tax… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after supporting three bills this week to give Arkansans high-quality, affordable access to health care: “Arkansans deserve access to high-quality, affordable health care, and that includes giving individuals and families the tools they need to get out from under the burden of Washington-knows-best… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after supporting the bipartisan FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report: “This is the 57th consecutive year that House and Senate have come together in a bipartisan fashion to authorize funding for our brave men and women in uniform and their families. I was proud to support… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) voted for legislation to provide Arkansans access to the education they need to fill 21st Century jobs in a booming economy. Hill said: “Because of the Tax Cuts and Job Act, we are seeing more jobs available than bodies to fill them, and many of these are in the skilled trades. As the Co-Chairman of the bipartisan House Skilled American… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after President Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker met yesterday to discuss U.S.-EU trade relations: “I’m pleased the president had a productive meeting with the European Commission President Juncker yesterday with both parties agreeing to hold off on further tariffs. President… Read more »