Hill: ‘We Should Not Incentivize Americans to Live in Harm’s Way’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting for legislation to extend the current flood insurance program without critical reforms: “The current flood insurance program is unsustainable and broken. Worse, it incentivizes Americans to live and rebuild in harm’s way in dangerous, high-risk flood areas. I have long called for and…

House Halfway Done with Government Funding Bills

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after supporting legislation to fund the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal agencies:  “Arkansans and Americans expect Congress to fund the government on time because it leads to greater fiscal accountability, and I am proud that with today’s…

Hill: ‘Our ICE Officers Deserve Nothing But Our Utmost Respect and Appreciation’

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02), issued the following statement after voting for a resolution to support U.S. ICE officers: “Our ICE officers work tirelessly to protect Americans, stop human trafficking along the border, thwart drug cartels from entering and operating in our country, and much more. I’ve personally met with ICE officers and have seen them…

Hill: ‘This Bipartisan Package Gives Arkansans the Opportunity to Compete in a Growing Economy’

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02), issued the following statement after supporting the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act, a bipartisan bill that combines 32 individual bills, including Hill’s legislation, the Cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act: “The bipartisan package passed in the House today gives Arkansans and Americans the opportunity to compete in…

Hill’s Statement on Trump, Putin Meeting

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WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the meeting and press conference between President Trump and President Putin in Helsinki, Finland today: “For decades Russia has engaged in propaganda and political shenanigans in Western democracies, and based on publicly available intelligence and information, their efforts in the U.S. elections in 2016…

Hill: ‘Arkansans Deserve Complete Transparency’

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02), issued the following statement after supporting the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, that helps clarify how federal policies impact the budgets of state and local governments and private sector employees: “Arkansans and Americans deserve complete transparency and accountability from Washington. It’s a great…

Hill: ‘When We Support Our Armed Forces, We’re Safer and Stronger’

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting the FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill, which funds the National Defense Authorization Act passed by the House on May 24, 2018 and is consistent with the budget agreement, which was signed into law on February 9, 2018:   “Today’s vote reinforces the House’s efforts to rebuild…

Hill’s Statement on Border Security and Immigration Reform Act

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WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act failed to pass the U.S. House:   “I am disappointed that for the second time in six days my colleagues in the House have rejected yet another immigration reform bill that would have provided stronger borders, an equitable solution for Dreamers,…

Hill’s Legislation to Protect Communities Passes the House

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WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after his legislation, the Cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act, passed the U.S. House by a bipartisan vote of 379 to 4:   “As a former community banker, I have dealt with the conflict of wanting to help law enforcement agencies when receiving a ‘Keep Open Letter,’ while not being…

Hill Urges Keeping Families Together at Border

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02), after joining 41 Members of Congress, urged the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to ensure that families illegally crossing into the United States are kept together and requested clarity on current policies, issued the following statement:…

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