Press Releases

Congressman French Hill, Majority Whip of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement, criticizing Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s request for a $4 billion bailout from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and calling for Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt to suspend payments to the Housing Trust Fund.   “As a taxpayer in this country,… Read more »

Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the House passed his bill, the TRID Improvement Act, by a vote of 271-145: “For an Arkansas family, purchasing a home is one of the most important events, and the last things they want are hidden costs and fees. Arkansas families can breathe a little easier tonight because my bill that passed the House eases… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) announced that members of his staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Van Buren, Conway, White, Perry, Faulkner, Pulaski, and Saline counties from Tuesday, February 20, 2018 to Wednesday, February 28, 2018. “Because Central Arkansans are not always able to visit my staff in our Conway and Little Rock offices, my team will be on hand at locations throughout… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting for the Bipartisan Budget Act: “I supported this measure because I’m strongly committed to keeping our government open and funding our common defense in order to ensure that our men and women in uniform have the resources and tools they need to protect our homeland and carry out their missions abroad. After years… Read more »

 Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting a short-term spending bill that funds vital priorities like the U.S. military and public health programs until March 23, 2018: “Running our nation on short-term spending bills is not a responsible way to govern, and I am proud of the House’s work to pass all twelve appropriations bills last year. Right… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting to fund the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2018: “Today’s vote in the House to fully fund the Department of Defense will directly benefit Arkansas families through a 2.4 percent pay raise for our troops, enhanced programs to support our military families, and additional funds for cutting edge defense… Read more »

 Congressman Hill’s Little Rock and Washington, D.C. offices are open and will remain open during regular business hours. The Conway office is temporarily closed due to limited staffing. If you need immediate assistance, please call (501) 324-5941 or (202) 225-2506.  You may also contact me at hill.house.gov.  Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the House and Senate passed a measure to reopen the government:  “I’m glad to see Senate Minority Leader Schumer come to his senses and persuade his colleagues to provide the votes to fund our government including our military and health care for children. The 120,000 kids in Arkansas are thankful that during… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) required that his pay be withheld until the government reopens.  Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats shut down the government:  “Instead of doing the right thing by funding our military, providing health care for our children, and supporting key governmental entities that serve Arkansans and all Americans, Democrats have shut down our government over unrelated issues and unrelated deadlines. I’ve… Read more »