Press Releases

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 »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement supporting a short-term measure to fund government operations at current funding levels until February 16, 2018: “I’m sick and tired of voting on short-term spending bills, but I’m not going to vote to shut down the government at the expense of our men and women in uniform, especially given the evolving threats around the… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor for the Born Alive Abortion Survivor’s Protection Act, which passed the House by a vote of 241-183: “Any baby who survives the brutality of an abortion deserves the same care and treatment as any other child. I’m proud to support this measure today because life is sacred. As a Catholic and pro-life… Read more »

This week, Speaker Paul Ryan appointed Congressman French Hill (AR-02) to serve on the Japan-United States Friendship Commission, an independent federal government agency established by Congress in 1975. The commission’s mission is to promote partnerships that advance common interests and aims to strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship through educational, cultural, and intellectual… Read more »