Press Releases

Today, after the House passed H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) stated: “As a former chief executive of a locally owned community bank in Little Rock until 2014, I saw firsthand the pernicious effects of Dodd-Frank on our industry. Although smaller financial institutions did not cause the 2008 economic crisis, they have borne the brunt of… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02), Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06), and Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) introduced bipartisan legislation that targets Russian corruption and their illicit financial activities, which they use as a strategic tool to promote their interests while harming democracies here and in Europe. “This bipartisan bill… Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 2213, the Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act. The bill would allow the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to waive the polygraph requirement for hiring new agents in limited situations for applicants with previous law enforcement or military experience. After the bill passed the House, Congressman French Hill (AR-02)… Read more »

Today, after the House passed H.R. 390, the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) stated: “As a cosponsor of the bill and as a member of the Religious Minorities in the Middle East Caucus, I am proud to have worked alongside the caucus co-chairs and the bill’s sponsors, Congressman Chris Smith and Congresswoman Anna… Read more »

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) and Congressmen French Hill (R-Arkansas) and John Lewis (D-Georgia) today introduced legislation that would expand the boundaries of the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. This expansion would mean seven homes located near Little Rock Central High School would be included in the… Read more »

Today, after President Donald Trump released his proposal to balance the budget, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) stated: “I appreciate the president and his team for their hard work and commitment to tackling our Nation’s spending problems. Arkansans and people across the country have made it clear they want Congress and our president to work together to produce a balanced… Read more »

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The following events on Congressman French Hill’s (AR-02) schedule for Friday, May 12, 2017, are open to the press: Tour of Green Bay’s Training Facility 10:45 AM CT 1100 E. Broadway Street, Morrilton, AR 72110 Veterans Advisory Council Meeting 11:30 AM CT VFW Post 4453, Morrilton, AR 72110 ### Read more »

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 6:00 PM CT, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) will host a reception for the 2017 Educational Award Program (EAP) winners. The event will take place at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock. The EAP was instituted in 2015 by Congressman Hill to recognize one senior and one junior from each high school in the Second Congressional District as… Read more »

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The following event on Congressman French Hill’s (AR-02) schedule for Monday, May 8, 2017, is open to the press: Congressional Art Competition Reception 6:00 PM CT Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E 3rd St, Little Rock, AR 72201 ### Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act, a first step in fixing the current health care law. H.R. 1628 would repeal both the individual and employer mandates prescribed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), while ensuring the federal government provides necessary protections and funding for lower-income Americans and providing coverage for those with pre-existing… Read more »