Veterans

Hill introduces bipartisan bill to correct VA’s benefits processing for veterans The Ripon Advance 9/23/19 U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) on Sept. 17 introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the processing of veterans benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “Too many veterans in my home state of Arkansas have suffered financially because of payment mistakes… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. —This week, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) and Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced H.R. 4360, the VA Overpayment Accountability Act, bipartisan legislation that would help veterans who have been unfairly targeted by debt collection agencies due to errors by the Department of Veterans Affairs. “Too many veterans in my home state of Arkansas have suffered… Read more »

Congressmen Kim and Hill Introduce Bill to Protect Veterans from VA Errors Insider NJ 9/18/19 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman French Hill (AR-02) introduced H.R. 4360, the VA Overpayment Accountability Act, that would help veterans who have been unfairly targeted by debt collection agencies due to errors by the Department of Veterans… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) participated in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Member Day hearing where he advocated for expanded programs at the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) that address veterans homelessness and suicide prevention.  Click below to watch Congressman Hill's remarks from… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, legislation that would extend "blue water" Vietnam veterans, who served up to 12 miles off-shore in Vietnam, presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure: “I have heard from countless Arkansans about the struggles of… Read more »

Lawmakers call for sweeping review of WWI heroism by black soldiers, who may have been unjustly denied the Medal of Honor By Business Insider Lawmakers and advocates are calling for a detailed review of the battlefield valor of African-American troops in World War I, saying many were denied the Medal of Honor due to racism. Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland and Roy Blount,… Read more »

 An African-American World War I veteran and Pine Bluff native, Leroy Johnston (right) is shown with two of his brothers, Drs. D.A.E. (left) and L.H. (center) Johnston. Rep. Hill and his staff members were instrumental in ensuring that Johnston’s finally received his long overdue medals. … Read more »

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman introduced legislation to transfer nearly 140 acres of land at Camp Robinson to the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA). The land conveyance will facilitate expansion of the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. “Expanding… Read more »

Legislation would expand State Veterans Cemetery By KAIT NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR (KAIT) - Arkansas lawmakers introduced legislation that would transfer nearly 140 acres of land at Camp Robinson to the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs. According to a release, it was introduced by U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French… Read more »

My Arkansas staff are always ready and willing to help serve you. Starting on March 25th, my staff will be holding mobile office hours across central Arkansas for the next two weeks. This will allow those who may not be able to travel to my Little Rock or Conway offices to meet with my team at a location closer and more convenient to you. I am committed to serving you and providing the… Read more »