Health Care

Arkansas lawmakers urge President to support disaster declaration due to COVID-19 5 News 3/31/2020 U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—urged President Donald Trump to support Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s request for a major disaster declaration due to COVID-19. “The resourcefulness of… Read more »

Little Rock, Ark. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) introduced H.R. 6399, the Securing America’s Vaccines for Emergencies (SAVE) Act. This bill amends the Defense Production Act (DPA) to use its authority to ensure the availability of medical equipment. The DPA, which was invoked by President Trump on March 18, 2020, provides the federal government more control during times of… Read more »

Capitol View for March 29, 2020 KARK 3/29/2020 Today on Capitol View, Jay Bir is joined by Congressman French Hill to discuss the new CARES act that was just passed and what it will cover to help during a time of crisis. He is also joined by Dr. Wendell Pahls the medical director of emergency services at Baptist Health to talk about the everyday problems hospitals are… Read more »

Easter deadline called unlikely; it’s more a hope than reality, state’s D.C. lawmakers say Arkansas Democrat Gazette 3/29/2020 WASHINGTON -- Despite President Donald Trump's desire to reopen the country by Easter, most Arkansas congregations aren't decorating eggs or ordering truckloads of lilies. Members of the state congressional delegation say they're skeptical that Arkansas… Read more »

Arkansas cases top 400; lab work lags as supplies dearth foils tests access Arkansas Democrat Gazette 3/29/2020 The coronavirus claimed two more lives in Arkansas as of Saturday, and supply-chain issues have bogged down plans to expand testing in the state, officials said Saturday. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said in a briefing with reporters that a shortage of supplies and materials to… Read more »

Arkansans hightail it to D.C. to help pass relief bill Arkansas Democrat Gazette 3/28/2020 WASHINGTON -- The effort wasn't easy, but members of the House delegation from Arkansas all made it back to Capitol Hill on Friday in time to vote for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Ultimately, no roll call was taken; the $2 trillion package passed on a voice… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) urged his colleagues to support the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Watch Rep. Hill’s remarks HERE or by clicking on the image below. Rep. Hill's floor speech is copied below. I rise in support of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid,… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) voted in favor of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This legislation will provide economic assistance to Arkansas’s families, hospitals, and businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID-19. “The health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19 is unprecedented in our lifetimes. We are… Read more »

Arkansas' congressmen say airports nearly empty as they travel for D.C. vote Arkansas Democrat Gazette 3/27/2020 he N95 face mask in U.S. Rep. Steve Womack's shed typically filters out lawn mower dust. But this week, it headed east with the congressman, another tool in his anti-coronavirus arsenal. Given the lack of traffic, "I didn't use it because I really didn't feel like I… Read more »

Sound On: Rep. French Hill, Germany COVID-19 Response (Podcast) Bloomberg 3/26/2020 Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. Guests: Arkansas Republican Congressman French Hill,… Read more »