WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Washington Examiner quoted Rep. French Hill (AR-02) regarding the need to protect America's national security from China's interests by diversifying the United States' medical supply chain. Last week, Hill introduced H.R. 6399, the Securing America’s Vaccines for Emergencies (SAVE) Act, which would address this threat to national security by… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Little Rock, Ark. — Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance to ensure that states can protect COVID-19 patients from losing insurance coverage due to missed premium payments. This guidance follows a letter sent by Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Rep. French Hill (R-AR), Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR), and Rep. Bruce… Read more »
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement related to COVID-19:
“With the recently reported case of COVID-19 in our community, I want to assure Arkansans that my office and I stand at the ready to assist. I take the health of Arkansans very seriously and have been actively communicating with the Arkansas Department of Health, the… Read more »
House committee works to cut off traffickers’ profit pipeline
3/5/2020
WKRN
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – International trafficking of people, animals, drugs, and weapons is a booming business.
The criminal enterprises behind it rake in about $2 trillion a year, according to Global Financial Integrity.
The House Financial Services Committee is working on a plan to combat… Read more »
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy, helped lead a hearing entitled, “The Traffickers’ Roadmap: How Bad Actors Exploit Financial Systems to Facilitate the Illicit Trade in People, Animals, Drugs, and Weapons.” This hearing is the first in a… Read more »
