RELEASE: HILL, ADAMS, MCCORMICK, AND FIGURES INTRODUCE HBCU RESEARCH CAPACITY ACT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO FEDERAL RESEARCH FUNDING

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WASHINGTON – Today, House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), along with Caucus members Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06) and Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-02), introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act. The legislation is the House companion to S. 4167, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Raphael…

REP. HILL AWARDS GOLDEN FLEECE TO SBA INNOVATION OFFICE FOR ENABLING SBIR MILLS

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Rep. French Hill (AR-02) on Tuesday announced the Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation as the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award due to the misuse of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding by repeat recipients, commonly referred to as “SBIR mills.” The SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer…

RELEASE: REP. HILL HOSTS 2026 ARKANSAS HBCU SUMMIT AT ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE

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LITTLE ROCK, AR – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) yesterday hosted his 2026 HBCU Summit at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock. The summit's theme was "Building Resilient Futures for HBCUs: Infrastructure, Innovation, and Economic Mobility." Rep. Hill was joined by several distinguished guests, including: Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the HBCU Caucus …

MEDIA ADVISORY: THURSDAY – REP. HILL TO HOST ARKANSAS HBCU SUMMIT

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LITTLE ROCK, AR – On Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM CT – 11:00 AM CT, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) will host the 2026 Arkansas Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Summit at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock. Rep. Hill will be joined by Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Congressional HBCU Caucus; Gov. Sarah Sanders; and several other…

MEDIA ADVISORY: REP. HILL TO HOST FIELD HEARING ON FAILURES OF LITTLE ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY

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Little Rock, AR – On Friday, March 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. French Hill (AR-02), will hold a Field Hearing at the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09), will be coming to Little Rock to…

RELEASE: REP. HILL STATEMENT ON OPERATION EPIC FURY

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement regarding the launch of Operation Epic Fury: "For five decades, the Iranian regime has terrorized its own people, threatened regional stability, and pursued weapons of mass destruction in defiance of the international community. "Decades of sanctions imposed bilaterally and by the United…

RELEASE: REP. HILL AWARDS GOVERNOR TIM WALZ THE GOLDEN FLEECE FOR FAILING TO PREVENT BILLIONS IN TAXPAYER FRAUD

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) announced Governor Tim Walz and his administration as the latest recipients of his Golden Fleece Award following the uncovering of massive fraud across taxpayer-funded programs in Minnesota. Federal prosecutors estimate that roughly $9 billion in taxpayer dollars was stolen through schemes involving nutrition assistance, Medicaid…

RELEASE: REP. HILL LEADS READING OF WASHINGTON’S FAREWELL ADDRESS ON HOUSE FLOOR

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today led House colleagues in reading President George Washington’s Farewell Address on the House floor in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and in recognition of the enduring principles that continue to guide our nation. Rep. Hill said, “It was a privilege to lead my House colleagues in reading President Washington’s…

RELEASE: REP. HILL ANNOUNCES HIS GUEST FOR THE 2026 STATE OF THE UNION

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced that Dr. Lowry Barnes, Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will be his guest at the State of the Union address. “I am honored to host Dr. Lowry Barnes, the recently appointed Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, as my guest at the State of the Union. A physician,…

RELEASE: REP. HILL STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after President Trump delivered the annual State of the Union address. “President Trump inherited a sputtering economy weighed down by years of reckless spending, excessive regulation, and policies that made life more expensive for hardworking Arkansans. Tonight, he made clear that we are turning the…

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