WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Shift Back to Society Act, legislation to facilitate a successful transition to employment and readjustment to society for individuals incarcerated in the United States. Modeled after a successful program in Arkansas, the bill would establish a pilot program to provide grants to Historically Black Colleges and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Congressman French Hill (AR-02), helped lead a hearing entitled, "The Future of Identity in Financial Services: Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities".
Watch Congressman Hill’s opening remarks from the hearing HERE or by clicking on the image… 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.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) continued championing America's trade priorities, advocating for finalizing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Congressman Hill appeared on AETN's Arkansas Week with Steve Barns to discuss the latest developments with USMCA trade negotiations and why Speaker Nancy Pelosi needs to bring the trade… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Financial Technology (FinTech) Task force, released the following statement in support of three new policies issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aimed at promoting FinTech Innovation:
“If America wants to remain competitive in today's fast-paced, 21st century… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman French Hill (AR-02) met with leaders and students from Central Arkansas's Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) on Friday in Little Rock to preview the introduction of his legislation, the Shift Back to Society Act. The bill would establish a pilot program to provide grants for HBCUs to implement educational programs for eligible offenders… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Hill’s bill would offer grants for ex-inmates at HBCUs
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9/09/19
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, says historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can be “a key arrow in the quiver” for helping prisoners re-enter society successfully, so he’s hoping to redirect $5 million in Department of Justice grants toward programs run by those… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the release of the Trump Administration's proposed housing finance reform plan:
“On this day 11 years ago, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were placed into conservatorship. This historic move was never meant to be a permanent solution in response to the financial crisis. However, complacency and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 4231, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act, legislation to expand access to credit for 26 million "credit invisible" Americans:
“New technology and advances in innovation continue to change every aspect of how Americans live their lives. Yet the current system for how credit… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a new directive that closed a loophole previously allowing executives of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to earn more than the congressionally mandated pay cap of $600,000. In May of this year, Congressman Hill featured… Read more »
