Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement on the military strikes against Syria: “This strategic attack against Syrian military targets was an appropriate and proportionate response to Assad’s use of deadly chemical weapons. Tonight, our president has told Assad that America will no longer ignore his unspeakable acts of aggression against innocent people. Now, the United Nations must follow our lead and respond to Assad’s actions by pursuing a cease fire in Syria, ...
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Today, the House passed H.R. 1219, the Supporting America’s Innovators Act, by a bipartisan vote of 417-3. The 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act has been successful in encouraging capital formation for small businesses and start-up companies. H.R. 1219 would build upon that success and allow more companies access to angel and venture funding by increasing the limit on the number of investors that can participate in a fund, encouraging innovation and promoting economic growth. Watc...
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Today, after the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Fiduciary Rule would be delayed until June 9, in order to provide DOL additional time to determine if the rule would negatively affect investors, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) stated: “As someone who has spent decades in the financial services industry, I know the importance of providing all consumers—regardless of income—the opportunity to seek sound financial advice. The DOL’s Fiduciary Rule would greatly diminish access to profe...
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Today, after meeting with Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement on possible infrastructure spending proposals: “This morning, I met with Secretary Chao to discuss our Nation’s many important infrastructure needs, such as highways, roads, bridges, waterways, and water irrigation. While I believe these projects to be of the utmost importance for encouraging economic growth, I expressed my frustration that much of the r...
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Friday, March 31, 2017, in the Old Supreme Court Chamber at the State Capitol, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) —on behalf of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in will award 97-year old World War II veteran Jesse Whitley of Mabelvale, Arkansas with both the Norwegian Defense and the Norwegian Commemorative Medals for his service in Norway during 1945. Mr. Whitley was part of the 474th Infantry that took part in the liberation of Norway. The Defense Medal is given to those with e...
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Four government ministers, two Consuls General and 350 participants in AIPAC’s annual policy conference held a celebration mark the 50th anniversary of the re-unification of Jerusalem and the liberation of Judea and Samaria during the 1967 Six-Day War. The event was hosted by Oded Revivi, mayor of Efrat and Yesha Council chief foreign envoy, and Dani Dayan, Revivi’s predecessor who currently serves as Israel’s Consul General in New York. It featured Construction and Housing Minister Yoav Galant ...
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At 6:00 PM CT on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) will host a telephone town hall with constituents of the Second Congressional District. This is the seventh telephone town hall Congressman Hill has hosted since 2015 and the second he has hosted this year. Constituents or media that would like to participate can do so by signing up here. After signing up, your number will be added to the list of numbers dialed at the beginning of the call. The following event is open to ...
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Social Security Disability Insurance beneficiaries who recover should be on a pathway to return fully to the workforce, as soon as they are able. A new bill in Congress would pave the way for them to do so. This month, Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act of 2017 (H.R.1540) in the House of Representatives. Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; Mike Lee, R-Utah; and Marco Rubio, R-Fla.; introduced the companion bill (S. 654) in the Senate. The previ...
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Arkansans are honoring those who have sacrificed their lives - one mile at a time. "We are honoring 146 Arkansans that we have lost in the current War on Terror," said Congressman French Hill. A team of runners began Friday on a 146-mile run to honor every Arkansas service member who has died while serving since September 11th. The 6th Annual Arkansas Run for the Fallen started in Ozark and ended Sunday on the steps of the State Capitol. "I run for the family, for the loss and what they did for ...
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