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Research shows that the months shortly after birth are the most crucial in determining lifelong outcomes of a child and that those children without adequate resources are more likely to make poor decisions and continue in the cycle of poverty.  Because of a deficit in resources and support, many low-income children struggle more than others in their age group, and this is a cycle… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. French Hill released the following statement on Tax Day: “Traveling around central Arkansas, I have been told over and over again about the real change that Arkansans and Americans are already seeing because of the House’s historic tax reform bill that passed last year.  Between lower utility rates, a doubled child tax credit to help families, and increased… Read more »

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Chamber awarded Congressman French Hill (AR-02) the “Spirit of Enterprise” award, which is given to Members of Congress that display a commitment for pro-business issues during their tenure. Rep. Hill has won this award for the past three years. This is the 30th year that the U.S. Chamber has formally honored the accomplishments of this select group of members of… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/apr/14/hill-s-bill-for-banks-advances-20180414/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act, reducing the number of government agencies that will oversee one of the provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection… Read more »

http://http//newtoncountytimes.com/news/arkansas-congressional-delegation-secures-million-for-flood-recovery/article_a9651204-3fa2-11e8-b1b8-67340ad0d53a.html WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) and U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced more than $48 million in… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/apr/15/strikes-on-syria-sites-a-success-trump-/ WASHINGTON -- Defense Department officials said Saturday that U.S.-led strikes against Syria had taken out the "heart" of President Bashar Assad's chemical weapons program, but acknowledged that the Syrian government likely retains some ability to again attack its own people with chemical… Read more »

Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the House passed his bill, the Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act of 2018, by a bipartisan vote of 300-104: “As a former Arkansas community banker, I dealt with countless regulatory inconsistencies across federal banking agencies. The Volcker Rule has been one of the most indecipherable with its 930… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting the balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, H.J.Res. 2, which failed in the House: “Families and businesses have to live within their means, and the federal government shouldn’t be any different.  Our federal spending is out of control, and our federal government is too large and it tries… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/apr/12/state-s-lawmakers-in-d-c-tout-ryan-as-e/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- Members of the Arkansas congressional delegation portrayed U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday as an effective leader who accomplished a lot during his time in office. The all-Republican delegation issued written statements praising the man who… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan announced his retirement today: “Paul is a fine leader and has demonstrated solid leadership in the House. He skillfully led historic tax reform through Congress, developed a pro-growth agenda, and ensured the rebuilding of America’s military. I look forward to his continued… Read more »