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http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/apr/08/hill-makes-4th-run-to-mexico-border-2-h/?f=news-politics By Frank E. Lockwood U.S. Rep. French Hill spent time along the Rio Grande last week, the dividing line that separates Texas from Mexico. It was the Little Rock Republican's latest trip to the nation's southern boundary. "In the three years I've been in Congress,… Read more »

Little Rock, Arkansas – Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) congratulated his inaugural Future Leaders Council class of 2018, and invites applicants for the 2019 class. During the inaugural class of the Future Leaders Council, the students worked closely with Rep. Hill during quarterly meetings between July 2017 and March 2018. The discussion featured topics including the U.S.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee announced that the House of Representatives will vote on a balanced budget amendment next week: “Arkansans are fed up with the government spending more than it takes in, which is why in March, I asked House Leadership to put a balanced budget amendment to the House for a… Read more »

http://http//www.prweb.com/releases/2018/03/prweb15375139.htm The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service (NPS) announced $12.6 million in grants for 51 projects in 24 states that preserve sites and highlight stories related to the African American struggle for equality in the 20th century. The Dreamland Ballroom located at 800 West 9th Street in downtown Little… Read more »

http://http//www.vanburencountydem.com/news/20180327/congressman-hill-meets-with-veterans By Alex Kienlen In a town hall with veterans Friday, March 23, Congressman French Hill heard about, and exchanged ideas with, those dealing with post-service issues, notably in navigating the VA Health Care System. The event was held in the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. Following the… Read more »

http://http//www.pbcommercial.com/news/20180328/us-chamber-honors-arkansas-lawmakers The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Awards were recently presented to Arkansas’ Congressional delegation — U.S. Sen. John Boozman, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, U.S. Rep. French Hill, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack and U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman. “The Spirit of Enterprise Award… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/mar/28/net-tax-an-issue-for-state-hill-says-20/?f=news-arkansas By Steve Brawner Little Rock and other municipalities should look to the state Legislature to change restrictions on collecting sales tax on Internet purchases instead of to federal lawmakers, U.S. Rep. French Hill told the city board Tuesday. Hill, a Republican… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/mar/24/plan-to-build-power-line-across-state-o/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Energy and Clean Line Energy Partners severed ties Friday, ending their joint effort to build a power line across Arkansas. Members of the state's congressional delegation, who had fought the $2.5 billion project for years,… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting the Right to Try Act, which passed by a vote of 267-149:  “Tonight, we voted to remove unnecessary bureaucratic red tape for terminally ill patients and their families. These patients deserve the option to receive investigational drugs that have passed the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting a government spending measure that provides stability for our troops by fully funding our defense and also includes funds to combat the opioid epidemic:  “We are finally fully funding our airmen and women at Little Rock Air Force Base and in the Arkansas National Guard - giving our troops the first pay… Read more »