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http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/feb/17/hill-plan-on-titles-passes-in-house-201/?f=news-politics By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- A bill by U.S. Rep. French Hill altering title insurance premium disclosures passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week, part of a legislative package that garnered considerable bipartisan support. The measure changes the way… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement on Mueller’s indictment of the 13 Russian nationals: “I was glad to see the Special Counsel indict 13 Russian nationals that sought to interfere with our political system. Their actions once again prove to us that Russia is not to be trusted as they continue their longstanding tradition of trying to meddle in our political… Read more »

http://https//www.respanews.com/RN/ArticlesRN/Hill-lauded-for-work-on-TRID-fix-passage-72385.aspx The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) may be re-examining many of its cases, policies and procedures under acting director Mick Mulvaney. But Congress is looking to ensure that title insurance disclosures are clarified now, with or without the bureau’s action. The TRID… Read more »

Congressman French Hill, Majority Whip of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement, criticizing Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s request for a $4 billion bailout from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and calling for Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt to suspend payments to the Housing Trust Fund.   “As a taxpayer in this country,… Read more »

As Americans, it’s our responsibility to make sure that the country we pass down to future generations is significantly better than the one we inherited from our parents. Young people are the future of our nation, and every day we have the incredible opportunity to invest in them. In the past, I’ve thanked our many community partners in the state of Arkansas for contributing to the future… Read more »

http://https//mortgageorb.com/house-approves-trid-improvement-act Written by Patrick Barnard The House of Representatives today voted 271 to 145 to approve the TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3978), which would amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act to require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to allow the accurate… Read more »

Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the House passed his bill, the TRID Improvement Act, by a vote of 271-145: “For an Arkansas family, purchasing a home is one of the most important events, and the last things they want are hidden costs and fees. Arkansas families can breathe a little easier tonight because my bill that passed the House eases… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) announced that members of his staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Van Buren, Conway, White, Perry, Faulkner, Pulaski, and Saline counties from Tuesday, February 20, 2018 to Wednesday, February 28, 2018. “Because Central Arkansans are not always able to visit my staff in our Conway and Little Rock offices, my team will be on hand at locations throughout… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/feb/12/washington-news-brief/?f=news-politics By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON — An Arkansas community health advocate spoke at a rally on Capitol Hill last week, urging congressional support for community health centers. Brigitte McDonald, a Corning resident and CEO of 1st Choice Healthcare, was joined by other advocates from… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting for the Bipartisan Budget Act: “I supported this measure because I’m strongly committed to keeping our government open and funding our common defense in order to ensure that our men and women in uniform have the resources and tools they need to protect our homeland and carry out their missions abroad. After years… Read more »