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Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act of 2018, H.R. 4790, to increase enhanced coordination among the federal banking regulatory agencies as it relates to the Volcker Rule. Congressman Hill, the Majority Whip of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued the following statement: “As a former community banker, I have dealt… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) made the following statement after the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) issued an order to investor-owned utilities in Arkansas: “Thanks to the tax reform bill passed by Congress and signed into law in December, the APSC was able to take the first step in in lowering utility payments for hard-working Arkansans. This is yet another positive benefit… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/jan/12/state-d-c-crew-cool-on-tweets-20180112/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- Several members of the all-Republican Arkansas congressional delegation would like to see President Donald Trump tone down or scale back his Twitter pronouncements. The New York Republican is moving the nation in the right direction, they say, but his… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting for the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017: “I believe this measure achieves the delicate balance of prioritizing national security interests while ensuring the privacy of everyday Americans. FISA Section 702 is a critical tool to keep our homeland safe from terrorism, and this bill reauthorizes this… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/jan/10/womack-wins-backing-to-head-budget-pane-1/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- Backed by top Republican leadership, a lawmaker from Northwest Arkansas is poised to claim the House Budget Committee gavel. The House Republican Steering Committee on Tuesday evening threw its support behind 3rd District U.S. Rep. Steve Womack.… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting for a resolution supporting the Iranian people, H.Res.676, that passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 415-2. “I stand with the people of Iran in their peaceful protests against the oppressive and corrupt mullahs of Iran. The measure we passed today in the House states without… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi participated in this Saturday’s Orthodox Christmas Mass: “Many of us in the Congress were pleased to see Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi join Coptic Pope Tawadros II in participating in Saturday’s Orthodox Christmas Mass at the recently opened Nativity of Christ Cathedral… Read more »

http://https//talkbusiness.net/2018/01/arkansas-congressional-delegation-mum-on-sessions-marijuana-move-polls-show-growing-support-for-the-plant/ by Talk Business & Politics staff Although Arkansas’ Congressional delegation is declining comment, a growing number of Republican members of the U.S. House and Senate, and even Republican governors, disapprove of U.S. Attorney… Read more »

The holidays are a time of giving to others, lending a hand to our neighbors, and spending time with our loved ones. It's a season of joy and laughter as we celebrate Christ's birth and bring in the new year. For some, however, hope is dim as they wrestle with challenges such as addiction and misfortune. Those who struggle with cycles of homelessness, substance abuse, and criminal… Read more »

http://http//www.littlerocksoiree.com/post/120158/centers-for-youth-families-to-recognize-rep-french-hill by Todd Traub The Champions of Hope aren’t angels. They aren’t sweethearts. And that’s the point. This year the Centers for Youth and Families, in its ongoing quest to promote social wellness, inaugurated its Champions of Hope volunteer program for high school boys. The… Read more »