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Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting bipartisan legislation to help provide Americans with affordable housing options: “Hardworking Arkansans, especially those in our rural communities, depend on manufactured homes as an affordable housing option. With only a handful of lenders making loans for manufactured home, it is already difficult for… Read more »

It’s long been the case that the success of communities depends on the development of young people – whether in the classroom, in the workplace, or in the home. One of my priorities throughout my life has been mentorship. Without the mentorship of bosses, troop leaders, or parents, I would not have developed the skills I needed to be successful in my career and in my life. I have embraced… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting for and cosponsoring legislation to require Members of Congress and staff to complete sexual harassment training each session of each Congress: “Sexual harassment in the workplace is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Before this legislation was introduced, my office staff and I had completed the House’s… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/27/wise-investment-20171127/ By PATRICIA M. BLICK As Congress and the administration begin serious negotiations on comprehensive tax reform, it is vital they recognize the critical importance of capital investments in our nation's communities. In particular, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program is an incentive… Read more »

http://https//www.reuters.com/article/usa-trump-cfpb/repeat-rival-sides-square-off-over-succession-at-u-s-consumer-finance-agency-idUSL3N1NX22E WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - A battle over who should run the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the coming months was set for court as Obama-era holdovers sought to maintain their control over a powerful watchdog which… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/nov/19/westerman-reveals-geospatial-data-bill-/ By Frank E. Lockwood WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman unveiled a new version of the proposed Geospatial Data Act of 2017 Wednesday, legislation designed to help standardize the way government agencies acquire, organize, store and share this type of data. The Republican from Hot… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after supporting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed the House:  “We achieved a major victory today by passing comprehensive tax reform in the House to help create new jobs, bring jobs back home, and let Americans keep more of their hard-earned money. Washington’s tax system has been broken for far too long and the… Read more »

http://https//morningconsult.com/2017/11/15/lawmakers-preview-tug-of-war-over-cordrays-replacement/ BY RYAN RAINEY Wednesday’s news that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray plans to resign by the end of this month was met with predictable jubilation from Republicans who have frequently criticized his management of the young agency throughout… Read more »

Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Richard Cordray announced his plans to resign: “The CFPB has been arguably the least accountable independent government agency. I’m pleased to hear that Director Cordray will be stepping down. We need new leadership that brings accountability to… Read more »

Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) and other members of the Financial Services Committee advanced 23 bills for future House consideration. Among the measures advanced included H.R. 3978, the TRID Improvement Act and H.R. 4278, the Independence from Credit Policy Act, introduced by Congressman Hill, the Committee’s Majority Whip. Rep. Hill’s Statement on H.R. 3978, the TRID… Read more »