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LITTLE ROCK, AR – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) announced the winner of the Second Congressional District’s 2022 Congressional Art Competition! 60 students from central Arkansas submitted their work for this year’s competition. The winner of this year’s competition is Josie Atkinson with Midnight – Up Close and Personal. Josie is an 11th grade student at Greenbrier High School. The… Read more »

The members of the Congressional Oversight Commission have published their twenty-fourth report. It is available for review HERE. The Commission's twenty-three previous reports are also available for review at the Congressional Oversight Commission’s website HERE. The Congressional Oversight Commission is a five-person panel that was established by the CARES Act. The Commission is… Read more »

Ahead of the House's bipartisan 417-10 vote, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) spoke on the House Floor in support of S. 3522, the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act.   "In history, victory and defeat can come down to days and weeks, if not hours. There have been too may delays already in getting Ukraine the military equipment they need. That is why I am pleased to see that we are… Read more »

Today, Reps. French Hill (R-AR) and Ted Deutch (D-FL), co-chairs of the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, released the following statement regarding former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed's release from Russia: “We are thrilled that Trevor Reed has been released and will be reunited with his family. Russia’s wrongful detention of Americans… Read more »

Arkansas is going to have two new statues displayed in the U.S. Capitol, civil rights leader, Daisy Bates, and the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. In my latest “Interviews with French” video series, I sat down with Little Rock artist, Kevin Kresse, who is in the process of sculpting Johnny Cash. I encourage you to watch the interview to learn more about Kevin’s motivation,… Read more »

Yesterday, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow Ken Weinstein for a virtual conversation titled “How Can the World Bank and IMF Assist Ukraine?” Over 30 years ago, President George H.W. Bush tasked Rep. Hill with leading the design of U.S. technical assistance to the emerging economies of Eastern and Central Europe in the areas of banking and securities… Read more »

Hill, Womack visit Poland over response to war by Ryan Tarinelli Arkansas Democrat Gazette April 15, 2022 On the ground in Europe with fellow congressional lawmakers, U.S. Reps. French Hill and Steve Womack met with American service members and explored the humanitarian response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The two Arkansas Republicans traveled with separate congressional… Read more »

Congressional Art Competition  by Rep. French Hill The Saline Courier April 10, 2022 The 2022 Congressional Art Competition is now underway and the application period is officially open! This competition is open to all students grades 8-12 in the Second Congressional District of Arkansas. Every year, I am blown away by the talent here in central Arkansas and enjoy having the… Read more »

Veterans Column by Rep. French Hill Log Cabin Democrat April 7, 2022 I am proud to represent the over 50,000 veterans in central Arkansas who have proudly served our nation. Through their valiant service, they have defended the rights and freedoms of the United States and deserve the utmost recognition and care. As your Representative in Congress, I aim to be a voice for… Read more »

In an op-ed in The Hill, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19) outlined their concerns with inflation and encouraged Congress to reassess the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate and consider a single mandate focused on the issue of price stability to contain inflation. Rep. Hill and Rep. Donalds point to their legislation, H.R. 7209, the Price Stability Act, which… Read more »