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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today offered an amendment to improve and replace House Democrats’ H.R. 1187, the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2021, a partisan, left-wing bill aimed at naming and shaming public companies. Rep. Hill’s amendment would have replaced the underlying text of the bill and required the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct a… Read more »

Digital dollar backers say privacy, trust give US edge over China By Caitlin Reilly In another example of China driving Congress’ agenda, a House task force will on Tuesday hold its second hearing in two weeks on a U.S. digital dollar, a technology that some lawmakers see as essential if the U.S. is to maintain its global… Read more »

Join me in celebrating Great Outdoors Month By: French Hill As a lifelong outdoorsman living in the Natural State, I wanted to recognize June as Great Outdoors Month. Arkansas is filled with exceptional wild, natural spots that remind us to explore our nation’s abundant wildlife refuges, parks, and natural beauty. Whether… Read more »

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement today after G7 leaders expressed interest in redirecting $100 billion in newly allocated International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to developing countries. “After meeting with Secretary Yellen last month and urging her to focus SDRs towards the poorest countries, I am pleased that she… Read more »

SEC’s climate disclosure mandates cause concern for Hill, GOP colleagues by: Ripon Advance News Services One-size-fits-all, uniform mandates instituted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would be “deeply misguided” for an issue as complex as climate change, according to U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and 22 of his… Read more »

Aims on infrastructure touted by Rachel Herzog Arkansas’ two U.S. senators tentatively expressed support for a Republican-backed alternative to the White House’s infrastructure spending proposal Tuesday. The latest version of President Joe Biden’s plan calls for spending $1.7 trillion; the counteroffer from Sen. Shelley… Read more »

Five Military Academy appointees honored Saturday at MacArthur Museum event Congressman French Hill joined families in honoring this year’s 2nd District Military Academy appointees. The send-off took place at the MacArthur Military Museum. Five 2nd District residents are headed to the various academies: • Nolan J. Turner… Read more »

Rep. French Hill (AR-02) led a letter, co-signed by 22 Republican members of Congress on the Financial Services Committee, to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler outlining their views with the SEC’s plans to mandate disclosures for public companies regarding climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Rep. Hill and Republican committee members wrote, “We are… Read more »

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 2pm CT, Rep. French Hill (AR-02), will host a service academy send-off to congratulate and celebrate central Arkansas’s nominees for various military academies. The event will be open to members of the press. WHO: Rep. French Hill, nominees for military academies, and Col. (Ret.) Rob “Gator” Ator WHAT: Military Service Academy Send-off WHEN: 2pm-3pm… Read more »

The U.S. Needs a Digital Dollar to Counter China’s Threat, Lawmaker Says By Daren Fonda Some lawmakers in Congress view China's new digital currency as a growing threat to the dollar, and they’re urging the Federal Reserve to get moving on a digital dollar. A bipartisan bill introduced in the House in late May, dubbed the 21st… Read more »