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What to Know in Washington: Congress Set for Spending, Aid Vote  Bloomberg Gov 12/21/2020 Pentagon Said Erred in Relief Loan to Firm: Congress might have given too much leeway to the Treasury Department and Pentagon to make loans during the pandemic, putting taxpayer dollars at risk, a lawmaker on a congressional oversight committee said. Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.)… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides targeted COVID-19 relief of approximately $900 billion, which is composed of new appropriated funds of approximately $325 billion after rescinding $429 billion in Federal Reserve 13(3) authority and repurposing unused PPP funds. Further, the Consolidated Appropriations Act… Read more »

Congress clinches deal to restore Pell grants for prisoners 26 years after ban Politico 12/20/2020 Congressional leaders have struck a deal to reinstate Pell grants for incarcerated students more than a quarter century after banning the aid for prison education programs, top Democrats and Republicans announced on Sunday. The legislation, which is expected to be included… Read more »

Hill questions $700M aid loan to ailing firm  ADG 12/19/2020 U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., wants to know why a financially struggling Kansas trucking business was deemed vital to national security and given a $700 million covid-19 relief loan. He criticized the Department of Defense on Friday for failing to provide satisfactory explanations. Thus far, the Congressional Oversight… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) voted to extend the federal government through December 20th in order to finalize a COVID-19 relief bill. Rep. Hill issued the following statement after the passage of the continuing resolution: “I am encouraged by the significant bipartisan effort, from both Congress and the Trump Administration, to sit down and come to a thorough… Read more »

Pentagon Erred in Relief Loan to Firm, Oversight Member Says   Bloomberg 12/18/2020 Congress may have given too much leeway to the Treasury Department and Pentagon to make loans during the pandemic, putting taxpayer dollars at risk, a member of a congressional oversight panel said. … Read more »

Discussing Legislative Effectiveness with Representative French Hill Center for Effective Lawmaking 12/18/20 Congressman French Hill (R-AK2) has a unique background. Not only is the Representative a businessman, Vanderbilt alumnus, and graduate from UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management, Congressman Hill also has significant experience as a former staffer on Capitol… Read more »

Rep. Hill Votes To Extend Federal Government In Hopes Of Finalizing COVID Relief Bill  KUAR NPR 12/18/2020 U.S. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas’ 2nd district said Friday he remained “cautiously optimistic” that Congress would pass a nearly $1 trillion coronavirus economic relief package. With talks moving slowly and lawmakers not able to pass a bill by a Friday midnight deadline, he… Read more »

Sound On: Rep. Slotkin, Rep. French Hill (Podcast) Bloomberg Radio 12/18/20 Sound On: Rep. Slotkin, Rep. French Hill 12/17/20 [LISTEN] Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential… Read more »

3 state delegates in D.C. accept vote of electors Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 12/15/20 Three members of the all-Republican Arkansas congressional delegation said they will respect the will of the Electoral College, indicating they will not attempt to overturn the results when the votes are formally tallied Jan. 6. Two members,… Read more »