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WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman French Hill (AR-02) announced the results of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition during a reception held at the Historic Art Museum in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. Congressman Hill is the Co-Chairman of this year's 38th annual Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Hill’s office received 57 submissions this year from high school students from across central Arkansas. The "fan favorite" competition, hosted on Congressman Hill's Facebook page, garnered 2,806... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the House unanimously passed H.Res.327, a bipartisan resolution introduced by Congressman French Hill (AR-02) and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults. “As a father, a former community banker, and an investment adviser, I believe that we should make every effort at home and in schools to encourage our kids to develop responsible, financial habits,” said Congressm... Read more

Arkansas Achievers By NW ADG U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., is receiving the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, which is granted to Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years, have distinguished themselves in their life work and who have shared their talents with their communities on a voluntary basis. Hill earned the Eagle Award on March 29, 1972, in Troop 27 of Little Rock, chartered to Holy Souls Catholic Church. He remains active today in scouting, serving on the executive board of the Quapaw Area Counc... Read more

Lawmakers call for sweeping review of WWI heroism by black soldiers, who may have been unjustly denied the Medal of Honor By Business Insider Lawmakers and advocates are calling for a detailed review of the battlefield valor of African-American troops in World War I, saying many were denied the Medal of Honor due to racism. Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland and Roy Blount, R-Missouri, announced Thursday that a bipartisan effort had begun in both houses of Congress to pass bills authorizing the ... Read more

An African-American World War I veteran and Pine Bluff native, Leroy Johnston (right) is shown with two of his brothers, Drs. D.A.E. (left) and L.H. (center) Johnston. Rep. Hill and his staff members were instrumental in ensuring that Johnston’s finally received his long overdue medals. WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Representative French Hill (AR-02), Representative Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), and Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following joint statement after introducing H.R. 2249, the ... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. —Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement in response to U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s release of the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election: “From day one of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, I have repeatedly called for the Special Counsel, led by Robert Mueller, to be given the time and resources required to complete its work. After 22 months of an exhaust... Read more

Rep. Hill speaks on state of U.S. By ADG U.S. Rep. French Hill summed up Wednesday what he called "The Good and the Bad and the Ugly" of current events. Addressing the Political Animals Club, the Republican from Little Rock placed the U.S. economy in the "good" category, telling the audience that this country is outperforming the rest of the developed world. "In Europe we're constantly asked ... 'What's the secret sauce? How did American business rebound so ably from the Great Recession in '08?'... Read more

Rep. Barbara Lee and Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Improve Reentry and Economic Growth by Restoring Pell Grants for Incarcerated Individuals By Los Angeles Sentinel WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), Rep. French Hill (R-AR), and Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA) introduced landmark legislation to strengthen successful reentry and economic growth by restoring Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated individuals. The bipartisan and bic... Read more

(From left to right: Dr. Michael Lomax, President and CEO, United Negro College Fund; Little Rock Mayor, Frank Scott, Jr.; Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson; O. Jerome Green, Esq., President, Shorter College; Congressman French Hill; Regina Favors, President, Arkansas Baptist College; Dr. Roderick Smothers, President, Philander Smith College; Dr. Laurence Alexander, Chancellor, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Jonathan Holifield, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Historica... Read more

Speakers celebrate state's black colleges during Little Rock gathering By NW ADG Historically black colleges and universities continue to have a powerful impact and are of "vital importance" to Arkansas and the nation, United Negro College Fund President Michael Lomax told a Little Rock audience Monday. Lomax, a former university president and college literature professor, was a featured speaker at the 2019 Arkansas HBCU Summit, hosted by U.S Rep. French Hill, R-Ark. Nationwide, there are 101 hi... Read more