SIG Sauer expands Jacksonville ammunition manufacturing plant By TB&P Ammunitions manufacturer SIG Sauer cut the ribbon on its expanded Jacksonville, Ark. facility on Tuesday (April 16). Gov. Asa Hutchinson, U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, and local government and economic development officials participated in the ceremony for the state-of-the-art facility. Financial terms of the expansion were not disclosed. Calling on SIG Sauer was the first economic development phone call that Hutchinso...
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Hill spurs Trump's discourse on Copts By The ADG WASHINGTON -- Last Monday, a day before Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi was scheduled to visit the White House, U.S. Rep. French Hill wrote to President Donald Trump, urging him to discuss the plight of Coptic Christians with his counterpart. On Tuesday, Trump called the Republican from Little Rock and told him that he'd raised the topic as requested. In an interview, Hill recounted Trump's summary of the discussions. "They talked extensi...
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WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) delivered the keynote address at the Innovative Payments Association annual conference held in Washington, D.C. (pictured below). Congressman Hill has been focused on strengthening financial technology and appreciates the Congressional support by House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Ranking Member Patrick McHenry (R-NC) to promote financial innovation. Highlights of his remarks, as prepared, are included below: Stro...
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WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, an article published by the Daily Wire featured Congressman French Hill's (AR-02) "Future Leaders Council." This civics education program was started by Congressman Hill in 2018 to introduce central Arkansas 5th grade students to a deeper understanding of our Constitution and the values and principles that it supports. Rep. Hill pictured with Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston and students from his Future Leaders Council in February of this year. The full arti...
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Rep. Hill: We still haven’t cured ‘too-big-to-fail’ [WATCH] By Fox Business Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) says the U.S. still hasn’t cured “too-big-to-fail,’ after CEOs from America’s largest banks testified on Capitol Hill.
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WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman French Hill (AR-02) sent a letter to President Trump ahead of his meeting today with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, calling on him to raise concerns about the plight of Christian minorities in Egypt. “The United States and Egypt are critically important partners in the fight against terrorism in the Sinai Peninsula and throughout the region,” said Congressman Hill. “I acknowledge and support our partnership and friendship with Egypt, but I believe that mor...
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As a father of two college students, I’ve seen firsthand that young people are the future of our country. Every day we have the opportunity to make an investment in their growth, and I’ve been proud to team up with many of our local partners in Arkansas who have contributed to the academic success of the students in our community. One aspect that is especially important is the role of early learning and how it impacts a child’s development. Rep. Hill visiting with young children from Kiddievill...
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The Truth About the Violence Against Women Act: April 5, 2019 Rep. French Hill In 1994, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with bipartisan support. This legislation has played a valuable role in combating violence and providing resources that support victims. VAWA was reauthorized by bipartisan majorities in Congress in 2000, 2005, and 2013. I have consistently supported the funding of VAWA programs because all victims of violence deserve resources that help to protect and kee...
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WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman French Hill (AR-02) recently joined Maria Bartiromo on the Fox Business Network to discuss his visit to the southwest border at McAllen, Texas, to investigate the ongoing immigration crisis, as well as the latest news on U.S. trade talks with China. Key excerpts below: Touring the Southwest Border in McAllen, Texas "This was my fifth trip to the border in the last three and a half years. This [trip] was the most compelling as it relates to [the border] emergency. We...
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WASHINGTON D.C. — On Wednesday, an editorial published by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette highlighted Congressman French Hill's Golden Fleece Award—a monthly bulletin on the most frivolous and wasteful uses of hardworking taxpayers’ dollars. The editorial stated, "A few years back, the Congressman from central Arkansas, French Hill, rebooted the Golden Fleece Award. Few awards needed such a boot, maybe even giving one on occasion in the back of the pants to deserving government types. For when it ...
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