Dear Friends,
As your Representative, it is my duty to support and defend the Constitution and to protect our Republic. As my very first act of the 116th Congress, I took the following oath:
| "I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter; So help me God." |
I took that oath as a solemn vow to the hardworking people of central Arkansas that I would honor the Constitution of the United States, and I will strive every day to keep that promise.
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(Rep. Hill pictured alongside his wife and daughter at his ceremonial swearing-in as Representative for Arkansas's 2nd district.)
(House members of the 116th Congress take the oath of office this past Thursday.) |
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Kicking Off the New Year...
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(Pictured left: Rep. Hill spends time with his father, Jay, and two children before being sworn into office on Thursday.
Pictured right: Rep. Hill and his wife, Martha, meet with Arkansas Senator John Boozman in his D.C. office.) |
It was an honor to have so many members of family, friends, and neighbors join me in Washington, D.C. this past week for the first day of the 116th Congress. I especially want to thank my amazing wife, Martha, my father, Jay, and my two wonderful children for their love and support. I am humbled to be your voice in Congress and look forward to building on our past victories throughout the coming year.
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| (Rep. Hill and his family take a picture on the House steps before being sworn into office this past Thursday.) |
The Security of Arkansans and Americans Comes First
Unfortunately, the start of the new Congress begins with a cloud hanging over our first week. Regrettably, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer continue to put federal families at financial risk, especially border patrol officers on the front lines, who are working without pay or are furloughed.
The security of Arkansans and Americans comes first which requires proper funding to protect our borders. The House did our part and voted last month to fully fund the government, including funding for Homeland Security and hurricane assistance. It’s time for Democratic leadership to come to the table and negotiate in good faith instead of playing partisan political games.
In the meantime, I cannot in good conscience accept pay while federal employees are not receiving theirs. Before the partial shutdown, I sent a letter to the federal government requesting my pay to be withheld until a spending agreement has been reached.
Community Empowerment Initiative: The Good Grid
Each year during the holidays, we reflect with gratitude on this year’s blessings and with anticipation we look forward to the upcoming year. But as we begin 2019, too many are denied that promise as they wrestle with challenges that strip them of opportunity and compound despair.
This month, I wanted to highlight an organization that helps people access resources to enable them to be successful in their families, communities, and careers.The Good Grid started in 2016 as a partnership between Protech Solutions, Inc. and Arkansas Community Correction, as an effort to tackle the underlying causes of recidivism: chronic unemployment, homelessness, poverty, and poor mental health exacerbated by a lack of access to unified community services.
Click here to read more about this great organization that is making a positive difference in our community.
Thank you for taking time to keep up with the work I'm doing on your behalf. If I can be of any assistance to you or your family, please reach out to my office at (501) 324-5941 or Hill.House.Gov.
Representative French Hill |
