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James French Hill is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 2nd congressional district since January 6, 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. Hill has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting small businesses and promoting job growth in Arkansas.
I thank my friend from North Carolina and appreciate his distinguished service on behalf of the citizens of North Carolina, his leadership of our Republican Study Committee in the last Congress, and his leadership as our Conference leader…
Today, I rise to bring attention to Majd Kamalmaz, an American being held by Syria's dictator, Bashar al-Assad. In February 2017, Majd was detained by Syrian police while visiting the country for the funeral of his father-in-law. When I…
I thank the Chair for the opportunity to address the House today as we come together as Members of the House and read our U.S. Constitution. Long-time British Prime Minister William Gladstone in 1878 said: ``The most wonderful work ever…
I thank the distinguished ranking member, and I, too, add my thanks to Chairman Engel and his predecessor, Chairman Royce, for their intense and passionate work on this important subject. I was an original cosponsor, and I support the…
I thank my friend from Missouri (Mrs. Hartzler) for her leadership on this issue. Thanks for letting us gather together on the people's House floor tonight and talk about this issue and try to lay out for the American people who are…
I was delighted to read that President Trump has reflected on his initial instinct to pull our 2,000 soldiers out of eastern Syria based on his conclusion that ISIS is defeated, and, instead, he is ordering a withdrawal at a proper pace…
I want to again add my congratulations to the incoming chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee. I look forward to working with her and our committee in the 116th Congress. But like my friend from Georgia and my friend from…
First, let me associate myself with the gentleman from Texas and his fine remarks about the strengths of this country and how this country has led the world in every way and is the envy of the world. I thank the gentleman from Texas for…
Today, I rise on the House floor to object to President Trump's decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria. I encourage the President to remember the poor decision of the Obama administration in 2011, when the United States announced…
I thank my friend from Texas for coordinating this opportunity to stand in solidarity on the House floor and memorialize a dear family friend and my former boss, George Herbert Walker Bush, our 41st President. President Bush was a great…
This week Speaker Ryan and Leader Pelosi welcomed members of the Churchill family and the distinguished Ambassador from the United Kingdom to the United States Capitol in honor of the 144th anniversary of the birthday of the Right…
I thank the chairman, and I thank the ranking member of the committee as well for her work on this issue over the years. I appreciate Mr. Duffy's leadership, and I appreciate Mr. MacArthur, Mr. Graves, and their work on this issue because…
I thank my friend from Colorado for the time, and I appreciate the opportunity today to be on the House floor to talk about H.R. 5636, the Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act, to preserve the wilderness areas for future generations of…
It is my pleasure to rise today to congratulate the six Arkansans in the 2018 class of inductees of the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. This year's inductees include: Kevin Cole, a celebrated painter, printmaker, and sculptor; Brent Jennings…
I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 413. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the passage of the bill. Pursuant to House Resolution 1084, the yeas and nays are ordered. This is…
We need to move toward requiring things like E-Verify that allows us to find out who should be here.
I think there is definitely an attempt by the administration and specifically the USCIS to evaluate the visa process.
Thank you for the opportunity to testify and I look forward to your questions.
We would love to see Congress move in some of these areas and we believe that that is an important initiative to address.
61 years ago today, all eyes were on South Park Street that fronts the beautiful facade of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Just days before, the Arkansas Governor, Orval Faubus, had called out the National Guard to prevent…
I come to the House floor today to honor the life of a longtime work colleague and friend, David W. Mullins Jr., who recently passed away at the age of 72. David had a remarkable career of public service, including working in both the…
Today I rise to recognize one of Arkansas' finest, Olan Wages, who recently died at the age of 95. A veteran of the Army, who served in World War II, Olan Wages was at the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Wages' story is one that makes all…
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