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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 Mr. Meehan for his leadership on this, and I thank the ranking member and the chairman for their opposition to the Iranian agreement, which I believe was ill-conceived and not enough time given for those negotiations to bear true…
He is obligated to adjudicate these claims and seek restitution for these victims under the Federal Sovereign Immunities Act. President Bush did his duty. When he had leverage over Libya, he got the claims paid for the victims of terror in…
Next week, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will make his historic trip to the United States. I ask that all Americans join me in welcoming the Holy Father, both as Pope and as a man. This is Pope Francis' first visit to the United States…
So there have actually been some recent studies that have shown that the increased use of ethanol in Brazil has worsened their air quality.
I'm not an expert on engine technologies, but I do know Brazil, even though they have 2/3 the population of the United States, uses I believe about a tenth of the fuel that we use.
Over the past four decades, the growth of upward mobility in America has stagnated despite the numerous programs and trillions of dollars spent on our efforts to reduce poverty. In the wake of a stalemated war on poverty, we need to move…
I thank the manager, my friend from Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1408, the Mortgage Servicing Asset Capital Requirements Act. Mortgage servicing is a very valued product for our community banks. I am proud to…
I thank Chairman Luetkemeyer. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 432, the SBIC Advisers Relief Act. This commonsense bill eliminates costly, confusing, and duplicative regulations by State and Federal governments on Small…
Early this year, I had the opportunity to meet with Ambassador David Saperstein, the U.S. Ambassador At Large for International Religious Freedom. He is tasked with leading America's fight against religious persecution throughout the…
On rollcall No. 352 Gosar No. 2 DoD App.'s I was detained in a constituent meeting. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Johnson of Georgia The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a…
I want to thank my colleague from Arizona for yielding me time to speak on this very important amendment. I want to thank him for his leadership. Prescription drug abuse has become an epidemic in my home State of Arkansas and throughout…
At a time when our Nation is currently over $18 trillion in debt, we must carefully scrutinize our government programs to ensure that we are funding essential programs, policies, and projects while eliminating frivolous and wasteful…
This past Monday, April 27, marked the 1-year anniversary of the devastation that occurred when a tornado struck the Mayflower, Vilonia, and Paron communities in Arkansas, destroying more than 400 homes and costing 16 people their lives…
In 2012, an award of $8 million was provided to design and build a 1.8-megawatt solar system at the John L. McClellan VA Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. It has been almost 2 years since that planned activation was to begin…
I thank the chairman for his comments. I appreciate his consideration. I would be happy to work with the gentleman to revise my amendment. Mr. Chair, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw my amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) add the following new section: Sec. 5__. None of the funds made available by…
Thank you, Mr. Fincher, for yielding on this important measure, and thank you for your leadership. Mr. Speaker, it pains me to stand in opposition to my friend, the ranking member of the committee, and in support of H.R. 650, but I believe…
Regarding consumer protection, I agree with my colleagues that this bill does not weaken any current laws. It protects consumer access to affordable credit; it preserves the consumer's choice; it helps Americans achieve financial…
Last month, President Obama released his budget proposal. It, as expected, increases taxes and spending without balancing the budget and allows Social Security and Medicare to go bankrupt. The President's refusal to address the compounding…
So if regulators should be able to see the emails within a broker-dealer, shouldn't we would be able to see all the emails in an Executive Branch agency?
As we celebrate Black History Month, I rise in honor of an Arkansas son, John Edward Bush, whose entrepreneurial spirit and history of service to his community continue to inspire us to this day. John Edward Bush was born into slavery on…
I thank my colleague for yielding. I am pleased to have this time on the floor to talk about this important issue that faces our Congress. On more than 22 occasions, President Obama has told audiences that, on the advice of his counsel…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 596 which repeals the President's flawed health care law in its entirety and provides the Congress with a clean slate to implement the real…
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