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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 Illinois for his comments and his constructive help on designing and completing the legislative process on this bill. Mr. Speaker, an integral process of getting this bill completed was certainly by our staff, and I…
As Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac languish in Federal conservatorship following their collapse from the 2008 housing crisis, it is high time to apply FOIA to these GSEs and bring accountability and transparency for the American taxpayers.
The distinguished minority leader from Maryland certainly knows my great affection for him and his leadership of the opposition. We are the opposition here. I have to say that should he not have access to C-SPAN, like all of us, we invite…
This bill will focus attention where attention is needed to benefit investors, our capital markets, and the economy the most. H.R. 78, along with the HALOS Act that we passed in the House on Tuesday, will help ensure that the SEC…
Section 10: ``No State shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation; grant letters of marque and reprisal; coin money; emit bills of credit; make any thing but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts; pass any bill of…
I support this bill. It is the mission of Iran to use these aircraft for nefarious purposes. We already have that guilt on our hands by the release of $100 billion and $1.7 billion in cash. Let's not compound the errors of the past by…
I thank my colleague from Missouri. I enjoy so much our service together on the Financial Services Committee, and I appreciate his leadership in tackling the puzzle of how to create a housing mission that helps people that need it the…
I thank the gentleman from New York. I appreciate his comments and I appreciate his personal testimony today about the importance of this issue. It is a bipartisan issue. It requires all of us working together. The concept behind our…
I thank my distinguished friend from Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Dold). A distinguished member of the Committee on Ways and Means and a former member of the Committee on Financial Services, Mr. Dold has…
After four decades, in 2004, Sergeant Bennett was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame at Fort Benning. In 2006, his family was presented with his Combat Infantryman's Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Prisoner…
This bill is about Main Street and economic growth, and it surprises me as just a Member of Congress that our President, President Obama, would issue a veto message on this bill. This bill is about economic growth, and I applaud my good…
Just last week, Mr. Chairman, not 2 years ago, a firearms dealer in my hometown of Little Rock was dumped by his payment processor and is now having to pay more in interest, having less control of his cash. These are small, legitimate…
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has given his opposition, the White House has provided a statement of opposition, and yet Mel Watt continues. It is for these reasons that I fully support the effort of Mr. Royce and Mr. Vitter in capping the…
Our title companies, bankers, and others in the industry who are earnestly trying to comply with these new TRID rules need to have the confidence and certainty that they can go into this closing regime giving excellent customer service…
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…
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.
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 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…
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…
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?
I'm not happy at all about that, and now I'm hearing there are other cases like that.
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