Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Rep. Steve Womack's Amendment No. 311, that I am proud to cosponsor. Amendment No. 311 seeks to maximize taxpayer value by directing the Department of Defense to conduct and publish a cost comparison study for future F-35 basing locations for aircraft receiving first delivery between Fiscal Year 2030 and Fiscal Year 2035. As you may know, the next round of F-35 basing decisions is expected in the next 24 months. This study is critical to arm military decision-makers with objective, data-driven analysis before that decision is made.
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French Hill
Representative · Arkansas · Republican
French Hill
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Amendment No. 158. Amendment No. 158 is extremely important to the Arkansas National Guard. That is why I am grateful to have the support of my Arkansas colleagues, Rep. Steve Womack and Rep. Rick Crawford. This amendment supports the Arkansas National Guard by seeking to codify the proposed land exchange between the Arkansas National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve on Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. Currently, there is a strategic mismatch in facility use for the Arkansas National Guard and the USAR on Camp Robinson.
Mr. Chair, I rise to speak in support of Amendment No. 156. My amendment directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a review of the quality and effectiveness of the Department of Defense's cyber intelligence sharing with state, local, Tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners. I drafted this amendment with the Arkansas National Guard to ensure we analyze cyber information sharing to learn how to stop and mitigate cyber threats for homeland defense.
Biography
French Hill, a former community banker and entrepreneur, was elected to represent Arkansas’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014. He is a leading voice on financial services, economic development, and national security, drawing on his private sector experience to inform policy. Hill has authored legislation to strengthen anti-money laundering laws and serves on the House Financial Services Committee, where he advocates for rural banking access. He approaches his work with a pragmatic, detail-oriented style, focusing on practical solutions that reflect the priorities of central Arkansas.
Education
- B.S., Magna cum laude, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN1979
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2015–PresentRepresented Arkansas's 2nd congressional district for 6 terms.
Policy Focus
Finance and Financial Sector32%
International Affairs23%
Public Lands and Natural Resources6%
Commerce6%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from French Hill's record in Congress.
Flood Control Funding
Secured federal funding for flood control and levee improvements in Central Arkansas following 2019 flooding.
Opioid Crisis Response
Co-sponsored legislation to expand access to opioid addiction treatment and support prevention programs in Arkansas.
Financial Services Committee Leadership
Served as Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy.
Veterans Affairs Advocacy
Helped pass legislation improving veterans’ access to health care and mental health services in Arkansas.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Financial ServicesChair
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
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