J. French Hill

RELEASE: REP. HILL VOTES TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD | U.S. Congressman French Hill Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Open search Search Search Menu About Biography Committees and Caucuses Financial Disclosures Our District Services 2026–2027 Future Leaders Council America250 Student Essay Contest Shutdown Resources Tours and Tickets Flag Requests Help with a Federal Agency Federal Grants Assistance Service Academy Nominations Internships Congressional App Challenge Information for Educators and Students Presidential Greetings Inauguration Tickets --> Legislation Key Issues --> Enacted Legislation Sponsored Legislation Co-sponsored Legislation Voting Record Media Press Releases In the News --> Interviews with French --> Speeches Golden Fleece Award Videos eNewsletters Your Ideas Contact Email Me Request a meeting E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Open search Search Search Press Releases RELEASE: REP. HILL VOTES TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, D.C. , May 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after voting for H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, which passed the House by a vote of 400-15. The bipartisan bill fully funds veterans' health care and benefits while securing critical investments that can be used for the Arkansas National Guard. Rep. Hill said , "Our veterans and service members have earned every benefit they were promised, and it is Congress's job to make sure they receive it. This bill fully funds veterans' health care, protects veterans' mental health programs, and keeps faith with those who have sacrificed so much for our country. I am also proud that this bill gives the Arkansas National Guard a path to compete for critical infrastructure funding, including a new hangar and medical building our Guard members need. Taking care of the men and women in uniform and the families who stand beside them will always be one of my top priorities." Background H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, provides $469.49 billion in total funding, including $157 billion in discretionary spending and $329.9 billion in mandatory spending, approximately 3 percent above FY26 enacted levels. Several of Rep. Hill's priorities were included in the bill: A pathway for the Arkansas National Guard to compete for funding for a new hangar and medical building Supporting efforts to address the unique challenges facing female veterans Funding for the VA Office of Enterprise Integration Support for the VA data governance and analytics efforts, which strengthen the VA’s delivery of services and benefits Funding for VA medical services Other key wins in the bill include: Fully funds veterans' health care at $138.2 billion, equal to the FY27 Budget Reques

RELEASE: REP. HILL CALLS OUT GSA FOR WASTING MILLIONS ON UNUSED FEDERAL PROPERTY | U.S. Congressman French Hill Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Open search Search Search Menu About Biography Committees and Caucuses Financial Disclosures Our District Services 2026–2027 Future Leaders Council America250 Student Essay Contest Shutdown Resources Tours and Tickets Flag Requests Help with a Federal Agency Federal Grants Assistance Service Academy Nominations Internships Congressional App Challenge Information for Educators and Students Presidential Greetings Inauguration Tickets --> Legislation Key Issues --> Enacted Legislation Sponsored Legislation Co-sponsored Legislation Voting Record Media Press Releases In the News --> Interviews with French --> Speeches Golden Fleece Award Videos eNewsletters Your Ideas Contact Email Me Request a meeting E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Open search Search Search Golden Fleece Award RELEASE: REP. HILL CALLS OUT GSA FOR WASTING MILLIONS ON UNUSED FEDERAL PROPERTY Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, D.C. , May 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last month, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) announced the General Services Administration (GSA) as the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award. GSA is receiving this award for its failure to efficiently dispose of unneeded federal property. Under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, GSA has the authority to dispose of surplus federal holdings, yet it has largely failed to do so in a timely manner, wasting millions of dollars to maintain unused buildings across the country. Rep. Hill said , “I have been trying to have the USFS convey a property to Perry County, Arkansas for years. The long-vacant building would be a big valuable asset for the community, including as a meeting space for 4-H and put to good use for youth programs, agricultural education, and local conservation efforts. This has been an incredibly long, difficult, and frustrating process and one that is completely unnecessary and should not require an Act of Congress. The government not only loses the trust of the local populace when they refuse to sell or convey unused federal properties, they waste millions in taxpayers’ dollars." In his letter to GSA Administrator, Mr. Ed Frost, Rep. Hill writes: Dear Administrator Frost, I am writing to inform you that the General Services Administration (GSA) is the most recent recipient of my Golden Fleece Award. I am awarding the GSA for its failure to efficiently dispose of surplus federal real property, particularly its inability to convey or sell assets that no longer support the needs and missions of the federal agencies. While I know GSA has recently focused on accelerating unloading unneeded property, which I support, it does not change the fact that the cost to maintain these unused federal buildings costs the American public billions each year and has for years. Under the Property Act, federal agen

RELEASE: HILL STAFFER AWARDED WCSA OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD | U.S. Congressman French Hill Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Open search Search Search Menu About Biography Committees and Caucuses Financial Disclosures Our District Services 2026–2027 Future Leaders Council America250 Student Essay Contest Shutdown Resources Tours and Tickets Flag Requests Help with a Federal Agency Federal Grants Assistance Service Academy Nominations Internships Congressional App Challenge Information for Educators and Students Presidential Greetings Inauguration Tickets --> Legislation Key Issues --> Enacted Legislation Sponsored Legislation Co-sponsored Legislation Voting Record Media Press Releases In the News --> Interviews with French --> Speeches Golden Fleece Award Videos eNewsletters Your Ideas Contact Email Me Request a meeting E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Open search Search Search Press Releases RELEASE: HILL STAFFER AWARDED WCSA OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, D.C., May 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced that Savannah Berryman, his Director of Operations, was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Operational Excellence Award by the Women’s Congressional Staff Association (WCSA). The Operational Excellence Award recognizes a scheduler or operations professional whose organization, coordination, and execution are essential to the success of a congressional office. Ms. Berryman was nominated by other Hill staffers in recognition of her exceptional leadership, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to serving Arkansas’s Second Congressional District. Rep. Hill said , “Savannah is the backbone of this office. She ensures that central Arkansans have every opportunity to meet with my team and me, and she keeps my days on schedule, all while making sure the office runs smoothly. This award is well-earned. I couldn’t be prouder of her, and I’m deeply grateful to have such an outstanding performer on my team.” Ms. Berryman has been with Congressman Hill’s office for nearly 3 years. The award was presented on Friday, April 17 at the WCSA Awards Celebration, where Berryman was honored alongside other outstanding congressional staff on Capitol Hill. The Women's Congressional Staff Association is a bipartisan organization dedicated to fostering professional development and strengthening support systems for women staffers on Capitol Hill, regardless of party affiliation, background, or job title. Keep In Touch Please sign up below to receive my weekly newsletter and get the latest news and updates directly to your inbox. Email Address Submit Keep In Touch Please sign up below to receive my weekly newsletter and get the latest news and updates directly to your inbox. Email Address Sign up Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Office Locations Washington, DC Office 1533 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2506 Fax: (20

RELEASE: HILL AMENDMENT TO STUDY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS PASSES AS PART OF THE 2026 FARM BILL | U.S. Congressman French Hill Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Open search Search Search Menu About Biography Committees and Caucuses Financial Disclosures Our District Services 2026–2027 Future Leaders Council America250 Student Essay Contest Shutdown Resources Tours and Tickets Flag Requests Help with a Federal Agency Federal Grants Assistance Service Academy Nominations Internships Congressional App Challenge Information for Educators and Students Presidential Greetings Inauguration Tickets --> Legislation Key Issues --> Enacted Legislation Sponsored Legislation Co-sponsored Legislation Voting Record Media Press Releases In the News --> Interviews with French --> Speeches Golden Fleece Award Videos eNewsletters Your Ideas Contact Email Me Request a meeting E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Open search Search Search Press Releases RELEASE: HILL AMENDMENT TO STUDY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS PASSES AS PART OF THE 2026 FARM BILL Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) voted to pass H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 . The bill passed the House by a vote of 224-200 and includes Rep. Hill’s and Rep. Rick Crawford’s (AR-01) Farmer Assistance, Resilience, and Mental Health Evaluation Research Study (FARMERS) amendment, directing the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network to study the availability and use of mental health services among farmers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals and report its findings to Congress. Rep. Hill said , "Farmers and ranchers have faced several brutal years in a row. Rising input costs, stagnant or falling commodity prices, historic floods, and now drought have tested the resilience of family operations across Arkansas and the country. Congressional Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, and the Trump administration has stepped up with direct relief. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 builds on that work to make sure our agriculture workers and farm families have the support they need. "I am also proud that my amendment in support of farm families was included in this farm bill. Too many farmers and ranchers are struggling in silence, and we don't have a clear picture of whether the mental health resources we have are actually getting to the people who need them. This amendment aims to change that. It gives us the data and recommendations needed to build smarter solutions and make sure no farmer or rancher has to face the hard times alone." Background The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 supports producers, protects crop insurance, and provides the certainty farmers need to plan for the future. Key provisions include: Increases funding f

RELEASE: HILL AND GOLDMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC SERVANTS | U.S. Congressman French Hill Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Open search Search Search Menu About Biography Committees and Caucuses Financial Disclosures Our District Services 2026–2027 Future Leaders Council America250 Student Essay Contest Shutdown Resources Tours and Tickets Flag Requests Help with a Federal Agency Federal Grants Assistance Service Academy Nominations Internships Congressional App Challenge Information for Educators and Students Presidential Greetings Inauguration Tickets --> Legislation Key Issues --> Enacted Legislation Sponsored Legislation Co-sponsored Legislation Voting Record Media Press Releases In the News --> Interviews with French --> Speeches Golden Fleece Award Videos eNewsletters Your Ideas Contact Email Me Request a meeting E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Open search Search Search Press Releases RELEASE: HILL AND GOLDMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC SERVANTS Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, D.C., April 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate best practices for protecting the personally identifiable information (PII) of public servants across all levels of government. Congressman French Hill said , “Public servants sign up to better their country and communities. Unfortunately, more and more are becoming the targets of threats and harassment, and some have already been hurt, like my friend Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Others have been killed, as we saw in Minnesota with the horrific assassination of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. “This past weekend, a would-be assassin targeted the president and administration officials. Yet while violence targeting politicians gets the most attention, this threat impacts public servants at every level, from local police officers and Border Patrol agents to county judges and game wardens. The PROTECT Act will give agencies at the state, local, and federal level the guidance they need to better protect the people who serve our communities.” Congressman Dan Goldman said , “In a time of rising political violence, bad actors are taking advantage of the wealth of online information to attack public figures. The bipartisan PROTECT Act will direct the DHS to provide guidance to public servants across government agencies with the best practices to protect themselves. Public servants should be able to serve those whom they represent while feeling safe and secure.” Background: Over the last ten years, public servants at every level of government have been increasingly targeted with violence, doxxing, an

REP. HILL AWARDS GOLDEN FLEECE TO SBA INNOVATION OFFICE FOR ENABLING SBIR MILLS | U.S. Congressman French Hill Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Open search Search Search Menu About Biography Committees and Caucuses Financial Disclosures Our District Services 2026–2027 Future Leaders Council America250 Student Essay Contest Shutdown Resources Tours and Tickets Flag Requests Help with a Federal Agency Federal Grants Assistance Service Academy Nominations Internships Congressional App Challenge Information for Educators and Students Presidential Greetings Inauguration Tickets --> Legislation Key Issues --> Enacted Legislation Sponsored Legislation Co-sponsored Legislation Voting Record Media Press Releases In the News --> Interviews with French --> Speeches Golden Fleece Award Videos eNewsletters Your Ideas Contact Email Me Request a meeting E-Newsletter Sign Up Office Locations Interactive Map Open search Search Search Golden Fleece Award REP. HILL AWARDS GOLDEN FLEECE TO SBA INNOVATION OFFICE FOR ENABLING SBIR MILLS Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington, D.C., April 2, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. French Hill (AR-02) on Tuesday announced the Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation as the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award due to the misuse of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding by repeat recipients, commonly referred to as “SBIR mills.” The SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are intended to help startups and small businesses develop innovative technologies and bring new products to market. However, recent analysis shows that a small number of companies receive a disproportionate share of funding, often without producing meaningful commercial outcomes. Over the lifetime of the SBIR and STTR programs, more than 180 organizations have received more than 100 awards, and six organizations have received over 1,000 awards. Rep. Hill said , “Programs like SBIR are meant to support innovation and give small businesses a chance to succeed. But when a handful of companies repeatedly receive funding without delivering results or bringing products to market, it undermines the entire purpose of these programs. Every dollar that goes to one of these 'SBIR mills' is a dollar taken away from a startup or entrepreneur striving to make America stronger and more competitive, whether developing a new medical device or agricultural technology, or creating the next breakthrough in telecommunications or American manufacturing.” Rep. Hill continued , "Like so many states across America, small businesses are the backbone of Arkansas's economy. When tax dollars are put toward programs to help small businesses and drive innovation, Arkansans, like all Americans, expect a return on their investment, not to see their money given to repeat players gaming the system and delivering nothing." In his letter to SBA Associate Administrator, Mr. Joshua Carter, Rep. Hill write