U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s 2nd District
J. French Hill
Position · +0.43
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 24%
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Bills on
- Finance and Financial Sector
- International Affairs
- Taxation
- Age
- 69
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DChris Jones$1.2M
- RChase McDowell$163K
- DZackary Blake Huffman$12K
Bottom line
- Chairs the Committee on Financial Services.
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 4.57 against 1.97 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 national policy).
- Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 24% of party-line votes (12 of 50), against 7% for most Republicans.
Where Hill has influence
Roles
- Chair · Financial Services
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence · 7th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 6955 Main Street Capital Access Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 6644 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act · Became law
- H.R. 5396 Price Stability Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 4801 Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Hill’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Hill breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Hill voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 24% · 12 of 50 party 7%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Hill broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Hill is saying
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RELEASE: HILL, LOCAL LEADERS ANNOUNCE $4.5 MILLION EDA GRANT FOR PORT OF LITTLE ROCK
Announced $4.5 million EDA grant for Port of Little Rock infrastructure improvements.
“This may be a relatively short stretch of road, but what it connects us to is enormous. It will provide access to more than 1,000 new jobs, open the door to more than $1 billion in private investment, and make the Port of Little Rock even more attractive to businesses looking for a place to grow. Economic development…”
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Rep. French Hill (R-AR-02), Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA-06), Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA-32) yesterday introduced H. Res. 1501, a bipartisan House companion to S. Res. 830, Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the…
“The Fulbright Program is one of Arkansas’s great contributions to the world. For 80 years, Senator J. William Fulbright’s vision has brought students, scholars, and professionals from around the globe together to learn from one another, strengthen international partnerships, and build greater understanding between…”
Mentions H.Res. 1501Mentions S.Res. 830
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RELEASE: REP. HILL AWARDS USPS HIS GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD FOR FAILING TO STOP FRAUDULENT POSTAGE
Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) announced the United States Postal Service (USPS) is the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award for failing to properly identify and stop fraudulent postage.
“The USPS no doubt provides important services, especially for rural central Arkansans who rely on it to deliver everything from letters to medicine. But at a time when the USPS is posting yearly losses and the package transportation industry is becoming more dynamic, the USPS must adapt. Commonsense steps can be taken…”
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RELEASE: REP. HILL AWARDS GOLDEN FLEECE TO FAA AND TSA FOR GAPS IN CYBERSECURITY
Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are the latest recipients of his Golden Fleece Award for recently identified shortcomings in their…
“Air travel is an essential part of American life and critical to the economic health of our nation. It's imperative that passengers, as well as pilots and flight attendants, have confidence that we’re doing everything in our power to make sure they take off and land safely. Guarding the cyber systems that keep our…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Hill voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 4 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Hill’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
28 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 6 significant (got a roll call vote), 22 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 6644 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActEstablishes and modifies federal housing programs including counseling, point-access buildings, and rural housing. AI-readBecame law Jul 11, 2026 · Housing and Community DevelopmentNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Became law inside another bill (1)
- H.J.Res. 59 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".Identical bill became law as S.J.Res. 18 · May 9, 2025Via S.J.Res. 18
Hill’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 33 sponsored billsSponsored 33 (House median 25) · cosponsored 125 (median 289), 23 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Finance and Financial Sector, International Affairs, Taxation.
- H.R. 10496 Revising SSDI Disability Classifications ActSocial Welfare · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10477 Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10442 To require the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to replace certain exterior signage, and for other purposes.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1501 Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.International Affairs · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9148 Scipio Jones House Assessment ActAuthorizes assessment of the Scipio Jones House for historic designation. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8791 IGNITE HBCU Excellence ActEducation · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8264 HBCU Research Capacity ActEducation · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1299 Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.Allows the House to accept a Senate amendment to H.R. 6644 with modifications. AI-readHousing and Community Development · Introduced May 19, 2026 Passed a chamber
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 47% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 76% |
| Energy | 37 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 84% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Hill voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RSteve WomackAR-3100%agreement
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RYoung KimCA-4099%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Hill most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Hill’s campaign raised $4.4M: $1.8M (41%) from individuals and $1.5M (33%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.0M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Hill
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 300.
- Mortgage Bankers Association Trade association PAC
- Ally Financial Inc. Advocacy Corporate PAC
- America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Hill this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inHill’s own leadership PAC: In the Arena PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Hill’s measures across every Congress on file.
Try ProRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, AR-2Republican2015–present
Seat
- State
- Arkansas
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 69
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2506
1533 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Little Rock, Conway
- Website
- hill.house.gov
- RepFrenchHill
- repfrenchhill
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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