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French Hill

French Hill

Republican Incumbent

French Hill is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2014. He is a former banker and served as a deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Treasury under President George H.W. Bush. Hill is chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and has focused on economic growth, financial services, and national security.

Positions on Key Issues

Healthcare

high

I support market-based health care reforms that lower costs through competition and innovation. I am a strong advocate for community health centers and teaching health centers to expand access, while protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions.

Climate/Energy

high

Supports expanding American energy production with environmental protections; acknowledges climate change but opposes sweeping federal mandates like the Green New Deal, advocating for reliable, affordable energy—including nuclear power—as part of a practical energy policy.

Abortion & Reproductive Health

high

Consistently supports pro-life policies; has cosponsored and voted for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36), the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7), the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 4712), the Heartbeat Protection Act (H.R. 490), and the Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 644). Opposes taxpayer funding for abortion and supports permanent codification of the Hyde Amendment.

Tech & AI

high

French Hill continues to pursue pro-innovation AI policy with safeguards, emphasizing regulatory sandboxes and sector-specific frameworks to foster responsible AI adoption in financial services. He supports bipartisan efforts to advance AI through 'AI innovation labs' and a national AI framework, while prioritizing consumer protections and privacy.

Election Policy

high

Rep. Hill supports election integrity and keeping election administration at the state level, opposing federal overreach into elections. He backs citizenship verification for federal elections, including support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

Firearms & Second Amendment

high

Hill states he supports the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and opposes policies that infringe on those rights. He says he is committed to working with colleagues to find practical solutions to curb gun violence but cannot support policies that infringe on constitutional rights while leaving families no safer. He describes himself as an avid hunter and sportsman.

Economy

high

Supports pro-growth, capital-formation policies, including expanding access to capital for small businesses and banks. In 2026, he introduced/pushed the Main Street Capital Access Act to ease de novo bank capital requirements and promote local lending, while continuing to back pro-growth tax policy such as the RISE Act capping long-term capital gains at 15% to spur investment.

Education

high

Supports school choice and parental rights in education; backs policies that funnel federal funding toward private and home schooling through tax-credit mechanisms; has supported the Parents Bill of Rights (H.R.5) and school-choice-related legislation.

Civil Rights & Equality

high

Voted against the Equality Act (H.R. 5) in 2021, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and voted against the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) in 2022, which codified federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages. He has expressed support for religious liberty and life values.

Local Issues

high

Supports the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has been enacted into law to expand housing supply and lending opportunities and promote homeownership. He continues to push bipartisan housing reform with ongoing oversight to ensure effective implementation and accountability.

Immigration

high

French Hill supports strong border security and enforcement of immigration laws; he backs policies aimed at securing the border and reducing illegal immigration, while prioritizing orderly legal immigration and compliance with the law.

Foreign Policy

high

Supports a robust U.S. foreign policy that emphasizes strong alliances and countering adversaries, including continued support for Ukraine. He voted for H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for 2027, saying the measure strengthens diplomacy and accountability abroad, funds security assistance for allies, and reduces wasteful foreign aid while defunding DEI programs and climate mandates.

Background

Career History

U.S. Representative 2015 – Present
U.S. House of Representatives

Representing Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District; serves as Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee (119th Congress).

Founder, Chairman & CEO 1999 – 2014
Delta Trust & Banking Corporation

Founded and led the community banking company until its sale to Simmons Bank.

Executive Secretary to the President's Economic Policy Council 1991 – 1993
White House

Appointed by President George H.W. Bush to coordinate White House economic policy; awarded the Distinguished Service Award.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Corporate Finance 1989 – 1991
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Served under President George H.W. Bush.

Staff Member 1982 – 1984
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs

Served on the staff of Senator John Tower (R-TX) and the Senate Banking Committee.

Education

Vanderbilt University Bachelor of Arts in Economics (1979)

Top Donors

Raised approximately $4.42 million in the 2025-2026 cycle through his principal campaign committee, with $1.79 million from individual donors and $1.46 million from PACs and other committees. His top donor industries are securities/investment, banking, and financial services, reflecting his role as Chair of the House Financial Services Committee. Major PAC contributors include Stephens Inc. and other financial-sector committees, and he maintains $2.97 million cash on hand.

Voting Record

Incumbent Republican representing Arkansas's 2nd District since 2015. Voted with the Republican caucus on nearly all major party-line bills; Heritage Action gave him a 75% session score (71% lifetime), while the League of Conservation Voters scored him at 0% in 2025 and 7% lifetime. Notable actions include voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act (2017), supporting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017), voting to certify the 2020 presidential election results, and sponsoring the enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. He chairs the House Financial Services Committee and has missed only 1.0% of roll call votes since 2015.

About this research

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