French Hill (R) – AR-02 House 2026

About

French Hill is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2014 and seeking a seventh term. A former community banker and Bush administration Treasury official, he chairs the House Financial Services Committee and has touted enacted legislation such as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and tax-relief measures, including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay. He won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with about 77% of the vote.

Biography sources 11

Positions on Key Issues

Positions of French Hill on key issues
Issue	Stance	Sources
Healthcare	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.	Health Care \| U.S. Congressman French Hill
Climate/Energy	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.	Energy \| U.S. Congressman French Hill Climate change is real, but Democrat proposals, like the Green New Deal, are fiction
Abortion & Reproductive Health	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.	Life Values \| U.S. Congressman French Hill SBA Pro-Life America Scorecard: Rep. French Hill
Tech & AI	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.	RELEASE: REP. HILL APPLAUDS AI TASK FORCE'S REPORT ON GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Chairman Hill Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Promote Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services RELEASE: REP. HILL INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL ... Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act
Election Policy	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.	RELEASE: REP. HILL IS PROTECTING OUR FEDERAL ELECTIONS Election integrity in Arkansas
Firearms & Second Amendment	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.	Second Amendment Rights \| U.S. Congressman French Hill Rep. Hill Votes to Protect Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Citizens
Economy	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.	Financial Services Committee's Main Street Capital Access Act Passes House H.R.6955 - Main Street Capital Access Act (119th Congress) ICBA: ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee for Advancing Main Street Capital Access Act
Education	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.	Arkansas' U.S. House primary challengers focus on education, health care, cost of living RELEASE: REP. HILL SUPPORTS THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS IN THEIR CHILD’S EDUCATION Rep. French Hill Applauds House Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Civil Rights & Equality	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.	H.R. 5 (117th): Equality Act -- House Vote #39 (2021) Roll Call 373 - Respect for Marriage Act Here's every Republican who voted against the Equality Act
Local Issues	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.	REP. HILL'S LANDMARK HOUSING BILL BECOMES LAW French Hill touts new housing law, says measure could expand homeownership opportunities Hill says House, Senate need to resolve 'distinct differences' on housing bills
Immigration	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.	Immigration and Citizenship \| U.S. Congressman French Hill RELEASE: REP. HILL FIGHTS TO SECURE OUR BORDER AND ...
Foreign Policy	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.	Hill: U.S. must 'draw a line,' continue Ukraine support RELEASE: HILL VOTES TO STRENGTHEN AMERICAN DIPLOMACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ABROAD

Review an issue

Healthcare

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.

Sources:

Health Care | U.S. Congressman French Hill

Choose another issue above to review the remaining researched positions.

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.

Sources

HILL, JAMES FRENCH - Candidate overview | FEC French Hill - US Congress - Summary | OpenSecrets Fundraising in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District | Quiver Quantitative Stephens Inc PAC Expenditures | OpenSecrets

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.

Sources

View full voting record Heritage Action Scorecard - French Hill LCV Scorecard - French Hill

About this research

Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated October 10, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.