WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following information for a virtual hearing: "On the Front Lines: How Governors are Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic" at 11:30 a.m. on June 2: Witnesses: * Governor Jared Polis, State of Colorado * Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State of Michigan * Governor Asa Hutchinson, State of Arkansas To watch the video of the committee hearing, click here: (https://youtu.be/h_fZ8ky5Fdo).  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 22 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Rep. French Hill (AR-02), released a special video to congratulate central Arkansas's Class of 2020's graduation on their perseverance and leadership. Rep. Hill was joined by local news anchors, reporters, and radio hosts. Special thank you to all those who participated: Alexis Wainwright; General Assignment Reporter; Fox 16 Re'Chelle Turner; General Assignment Reporter at KARK and Fox 16 Wess   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 21 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement after the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a proposal setting capital requirements for the government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: "I'm pleased that the administration, with leadership from FHFA Director Mark Calabria, continues to push for meaningful change on long-overdue housing finance reforms. "However, I'm concerned the 4% capital requirement does not go far enough  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 26 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement after Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that Arkansas Health Secretary Nate Smith has accepted a position with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "Dr. Nate Smith has been an invaluable asset to the people of Arkansas. His selection to serve at the CDC affirms what we already knew here at home: his expertise and guidance will save lives during this pandemic. "With his extensive backg  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) to unveil the SECURE CAMPUS Act. This legislation would prohibit Chinese nationals from receiving visas to the United States for graduate or post-graduate studies in STEM fields. "Student visas should be only for those who want to contribute to our research institutions and advance our national int  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement on death of ex- Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas: "I never served with a better example of American heroism than Sam. Seven years as a POW at the infamous Hanoi Hilton and nearly 4 years in solitary confinement, he endured for the freedom and values we cherish as a nation. "A true inspiration and patriot of the highest caliber, he was dedicated to the principles that define what it means to be an American. "His lif  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, championed federal funding for the conservation of additional waterfowl habitat at the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge in Ashley and Union Counties. "Arkansas's world-class duck hunting tradition is only enhanced when we preserve wildlife habitat. The expansion of the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge will allow   more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column: We are all eager for a return to normalcy after strict measures were implemented in Arkansas and across the country to slow the spread of the coronavirus and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed with patients infected by the disease. We have made significant progress, but what's equally important now is safely resuming business and allowing Americans to return to work. At the same time, we must remai  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the statement below after the president's announcement of several actions against Chinese Communist aggression, including denying visas to Chinese students affiliated with the People's Liberation Army, withdrawing from the World Health Organization, removing special privileges afforded to Hong Kong that had enriched the Chinese Communist Party, and protecting American i  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) unveiled the SECURE CAMPUS Act, legislation that would prohibit Chinese nationals from receiving visas to the United States for graduate or post-graduate studies in STEM fields. The bill would also place restrictions on participants in Chinese foreign talent-recruitment programs, such as the Thousand Talents Program. Congressman David K  more