Rep. French Hill, who represents Arkansas’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, released a statement on January 12, 2026, regarding Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Hill stated, “I’ve known Chairman Powell since we worked together at Treasury during the George H.W. Bush Administration. Then, as now, I know Mr. Powell to be a man of integrity with a strong commitment to public service. While over the years we have had our policy disagreements, I found him to be forthright, candid, and a person of the highest integrity.”
He also addressed recent efforts to pursue criminal charges related to Powell’s testimony on building renovations: “Pursuing criminal charges relating to his testimony on building renovations at a time when the nation’s economy requires focus creates an unnecessary distraction. The Federal Reserve is led by strong, capable individuals appointed by President Trump, and this action could undermine this and future Administrations’ ability to make sound monetary policy decisions.”
Hill concluded his statement by emphasizing economic priorities: “We must stay focused on our work to foster more opportunities with higher wages and faster economic growth for the American people.”
French Hill has served in Congress since 2015 after replacing Tim Griffin as representative for Arkansas’s 2nd district. He was born in Little Rock in 1956 and continues to reside there. Hill earned his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in 1975.
