In a recent interview on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas discussed the challenges facing the Republican Party in the new Congress. Hill emphasized the importance of working with Democrats to pass legislation, especially with a fractured conference and slim majority. He expressed confidence in the ability of Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Thune to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration on key priorities such as energy production, border security, and regulatory reforms to fight inflation.
Despite some disagreements within the party, Hill remains optimistic about the prospects of passing important legislation through budget reconciliation. He highlighted the need to address American investments in China and limit investments in dual-use technologies for national security reasons.
As the incoming chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Hill addressed concerns about the lack of female leaders in the Republican Party, pointing to strong Republican women on the committee who will play active roles in financial policy making.
Hill also discussed efforts to restrict captagon, an amphetamine drug used by the Assad regime in Syria, and emphasized the importance of supporting a free and democratic Syria while holding the regime accountable for war crimes.
Regarding the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into former congressman Matt Gaetz, Hill noted the importance of caution in releasing documents to avoid setting a precedent for future investigations. Overall, Hill expressed confidence in the ability of the Republican Party to work together and deliver on key priorities in the new Congress.
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