French Hill

Republican Congressperson from Arkansas, 2

Notable statements

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

After tirelessly working across the aisle and across the nation over the past year to craft a clear, pragmatic regulatory framework for digital assets, I am proud that this landmark legislation, #FIT21, is coming to the House Floor. More below

https://t.co/WM8wPYRMZR

@RepFrenchHill May 10, 2024 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I am pleased to see several of our @FinancialCmte Digital Assets Subcommittee members join me in leading strong FinTech bills that passed out of our committee today. My full statement, below: hill.house.gov/news/documents…

@RepFrenchHill Apr 17, 2024 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: #HappeningNow: Chairman @RepFrenchHill convenes the Digital Assets Subcommittee for a hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Ove…

@RepFrenchHill Mar 13, 2024 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @IIBnews: .@RepFrenchHill talks crypto, SVB and other hot topics in a fireside chat with IIB CEO Beth Zorc at #IIBAWC24. https://t.co/Ao…

@RepFrenchHill Mar 11, 2024 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @USRepMikeFlood: .@SECGov has virtually locked out the most regulated institutions from serving as custodians for digital assets. It’s t…

@RepFrenchHill Feb 29, 2024 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

#Crypto is not the enemy. Terrorists will use any means necessary - cash or crypto- to accomplish their means. x.com/BitcoinMagazin…

@RepFrenchHill Feb 15, 2024 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Pleased to join today's @FDD panel with @jahimes to discuss digital asset regulation and more. Thanks for including us in this important conversation. pic.twitter.com/70uwBdYGMB

@RepFrenchHill Jan 29, 2024 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Today's spot #Bitcoin ETF approvals marks a historic milestone for the future of the digital asset ecosystem. The @FinancialCmte will continue to enhance consumer protection in the crypto market through market structure and payment stablecoin legislation. twitter.com/FinancialCmte/…

@RepFrenchHill Jan 10, 2024 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Digital assets are the future of development on the internet, and the United States must be a leader in this technology. We need a regulatory framework that facilitates innovation and investment for #crypto in a safe way. pic.twitter.com/PB5aVtIiwe

@RepFrenchHill Dec 22, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: This is why we must pass the bipartisan #FIT21:

@CFTCbehnam says many digital assets are commodities.

@GaryGensl…

@RepFrenchHill Dec 12, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Discussed all things #crypto with @jahimes at @BlockchainAssn's Policy Summit today. Thank you @julie_stitzel for facilitating a great conversation. pic.twitter.com/aHp7GVJZFJ

@RepFrenchHill Nov 30, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Terrorist financing is unacceptable no matter what form or fashion it may take, whether that is #crypto or cash. pic.twitter.com/f9Ya2ZeNa5

@RepFrenchHill Nov 15, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Bad actors are the problem, not #crypto. @SenLummis and I sent a letter to the DOJ urging a full investigation into Binance and Tether’s roles as intermediaries in Hamas’ illicit financial activities that may have been used to facilitate terrorism and other nefarious actions.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… twitter.com/senlummis/stat…

@RepFrenchHill Oct 26, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: #WATCH: Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Subcommittee Chairman @RepFrenchHill at today's hearing: "In…

@RepFrenchHill Oct 25, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

There is absolutely no support for a #CBDC in Congress, except from those who think somehow a CBDC might be an amazing solution to many unstated global problems. @FinancialCmte pic.twitter.com/RpnVxNZHu4

@RepFrenchHill Sep 14, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: The FIT for the 21st Century Act is the bipartisan solution to unlock the promise of digital assets in the U.S. Thanks…

@RepFrenchHill Sep 12, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: "Chairman Gary Gensler’s SEC whiffs again." From an assault on digital assets to the climate disclosure rule to a priva…

@RepFrenchHill Aug 31, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Americans have a right to financial privacy. We do not need a #CBDC that can track your purchases like China does with their Digital Yuan. The authority rests with Congress, not unelected bureaucrats, to create and implement a CBDC. And that’s non-partisan.

@RepFrenchHill Aug 30, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I sent a letter alongside @PatrickMcHenry and @RepHuizenga to the @FederalReserve objecting to their efforts to undermine @FinancialCmte's progress on stablecoin legislation. The Fed has chosen to effectively prevent banks from issuing payment stablecoins. #crypto #digitalassets pic.twitter.com/QkQz1LtkaW

@RepFrenchHill Aug 28, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: #NEW: Chairman @PatrickMcHenry slams @USTreasury & @IRSnews' Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on digital asset reporting re…

@RepFrenchHill Aug 25, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Everyone agrees the #crypto ecosystem needs regulatory clarity. The @SECGov and @CFTC need defined statutory authorities over digital assets to adequately protect investors and consumers. My bill, #FIT21, provides this clarity. pic.twitter.com/8FcmTY8u9g

@RepFrenchHill Aug 25, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I sat down with @Steven_Ehrlich from @ForbesCrypto to discuss all things #crypto. Read more

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@RepFrenchHill Aug 23, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

@FinancialCmte is countering @GaryGensler and @SECGov on their unreasonable mandates that negatively affect businesses and the #crypto ecosystem. America should be the leader in web 3 development and digital asset innovation. WATCH

| @MorningsMaria https://t.co/zQju62oFcf

@RepFrenchHill Aug 11, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: For digital assets to thrive in the U.S., Congress must provide legislative clarity to protect consumers and foster inno…

@RepFrenchHill Aug 10, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @SquawkCNBC: Today, the House will begin the markup of two digital asset bills to establish a regulatory framework for #crypto. @Financi…

@RepFrenchHill Jul 26, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

The FIT for the 21st Century Act, coauthored by myself and members on @HouseAgGOP, will provide clarity on the @SECGov and @CFTC's jurisdiction over digital assets, fill the gaps in the existing system and provide robust consumer protections. More

#FIT21 @FinancialCmte https://t.co/dDYH3efJTX

@RepFrenchHill Jul 26, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act

Cosponsored

To provide for a system of regulation of digital assets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @ACGeoEcon: LIVE NOW | Join us for a bipartisan conversation on the future of stablecoin legislation with @RepFrenchHill and @JaHimes ht…

@RepFrenchHill Jul 17, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I was pleased to join @ThinkingCrypto1 to discuss all things #Crypto. Watch my full interview, below: twitter.com/ThinkingCrypto…

@RepFrenchHill Jul 17, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: #WATCH: Digital Assets, Financial Technology & Inclusion Subcommittee Chairman @RepFrenchHill questions witnesses regard…

@RepFrenchHill Jun 13, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: #NEW: Chairman @PatrickMcHenry & @RepFrenchHill release a digital asset market structure proposal with @HouseAgGOP Chair…

@RepFrenchHill Jun 2, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: #WATCH: Chairman @RepFrenchHill at today's stablecoin hearing: "Without action from Congress ... stablecoin issuers wil…

@RepFrenchHill May 18, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Along with my colleagues @PatrickMcHenry and @RepHuizenga, we called on bank regulators to explain potential coordinated efforts by the agencies to deny banking services to digital asset firms and the ecosystem. twitter.com/FinancialCmte/…

@RepFrenchHill Apr 26, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: #WATCH: Subcommittee Chairman @RepFrenchHill at today's hearing on stablecoins: "It’s time for Congress to act and pass…

@RepFrenchHill Apr 19, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Today, I led the inaugural @FinancialCmte hearing of the new Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion. My full opening remarks, below: hill.house.gov/news/documents…

@RepFrenchHill Mar 9, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I was delighted to host former @CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump and former @SECGov Chairman Jay Clayton at the Digital Asset Subcommittee Meet and Greet I organized this week. pic.twitter.com/QZQexZXffL

@RepFrenchHill Mar 3, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Consistency, regulatory framework, and transparency, so that investors, innovators, and consumers all know the rules of the road, will really help FinTech and blockchain develop here in the U.S. I joined @crypto yesterday to discuss FinTech. bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…

@RepFrenchHill Feb 1, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

We want to make sure that America is the place for innovation in FinTech and blockchain and distributed ledger technology is part of that FinTech future. This morning, I joined @SquawkCNBC to discuss crypto and Financial Technology. My interview, below: cnbc.com/video/2023/01/…

@RepFrenchHill Jan 26, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @MeetThePress: WATCH: Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) will chair a new cryptocurrency House subcommittee. @RepFrenchHill: “We want innovation…

@RepFrenchHill Jan 13, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I am delighted that in the 118th Congress, I will serve in the pioneering role of Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion of the @FinancialCmte, and as Vice-Chairman of FSC. My full statement, below: hill.house.gov/news/documents…

@RepFrenchHill Jan 12, 2023 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

The collapse of FTX tells me that investors don't really know what they're doing in this space. We need to find a bipartisan solution to defining digital assets, how they should be valued, and how their users should be protected. My full interview, below: video.foxbusiness.com/v/6315747389112

@RepFrenchHill Nov 17, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I am committed to protecting consumer privacy and am working to stop any and all efforts by Democrats to develop a federal CBDC to spy on the American people. I introduced a bill that would ensure that the government studies what guardrails would be necessary to protect consumers

@RepFrenchHill Oct 28, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I understand why Americans are concerned about CBDCs and the potential for a Big-Brother-like surveillance state. I share these concerns. It is a priority of mine to make sure the federal government cannot and does not proceed with issuing a CBDC without Congressional approval.

@RepFrenchHill Oct 28, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I sent a letter with @FinancialCmte GOP Leader @PatrickMcHenry and Committee Republicans’ Digital Asset Working Group requesting Attorney General Garland provide his assessment on @federalreserve’s authority to issue a #CBDC. pic.twitter.com/2F376uYqsz

@RepFrenchHill Oct 5, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @RepTomEmmer: We’ll be very clear: There is no alternative to authorizing a CBDC other than through legislation. And Congress won’t appr…

@RepFrenchHill Oct 5, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @FinancialCmte: #NEW: @PatrickMcHenry, @RepFrenchHill, and members of Committee Republicans' Digital Asset Working Group are demanding A…

@RepFrenchHill Oct 5, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

@Sackmaster13 I'm not. I introduced a bill in March 2021 simply directing the Federal Reserve to issue a report on central bank digital currencies (CBDC) to examine the effect a CBDC would have on consumers, businesses, and the economy. congress.gov/117/bills/hr22…

@RepFrenchHill Aug 23, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

I’ve been urging consideration of a CBDC for nearly 3 years now and last year introduced HR 3506, the 21st Century Dollar Act, to make sure US government has a strategy to maintain the dollar as the primary global reserve currency, with or without a CBDC. pic.twitter.com/7RRV7Aji3T

@RepFrenchHill May 26, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

There’s a fair amount of agreement between @FinancialCmte Rs and @FSCDems when it comes to stablecoins, starting with their potential to improve the efficiency, cost, and speed of payments; expanding financial access; and facilitating the use and adoption of digital assets.

@RepFrenchHill Feb 8, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

RT @YahooFinance: “Republicans in the House Financial Services committee want innovation in blockchain and cryptocurrencies and the develop…

@RepFrenchHill Feb 2, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

Glad to join my colleagues on this bipartisan letter to @SecYellen. It's important that we encourage innovation and allow digital asset technologies to flourish by not having an overly broad definition of a crypto "broker" for the purpose of digital asset reporting requirements. twitter.com/FinancialCmte/…

@RepFrenchHill Jan 27, 2022 on X

Very pro-crypto

French Hill

@RepFrenchHill

For years, @RepBillFoster and I have advocated for the careful, thoughtful approach in designing a CBDC. While I am pleased to read Federal Reserve’s new report, I am disappointed it was released months behind schedule. It is important to not delay the work on CBDCs any further.

@RepFrenchHill Jan 20, 2022 on X

Neutral on crypto

French Hill

Republican Congressperson from Arkansas, 2

Republican Congressperson from Arkansas, 2

Strongly supports crypto

French Hill has made 52 statements about crypto.

Notable statements

Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act