A ninth generation Arkansan, French Hill is the 22nd Member of Congress to represent central Arkansas in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was elected on November 4, 2014, and began his first congressional term in the 114th Congress on January 3, 2015. He won reelection to serve in the 115th, 116th, and 117th sessions of Congress.
| Across the country, every governor is struggling to maximize a motivated, ready, and trained workforce. While good legislation can go a long way toward creating an environment where more people will consider entering the skilled trades, the work doesn't start at legislating. The most powerful vehicle for change is people from different backgrounds and different political parties coming together to promote an important message. Voices like those of Arkansas State Senator Jane English inspired me to form the Congressional Skilled American Workforce Caucus with my good friend, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence from Detroit. Brenda has joined me in Little Rock, where we've seen outstanding leadership recognized on the national state. This included the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce's "Be Pro, Be Proud" initiative, which gives young people a hands-on experience of skilled trades, and importantly, how much they can earn. Thank you to Arkansas State Senator Jane English and Randy Zook, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas for their partnership on this workforce initiative and their participation in this video. |