RELEASE: REP. HILL ANNOUNCES HIS GUEST FOR THE 2026 STATE OF THE UNION

This press release from Representative J. French Hill (R-AR) was published on 2026-02-24 and titled "RELEASE: REP. HILL ANNOUNCES HIS GUEST FOR THE 2026 STATE OF THE UNION". It focuses on healthcare and touches on taxes, labor policy.

RELEASE: REP. HILL ANNOUNCES HIS GUEST FOR THE 2026 STATE OF THE UNION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced that Dr. Lowry Barnes, Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will be his guest at the State of the Union address. “I am honored to host Dr. Lowry Barnes, the recently appointed Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, as my guest at the State of the Union. A physician, educator, and innovator, Dr. Barnes has dedicated his career to serving Arkansas patients, strengthening UAMS’ mission, and expanding access to world-class care. From founding the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital to leading our state’s flagship academic medical center, Dr. Barnes understands firsthand how vital UAMS is to training physicians, driving medical research, and ensuring families around our state, especially in rural communities, have access to high-quality care close to home. “In Congress, I have worked to support rural health care initiatives, expand telehealth access, and invest in medical research and physician training programs that directly benefit institutions like UAMS and the patients they serve. I look forward to working with President Trump and my Congressional colleagues to continue delivering for Arkansas patients, grow our health care workforce, and ensure leaders like Dr. Barnes and institutions like UAMS have the support they need to provide exceptional care across our state.”