State bankers visit D.C., walk with Hill

WASHINGTON — Arkansas Bankers Association members traveled to Washington, D.C., last week, taking some time to visit with members of the state’s congressional delegation.

The trip coincided with the American Bankers Association’s Government Relations Summit, which is described as an “opportunity to ensure lawmakers know the value of a strong banking industry.”

At the U.S. Capitol, they strolled through the hallways, escorted for a time by U.S. Rep. French Hill. Hill, a Republican from Little Rock, is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Delta Trust and Banking Corp. and now serves on the House Financial Services Committee.

Hill said he appreciated the visit.

“I always like to hear stories from their local communities about how they’re helping their communities grow and also how we can improve the regulatory system so that it helps consumers and business get access to the products and credit that they need,” he said.