WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement condemning the Biden Administration’s decision to withhold arms shipments to Israel. “Joe Biden’s move to block crucial shipments to Israel is unthinkable,” said Rep. Hern. “Israel is fighting for survival, attacked from multiple terrorist groups funded by Iran. Biden’s hollow claims of ‘ironclad’ support are reall... Read More »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01), Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced the Behavioral Health Accessibility Act of 2024. The legislation would remove the in-person requirements for behavioral health services delivered via telehealth. “We learned a lot during the pandemic, and one of the big lessons is that telehealth services drasti... Read More »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement criticizing President Joe Biden’s veto of a bipartisan CRA repealing NLRB’s joint employer rule. “President Biden’s veto of bipartisan legislation to help small businesses is a slap in the face to hardworking Americans,” Rep. Hern said. “This veto goes against the requests of thousands of American small business owners and franchis... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement criticizing President Joe Biden’s veto of a bipartisan CRA repealing NLRB’s joint employer rule. “President Biden’s veto of bipartisan legislation to help small businesses is a slap in the face to hardworking Americans,” Rep. Hern said. “This veto goes against the requests of thousands of American small business ow... Read More »
Hern and OK Delegation Ask for Immediate Disaster Relief After Weekend of Tornados and Inclement Weather Across the State WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) along with Representatives Frank Lucas (R-OK), Tom Cole (R-OK), Stephanie Bice (R-OK), and Josh Brecheen (R-OK) on a letter of support to President Joe Biden to ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement regarding tomorrow’s vote on a supplemental funding package for Ukraine. “This supplemental package fails to address the number one crisis for the American people - the invasion at our southern border,” said Rep. Hern. “I have long promised never to vote for more Ukraine funding without strong border security provi... Read More »
Hern Introduces Bill to Strengthen Child Support Enforcement for States and Tribes WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced the Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act, legislation to avert changes in an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement action that would block state child support agencies from utilizing contractors for the Child Support Enforce... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Kevin Hern (R-OK) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for the strengthening of economic ties between the U.S. and Israel. This comes four months after the terrorist attack on Israel on October 7th and the war between Israel and Hamas, which has stunted Israel’s economy. Rep. Hern said, “Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East,... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, RSC Chairman Kevin Hern released the following statement following President Biden’s release of his FY 25 Budget: “Biden’s budget is nothing more than a left-wing wish list filled with massive spending that will only exacerbate the $34 trillion and counting in debt,” said RSC Chairman Kevin Hern. “The American taxpayers deserve a plan to protect them from a debt disaster. T... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced his guest for tonight’s State of the Union, Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler. Kunzweiler, a career prosecutor dedicated to protecting Tulsa County, remains outspoken on the deadly impact that fentanyl is having on our community. “As we grapple with surging crime rates, the deadly influx of fentanyl, and rampant ille... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act. “The Biden Border Crisis has taken the lives of too many Americans,” said Rep. Hern. "Many of these crimes are repeat offenses from violent individuals in the country illegally, who were repeatedly allowed back into our communities. In honor of 22-year-old Laken Rile... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) and U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH) released the following statement on the ongoing negotiations regarding the border and Ukraine aid. “For months, Senate leadership has attempted to trade Ukraine aid for a bill that would secure America’s border,” said Chairman Hern and Sen. Vance. “If news reports are in any way accurate... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced promotions on his legislative team following the departure of Deputy Chief of Staff Dominique Yelinski for Majority Leader Scalise’s office. Jefferson Willis has been promoted to Legislative Director, Kirby Tidmore is now the Senior Legislative Assistant, and Meg Maykoski is now a Legislative Assistant. “Leader Scalise made a great hire ... Read More »
TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced the Promoting Responsible Oversight to Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids (PROTECT Our Kids) Act, legislation to prohibit federal funding through the Department of Education for any school which continues to host a Confucius Classroom. Confucius Classrooms are Chinese language and learning centers in elementary and secondary schools ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) reintroduced the Withholding Illegal Revenue Entering Drug Markets (WIRED) Act, to the House of Representatives. The Senate companion has been introduced by Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio. Based on a similar policy enacted by the state of Oklahoma, the WIRED Act imposes a 10% fee on remittances out of the United States, with the intention of penalizin... Read More »
