Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) voted in favor of HR 4, a rescissions package eliminating over $9 billion of previously appropriated funds. “A country that’s $37 trillion in debt needs to make tough fiscal decisions,” said Chairman Hern. “This isn’t easy, which is why President Trump is the only president in the last 25 years to submit a rescissions request to Congress. Cut... Read More »
This week, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Rescissions Act of 2025 in response to a formal request submitted to Congress by President Donald Trump. From 1974 to 2000, it was commonplace for the president to request rescissions of funding under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. In fact, every president from Gerald Ford through Bill Clinton both m... Read More »
Why are foreign investment funds that finance predatory lawsuits against U.S. companies allowed to dodge taxes on their legal payouts? Good question, and now North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis and Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern are seeking to close this anti-growth loophole. Third-party litigation financing has exploded in recent years as private investment funds chase high returns goosed by America’s tort... Read More »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced HR 3512, the Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act to the House of Representatives this week, addressing the out-of-control third-party litigation funding (TPLF) market and providing much-needed relief for the middle class and curbing frivolous lawsuits. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is leading the companion bill in the Senate. "Third party funders sho... Read More »
Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) celebrated the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act in the House of Representatives this morning. “President Trump and the American people gave us a clear mandate; today we delivered,” said Rep. Hern. “While Democrats have been demagoguing and fearmongering, spreading lies about what this legislation does or doesn’t do, Republicans have... Read More »
Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in support of President Trump’s budget proposal for FY 2026. “President Trump continues to follow through on the America First Agenda with a budget proposal that makes good on the promises he made to the American people,” said Chairman Hern. “The President’s plan will increase border security funding, unleash ... Read More »
The April 15 tax deadline is never a fun day for small business owners, but this year, the date collides with ongoing global economic uncertainty. Entrepreneurs crave predictability, and while the macro situation remains fluid, there is one thing Congress can do right now to provide stability: extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Passed during President Donald Trump’s first term, the TCJA... Read More »
Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) voted in favor of the Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 14, the budget framework for the reconciliation process. This vote unlocks the next step in reconciliation, where committees of jurisdiction will draft policy language to meet the budget targets. “Thanks to President Trump, Republicans have this rare opportunity to utilize every lever of ... Read More »
Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) celebrated the passage of HR 22, the SAVE Act, in the House of Representatives this morning. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for federal office. “The SAVE Act is simple: only American citizens can vote in our elections,... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Republican Policy Committee Chair Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting in support of a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. “Today, House Republicans ensured President Trump’s agenda continues without disruption, while Democrats voted to shut the government down for no reason,” said Chairman Hern. “I am commit... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Republican Policy Committee Chair Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in support of a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. “Democrats in Congress want to shut down the government to disrupt President Trump’s agenda,” said Chairman Hern. “This CR freezes overall funding while increasing funding for the border. I am proud t... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning to discuss President Trump’s historic address to Congress, the future of tax cuts, and the urgent need for fiscal responsibility. Excerpts: "First of all, I met with the president before he did the speech, and he was very confident going in that he was going to be able to deliver a messag... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republican Policy Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined President Donald J. Trump at the Capitol tonight as he delivered a powerful address to a joint session of Congress, reaffirming his commitment to restoring America’s strength. “President Trump laid out a bold, unapologetic vision to renew the American dream,” said Congressman Hern. “From lowering costs for families, to r... Read More »
Why all House Republicans and Democrats should support the Budget Committee's framework By: Congressman Kevin Hern and Congresswoman Lisa McClain On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump repeatedly promised to secure the border, restore American energy dominance, rein in inflation, and lower taxes for working families. In response, the American people gave President Donald Trump a historic vi... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Republican budget resolution, a landmark step toward unlocking President Trump’s historic America First Agenda. “The American people overwhelmingly elected us to govern, and today’s passage of this budget is a critical step in delivering on that mandate,” said Congressman Hern. “This resolution prioritizes strong border securit... Read More »
