WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Kevin Kiley (CA-03) 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 e... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Student Empowerment Act recently to expand the use of 529 College Savings Plans, allowing families to use these accounts for public, private, religious, and homeschool educational expenses. “President Trump’s tax cuts proved the incredible potential of 529 accounts by helping millions of families invest in their chi... Read More »
TULSA, OK – Today, Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after honoring his 2024 nominees to the United States Service Academies. “Oklahoma's First District is home to remarkable, patriotic students driven by a deep commitment to serve our country," said Rep. Hern. “This year, an exceptional group of students applied for these positions, making it a tough task for my nomi... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Republican Policy Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) celebrates President Donald Trump’s first day in office following his historic inauguration. “This historic inauguration in the Capitol Rotunda hasn’t happened since Ronald Reagan in 1985—a fitting symbol for President Trump,” said Rep. Hern. “Like Reagan, who ushered in a renaissance of American greatness, President Tru... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republican Policy Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) issued the following statement after the U.S. House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025. “Biological men don’t belong in women’s sports – it’s just a fact,” said Rep. Hern. “Yet, 203 Democrats voted to allow biological men in women’s sports instead of standing up for fairness and protecting women and ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning to discuss President Trump’s economic agenda and the work Congress will be doing in the first 100 days. You can watch the interview on YouTube here. Excerpts: “We have been given the gift of the opportunity to be in this place to pass a reconciliation bill and do things like extend the ta... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the weekend, H.R. 9076 was signed into law, which included Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) priorities surrounding child support enforcement and tribal child welfare as part of a larger legislative package. “This law protects child support for 13 million families, levels the playing field for Tribes, and saves taxpayers $777 million,” said Rep. Hern. “It’s a win for fami... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) was sworn in today for another term representing Oklahoma’s First Congressional District in the 119th Congress. “It’s an honor to continue serving the people of Oklahoma’s First District,” said Rep. Hern. “Voters sent us here to deliver results, and I’m ready to get to work. The first 100 days of this Congress are critical to restoring safety, sec... Read More »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the following staff changes in his DC office as he steps into the new role of Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee (RPC). Joe Barry – RPC Executive Director Barry was hired as the Republican Study Committee’s Policy Director in 2022 and served as Executive Director in 2023 and 2024 under Chairman Hern. He previously worked on RSC’s policy staff un... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) celebrated the House's passage of legislation to name Tulsa’s new 275,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical VA hospital the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center. This designation honors the late Senator Jim Inhofe, a dedicated advocate for the military, veterans, and their families throughout his distinguished career in public service... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, House Republican Policy Chair Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01), Conference Chair Lisa McClain (MI-09), NRCC Chair Richard Hudson (NC-09), Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (UT-01), and Conference Secretary Erin Houchin (IN-09) to discuss how the House Republican leadership team will work to make lif... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Newly-elected Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the hiring of policy veteran Joe Barry to serve as Executive Director of the Republican Policy Committee starting on January 3rd. Barry most recently served as Executive Director of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) under Chairman Hern. “The most important thing you can do to set yourself up ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued illegitimate, arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. “The ICC has no credibility—just like the UN and World Health Organization. These reckless arrest warrants for Israeli officials ar... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) led Oklahoma’s delegation in the House by introducing H.R. 10167, companion legislation to the Senate’s unanimously passed bill, to name the new 275,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical VA hospital in Tulsa as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center. This designation honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Jim Inhofe, who ded... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) today announced the members selected by the House Republican Conference to serve on the Republican Policy Committee for the 119th Congress. Region 1: Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24) Region 2: Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09) Region 3: Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) Region 4: Rep. Sheri Biggs (SC-03) Region 5: Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-03) Region 6: Rep. Andrew Clyde (... Read More »
