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 »

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 »