The Biden-Harris administration has been marked by failure, ineptitude, and a complete lack of accountability. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have repeatedly and intentionally made disastrous decisions that have harmed Americans at home as well as our allies abroad. The most recent catastrophic failure was the assassination attempt on July 13th. President Donald Trump’s life was spared by a millimete... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) bipartisan Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act (HR 7906) passed the Ways and Means Committee with a unanimous vote. Rep. Hern introduced this bill with original co-sponsors Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), and Darin LaHood (R-IL-16). HR 79... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee held a hearing on the catastrophic security failure at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “Today's hearing confirmed what we already know— the assassination attempt on July 13th was preventable and happened as the direct result of catastrophic leadersh... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the catastrophic security failure at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “The security failure of last week’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, warrants real accountability,” said Rep. Hern. “In that spirit, the Director of the Secret Service should resign, and Congress should do its work in getting to the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement celebrating President Trump’s selection of U.S. Senator JD Vance as his running mate. “Senator JD Vance is a champion for conservative values and I am proud to have partnered with him on multiple critical issues in Congress,” said Rep Hern. “JD has been integral to the bicameral work of the Republican Study Committ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the horrific shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, at President Donald Trump’s rally. “I am grateful for the heroic acts of law enforcement who rushed to ensure President Trump’s safety,” said Rep. Hern. “It is truly a miracle that the bullet only grazed President Trump’s ear. Tammy and I are keeping him, as well... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the passing of former United States Senator Jim Inhofe. “Senator Jim Inhofe was a dear friend and mentor, a titan in Oklahoma, and a highly effective leader in DC,” said Rep. Hern. “Tammy and I are keeping Kay and the rest of the Inhofe family in our prayers. Jim spent his life in service to his country, both... Read More »
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) Education and Workforce Freedom Act passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee. The legislation would allow 529 plans to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with attending K-12, including homeschooling, and will also expand to include workers obtaining credentials or licenses through career technical/ vocationa... Read More »
TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Trump, affirming presidential immunity for official actions. “This is a win not just for President Trump, but for the Constitution,” said Rep. Hern. “Jack Smith’s prosecution against President Trump is purely political – today’s ruling affirms the constitutional author... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court overruling the Chevron doctrine. “It’s time for lawmakers to take back our legislative power,” said Chairman Hern. “This is an opportunity for us to be better legislators - and ensure that unelected bureaucrats aren’t doing that job for us.” You can view... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Committee on Ways and Means passed Representative Kevin Hern’s (R-OK-01) priorities that would enhance health care treatments by increasing access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) as part of H.R. 8816, the American Medical Innovation and Investment Act of 2024. This legislation would open up Medicare pathways to cover PDT’s, which are software-based dis... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) filed a bicameral amicus brief with colleagues in the House and Senate in Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, et al v. SEC, requesting the Court vacate the agency’s Climate Rule. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a finalized rule in March requiring publicly traded companies to disclose their green... Read More »
TULSA, OK – Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s recent announcement to grant parole to illegal immigrants married to U.S. citizens. “Watching Biden hand down border policies is giving me whiplash,” said Chairman Hern. “Just a few weeks ago, he signed an order pretending to shut down the border, but now h... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement celebrating the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing the House of Representatives this morning. “This NDAA gives our troops a much-needed pay raise,” said Rep. Hern. “This NDAA focuses on quality-of-life improvements for our servicemembers and upholds the sanctity of life, thanks to Rep. Van Duyne’s am... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement celebrating the passage of Rep. Beth Van Duyne’s (TX-24) amendment to H.R. 8070 the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Last week, the Republican Study Committee adopted a position endorsing the amendment. "President Biden... Read More »