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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) voted in favor of a resolution to move forward the impeachment inquiry in the House of Representatives.
“The ongoing investigations into the Biden family’s mysterious business dealings have already turned up astonishing information,” said Rep. Hern. “With the recent failure of Hunter Biden to comply with subpoenas… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) testified at the House Committee on Homeland Security, arguing in favor of the impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Watch Rep. Hern’s remarks here.
Remarks as prepared:
Chairman Green, I thank you for the opportunity to speak in front of the committee today.
I was the first Member… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced his campaign for Majority Leader of the US House of Representatives this morning following current Leader Steve Scalise’s nomination to be the next Speaker of the House.
Rep. Hern announced his campaign with a letter to his Republican colleagues. You can read the letter here. Read more »