TULSA, O.K. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the names of outstanding students from Oklahoma’s First Congressional District who received nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030. “These young men and women represent the very best of Oklahoma,” said Rep. Hern. “They have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement on his vote against House Democrats’ unaffordable healthcare proposal.  “We need to lower healthcare costs for all Americans, not just a few. This bill spends billions in taxpayer dollars on a COVID-era bailout for insurance companies, and recommitting three more years to a failed program won’t… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced changes to his D.C. and District staffs for the second session of the 119th Congress. Robert Aery will transition to the role of Senior Advisor and Counsel as he explores part-time professional opportunities outside the office. Aery joined Rep. Hern’s staff in 2018 as District Director and later as Deputy Chief of Staff… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) voted to pass the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, legislation that improves coverage options, expands patient choice, increases transparency and competition in the healthcare system, and lowers costs for all Americans. The package includes Rep. Hern’s Choice Arrangement Act, which makes it easier for employers to offer… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “The FY26 NDAA affirms our commitment to securing peace through strength around the world under our Commander-in-Chief, President Trump. We’re refocusing our military on meritocracy, readiness, and deterrence to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) PROTECT Our Kids Act passed the House. This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that continues to host a Confucius Classroom – a Chinese language or cultural program that is supported by the CCP. Schools will be notified of these new requirements and given guidance for how to comply. This… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting for the amended Continuing Resolution (CR) to end the Democrat-led shutdown and reopen the government: “For 43 days, Democrats in Congress held government funding hostage at the expense of the American people. Back on September 17th, House Republicans passed a clean… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced this week the hire of Ashley Haines to serve as Communications Director.  Haines comes to the Hern office with experience on Capitol Hill, previously serving as Press Secretary for Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Communications Director for Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03).  Haines will serve as… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement on the departure of longtime Communications Director Miranda Dabney. Dabney will join the House Appropriations Committee as Communications Director under Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) next week. “Since my first day in office, Miranda Dabney has served Oklahoma’s First District with unwavering… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced the American Franchise Act (AFA) today with Democrat co-lead Representative Don Davis (NC-01). The legislation provides stability for the franchise model of small business by aligning federal statute with longstanding precedent and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) policy.  “As one of the few… Read more »