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Hern applauds passage of CR to clear the runway for President Trump’s Agenda

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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…

Hern supports CR to clear the runway for President Trump’s Agenda

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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…

ICYMI: Hern on Squawk Box: ‘A Message Americans Wanted’

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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…

President Trump’s Triumphant Return to Capitol Following Joint Address to Congress

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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…

ICYMI: Why all House Republicans and Democrats should support the Budget Committee's framework

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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…

House Passes Republican Budget to Advance America First Agenda

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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…

Hern and Kiley introduce bill to combat Confucius Classrooms, CCP-funded influence in American schools

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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…

Rep. Hern, Sen. Cruz Introduce School Choice Legislation Prioritizing the Right to a Quality Education for Every Child

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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…

Rep. Hern honors 2024 nominees to United States Service Academies

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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…

Hern Celebrates Trump’s First Day in Office

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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…