WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) led Oklahoma’s delegation in the House by introducing H.R. 10167, companion legislation to the Senate’s unanimously passed bill, to name the new 275,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical VA hospital in Tulsa as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center. This designation honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Jim… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) today announced the members selected by the House Republican Conference to serve on the Republican Policy Committee for the 119th Congress.  Region 1: Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24)  Region 2: Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09) Region 3: Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) Region 4: Rep. Sheri Biggs (SC-03) Region 5: Rep. Greg Murphy… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) was elected as Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee (RPC) in the 119th Congress. The Policy Chairman is elected by returning and incoming Members of the House Republican Conference. Rep. Hern served as Chair of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) in the 118th Congress.  “I’m honored to be elected by… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting for HR 5342, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act.  “It’s no secret that the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) needs a fix to ensure fairness without cutting funds from Social Security and further damaging a program that needs urgent attention,” said Rep.… Read more »

TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement following reports that Israel eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.  “Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7th attacks, has brought death and destruction to innocent Americans, Israelis, and Palestinians for years,” said Rep. Hern. “His elimination marks a significant… Read more »

Tulsa, OK – Recently, H.R. 9076 passed the House, including Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) priorities benefiting tribal child welfare as part of a larger legislative package. "Without this fix, millions of families could lose their child support overnight," said Rep. Hern. "My bill protects those families, keeps the program running for the 13 million families it… Read more »

TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas.  “One year ago, Israel woke up to the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” said Rep. Hern. “Hamas launched a barrage of rockets, militants stormed the border, and paragliders descended… Read more »

Tulsa, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the Iranian attacks on Israel today. “Iran is no stranger to unleashing terror on innocent civilians, including Americans,” said Rep. Hern.“Today, they launched over 180 ballistic missiles, brazenly escalating the conflict and proving they will stop at nothing to achieve their sinister goals.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9747, a short-term government funding bill to maintain government funding levels through December. “Democrats and their allies in the media would love to see a shutdown so close to Election Day,” said Rep. Hern. “They would falsely blame Donald Trump and… Read more »

TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the incident in West Palm Beach, Florida, involving President Trump. “Join Tammy and me in lifting President Trump and his family up in prayer,” said Rep. Hern. “We’re relieved that he is safe and grateful for the Secret Service’s swift action in protecting him. Just 64 days after a bullet… Read more »