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Hern Statement on Israel’s Strike Eliminating Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

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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…

ICYMI: Hern’s Priorities to Strengthen State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Pass House

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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…

Hern Statement on One-Year Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel

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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…

Hern releases statement on Iranian missile attack

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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.…

“I refuse to play their game”: Hern statement on short-term spending bill

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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…

Hern Statement on the FBI Investigation into the Assassination Attempt on President Trump

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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…

Hern legislation strengthening child support enforcement passes Committee

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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…

Hern reiterates call on disgraced Secret Service Director Cheatle to resign

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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…