Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced legislation on Friday to rename the U.S. Post Office located at 1233 North Cedar Street in Owasso, Okla., after fallen Air National Guardsman, Sergeant Marshal Roberts. Sgt. Roberts, from Owasso, gave his life in service to our country while deployed in Iraq in March 2020. The entire Oklahoma delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives joined Rep. H... Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK-01) and Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) headlined an online forum hosted by Biz2Credit. The webinar was broadcast to over a thousand participants around the country, including small business owners in Oklahoma’s First District. Reps. Hern and Espaillat discussed the ongoing work of the House Small Business Committee, on which they both serve, and what is ... Read more »
Representatives Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Troy Balderson (OH-12) led a bipartisan letter to SBA Administrator Carranza urging the SBA to release clarifying information for business owners trying to sell their businesses while still paying back, or in the forgiveness process, of Paycheck Protection Program loans. “At such a volatile time for American business owners, we need clear language and explici... Read more »
This morning, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced the Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act (EPPA), intended to help all Americans have equal access to affordable and reliable energy. EPPA protects vulnerable and at-risk communities by requiring transparency and accountability with new energy bills and regulations. “Clean energy initiatives have a lot of promise, but it’s not a... Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) spoke on the House floor this morning urging Republicans and Democrats alike to vote against the Previous Question, allowing for consideration of HR 8265, a bill that would extend the Paycheck Protection Program through the end of the year and provide further relief to American small businesses and workers. You can watch the video here. Remarks as prepared: Mr. Sp... Read more »
Tonight, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) voted against HR 8337, the Continuing Appropriations Act. “I have long held the belief that our government shouldn’t operate on short-term spending bills,” said Rep. Hern. “These stop-gap funding measures prolong the true work of governing and allocate funds with zero framework or budget behind it. For too long, we have depended on these short-term bills ... Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) was named an “Energy Champion” by the American Energy Alliance, earned with a perfect score on key energy votes this Congress. “Energy is the backbone of my district and my state’s economy,” said Rep. Hern. “Energy jobs pay well and keep Oklahomans on the leading edge of innovation and technology. As a Member of Congress, I am committed to working for the best int... Read more »
This morning, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), and the rest of the House Republican Conference to formally announce the Commitment to America agenda, which will focus on restoring the American way of life, rebuilding the greatest economy in American history, and renewing the American Dream. “The atmosphere was... Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after signing Heritage Action’s “Police Pledge”. The Pledge offers Rep. Hern’s full support for law enforcement officers in our country and commits his opposition to any legislative efforts to defund the police. “I have the utmost respect and admiration for our police force,” said Rep. Hern. “It was not a hard decision to sign this... Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) led 49 of his colleagues on a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma encouraging permanent expansion of telehealth services. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, Administrator Verma temporarily expanded requirements for telehealth services to Medicare and Medicaid recipients, allowing both rural communities... Read more »
