Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting against two nonbinding resolutions regarding ongoing negotiations with railway workers’ unions.  Rep. Hern voted “NO” on H.J. Res. 100 & H. Con. Res. 119.  “Over many decades in business, I successfully navigated numerous contract negotiations without the federal government’s interference,” said… Read more »

This morning, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) earned the unanimous support of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) to chair the caucus in the next Congress. Rep. Hern previously served as Chair of the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force, under the leadership of outgoing RSC Chairman Jim Banks.  “I’m honored to earn the support of my colleagues to lead the largest caucus on Capitol… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting against HR 6833, the Continuing Resolution to fund the government through December 16th. “More spending is not the answer,” said Rep. Hern. “We wouldn’t be in this situation if we had a budget, but Congress has failed the American people in that for years. My budget was the only one introduced in the House… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting against several bills that fail to address the rampant crime plaguing American communities. Rep. Hern voted ‘no’ on HR 6448, HR 8592, HR 4118, and HR 5768.  “Today’s vote was purely political, meant to trick Americans into thinking Democrats care about law and order before a major election,” said… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) participated in several days of markup in the Ways and Means Committee this week, including legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Rep. Hern. Multiple Hern priorities received votes during the markup, including Hern-sponsored legislation covering global tax policy and access to health care services, and Hern-supported programs to reauthorize a… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) earned the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) most prestigious legislative award for the 117th Congress. The “Guardian of Small Business” award is given to lawmakers who vote with small business priorities on key issues at least 70% of the time. Rep. Hern has a 100% record.   “I’ve lived on the other side of government… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the Consumer Price Index increased 0.1% from July and 8.3% over last year. “Inflation remains the number one issue facing our nation,” said Rep. Hern. “August’s inflation numbers indicate that sky-high prices for shelter, food, and fuel are here to stay. It’s a bad sign; meanwhile, President Biden is set… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement: “I join millions around the world mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth,” said Hern. “Her life was defined by love for family and devotion to country. She served God with every breath. My prayers are with the Mountbatten-Windsor family and the people of the United Kingdom who have lost a dearly loved matriarch… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting against the Democrats’ Income Reduction Act. “I’m in DC today to cast my vote against the largest expansion of the federal government in our history,” said Rep. Hern. “I’ve heard from thousands of Oklahomans this week, and it’s unanimous: no one wants this bill. No one believes the White House’s lies, because… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) recently introduced HR 8566, the Withholding Illegal Revenue Entering Drug Markets (WIRED) Act, to the House of Representatives. Based on a similar policy enacted by the state of Oklahoma, HR 8566 imposes a 5% fee on remittances out of the United States, with the intention of penalizing illicit activity, such as drug and human smuggling. U.S.… Read more »