Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.  “Over the last 4 days and 15 votes, Americans have seen democracy at work – and yes, democracy can get messy sometimes,” said Rep. Hern. “This is exactly how our founders intended us to function – with open debate and… Read more »

Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the RSC’s Steering Members this week.“Strong conservative leadership has never been more important than today,” said Chairman Hern. “These leaders will help direct our bold agenda at the Republican Study Committee, delivering on the promises we made to the American people. Our constituents rejected House Democrats’… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced the Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act, which will prevent the Executive Branch from declaring an abortion-related public health emergency. Second, this legislation reinstates safety regulations and in-person dispensing requirements for dangerous chemical abortions. It further bars the FDA from waiving these protections in the… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting against a short-term bill to fund the government through next week. “Short-term CRs are a failure of leadership,” said Rep. Hern. “The longer we put off the hard work of writing a real budget – and sticking to it – the harder it will be to get back on track. The American people elected a… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced this morning that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has won his 2022 Friend of Fossil Fuels Award.  This award is given to individuals who preach a green agenda but are climate hypocrites in real life. While Friends of Fossil Fuels wage a war on traditional energy, they’re really helping the industry every time they take a private… Read more »

Today, Representatives Kevin Hern (OK-01), Frank Lucas (OK-03), Tom Cole (OK-04), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), and Stephanie Bice (OK-05) released the following statement in honor of the passage of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.  “Since being elected, Senator Inhofe has been a titan for the state of Oklahoma. He has tirelessly worked to… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2023 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Maintaining our national security is Congress’ most important Constitutional responsibility,” said Rep. Hern.  “Senator Inhofe’s final NDAA ensures that our military will continue to be equipped to protect the United… Read more »

Republican Study Committee Chairman-Elect Kevin Hern announced his senior leadership hires for the 118th Congress. Hern’s tenure as Chairman of the largest caucus on Capitol Hill begins on January 3, 2023.  Jay Fields will serve as the Executive Director. Fields worked on the policy team of RSC under multiple chairmen, most recently serving as Policy Director under… Read more »

 Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Ways & Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Acting Ranking Member Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02) led a letter to the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting information on federally funded programs available to pregnant women & parents of young children. “In the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision,… Read more »

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 »