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 »

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 »