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Hern warns a repeat of the 70s if inflation continues to rise

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after March inflation was revealed to rise 8.5% over the prior year, the fastest rate of inflation since 1981.   “How long will Joe Biden let his policies bring hardship on American families?” said Rep. Hern. “The more money Democrats spend, the less money you have in your wallet. This is a simple…

Hern Cosponsors Legislation to Protect American Intellectual Property

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) joins Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee as an original cosponsor of the Protecting American Innovation Act led by Trade Subcommittee Republican Leader Adrian Smith (NE-03) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Vern Buchanan (FL-16).  This legislation is meant to prevent the White House from dismantling American innovation and…

“More spending is not the answer”: Hern slams Biden’s bloated budget proposal

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced his budget proposal to Congress for FY 23. “Inflation is the number one issue facing our country,” said Rep. Hern. “Instead of addressing this problem, Biden’s budget proposal only increases the economic pressures that are suffocating American families. More spending is not…

Hern Mourns Loss of Four United States Marines

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement today in response to the tragic death of four United States Marines during a NATO training exercise. “I'm devastated to learn of the four young Marines who lost their lives during a NATO training exercise this past weekend,” said Rep. Hern. “Captain Matthew J. Tomkiewicz, Captain Ross A. Reynolds, Gunnery…

Hern votes against Democrat spending bill, votes for ban on imports of Russian oil

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of an import ban on Russian oil and against the Democrats’ appropriations package as well as the short-term spending bill. “I voted against another Democrat spending bill, because Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats have yet to learn the lesson that more spending is not the solution to rampant…

Hern reaction to the Russian oil embargo

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after President Biden announced an embargo on Russian oil.  “Biden’s embargo on Russian oil must be partnered with an immediate reversal of his anti-American energy policies,” said Rep. Hern. “Oklahoma companies are ready and willing to provide oil and gas to the American people, but Biden handcuffed them…

Hern's statement in response to Biden's energy-killing State of the Union Address

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after President Joe Biden finished his first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress.  “There was only one thing Oklahomans needed to hear from their president tonight: an immediate commitment to energy independence,” said Rep. Hern. “We didn’t hear that. President Biden could have…

Hern statement on Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after this morning’s announcement of Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States. “Our nation is on the precipice of disaster,” said Rep. Hern. “It has never been more important to empower the checks and balances on the federal government. Our Supreme Court is meant to uphold our…

Hern condemns Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, calls on White House for stronger response

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after President Biden’s remarks on Russia’s invasion of the Donbas region in Ukraine.  “One thing is clear: weak leadership in the White House ripples across the globe,” said Rep. Hern. “President Biden is unwilling to stand up to Putin and is still unclear on what sanctions will be levied against Russia…

GOP calls on Sec. Mayorkas to Resign following year of failure & crisis

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas this morning calling on him to resign from his position in President Biden’s Cabinet following a year of crisis and failure at our Southern border, putting millions of Americans in danger. Under Mayorkas’ leadership, the Remain in Mexico Policy is being largely ignored, despite court orders to restore the…