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Hern Statement Following House Passage of Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republican Policy Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) issued the following statement after the U.S. House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025. “Biological men don’t belong in women’s sports – it’s just a fact,” said Rep. Hern. “Yet, 203 Democrats voted to allow biological men in women’s sports instead of standing…

ICYMI: Hern on Squawk Box: The fastest way to get Trump’s agenda done is with one reconciliation bill

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WASHINGTON, DC – Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning to discuss President Trump’s economic agenda and the work Congress will be doing in the first 100 days.  You can watch the interview on YouTube here. Excerpts:  “We have been given the gift of the opportunity to be in this place to pass a…

Hern’s Child Support and Tribal Welfare Reforms Signed into Law

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the weekend, H.R. 9076 was signed into law, which included Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) priorities surrounding child support enforcement and tribal child welfare as part of a larger legislative package. “This law protects child support for 13 million families, levels the playing field for Tribes, and saves taxpayers $777…

Hern sworn into 119th Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) was sworn in today for another term representing Oklahoma’s First Congressional District in the 119th Congress. “It’s an honor to continue serving the people of Oklahoma’s First District,” said Rep. Hern. “Voters sent us here to deliver results, and I’m ready to get to work. The first 100 days of this Congress are critical…

Hern announces staff leadership for the 119th Congress

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the following staff changes in his DC office as he steps into the new role of Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee (RPC).   Joe Barry – RPC Executive Director Barry was hired as the Republican Study Committee’s Policy Director in 2022 and served as Executive Director in 2023 and 2024 under Chairman Hern. He previously worked…

Hern Leads House Passage Naming Tulsa VA Hospital Honoring Senator James Mountain Inhofe

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) celebrated the House's passage of legislation to name Tulsa’s new 275,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical VA hospital the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center. This designation honors the late Senator Jim Inhofe, a dedicated advocate for the military, veterans, and their families throughout his distinguished career in…

ICYMI: House Republican Leadership Will Help Make America Great Again

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WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, House Republican Policy Chair Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01), Conference Chair Lisa McClain (MI-09), NRCC Chair Richard Hudson (NC-09), Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (UT-01), and Conference Secretary Erin Houchin (IN-09) to discuss how the House Republican leadership team will…

Hern picks Joe Barry to head up Republican Policy Committee staff

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WASHINGTON, DC – Newly-elected Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the hiring of policy veteran Joe Barry to serve as Executive Director of the Republican Policy Committee starting on January 3rd. Barry most recently served as Executive Director of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) under Chairman Hern.  “The most important thing you can…

Hern releases statement following International Criminal Court’s illegitimate arrest warrants for Netanyahu

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued illegitimate, arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. “The ICC has no credibility—just like the UN and World Health Organization. These reckless arrest warrants for…

Hern Leads House Delegation in Naming the New Tulsa VA Medical Center After Senator Jim Inhofe to Honor His Legacy

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) led Oklahoma’s delegation in the House by introducing H.R. 10167, companion legislation to the Senate’s unanimously passed bill, to name the new 275,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical VA hospital in Tulsa as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center. This designation honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Jim…