Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK-01) and Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) led a Small Business Caucus roundtable yesterday with representatives from the National Restaurant Association, International Franchise Association, and the Independent Restaurant Coalition to discuss the successes and challenges of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and share views on the path forward for the… Read more »
Members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation released the following statements in support of a resolution introduced to Congress today honoring the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced in the House, and Senator James Lankford introduced in the Senate.
The resolution recognizes the history of Black Wall Street in Tulsa’s… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced HR 3307, the Help Wanted Act, to the House of Representatives this week, a bill to eliminate the additional $300/week in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC). Under current law, the program runs through September. HR 3307 would end the program 14 days after it’s signed into law.
More than 20 states, including Oklahoma, have… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the RSC budget for FY ’22: “Reclaiming Our Fiscal Future”. Rep. Hern leads the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force, a team of conservative lawmakers tasked with drafting a federal budget that reflects conservative values, restores fiscal responsibility, and works for all Americans.
“The… Read more »
Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) sent a bipartisan letter to US Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, regarding steep increases in the price of lumber. The letter urges Ambassador Tai to resolve softwood lumber trade issues with Canada to help alleviate the rising costs of lumber. This letter follows Rep. Hern’s discussion with Ambassador Tai at last week’s Ways and… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in support of US ally Israel following attacks from Hamas this week. Today, Rep. Hern joined a resolution condemning Hamas and reaffirming American support for Israel.
“Like much of the world, I’ve watched in horror as thousands of rockets rained down on Israeli homes and families this week,” said Rep. Hern. “While… Read more »
This afternoon, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for high school students. Each Congressional district selects a winner whose piece hangs in the United States Capitol Building for a full year.
The winner: The Gloss Mountain, by Anh Truong
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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement calling for Congresswoman Liz Cheney (WY-AL) to step down from her elected position as Chair of the House Republican Conference.
“Throughout my years in business, I have seen both good and bad examples of leadership,” said Rep. Hern. “While everyone has their own styles and methods, one thing is constant: a good leader… Read more »
Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01), Representative Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), and 14 additional Members of Congress participated in a roundtable hosted by the Western Caucus Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma to discuss the importance of Oklahoma’s all-of-the-above energy approach and the… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and members of the Republican Study Committee to introduce the Max Pressure Act this morning. The Max Pressure Act codifies the Trump Administration’s maximum pressure campaign on Iran, putting sanctions in place to prevent Iran from obtaining the materials necessary to build a nuclear weapon.
“Secretary… Read more »
