Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined the entire Oklahoma Congressional Delegation on a letter to the Oklahoma National Guard this week, thanking them for their exemplary service at the U.S. Capitol Building last month. Sen. Jim Inhofe, Sen. James Lankford, Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03), Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04), Rep. Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), and Rep. Stephanie Bice (OK-05) all joined the… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) delivered the following remarks at this morning’s House Committee on Ways and Means markup of multiple bills included in President Biden’s one-sided COVID-19 package.
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Rep Hern’s remarks as prepared:
Thank you, Chairman Neal and Ranking Member… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced H.R. 814, the Union Accountability Act to the House of Representatives last week, a bill that would prevent taxpayer funds from being used to implement Biden’s Executive Order 14003, issued on January 22, 2021. President Biden’s latest action enables federal employees to spend most of their official time representing unions, instead of serving… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting against S. Con. Res. 5 – Sanders Budget Resolution.
“Congress spent nearly $4 trillion last year on COVID relief, and a large portion of those funds remain untouched,” said Rep. Hern. “Clearly, the Speaker’s tactics are not targeting aid where it is needed. Spending has become our biggest problem. President… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced that he will co-chair the House Small Business Caucus with Democrat Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) for the 117th Congress. The Small Business Caucus is a bipartisan group of lawmakers committed to strengthening small businesses throughout the country.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the bedrock of the American Dream,”… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced a package of Congressional reform legislation to the House today. The bills include a Constitutional amendment imposing term limits for all members of the House and Senate, as well as legislation to ensure Congress works to pass a budget and all appropriations bills on time, ending the revolving door between Congress and lobbying, eliminating… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement announcing the hire of experienced Ways and Means staffer Dominique Yelinski as the new head of the legislative team in Washington, D.C. This comes a week after Congressman Hern accepted a seat on the prestigious House Committee on Ways and Means.
“As a business owner, I always said that my greatest asset was my team,”… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after attending the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies.
“Our nation has always valued the peaceful transfer of power,” said Rep. Hern. “While President Biden and I certainly have different ideas for how to put our country on the right track, I respect the office he now holds. I have always said that I am willing to work with… Read more »
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after accepting a seat on the House Committee on Ways and Means.
“I am honored to join some of Congress’ brightest minds on its most historic and powerful committee,” said Rep. Hern. “Ways and Means controls tax and trade issues, which are incredibly important to the people of Oklahoma. It’s been 20 years since an… Read more »
Representatives Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting against the articles of impeachment.
“There is not a single member of this House who supports the actions that took place here last week,” said Rep. Hern. “Those actions are inexcusable. Thousands of Americans came to Washington on January 6th to exercise their right to peacefully protest their government.… Read more »
