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 »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick passed away from injuries sustained during the attack on the U.S. Capitol Building. “The United States Capitol Police put their lives on the line to protect my colleagues, my staff, members of the press, and myself on Wednesday,” said Rep. Hern. “Officer Brian Sicknick… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after supporting the objection of the electors from the states of Pennsylvania and Arizona. “This was a sad day in our nation’s history,” said Rep. Hern. “Our Capitol building has been a symbol of American freedoms and democracy around the world, yet it was invaded by law breakers seeking to undermine our republican form… Read more »

Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) was sworn in for the 117th Congress with the rest of the House of Representatives. This will be the third Congress Rep. Hern participates in, but his second full term. “I was honored to once again earn the support of my constituents in November,” said Rep. Hern. “The last year has challenged us in ways we never imagined, demanding leadership and… Read more »

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement of his intent to veto the Consolidated Appropriations Act last night. “I agree with the President: the American people deserve more,” said Rep. Hern. “I am ready to return to Washington to work with him to pass his proposal to increase the funds returning to the American… Read more »