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Congressman Hern Responds to Announcement of Tulsa’s First Coronavirus Case

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TULSA, OK – Today, the Tulsa Health Department announced the news of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tulsa. “I’m continuing to monitor the situation and am in contact with health officials at the local and federal levels. We are the world’s leaders in medical innovation, and I have no doubt that we will overcome the coronavirus threat and continue to set the pace for international…

Rep. Hern votes in favor of coronavirus supplemental funding package

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WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) voted ‘Yes’ on HR 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. The bill passed on a vote of 415-2. “Today’s vote was a bipartisan commitment to the protection and safety of the American people,” said Rep. Hern. “These funds are going directly to the coronavirus response efforts, to…

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 Million to Improve Freight Rail Connector Needed to Serve Businesses in Catoosa, Oklahoma, Port

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, Oklahoma, to improve the critical freight rail infrastructure in the busy port city, which is prone to natural disasters. The EDA grant will be matched with $1.1 million in local investment and…

Hern announces student winners of Congressional App Challenge

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TULSA, OK – This afternoon, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) surprised students at the Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences to announce the winners of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge. Students Dante Trejo, Meagan Bryant, Jake Richardson and Silas Reichlin, all currently in 11th grade, created DK’s Academy, an app that helps elementary-level students learn math and reading skills.…

President’s Budget Builds Strong Future for Veterans Care In Eastern Oklahoma

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WASHINGTON – This afternoon, President Trump released his 2021 Presidential Budget Request, which identifies his goals and funding priorities for next year. The request includes funding to build a new hospital in Tulsa and is complemented with plans for a major investment in the Muskogee health facility to support a transformative specialty care facility.  These new investments –…

Hern supports censure of Speaker Pelosi

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in support of H.Res. 832, a censure of Speaker Pelosi’s actions during the State of the Union address.  “Speaker Pelosi has never been interested in working with President Trump,” said Rep. Hern. “That much has always been crystal clear. She takes every opportunity to make petty displays of her…

ICYMI: Hern leads House opposition to Big Labor-backed PRO Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – During House debate on HR 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) spoke on behalf of the Republican Motion to Recommit, leading opposition to the bill. Remarks as prepared for delivery: This amendment ensures that labor unions are not using illegal foreign labor to expand their reach into American workplaces…

Hern celebrates signing of the USMCA

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement into law this morning. “President Trump continues to prove that voters made the right choice in 2016,” said Rep. Hern. “We elected President Trump to change the status quo, to challenge the way things have always been done and he is doing…

Rep. Hern announces 2020 nominees to Military Service Academies

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after announcing his 2020 nominees to the United States Service Academies. “The students in the First District are impressive,” said Rep. Hern. “I had an extraordinary group of students apply for these positions this year, giving my nominations committee some challenging decisions. Our military service academies provide…

Hern reacts to Trump announcement on Iran

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement on the Iranian missile strikes on Iraqi military bases housing American forces and President Trump’s announcement of increased sanctions against Iran. “President Trump made it clear to the world that there are real consequences for attacking Americans,” said Hern. “He followed through on his promises and rid the world of…