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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…

Hern announces House Republican Policy Committee members

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) today announced the members selected by the House Republican Conference to serve on the Republican Policy Committee for the 119th Congress.  Region 1: Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24)  Region 2: Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09) Region 3: Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) Region 4: Rep. Sheri Biggs (SC-03) Region 5: Rep. Greg Murphy…

Hern elected Chairman of Republican Policy Committee

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) was elected as Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee (RPC) in the 119th Congress. The Policy Chairman is elected by returning and incoming Members of the House Republican Conference. Rep. Hern served as Chair of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) in the 118th Congress.  “I’m honored to be elected by…

Hern votes for essential fixes to the Windfall Elimination Provision

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting for HR 5342, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act.  “It’s no secret that the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) needs a fix to ensure fairness without cutting funds from Social Security and further damaging a program that needs urgent attention,” said Rep.…

Hern Statement on Israel’s Strike Eliminating Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

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TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement following reports that Israel eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.  “Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7th attacks, has brought death and destruction to innocent Americans, Israelis, and Palestinians for years,” said Rep. Hern. “His elimination marks a significant…

ICYMI: Hern’s Priorities to Strengthen State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Pass House

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Tulsa, OK – Recently, H.R. 9076 passed the House, including Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) priorities benefiting tribal child welfare as part of a larger legislative package. "Without this fix, millions of families could lose their child support overnight," said Rep. Hern. "My bill protects those families, keeps the program running for the 13 million families it…

Hern Statement on One-Year Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel

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TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas.  “One year ago, Israel woke up to the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” said Rep. Hern. “Hamas launched a barrage of rockets, militants stormed the border, and paragliders descended…

Hern releases statement on Iranian missile attack

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Tulsa, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the Iranian attacks on Israel today. “Iran is no stranger to unleashing terror on innocent civilians, including Americans,” said Rep. Hern.“Today, they launched over 180 ballistic missiles, brazenly escalating the conflict and proving they will stop at nothing to achieve their sinister goals.…