WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the horrific shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, at President Donald Trump’s rally. “I am grateful for the heroic acts of law enforcement who rushed to ensure President Trump’s safety,” said Rep. Hern. “It is truly a miracle that the bullet only grazed President Trump’s ear. Tammy and I are… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the passing of former United States Senator Jim Inhofe. “Senator Jim Inhofe was a dear friend and mentor, a titan in Oklahoma, and a highly effective leader in DC,” said Rep. Hern. “Tammy and I are keeping Kay and the rest of the Inhofe family in our prayers. Jim spent his life… Read more »

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) Education and Workforce Freedom Act passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee. The legislation would allow 529 plans to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with attending K-12, including homeschooling, and will also expand to include workers obtaining credentials or licenses through career… Read more »

TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Trump, affirming presidential immunity for official actions.  “This is a win not just for President Trump, but for the Constitution,” said Rep. Hern. “Jack Smith’s prosecution against President Trump is purely political – today’s ruling affirms… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court overruling the Chevron doctrine. “It’s time for lawmakers to take back our legislative power,” said Chairman Hern. “This is an opportunity for us to be better legislators - and ensure that unelected bureaucrats… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Committee on Ways and Means passed Representative Kevin Hern’s (R-OK-01) priorities that would enhance health care treatments by increasing access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) as part of H.R. 8816, the American Medical Innovation and Investment Act of 2024.  This legislation would open up Medicare… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) filed a bicameral amicus brief with colleagues in the House and Senate in Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, et al v. SEC, requesting the Court vacate the agency’s Climate Rule.  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a finalized rule in March requiring publicly traded… Read more »

TULSA, OK – Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s recent announcement to grant parole to illegal immigrants married to U.S. citizens.   “Watching Biden hand down border policies is giving me whiplash,” said Chairman Hern. “Just a few weeks ago, he signed an order… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement celebrating the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing the House of Representatives this morning.  “This NDAA gives our troops a much-needed pay raise,” said Rep. Hern. “This NDAA focuses on quality-of-life improvements for our servicemembers and upholds the sanctity of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement celebrating the passage of Rep. Beth Van Duyne’s (TX-24) amendment to H.R. 8070 the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Last week, the Republican Study Committee adopted a… Read more »