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Hern votes against anti-law-and-order legislation

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting against several bills that fail to address the rampant crime plaguing American communities. Rep. Hern voted ‘no’ on HR 6448, HR 8592, HR 4118, and HR 5768.  “Today’s vote was purely political, meant to trick Americans into thinking Democrats care about law and order before a major election,” said…

Hern priorities pass committee markup

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) participated in several days of markup in the Ways and Means Committee this week, including legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Rep. Hern. Multiple Hern priorities received votes during the markup, including Hern-sponsored legislation covering global tax policy and access to health care services, and Hern-supported programs to reauthorize a…

Rep. Hern honored for his small business votes

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In the eyes of one national business group, Oklahoma congressman Kevin Hern is a “guardian” of small businesses in the U.S. The McCarville Report says the GOP Representative was honored by the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Click here for McCarville Report

Hern earns “Guardian of Small Business” award from NFIB

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) earned the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) most prestigious legislative award for the 117th Congress. The “Guardian of Small Business” award is given to lawmakers who vote with small business priorities on key issues at least 70% of the time. Rep. Hern has a 100% record.   “I’ve lived on the other side of government…

LAWMAKERS WEIGH BUDGET, GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN DEADLINE LOOMS

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WASHINGTON - The pressure is beginning to build on Democratic leaders in Congress to take the steps needed to approve a short-term budget and avoid a government shutdown. With a Sept. 30 deadline, passing a proper budget isn’t an option at this point. As has become so common in recent years, Congress will have to pass a continuing resolution -- a CR -- and members of the Oklahoma…

‘It’s a bad sign’: Hern reacts to 8.3% inflation in August

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the Consumer Price Index increased 0.1% from July and 8.3% over last year. “Inflation remains the number one issue facing our nation,” said Rep. Hern. “August’s inflation numbers indicate that sky-high prices for shelter, food, and fuel are here to stay. It’s a bad sign; meanwhile, President Biden is set…

Inflation is not only still with us, it’s growing and Oklahoma Reps don’t like it

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While gasoline prices have fallen in Oklahoma in the past several weeks, growing inflation grabbed the attention Tuesday of Oklahoma U.S. Reps. Kevin Hern and Tom Cole following the government’s announcement that the Consumer Price Index grew by 0.1% from July and 8.3% higher than a year ago. “Inflation remains the number one issue facing our nation,” said Rep. Hern. “August’s…

Insulin price caps for private markets on life support with condensed Senate schedule

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Campaign season, competing legislation, and the unknown of the lame duck session may prevent the Senate from acting on a bill to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs, despite efforts by the lawmakers behind the bill to push it ahead. "I’m glad Senate Democrats made important progress to address the skyrocketing costs of insulin in the Inflation Reduction Act, but those provisions are only…

Oklahoma Leaders Respond To Passing Of Queen Elizabeth II

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WASHINGTON - State Representatives Kevin Hern and Tom Cole shared their sympathies with the British people for their loss. “I join millions around the world mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth,” said Hern. “Her life was defined by love for family and devotion to country. She served God with every breath. My prayers are with the Mountbatten-Windsor family and the people of the United…

Hern mourns passing of Queen Elizabeth II

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Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement: “I join millions around the world mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth,” said Hern. “Her life was defined by love for family and devotion to country. She served God with every breath. My prayers are with the Mountbatten-Windsor family and the people of the United Kingdom who have lost a dearly loved matriarch…