Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern is among those fully supportive of any possible U.S. assistance to the nation’s oil and gas industry in light of the massive plunge in oil prices.
He spoke this week with the Department of Energy about the prospect of the government purchasing oil to build up the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Hern thinks the move would be good, especially for… Read more »
Tulsa, OK – This morning, a second patient tested (presumptive) positive for COVID-19 in Tulsa County. Representative Kevin Hern released the following statement in response.
“As another coronavirus case is confirmed in our community, I remind Oklahomans that this is not cause for panic,” said Rep. Hern. “Both victims in Tulsa are isolated cases contracted while traveling away from our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday of last week, Congressmen Kevin Hern (OK-01), Tom Cole (OK-04), and Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler, urging the EPA to continue granting relief to small refineries in accordance with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Fortunately, it was reported over the weekend that the Trump… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) recently joined HR 3062 as a cosponsor. HR 3062, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019, repeals the portion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that restricts the expansion and new construction of physician-owned hospitals.
“Physician-owned hospitals provide top-notch care,” said Rep. Hern. “In fact, some of the… Read more »
Tulsa, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) spoke at the grand opening of the new Whirlpool Distribution Center in Tulsa on March 6. The 800,000 square-foot facility will create around 150 new jobs for the Tulsa area.
Highlights from Rep. Hern’s remarks are below, as prepared.
“Thank you for the invitation to celebrate the ribbon cutting of this incredible new factory distribution… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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.… Read more »
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 –… Read more »
