Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the following staff changes in his DC office as he steps into the new role of Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee (RPC).
Joe Barry – RPC Executive Director
Barry was hired as the Republican Study Committee’s Policy Director in 2022 and served as Executive Director in 2023 and 2024 under Chairman Hern. He previously worked… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) celebrated the House's passage of legislation to name Tulsa’s new 275,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical VA hospital the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center. This designation honors the late Senator Jim Inhofe, a dedicated advocate for the military, veterans, and their families throughout his distinguished career in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, House Republican Policy Chair Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01), Conference Chair Lisa McClain (MI-09), NRCC Chair Richard Hudson (NC-09), Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (UT-01), and Conference Secretary Erin Houchin (IN-09) to discuss how the House Republican leadership team will… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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.… Read more »
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… Read more »