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. “The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act provides a fair and accurate fix to the WEP. I’ve spoken to many Oklahomans who are impacted by this legislation directly, and I believe this bill is the right step forward on this issue.” 

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