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 public service. 

“Senator James Mountain Inhofe was a towering figure who put his country and state above himself,” said Rep. Hern. “He was not only a lifelong public servant to Oklahoma, but also a dear friend. With today’s passage of the bill to name Tulsa’s new VA hospital in his honor, we ensure his legacy of championing our military, veterans, and their families will endure. No one is more deserving of this recognition than the man Oklahomans proudly called their Senator, Mayor, champion, and friend—James Inhofe. His legacy will stand tall, and may he always be remembered.”

You can watch Rep. Hern’s remarks HERE. 

Background:

Representatives Tom Cole (OK-04), Frank Lucas (OK-03), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), and Josh Brecheen (OK-02) co-sponsored the legislation in the House. U.S. Senator James Lankford sponsored the bill in the Senate, with Senator Markwayne Mullin serving as a co-sponsor.

You can read S.5314 HERE.

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