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“Biden’s veto is irresponsible”: Hern slams Biden’s veto of bipartisan CRA
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released a scathing statement criticizing President Joe Biden's recent veto of a bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) aimed at repealing the National Labor Relations Board's joint employer rule. Hern expressed his strong disapproval by stating, "President Biden’s veto of bipartisan legislation to help small businesses is a slap in the face to hardworking Americans."Hern further lamented that the veto contradicted the desires of numerous American small business owners and franchisees, as well as the consensus of both the House and the...
Hern, Lee lead colleagues in introducing Behavioral Health Accessibility Act of 2024
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01), Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) have come together to introduce the Behavioral Health Accessibility Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation aims to remove the in-person requirements for behavioral health services delivered via telehealth.Rep. Hern emphasized the importance of expanding access to care through telehealth, stating, "It's evident that maintaining in-person requirements for telebehavioral health visits is hindering access to care. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan...