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Hern announces new Republican Policy Committee members

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) has announced the members chosen by the House Republican Conference to serve on the Republican Policy Committee for the 119th Congress.

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 20, 2024

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Tulsa VA Medical Center may be named after late Senator Jim Inhofe

Representative Kevin Hern of Oklahoma has introduced H.R. 10167, a bill to name the new Tulsa VA Medical Center after the late Senator Jim Inhofe.

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 20, 2024

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Kevin Hern discusses Oklahoma statehood and criticizes current policies

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 19, 2024

Congressman Kevin Hern recently tweeted about Oklahoma's statehood anniversary and expressed criticism towards current crime and immigration policies as well as international relations involving Hamas.

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Kevin Hern elected chair of house republican policy committee

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 13, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern of Oklahoma's 1st District has been elected as the Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee for the 119th Congress.

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Hern supports act addressing Windfall Elimination Provision issues

By Tulsa Standard | Nov 12, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern of Oklahoma's 1st District has expressed his support for HR 5342, known as the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act.

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Rep. Hern supports Israel after strike eliminates Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

By Tulsa Standard | Oct 17, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern of Oklahoma's 1st District has expressed his views following reports that Israel has eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Hern commented on the significance of this development, linking Sinwar to the attacks on October 7th.

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Hern's priorities on tribal child support enforcement pass in House

By Tulsa Standard | Oct 16, 2024

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9076, a legislative package that includes key priorities from Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) aimed at strengthening tribal child welfare systems.

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Kevin Hern calls for strong US-Israel alliance on attack anniversary

By Tulsa Standard | Oct 7, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern of Oklahoma's 1st District has issued a statement marking the one-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas. The attack, described by Hern as "the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust," involved rockets, border incursions, and an assault on a music festival.

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Rep. Kevin Hern responds to Iranian missile attacks on Israel

By Tulsa Standard | Oct 1, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) issued a statement in response to the Iranian missile attacks on Israel that occurred today. Hern expressed his concerns about Iran's actions and their broader implications.

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Kevin Hern comments on short-term spending bill

By Tulsa Standard | Sep 26, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern of Oklahoma's 1st District issued a statement following his vote in favor of H.R. 9747, a short-term funding bill aimed at maintaining government operations through December.

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Hern issues statement on FBI investigation into attempt on President Trump's life

By Tulsa Standard | Sep 15, 2024

TULSA, OK – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) issued a statement following an incident in West Palm Beach, Florida, involving President Trump.

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July job growth slows as unemployment rises

By Tulsa Standard | Aug 2, 2024

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the jobs report for July 2024, revealing a slowdown in job growth with 114,000 new jobs added, a significant drop from June’s 179,000. The unemployment rate has risen to 4.3 percent, the highest since October 2021, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase.

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RSC Chairman criticizes Biden-Harris administration's plea deal with 9/11 terrorists

By Tulsa Standard | Aug 1, 2024

TULSA, OK – Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released a statement criticizing the Biden-Harris Administration’s plea deal with the terrorists responsible for the 9/11 attacks.

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Committee passes bipartisan bill on strengthening state and tribal child support enforcement

By Tulsa Standard | Jul 24, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern's (OK-01) bipartisan Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act (HR 7906) passed the Ways and Means Committee with a unanimous vote.

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Hern reiterates call for Secret Service Director Cheatle's resignation after security failure

By Tulsa Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) issued a statement following the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee hearing on the security failure at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Rep. Hern calls for Secret Service Director's resignation after security breach

By Tulsa Standard | Jul 17, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released a statement following the security failure at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Hern celebrates Trump's selection of JD Vance as running mate

By Tulsa Standard | Jul 15, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) has issued a statement celebrating President Trump's selection of U.S. Senator JD Vance as his running mate.

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Rep. Hern comments on attempted assassination at Trump rally

By Tulsa Standard | Jul 13, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) issued a statement following the shooting incident at President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Education bill passes committee; aims at expanding uses for 529 plans

By Tulsa Standard | Jul 9, 2024

Washington, DC – Representative Kevin Hern’s (OK-01) Education and Workforce Freedom Act has passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee. The legislation would allow 529 plans to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with attending K-12, including homeschooling, and will also expand to include workers obtaining credentials or licenses through career technical/vocational education.

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Rep. Kevin Hern issues statement on passing of Sen. Jim Inhofe

By Tulsa Standard | Jul 9, 2024

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) has issued a statement following the passing of former United States Senator Jim Inhofe.