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Kevin Ray Hern is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Oklahoma's 1st congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has been in office since November 6, 2018. Hern has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education during his tenure in Congress. Before entering politics, he had a successful career in business, particularly in the restaurant industry.
I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 43 Resolved, That at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, the House shall proceed to the West Front…
By direction of the Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 42 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are…
I thank the chairman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, combating the CCP's malign influence across the globe demands strong partnerships and a steady backbone. Our partnership with Taiwan is critical to that goal. In 2023, I led a…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in favor of H.R. 9076. I am very pleased that this legislation is coming to the House floor today. The Supporting America's Children and Families Act includes two pieces of…
It is just common sense, and I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this essential legislation.
As a result of President Trump's tax reform, our economy was strong, wages were up, unemployment was at all-time lows. We have a critical tax cliff fast approaching at the end of 2025--just 20 months from now--with the majority of…
Because of the successes that I have had in life, not many people know that my life began very differently. My family was dependent on food stamps for most of my youth. My stepdad never worked, and my siblings and I paid the price for it…
It is great to see my colleague from Oklahoma from the Second District, our newest member of our Oklahoma delegation. I certainly know where his heart is on these issues that American taxpayers rely on us to be responsible for and for the…
Through the Belt and Road Initiative, the BRI, the Chinese Communist Party has been spreading its malign influence over the last decade. This initiative has one goal: to increase China's economic and political dominance over the United…
I appreciate the gentlewoman recognizing that these institutions are closing down in record numbers. It must be that the school systems are so successful at identifying these that States have cleansed out a lot of their higher education…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 76, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by $1,000,000)''…
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