U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 1st District
Kevin Hern
Position · +0.68
- In office
- House 2018–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 57% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 25%
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Ways and Means
- Bills on
- Taxation
- Health
- Congress
- Age
- 64
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RKevin Hern$10.0M
- DN'Kiyla Thomas$57K
Bottom line
Not on the November ballot: OK-1 is an open seat with 2 nominees.
Where Hern has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 5267 American Franchise Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 9468 STAR Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 1069 PROTECT Our Kids Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Hern breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Hern voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Hern broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 24, 2026 | American Water Stewardship ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill reauthorizes several water quality protection and restoration programs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and makes…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Hern is saying
No recent press releases or posts on file.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 210 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Hern’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 14
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
14 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 13 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 18 sponsored billsSponsored 18 (House median 25) · cosponsored 108 (median 289), 39 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Health, Congress.
- H.R. 9468 STAR ActModifies health care policy or programs under the STAR Act framework. AI-readHealth · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9060 Precious Metals Parity ActTaxation · Introduced May 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2436 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.Taxation · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5463 Choice ArrangementTaxation · Introduced Nov 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5267 American Franchise ActModifies franchise employment and labor law requirements. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Nov 7, 2025 Out of committee
- H.R. 5142 Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025Health · Introduced Sep 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 3288 Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2025Health · Introduced Sep 9, 2025 In committee
- H.Res. 600 Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.Congress · Introduced Jul 22, 2025 Passed a chamber
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 74% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 82% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 64% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 88% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 85% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 22 | 41% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 69% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 9 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Hern voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RTracey MannKS-197%agreement
- RJim JordanOH-497%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Hern most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Hern’s campaign raised $12.5M: $1.6M (13%) from individuals and $1.9M (15%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.5M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Hern
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 439.
- Young Victory Committee Party committee
- Caterpillar Corporate PAC
- Health Care Service Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Hern this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inHern’s own leadership PAC: Help Elect Republicans Now. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Hern’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, OK-1Republican2018–present
Seat
- State
- Oklahoma
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 64
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2211
171 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Tulsa
- Website
- hern.house.gov
- repkevinhern
- YouTube
- UC9XRRGCgGOEtEOwUAo1rYZg
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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