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Kevin Hern

American businessman and politician from Oklahoma.
American businessman and politician from Oklahoma.
Kevin Ray Hern, born in 1961, is a Republican member of the US House of Representatives. He started with McDonald's franchises and later earned an MBA. Hern was involved in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results and became the chair of the Republican Study Committee in 2023.

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1961-12-04
Kevin Ray Hern born
Kevin Ray Hern, an American businessman and politician from Oklahoma, was born on December 4, 1961 in Missouri. He later became a member of the United States House of Representatives for Oklahoma's 1st congressional district.
1980
Kevin Ray Hern Graduates from Dover High School
In 1980, Kevin Ray Hern graduated from Dover High School in Arkansas.
1986
Hern leaves PhD program at Georgia Tech
After the Challenger disaster in 1986, Hern discontinued his pursuit of a PhD in astronautical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.
1987
Hern moves to Arkansas and works for McDonald's
In 1987, Kevin Hern relocated to Arkansas and started working for McDonald's. Within a few years, he became an operations manager for multiple McDonald's franchises in the Little Rock area.
1994
Hern marries Tammy Hern
In 1994, Hern married his wife, Tammy Hern. They currently reside in Tulsa and have a family of three children and three grandchildren.
1997
Kevin buys his first McDonald’s restaurant
In 1997, Kevin sold his farm to purchase his first McDonald’s restaurant in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
1999
Kevin expands his McDonald’s restaurant business
In 1999, Kevin bought two McDonald’s restaurants in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and relocated his family there.
2006
Business model with McDonald's
Kevin Hern's business model with McDonald's involved buying two or three restaurants, turning them around, and then selling them off successfully.
2017
Hern, Kevin [R-OK] serving in the 115th-118th Congress
Kevin Hern served as a Republican representative for Oklahoma in the 115th-118th Congress.
2018-11-06
Kevin Ray Hern Sworn into One Hundred Fifteenth Congress
On November 6, 2018, Kevin Ray Hern was sworn in as a Republican U.S. representative from Oklahoma's First District in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. He succeeded James Bridenstine.
2018-11-13
Kevin Hern Sworn into United States Congress
Kevin Hern officially became a member of the United States Congress on November 13th, 2018.
2019
Hern's Company Manufacturing Decor and Furniture
In 2019, Kevin Hern owned a company that manufactured decor and furniture for some of the largest U.S. fast-food restaurant companies and was the wealthiest serving congressman from Oklahoma.
2020-12
Hern signs amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania
In December 2020, Hern signed a legal document in favor of Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit brought to the Supreme Court to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election.
2021-01-06
Vote against certifying 2020 election
On January 6, 2021, he voted against certifying the 2020 election results along with 146 other Republicans in the House.
2022-04
Hern's Campaign Payments
Kevin Hern's wealth is primarily held in a foundation and family trusts, with loans made to his campaign being paid back using contributors' money. The latest campaign report revealed $75,000 in payments made in April.
2023-01-05
Kevin Hern nominated for House speakership
Representative Kevin Hern of Oklahoma was nominated by Representative Lauren Boebert for the House speakership as an alternative to Kevin McCarthy. Despite being nominated multiple times, Mr. Hern did not vote for himself and ultimately voted for Mr. McCarthy.
2023-03-08
Introduction of Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023
The Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023 was introduced by Kevin Hern in the House of Representatives.
2023-04-19
Introduction of H.R.2712
H.R.2712, also known as the Work Not Woke Act, was introduced by Representative Kevin Hern from Oklahoma on April 19, 2023. The bill aims to address certain issues related to work culture.
2023-05-17
Introduction of Bill by Kevin Hern
Kevin Hern, a representative from Oklahoma, introduced a bill on May 17, 2023. The bill is related to certain committees in the House of Representatives.
2023-05-19
Referral of Bill to Subcommittee on Health
On May 19, 2023, the bill introduced by Kevin Hern was referred to the Subcommittee on Health in the House of Representatives.
2023-06-05
H.R.3799 - CHOICE Arrangement Act
H.R.3799, also known as the CHOICE Arrangement Act, was introduced by Kevin Hern, a Republican Representative from Oklahoma, during the 118th Congress. The bill focuses on certain arrangements related to choice and is under the jurisdiction of the House Ways and Means Committee.
2023-06-12
Introduction of H.R.4029 - Supply Chain Security Act
On June 12, 2023, Representative Kevin Hern from Oklahoma introduced H.R.4029, also known as the Supply Chain Security Act, aimed at addressing supply chain security issues.
2023-10-04
Hern announces campaign for Speaker of the House
On October 4, 2023, Hern announced his campaign for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives after McCarthy was removed by a motion to vacate.
2023-10-07
Hern suspends campaign for Speaker
On October 7, 2023, Hern suspended his campaign for Speaker, stating that a three-way speaker race was not in the interest of the party.
2023-10-11
Hern seeks House Majority Leader post
On October 11, 2023, Hern announced that he would seek the House Majority Leader post vacated by Steve Scalise.
2023-10-20
Hern reinstates candidature for Speaker
On October 20, 2023, Hern announced his reinstated candidature for Speaker after Jim Jordan failed to be elected.
2023-10-21
Republicans Rally for New House Speaker
Republicans are gathering support for a new House speaker following the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the position. Rep. Kevin Hern from Oklahoma is among those speaking at a rally in Oklahoma City.
2023-10-24
Hern loses Speaker conference vote to Tom Emmer
On October 24, 2023, Hern lost the conference vote for Speaker to Tom Emmer after being eliminated in the third round of a four-round vote.
2023-10-25
Introduction of Bill by Kevin Hern in the House of Representatives
On October 25, 2023, Kevin Hern, a Republican Representative from Oklahoma's 1st district, introduced a bill in the House of Representatives. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2023-12-14
Introduction of Bill by Kevin Hern
Kevin Hern, a Republican Representative from Oklahoma, introduced a bill on December 14, 2023. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
2024-02-29
Introduction of H.R.7476 in 118th Congress
H.R.7476 was introduced in the 118th Congress to counter the malign influence and theft by the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party.
2024-03-08
Rep. Kevin Hern on Strategic Competition with China
On March 8, 2024, Representative Kevin Hern, who is the Chair of the Republican Study Committee, participated in a discussion at the Hudson Institute focusing on the strategic competition between the United States and China.
2024-03-15
Amendment to Internal Revenue Code for Health Savings Accounts
The bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to categorize distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.
2024-04-09
Who is Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern?
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