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On the record

• IsraelSaid

  On November 21, 2024, after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, he called the warrants "outrageous" and said Israel was fighting for its survival.

  "America stands with Israel, today and always."

  Hern releases statement following International Criminal Court’s illegitimate arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Office of Rep. Kevin Hern, November 21, 2024

• ICESaid

  On June 9, 2026, he voted for the second reconciliation package funding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, and said Democrats had blocked that funding for 115 days.

  "I’m proud to vote in support of this critical funding for border security so our Border Patrol and immigration agents have the resources they need to deport illegal immigrants, secure the border, and keep our communities safe."

  Hern Votes to Fund ICE and CBP, Office of Rep. Kevin Hern, June 9, 2026

• The Trump administrationSaid

  In a statement after President Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, he credited the president with tax relief, lower inflation, a secure border and "peace around the world."

  "At an unprecedented pace, he’s reversed the damage caused by four years of reckless Biden-era policies that sent our nation down the wrong path."

  Hern Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address, Office of Rep. Kevin Hern, February 24, 2026

• Where they want the country to goSaid

  In the same February 24, 2026 statement on the State of the Union, he said he would keep working with President Trump.

  "I’m proud to stand alongside President Trump as we continue our work to lower costs, put more money in Americans’ pockets, and strengthen the American Dream for families across the country."

  Hern Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address, Office of Rep. Kevin Hern, February 24, 2026

• Foreign policyVoted

  On September 15, 2026, voted no on H.Con.Res. 93, a war powers resolution directing the president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran. The resolution passed the House, 220 to 204.

  Roll call: Roll Call 307, 119th Congress, 2nd Session (H. Con. Res. 93), Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, September 15, 2026

• Health careSaid

  On January 8, 2026, he explained his vote against a House Democratic bill to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years, calling the subsidies a "COVID-era bailout for insurance companies."

  "recommitting three more years to a failed program won’t lower costs or expand care access for families"

  Hern Statement on ACA Subsidies Extension Bill, Office of Rep. Kevin Hern, January 8, 2026

• TaxesSaid

  On July 3, 2025, after voting for H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included several of his own tax proposals, he described what the law does.

  "This legislation keeps the 2017 tax cuts in place, adds additional tax cuts for working families and senior citizens, strengthens the military, protects small businesses, secures our border, combats human trafficking and drug smuggling, and will make America strong and safe again."

  Hern Votes for One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, Codifying the Trump Agenda, Office of Rep. Kevin Hern, July 3, 2025

• Democracy and electionsSaid

  On February 11, 2026, he voted for the SAVE America Act, which he cosponsored, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to vote in federal elections.

  "Only U.S. citizens should vote in U.S. elections"

  Hern Votes to Restore Election Integrity, Office of Rep. Kevin Hern, February 11, 2026