{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"OK\" and year = 2019 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=133", "Rep. Horn Releases Annual Report for Oklahoma's 5th District", "2019-12-23", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Horn Releases Annual Report for Oklahoma's 5th District \r\n   Report details 2019 numbers and highlights, including passage of prescription drug legislation and military housing provisions \r\n     \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      Washington,\r\n      December 23, 2019\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n    \r\n      WASHINGTON D.C.  On Monday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) released her first annual report for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District, highlighting legislative and district work over the past year.\r\nCongresswoman Horn's 2019 Annual Report is available here. The end-of-year report documents important numbers from the year. In 2019, Congresswoman Horn held 11 town halls and six constituent coffees and attended 285 district events. The Oklahoma City Free Press reported that [Rep. Kendra Horn] has managed to hold the center by having more town halls in less than two years than her predecessor and both Senators combined over the last ten.\r\nThe 2019 Annual Report also shows that caseworkers on Congresswoman Horn's team resolved 371 constituent cases, returning $561,888 to constituents. The report highlights several of Congresswoman Horn's biggest legislative accomplishments, including passage of legislation to lower prescription drug prices and the enactment of a Tenants Bill of Rights for military families.\r\nFor more information on Congresswoman Horn's legislative accomplishments or year-end numbers, contact Communications Director Chris MacKenzie by email at chris.mackenzie@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=128", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of the USMCA", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of the USMCA \r\n   New trade deal with Mexico and Canada expected to create 175,000 jobs \r\n     \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      Washington,\r\n      December 19, 2019\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n    \r\n      WASHINGTON D.C.  On Thursday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) voted for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which passed in the House of Representatives in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 385-41. Oklahoma's largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, buy $2.4 billion in Oklahoma exports each year. The new trade deal is expected to create 175,000 jobs nationally.\r\nToday's bipartisan vote to pass the USMCA is a monumental step towards ensuring free and fair trade with our two largest trading partners, said Congresswoman Kendra Horn. A stronger trading relationship with Mexico and Canada means a stronger economy for Oklahoma. This agreement ensures a level playing field for Oklahoma businesses and workers, includes critical enforcement provisions, gives Congress tools to combat the high costs of prescriptions drugs, and improves labor standards. I came to Congress to find bipartisan solutions that improve the daily lives of Americans, and that's what the USMCA does. Finding common ground is not easy, and I am thankful for the hard work of the Administration and the Democratic Working Group for finding a bipartisan path forward on this critical legislation.\r\nCongresswoman Horn has brought lawmakers on both sides of the aisle together to urge congressional leadership and the Administration to finalize an agreement before the year's end. On Wednesday, Congresswoman Horn called on Senate leadership to pass the deal which was voted through the House today. Watch Congresswoman Horn speak on the House floor on the USMCA.\r\n\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/oklahoma-celebrates-local-victories-funding-bill", "Oklahoma Celebrates Local Victories in Funding Bill", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a year-end government funding bill, including tax provisions and key investments that Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) fought to include. The bill makes record investments in Head Start and early education, extends a biodiesel tax credit important to Oklahoma companies like Love's Travel Stops, continues funding for community mental health services, invests in underserved schools in Oklahoma, and extends short-line railroad tax credits that benefit Oklahoma's economy. Earlier in the month, Congresswoman Horn led a bipartisan letter urging congressional leadership to include these provisions and other locally important tax measures in a year-end funding bill.\nOklahoma organizations and businesses shared their reactions to the local victories in the year's government funding package:\nThe biodiesel tax credit is a critically important policy tool that enables our company to buy, blend, and sell environmentally friendly fuels,\" said Carl Martincich, Vice President of HR and Government Affairs for Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores based in Oklahoma City. \"The Love's Family of Companies is grateful to Congresswoman Horn for her leadership in helping get this important policy through the House of Representatives. If enacted, this successful policy will allow Love's to continue to lower fuel prices and decrease the transportation sector's emissions footprint.\nWe appreciate the support Representative Horn gave to not only the Stillwater Central Railroad but all the short line railroads in Oklahoma this year in advancing policy to help keep the communities and customers we serve connected to the national freight network, said Nathan Champion, General Manager of Stillwater Central Railroad.\nOn behalf of our nation's, and especially Oklahoma's, most-in-need children and families, we are thankful to Congress for the increase of $547 million dollars to Head Start and Early Head Start programs, said Terrie Vicknair, Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director. It is reassuring that Congress recognizes the need to prioritize funding for mental health services for our children considering that Oklahoma ranks #1 in childhood trauma. This funding will allow our program to add and retain qualified classroom staff, the potential to expand our Early Head Start program, and increase the level of mental health services to children.\nWe are pleased to hear about the continuation of funding for the Community Mental Health Services Demonstration Program, said Randy Tate, CEO of NorthCare. With this, we can continue working towards our mission of strengthening communities by improving health and safety. Thank you, Congresswoman Horn, for your commitment to the health and wellness of Oklahomans by continuing to fight for this funding and for our citizens,\n\"The Oklahoma Association Serving Impact Schools appreciates Congresswoman Horn and other members of the House voting an increase in funding for the 220 districts in our state that receive Impact Aid, said Billie Jordan, Executive Director of Oklahoma Association Serving Impacted Schools (OASIS). Schools rely on these funds to provide quality education and an increase in funding equates to better services for our students!\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=127", "Oklahoma Celebrates Local Victories in Funding Bill", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a year-end government funding bill, including tax provisions and key investments that Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) fought to include. The bill makes record investments in Head Start and early education, extends a biodiesel tax credit important to Oklahoma companies like Love's Travel Stops, continues funding for community mental health services, invests in underserved schools in Oklahoma, and extends short-line railroad tax credits that benefit Oklahoma's economy. Earlier in the month, Congresswoman Horn led a bipartisan letter urging congressional leadership to include these provisions and other locally important tax measures in a year-end funding bill.\r\nOklahoma organizations and businesses shared their reactions to the local victories in the year's government funding package:\r\nThe biodiesel tax credit is a critically important policy tool that enables our company to buy, blend, and sell environmentally friendly fuels,\" said Carl Martincich, Vice President of HR and Government Affairs for Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores based in Oklahoma City. \"The Love's Family of Companies is grateful to Congresswoman Horn for her leadership in helping get this important policy through the House of Representatives. If enacted, this successful policy will allow Love's to continue to lower fuel prices and decrease the transportation sector's emissions footprint.\r\nWe appreciate the support Representative Horn gave to not only the Stillwater Central Railroad but all the short line railroads in Oklahoma this year in advancing policy to help keep the communities and customers we serve connected to the national freight network, said Nathan Champion, General Manager of Stillwater Central Railroad.\r\nOn behalf of our nation's, and especially Oklahoma's, most-in-need children and families, we are thankful to Congress for the increase of $547 million dollars to Head Start and Early Head Start programs, said Terrie Vicknair, Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director. It is reassuring that Congress recognizes the need to prioritize funding for mental health services for our children considering that Oklahoma ranks #1 in childhood trauma. This funding will allow our program to add and retain qualified classroom staff, the potential to expand our Early Head Start program, and increase the level of mental health services to children.\r\nWe are pleased to hear about the continuation of funding for the Community Mental Health Services Demonstration Program, said Randy Tate, CEO of NorthCare. With this, we can continue working towards our mission of strengthening communities by improving health and safety. Thank you, Congresswoman Horn, for your commitment to the health and wellness of Oklahomans by continuing to fight for this funding and for our citizens,\r\n\"The Oklahoma Association Serving Impact Schools appreciates Congresswoman Horn and other members of the House voting an increase in funding for the 220 districts in our state that receive Impact Aid, said Billie Jordan, Executive Director of Oklahoma Association Serving Impacted Schools (OASIS). Schools rely on these funds to provide quality education and an increase in funding equates to better services for our students!\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-impeachment-i-must-do-my-part-ensure-our-democracy-remains-strong", "Rep. Horn on Impeachment: \u201cI must do my part to ensure our democracy remains strong\u201d", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY, OK  Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) releases the following statement regarding the articles of impeachment under consideration in the House of Representatives:\nI came to Congress to fight for Oklahomans and to find common ground by uniting lawmakers around bipartisan solutions  this is exactly what I've done and will continue to do. I did not come to Congress seeking impeachment, nor do I agree with the extreme voices on either side. I am disappointed in lawmakers on the right and left who pre-judged the outcome of this investigation, whether they condemned the President before hearing all the facts or attempted to derail the process rather than improve it.\nIt is with a heavy heart, but with clarity of conviction that I have made my decision. The oath I took to protect and defend the Constitution requires a vote for impeachment. This is not a decision I came to lightly, but I must do my part to ensure our democracy remains strong.\nOur founders put in place checks and balances between three co-equal branches of government to ensure that no one is above the law. Allowing one branch or president to ignore our laws and Constitution would set a dangerous precedent.\nThe articles of impeachment before us allege an abuse of power and an obstruction of Congress. Inviting foreign interference in our elections strikes at the heart of our democracy, threatens our national security, and is an abuse of power. It is never acceptable for any president, regardless of party, to ask a foreign country to put their finger on the scale of our democracy. The President obstructed Congress by withholding evidence, refusing to comply with lawful subpoenas, and prohibiting administration officials from doing so as well.\nProtecting and defending our Constitution is about preserving our democracy and systems for generations to come. We cannot allow any president of either party to abuse the power of their office or to obstruct Congress. Therefore, we must act to protect our Constitution, the integrity of our elections, and our national security.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-supports-passage-bipartisan-funding-deal", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Bipartisan Funding Deal", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan funding deal including all twelve government appropriations bills, funding the government through the fiscal year. Since entering office, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) has urged congressional leadership to pass the spending bills rather than relying on short-term continuing resolutions for government funding. Congresswoman Horn has also co-sponsored the No Budget No Pay Act.\nToday's bipartisan funding deal is good news for Oklahoma's federal workers, businesses, and military, said Congresswoman Horn. Funding the federal government is our constitutional responsibility and has a direct impact on people's livelihoods and our national security. As a member of the only freshman class ever to come to Congress during a government shutdown, I have seen firsthand the catastrophic consequences created when Congress kicks the can down the road rather than doing its job. Today's bipartisan deal is a critical step in the right direction, and another example of what we can accomplish when we work together.\nThe funding package which passed on Monday includes an extension of the biodiesel fuel tax credit and a permanent repeal of the medical device tax, both provisions which Congresswoman Horn urged congressional leadership to include. The funding deal also includes a record investment in early education and childcare as well as increased funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=125", "Rep. Horn on Impeachment: I must do my part to ensure our democracy remains strong", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY, OK  Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) releases the following statement regarding the articles of impeachment under consideration in the House of Representatives:\r\nI came to Congress to fight for Oklahomans and to find common ground by uniting lawmakers around bipartisan solutions  this is exactly what I've done and will continue to do. I did not come to Congress seeking impeachment, nor do I agree with the extreme voices on either side. I am disappointed in lawmakers on the right and left who pre-judged the outcome of this investigation, whether they condemned the President before hearing all the facts or attempted to derail the process rather than improve it.\r\nIt is with a heavy heart, but with clarity of conviction that I have made my decision. The oath I took to protect and defend the Constitution requires a vote for impeachment. This is not a decision I came to lightly, but I must do my part to ensure our democracy remains strong.\r\nOur founders put in place checks and balances between three co-equal branches of government to ensure that no one is above the law. Allowing one branch or president to ignore our laws and Constitution would set a dangerous precedent.\r\nThe articles of impeachment before us allege an abuse of power and an obstruction of Congress. Inviting foreign interference in our elections strikes at the heart of our democracy, threatens our national security, and is an abuse of power. It is never acceptable for any president, regardless of party, to ask a foreign country to put their finger on the scale of our democracy. The President obstructed Congress by withholding evidence, refusing to comply with lawful subpoenas, and prohibiting administration officials from doing so as well.\r\nProtecting and defending our Constitution is about preserving our democracy and systems for generations to come. We cannot allow any president of either party to abuse the power of their office or to obstruct Congress. Therefore, we must act to protect our Constitution, the integrity of our elections, and our national security.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=126", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Bipartisan Funding Deal", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Bipartisan Funding Deal \r\n   Year-end deal to enact spending bills passes with bipartisan support \r\n     \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      Washington,\r\n      December 17, 2019\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n    \r\n      WASHINGTON D.C.  On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan funding deal including all twelve government appropriations bills, funding the government through the fiscal year. Since entering office, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) has urged congressional leadership to pass the spending bills rather than relying on short-term continuing resolutions for government funding. Congresswoman Horn has also co-sponsored the No Budget No Pay Act.\r\nToday's bipartisan funding deal is good news for Oklahoma's federal workers, businesses, and military, said Congresswoman Horn. Funding the federal government is our constitutional responsibility and has a direct impact on people's livelihoods and our national security. As a member of the only freshman class ever to come to Congress during a government shutdown, I have seen firsthand the catastrophic consequences created when Congress kicks the can down the road rather than doing its job. Today's bipartisan deal is a critical step in the right direction, and another example of what we can accomplish when we work together.\r\nThe funding package which passed on Monday includes an extension of the biodiesel fuel tax credit and a permanent repeal of the medical device tax, both provisions which Congresswoman Horn urged congressional leadership to include. The funding deal also includes a record investment in early education and childcare as well as increased funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-supports-passage-lower-drug-costs-now-act", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Lower Drug Costs Now Act", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, legislation which would reduce prescription drug prices for Americans. The bill includes a provision by Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) to cap out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses at $2,000 for patients who have Medicare Part D. More than 89,000 seniors in Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District rely on Medicare Part D for care.\nToday's vote was for every parent I've met who struggles to afford insulin for their child and every person I've spoken with who is forced to choose between putting food on the table and buying life-saving medication, said Rep. Kendra Horn. Prescription drug prices are out-of-control, plain and simple. Today's legislation would reduce the costs of treating chronic illnesses like asthma, diabetes, and arthritis by thousands of dollars every year. I fought to include a provision in today's bill to cap drug costs for patients on Medicare Part D including 89,000 seniors in my district. Today's legislation would make a big difference for Oklahomans who struggle to afford prescription drugs, and I urge the Senate to pass this bill as soon as possible.\nCongresswoman Horn's provision, the Capping Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors Act, would lower prescription drug costs for the 46 million patients who have Medicare Part D by reducing the program's out-of-pocket maximum from $5,100 to $2,000. The net result would be a savings of up to $3,100 annually for patients with Medicare Part D.\nIn July, Congresswoman Horn held a town hall focused on the soaring cost of insulin. In Oklahoma there are an estimated 355,000 people living with diabetes. Over the past decade, the price of insulin has increased 197 percent, and Medicare Part D spending on insulin has increased 840 percent. H.R. 3 would lower the average total cost of insulin by 76 percent from about $19,800 to $4,800 per year.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=124", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Lower Drug Costs Now Act", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, legislation which would reduce prescription drug prices for Americans. The bill includes a provision by Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) to cap out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses at $2,000 for patients who have Medicare Part D. More than 89,000 seniors in Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District rely on Medicare Part D for care.\r\nToday's vote was for every parent I've met who struggles to afford insulin for their child and every person I've spoken with who is forced to choose between putting food on the table and buying life-saving medication, said Rep. Kendra Horn. Prescription drug prices are out-of-control, plain and simple. Today's legislation would reduce the costs of treating chronic illnesses like asthma, diabetes, and arthritis by thousands of dollars every year. I fought to include a provision in today's bill to cap drug costs for patients on Medicare Part D including 89,000 seniors in my district. Today's legislation would make a big difference for Oklahomans who struggle to afford prescription drugs, and I urge the Senate to pass this bill as soon as possible.\r\nCongresswoman Horn's provision, the Capping Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors Act, would lower prescription drug costs for the 46 million patients who have Medicare Part D by reducing the program's out-of-pocket maximum from $5,100 to $2,000. The net result would be a savings of up to $3,100 annually for patients with Medicare Part D.\r\nIn July, Congresswoman Horn held a town hall focused on the soaring cost of insulin. In Oklahoma there are an estimated 355,000 people living with diabetes. Over the past decade, the price of insulin has increased 197 percent, and Medicare Part D spending on insulin has increased 840 percent. H.R. 3 would lower the average total cost of insulin by 76 percent from about $19,800 to $4,800 per year.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-ndaa-including-tenants-bill-rights", "House Passes Bipartisan NDAA, Including Tenants Bill of Rights", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in an overwhelmingly bipartisan 377-48 vote. The legislation authorizes historic investments in national defense priorities and modernizations for U.S. forces.\nThe NDAA deal includes a historic 3.1% raise for service members  the largest raise in a decade. Additionally, the finalized bill includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, a repeal of the widow's tax, and a scholarship program to assist JROTC members in obtaining their pilot's license.\nI applaud the House for passing the NDAA in an overwhelming bipartisan vote. This bill includes important modernizations and protections for our service members, military families, and our nation's Armed Forces said Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5). I am proud that this week's bill included legislation I introduced to address a severe shortage of pilots in both our Air Force and in the aviation industry. My provision would assist JROTC members in getting their pilot's certificate.\nIn Oklahoma, Air Force JROTC provides specialized aeronautics and space education. With about 1,000 students participating in Air Force JROTC units alone, these programs provide an important and unique service to strengthen our aerospace workforce of the future.\nThe looming pilot crisis has the potential to adversely affect the Oklahoma National Guard and other services, Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson said. I applaud Congresswoman Horn's effort to address this critical pilot issue and contribute to a more promising future for our young adults who are interested in military service.\nThe NDAA also includes a Tenants Bill of Rights to address unsafe housing conditions on military bases and other critical protections for service members in privatized base housing. Congresswoman Horn led the charge in the House for these protections after hearing about military housing problems at Tinker Air Force Base during one of her town halls.\nThe NDAA's bipartisan Tenants Bill of Rights will protect our military families from predatory contracts and provide increased oversight of privatized base housing. Passage of the NDAA is a victory for our service members. I will continue to fight for safe housing for our military families not only at Tinker, but across the country, said Congresswoman Horn.\nIn April, Congresswoman Horn brought lawmakers including House Armed Services' Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Garamendi to see housing conditions first-hand at Tinker Air Force Base. Last week during a hearing in the House Armed Services Committee, Congresswoman Horn questioned a contractor responsible for housing maintenance.\nCongresswoman Horn, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was appointed as a conferee to the House-Senate conference committee on the NDAA. Horn was one of the only first-term lawmakers named to the conference committee, which was responsible for reaching a compromise between House and Senate versions of the NDAA.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-statement-national-julius-jones-petition-day", "Rep. Horn Statement on National Julius Jones Petition Day", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY, OK  On Wednesday, December 11, the Julius Jones Coalition is leading a national petition and social media campaign supporting Oklahoma death row prisoner, Julius Jones' clemency application. In October, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) sent Governor Kevin Stitt a letter requesting that the Governor review Jones' case and implement reforms that prevent the use of the death penalty in cases where uncertainty remains.\nCongresswoman Horn releases the following statement:\nI stand with Oklahoma City community and faith leaders and advocates nationwide in calling on our Governor to consider Julius Jones' petition for clemency. Ending Julius's life when there is so much uncertainty in his case would be an injustice, and we cannot answer one injustice with another. During the holiday season, I hope that we can appeal to our better angels for a more humane, just resolution to this case.\nCongresswoman Horn's October letter to Governor Stitt is available here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=121", "Rep. Horn Statement on National Julius Jones Petition Day", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Horn Statement on National Julius Jones Petition Day \r\n    \r\n     \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      Oklahoma City, OK,\r\n      December 11, 2019\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n    \r\n      OKLAHOMA CITY, OK  On Wednesday, December 11, the Julius Jones Coalition is leading a national petition and social media campaign supporting Oklahoma death row prisoner, Julius Jones' clemency application. In October, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) sent Governor Kevin Stitt a letter requesting that the Governor review Jones' case and implement reforms that prevent the use of the death penalty in cases where uncertainty remains.\nCongresswoman Horn releases the following statement:\nI stand with Oklahoma City community and faith leaders and advocates nationwide in calling on our Governor to consider Julius Jones' petition for clemency. Ending Julius's life when there is so much uncertainty in his case would be an injustice, and we cannot answer one injustice with another. During the holiday season, I hope that we can appeal to our better angels for a more humane, just resolution to this case.\nCongresswoman Horn's October letter to Governor Stitt is available here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=123", "House Passes Bipartisan NDAA, Including Tenants Bill of Rights", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in an overwhelmingly bipartisan 377-48 vote. The legislation authorizes historic investments in national defense priorities and modernizations for U.S. forces.\r\nThe NDAA deal includes a historic 3.1% raise for service members  the largest raise in a decade.  Additionally, the finalized bill includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, a repeal of the widow's tax, and a scholarship program to assist JROTC members in obtaining their pilot's license.\r\nI applaud the House for passing the NDAA in an overwhelming bipartisan vote. This bill includes important modernizations and protections for our service members, military families, and our nation's Armed Forces said Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5). I am proud that this week's bill included legislation I introduced to address a severe shortage of pilots in both our Air Force and in the aviation industry. My provision would assist JROTC members in getting their pilot's certificate.\r\nIn Oklahoma, Air Force JROTC provides specialized aeronautics and space education. With about 1,000 students participating in Air Force JROTC units alone, these programs provide an important and unique service to strengthen our aerospace workforce of the future.\r\nThe looming pilot crisis has the potential to adversely affect the Oklahoma National Guard and other services, Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson said. I applaud Congresswoman Horn's effort to address this critical pilot issue and contribute to a more promising future for our young adults who are interested in military service.\r\nThe NDAA also includes a Tenants Bill of Rights to address unsafe housing conditions on military bases and other critical protections for service members in privatized base housing. Congresswoman Horn led the charge in the House for these protections after hearing about military housing problems at Tinker Air Force Base during one of her town halls.\r\nThe NDAA's bipartisan Tenants Bill of Rights will protect our military families from predatory contracts and provide increased oversight of privatized base housing. Passage of the NDAA is a victory for our service members. I will continue to fight for safe housing for our military families not only at Tinker, but across the country, said Congresswoman Horn.\r\nIn April, Congresswoman Horn brought lawmakers including House Armed Services' Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Garamendi to see housing conditions first-hand at Tinker Air Force Base. Last week during a hearing in the House Armed Services Committee, Congresswoman Horn questioned a contractor responsible for housing maintenance.\r\nCongresswoman Horn, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was appointed as a conferee to the House-Senate conference committee on the NDAA. Horn was one of the only first-term lawmakers named to the conference committee, which was responsible for reaching a compromise between House and Senate versions of the NDAA.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-applauds-usmca-agreement", "Rep. Horn Applauds USMCA Agreement", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Tuesday, House Democrats and the White House reached a deal to finalize the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The trade deal is expected to create more than 175,000 jobs and includes robust monitoring, fast and effective labor enforcement, and provisions to lower prescription drug prices.\nToday's bipartisan agreement is a good deal for Oklahoma's workers, businesses, and families, said Congresswoman Horn. Stronger trading relationships with our neighbors mean a stronger economy for our state. That is why I have fought to finalize a free and fair trade agreement every step of the way. In Oklahoma's 5th District, I've heard from workers, families, and businesses about the positive impact this agreement would have for the future of our economy. Until we cross the finish line and this deal is signed into law, I will continue fighting to bring lawmakers from both parties together in support of finalizing the USMCA.\nIn 2018 alone, Oklahoma exported a total of $5.6 billion in manufactured goods globally. Nearly half of those exported goods went to Mexico and Canada. In the same year, Oklahoma agriculture exports to Mexico and Canada totaled $154 million.\nIn July, Congresswoman Horn joined 14 fellow Democrats urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the USMCA deal to a vote by the year's end. In November, Congresswoman Horn spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in favor finalizing the USMCA. Video of the floor speech can be found here. Last week, Congresswoman Horn joined her colleagues in the Oklahoma delegation urging congressional leadership to finalize and pass the USMCA deal. ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=119", "Rep. Horn Announces Bipartisan NDAA Deal Including Tenants Bill of Rights", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Monday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) signed a bipartisan deal to finalize House-Senate negotiations over the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This critical legislation authorizes historic investments in national defense priorities and modernizations for U.S. forces. The NDAA includes a Tenants Bill of Rights to address unsafe housing conditions at Tinker Air Force Base and at military bases across the country. The NDAA deal includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, a repeal of the widow's tax, and a 3.1% raise for service members - the largest pay increase in a decade. A vote on the revised NDAA is expected later this week.\nTonight's bipartisan deal is a victory for Tinker and for service members and military families across the country, said Congresswoman Horn. At one of my first town halls, a mother told me about the unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions that her family was forced to live in at Tinker. Since hearing her story, I've fought for housing protections for our military families, and today's bipartisan deal moves us closer to signing those safeguards into law. One important component of the NDAA is the Tenants Bill of Rights. This provision will protect our military families from predatory contracts and provide increased oversight of privatized base housing. Our fight for military families and safe housing is far from over, but today's announcement is a critical step in the right direction.\nThis legislation provides a historic raise for our men and women in uniform who have put everything on the line to serve our country. Our bipartisan agreement also invests in critical national defense modernizations and takes care of our military families by eliminating the widow's tax. Compromise takes hard work, but this year's NDAA is proof that it pays off.\nCongresswoman Horn, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was appointed as a conferee to the House-Senate conference committee on the NDAA. Horn was one of the only first-term lawmakers named to the conference committee, which was responsible for reaching a compromise between House and Senate versions of the NDAA.\nCongresswoman Horn brought national lawmakers to see housing conditions first-hand at Tinker in April, and she fought to include the Tenants Bill of Rights in the original NDAA and in today's bicameral bill. Last week, Congresswoman Horn questioned a contractor responsible for housing maintenance at Tinker during a hearing in the House Armed Services Committee.\n \n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=120", "Rep. Horn Applauds USMCA Agreement", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Tuesday, House Democrats and the White House reached a deal to finalize the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The trade deal is expected to create more than 175,000 jobs and includes robust monitoring, fast and effective labor enforcement, and provisions to lower prescription drug prices.\nToday's bipartisan agreement is a good deal for Oklahoma's workers, businesses, and families, said Congresswoman Horn. Stronger trading relationships with our neighbors mean a stronger economy for our state. That is why I have fought to finalize a free and fair trade agreement every step of the way. In Oklahoma's 5th District, I've heard from workers, families, and businesses about the positive impact this agreement would have for the future of our economy. Until we cross the finish line and this deal is signed into law, I will continue fighting to bring lawmakers from both parties together in support of finalizing the USMCA.\nIn 2018 alone, Oklahoma exported a total of $5.6 billion in manufactured goods globally. Nearly half of those exported goods went to Mexico and Canada. In the same year, Oklahoma agriculture exports to Mexico and Canada totaled $154 million.\nIn July, Congresswoman Horn joined 14 fellow Democrats urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the USMCA deal to a vote by the year's end. In November, Congresswoman Horn spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in favor finalizing the USMCA. Video of the floor speech can be found here. Last week, Congresswoman Horn joined her colleagues in the Oklahoma delegation urging congressional leadership to finalize and pass the USMCA deal. ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-announces-bipartisan-ndaa-deal-including-tenants-bill-rights", "Rep. Horn Announces Bipartisan NDAA Deal Including Tenants Bill of Rights", "2019-12-09", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Monday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) signed a bipartisan deal to finalize House-Senate negotiations over the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This critical legislation authorizes historic investments in national defense priorities and modernizations for U.S. forces. The NDAA includes a Tenants Bill of Rights to address unsafe housing conditions at Tinker Air Force Base and at military bases across the country. The NDAA deal includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, a repeal of the widow's tax, and a 3.1% raise for service members - the largest pay increase in a decade. A vote on the revised NDAA is expected later this week.\nTonight's bipartisan deal is a victory for Tinker and for service members and military families across the country, said Congresswoman Horn. At one of my first town halls, a mother told me about the unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions that her family was forced to live in at Tinker. Since hearing her story, I've fought for housing protections for our military families, and today's bipartisan deal moves us closer to signing those safeguards into law. One important component of the NDAA is the Tenants Bill of Rights. This provision will protect our military families from predatory contracts and provide increased oversight of privatized base housing. Our fight for military families and safe housing is far from over, but today's announcement is a critical step in the right direction.\nThis legislation provides a historic raise for our men and women in uniform who have put everything on the line to serve our country. Our bipartisan agreement also invests in critical national defense modernizations and takes care of our military families by eliminating the widow's tax. Compromise takes hard work, but this year's NDAA is proof that it pays off.\nCongresswoman Horn, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was appointed as a conferee to the House-Senate conference committee on the NDAA. Horn was one of the only first-term lawmakers named to the conference committee, which was responsible for reaching a compromise between House and Senate versions of the NDAA.\nCongresswoman Horn brought national lawmakers to see housing conditions first-hand at Tinker in April, and she fought to include the Tenants Bill of Rights in the original NDAA and in today's bicameral bill. Last week, Congresswoman Horn questioned a contractor responsible for housing maintenance at Tinker during a hearing in the House Armed Services Committee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-calls-balfour-beatty-return-military-bonuses-house-armed-services", "Rep. Horn Calls on Balfour Beatty to Return Military Bonuses at House Armed Services Hearing", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  At a House Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) questioned CEO of Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, Rick Taylor, about the company's failure to maintain military housing and the bonus payments it received after falsifying maintenance documents. Congresswoman Horn called on the CEO to return all bonus payments Balfour Beatty received during years when the company was falsifying maintenance records.\nWatch video of Congresswoman Horn questioning the CEO of Balfour Beatty\nThe way our military families and service members have been treated by Balfour Beatty is unacceptable. I first heard about the disgraceful housing conditions at Tinker Air Force Base from a military family that came to one of my town halls. Since then, I've met with countless parents and service members who live in privatized base housing and worry about their health and safety. I'm proud of the Tenants Bill of Rights I fought to include in defense funding legislation this year, but our work on this issue is far from over.\nAt the same time Balfour Beatty was failing to maintain housing on Tinker Air Force Base, they were receiving millions of dollars in performance bonuses for a job well done. That's just wrong. I am calling on Balfour Beatty to return the millions in bonus payments it received for its work at Tinker, Lackland, and Malmstrom Air Force Bases during the years its employees were systematically falsifying maintenance records. I will continue my fight for justice until our military families are provided quality housing and Balfour Beatty has returned the money that it should never have accepted from taxpayers.\nBalfour Beatty CEO Rick Taylor responded during questioning that his company may return taxpayer funds received as bonus payments depending on the results of an FBI investigation into the matter.\nIn addition to bringing Readiness Subcommittee Chair John Garamendi to tour Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, Congresswoman Kendra Horn worked to include a Tenants' Bill of Rights in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Tenants' Bill of Rights includes provisions that would ban unfair contracts and non-disclosure agreements and would appropriate $140 million for increased oversight of military housing developments.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-supports-passage-voting-rights-advancement-act", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Friday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) voted for passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), a bill to restore and update key protections for American voters. The VRAA would restore Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) to provide areas that have a history of voter discrimination with additional oversight. The bill also requires judicial review of suspect election practices and increases transparency in elections by requiring public notice of voting changes.\nWatch Congresswoman Horn speak on the House floor in support of the VRAA\nThe right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, said Congresswoman Horn. Today the House took a historic step towards defending that right by passing legislation to increase election oversight and strengthen transparency. I was especially honored to be a part of today's vote given Oklahoma's special role in our nation's civil rights movement. Oklahoma City was home to the very first lunch counter sit-in. Sixty-one years ago, Clara Luper led a group of 13 children to protest segregation at a Katz Drug Store. Not only did their advocacy end segregation at Katz and at storefronts throughout Oklahoma City, but they inspired sit-ins across the country. As we celebrate passage of the VRAA, we must give special thanks to the voting rights and civil rights foot soldiers who came before us and who fought to win the vote for all Americans.\nIn 2013, the Shelby v. Holder Supreme Court decision gutted the ability of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to combat voter suppression and discrimination by voiding Section 4 of the law. Since the Shelby v. Holder decision, at least 23 states have enacted voter suppression laws, including voter roll purges, strict ID requirements, poll closures and curtailing of early voting hours. The VRAA restores Section 4 of the VRA, requiring federal oversight of jurisdictions with a history of discrimination and requiring review of suspect election practices.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=117", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act \r\n   VRAA strengthens voter protections, increases oversight & transparency \r\n     \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      Washington, DC,\r\n      December 6, 2019\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n    \r\n      On Friday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) voted for passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), a bill to restore and update key protections for American voters. The VRAA would restore Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) to provide areas that have a history of voter discrimination with additional oversight. The bill also requires judicial review of suspect election practices and increases transparency in elections by requiring public notice of voting changes.\nWatch Congresswoman Horn speak on the House floor in support of the VRAA\nThe right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, said Congresswoman Horn. Today the House took a historic step towards defending that right by passing legislation to increase election oversight and strengthen transparency. I was especially honored to be a part of today's vote given Oklahoma's special role in our nation's civil rights movement. Oklahoma City was home to the very first lunch counter sit-in. Sixty-one years ago, Clara Luper led a group of 13 children to protest segregation at a Katz Drug Store. Not only did their advocacy end segregation at Katz and at storefronts throughout Oklahoma City, but they inspired sit-ins across the country. As we celebrate passage of the VRAA, we must give special thanks to the voting rights and civil rights foot soldiers who came before us and who fought to win the vote for all Americans.\nIn 2013, the Shelby v. Holder Supreme Court decision gutted the ability of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to combat voter suppression and discrimination by voiding Section 4 of the law. Since the Shelby v. Holder decision, at least 23 states have enacted voter suppression laws, including voter roll purges, strict ID requirements, poll closures and curtailing of early voting hours. The VRAA restores Section 4 of the VRA, requiring federal oversight of jurisdictions with a history of discrimination and requiring review of suspect election practices.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=118", "Rep. Horn Calls on Balfour Beatty to Return Military Bonuses at House Armed Services Hearing", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "At a House Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) questioned CEO of Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, Rick Taylor, about the company's failure to maintain military housing and the bonus payments it received after falsifying maintenance documents. Congresswoman Horn called on the CEO to return all bonus payments Balfour Beatty received during years when the company was falsifying maintenance records.\nWatch video of Congresswoman Horn questioning the CEO of Balfour Beatty\nThe way our military families and service members have been treated by Balfour Beatty is unacceptable. I first heard about the disgraceful housing conditions at Tinker Air Force Base from a military family that came to one of my town halls. Since then, I've met with countless parents and service members who live in privatized base housing and worry about their health and safety. I'm proud of the Tenants Bill of Rights I fought to include in defense funding legislation this year, but our work on this issue is far from over.\nAt the same time Balfour Beatty was failing to maintain housing on Tinker Air Force Base, they were receiving millions of dollars in performance bonuses for a job well done. That's just wrong. I am calling on Balfour Beatty to return the millions in bonus payments it received for its work at Tinker, Lackland, and Malmstrom Air Force Bases during the years its employees were systematically falsifying maintenance records. I will continue my fight for justice until our military families are provided quality housing and Balfour Beatty has returned the money that it should never have accepted from taxpayers.\nBalfour Beatty CEO Rick Taylor responded during questioning that his company may return taxpayer funds received as bonus payments depending on the results of an FBI investigation into the matter.\nIn addition to bringing Readiness Subcommittee Chair John Garamendi to tour Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, Congresswoman Kendra Horn worked to include a Tenants' Bill of Rights in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Tenants' Bill of Rights includes provisions that would ban unfair contracts and non-disclosure agreements and would appropriate $140 million for increased oversight of military housing developments.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-co-sponsors-no-budget-no-pay-act", "Rep. Horn Co-Sponsors No Budget No Pay Act", "2019-12-03", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) co-sponsored the No Budget No Pay Act, a bill which would prevent House and Senate Members from receiving their salary if they miss annual deadlines for budget and appropriations bills. The No Budget No Pay Act has bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate. Congresswoman Kendra Horn's freshman class of legislators is the first in U.S. history to enter Congress during a government shutdown.\nWe cannot allow Congress to continue to kick the can down the road, said Congresswoman Kendra Horn. Oklahoma is home to a large population of federal employees, from our workers at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) to those at Tinker Air Force Base. These facilities play a critical role in national defense and their employees suffered greatly from the most recent government shutdown and the failure of Congress to pass a budget. Congress should never use our public servants and our national security as pawns in a political game. I co-sponsored the No Budget No Pay Act because I believe the American people deserve a Congress that will meet its constitutional responsibility and fund the government.\nOn November 14, Congresswoman Horn sent a letter to Democratic and Republican leadership in Congress urging passage of long-term spending legislation rather than another short-term CR. Congress now faces a December 20 deadline to pass funding legislation to keep the government open.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=129", "Rep. Horn Co-Sponsors No Budget No Pay Act", "2019-12-03", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Horn Co-Sponsors No Budget No Pay Act \r\n   Legislation would stop congressional pay if spending bills do not pass on time \r\n     \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      Washington,\r\n      December 3, 2019\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n    \r\n      WASHINGTON D.C.  On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) co-sponsored the No Budget No Pay Act, a bill which would prevent House and Senate Members from receiving their salary if they miss annual deadlines for budget and appropriations bills. The No Budget No Pay Act has bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate. Congresswoman Kendra Horn's freshman class of legislators is the first in U.S. history to enter Congress during a government shutdown.\r\nWe cannot allow Congress to continue to kick the can down the road, said Congresswoman Kendra Horn. Oklahoma is home to a large population of federal employees, from our workers at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) to those at Tinker Air Force Base.  These facilities play a critical role in national defense and their employees suffered greatly from the most recent government shutdown and the failure of Congress to pass a budget. Congress should never use our public servants and our national security as pawns in a political game. I co-sponsored the No Budget No Pay Act because I believe the American people deserve a Congress that will meet its constitutional responsibility and fund the government.\r\nOn November 14, Congresswoman Horn sent a letter to Democratic and Republican leadership in Congress urging passage of long-term spending legislation rather than another short-term CR. Congress now faces a December 20 deadline to pass funding legislation to keep the government open.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-announces-holiday-cards-heroes-program", "Rep. Horn Announces \u201cHoliday Cards for Heroes\u201d Program", "2019-11-26", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY, OK  Today, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5), launched the Holiday Cards for Heroes program for the 2019 holiday season. Constituents in Oklahoma's 5th District are invited to drop off holiday cards for military service members at Congresswoman Horn's District Office in Oklahoma City, starting today through Friday, December 13, 2019. Holiday cards placed in envelopes should not be sealed closed.\nThough the holidays are a special time for families and friends to gather together, many of the brave men and women in our armed forces spend this season far from their loved ones, said Congresswoman Horn. A personal, handwritten card is a meaningful way to say thank you, offer words of encouragement, and share holiday cheer with the Americans serving our country. I'm glad we can help out with this program to connect Oklahomans and those serving our country away from home.\nCongresswoman Horn's office will deliver the cards to the United Service Organizations (USO), who will distribute the cards to our active military members overseas.\nCongresswoman Horn's district office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am  5:30pm at 400 North Walker Avenue, Suite 210, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102. The office is closed November 27 through November 29 for Thanksgiving. Constituents should call (405) 602-3074 with any questions.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=116", "Rep. Horn Announces Holiday Cards for Heroes Program", "2019-11-26", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY, OK  Today, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5), launched the Holiday Cards for Heroes program for the 2019 holiday season. Constituents in Oklahoma's 5th District are invited to drop off holiday cards for military service members at Congresswoman Horn's District Office in Oklahoma City, starting today through Friday, December 13, 2019. Holiday cards placed in envelopes should not be sealed closed.\nThough the holidays are a special time for families and friends to gather together, many of the brave men and women in our armed forces spend this season far from their loved ones, said Congresswoman Horn. A personal, handwritten card is a meaningful way to say thank you, offer words of encouragement, and share holiday cheer with the Americans serving our country. I'm glad we can help out with this program to connect Oklahomans and those serving our country away from home.\nCongresswoman Horn's office will deliver the cards to the United Service Organizations (USO), who will distribute the cards to our active military members overseas.\nCongresswoman Horn's district office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am  5:30pm at 400 North Walker Avenue, Suite 210, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102. The office is closed November 27 through November 29 for Thanksgiving. Constituents should call (405) 602-3074 with any questions.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-votes-fund-government-extend-health-programs", "Rep. Horn Votes to Fund Government, Extend Health Programs", "2019-11-19", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) voted for a continuing resolution (CR) that will fund the government through December 20. The CR also extends funding for Community Health Centers, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, health care workforce training, and other health care programs serving Oklahoma. The CR codifies the 3.1% pay raise for the Armed Forces that Congresswoman Horn worked to pass as a member of the House Armed Services Committee.\nOne of my top priorities is fighting to make sure Oklahomans have affordable access to health care, said Congresswoman Horn. While today's legislation is not perfect, it does provide critical funding for community health centers and clinics to keep their doors open. I have urged congressional leadership to pass a full budget funding the government and providing our businesses and health care providers with the certainty they need. Finding common ground takes hard work, and over the coming weeks, I will continue to push leadership on both sides of the aisle to pass long-term funding legislation rather than more short-term stop-gap measures. It is time for Congress to do its job and fund the government.\nOklahoma's 5th District is home to two Community Health Centers, over a dozen clinics, and three Community Behavioral Health Clinics that would be impacted by a funding shortfall if today's continuing resolution is not signed into law. The CR now heads to the Senate for consideration, where it will need to pass before government funding runs out on November 21.\nOn Thursday, November 14, Congresswoman Horn sent a letter to Democratic and Republican leadership in Congress urging passage of long-term spending legislation rather than another short-term CR. Today's bill marks the second continuing resolution to take effect since the fiscal year began on October 1.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/bust-speaker-carl-albert-be-placed-capitol", "Bust of Speaker Carl Albert to be Placed in the Capitol", "2019-11-14", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) today announced the placement of a bust of House Speaker Carl Albert, a Bugtussle, Oklahoma, native who served as Speaker from 1971 to 1977, in the U.S. Capitol. The bust was first unveiled in 2004, but was later moved to storage. Congresswoman Horn led the effort to restore the bust's display and will host a placement ceremony on Monday, Nov. 18.\nSpeaker Carl Albert is remembered today as a leader who always put Oklahoma and the American people first and who fought to maintain the integrity of our democracy during the trying era of Watergate and the Vietnam War. I have long admired Speaker Albert for his ability to create connections, rise above rhetoric, and lead the House with strength and dignity during one of the most challenging times in our nation's history. said Congresswoman Horn. It is my hope that Speaker Albert's bust will remind Members of Congress of what patriotism really means, putting service over self, putting people over partisanship, and doing what is best for our democracy. Speaker Albert's legacy is one that Oklahoma should be proud of and one that our nation should remember.\nSpeaker Albert remains Oklahoma's highest serving federal official and is the only House Speaker from the state. Dubbed the Little Giant for his diminutive stature and outsized accomplishment, Speaker Albert was first elected to Congress in 1946 and represented his birthplace for thirty years in the House. The portrait bust of Speaker Albert was donated to the House by the artist, Paul Moore, a fellow Oklahoman.\nThe placement ceremony for Speaker Albert's bust will take place on Monday, Nov. 18, at 4:00PM outside of the Members' Dining Room. Affiliates of Oklahoma media outlets interested in joining the unveiling ceremony should RSVP to Communications Director Chris MacKenzie at chris.mackenzie@mail.house.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/citing-importance-local-jobs-rep-horn-calls-leadership-pass-budget-avert", "Citing Importance to Local Jobs, Rep. Horn Calls on Leadership to Pass Budget, Avert Shutdown", "2019-11-14", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  On Thursday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) called on leaders from both parties in the House and Senate to pass spending bills fully funding the federal government for the next fiscal year, rather than passing another short-term continuing resolution. In a letter to House and Senate leadership, Congresswoman Horn raised concerns that a continuing resolution would extend the possibility of another government shutdown halting essential government functions, stopping critical national security work, and endangering the livelihoods of federal employees in Oklahoma and across the country.\nThe full text of Congresswoman Horn's letter to congressional leadership is below:\nNOVEMBER 14, 2019\nDear Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader McCarthy, Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer:\nI write to you to express my concern about the impact of passing another continuing resolution, instead of coming to an agreement that fully funds our government for the year ahead. For far too long, Congress has been content to kick the can down the road and pass short-term continuing resolutions that extend the possibility of a government shutdown. As the leaders of the House and the Senate, I urge you, along with appropriators from both sides of the aisle, to put people over politics and pass all twelve spending bills in full.\nAs a member of the first freshman class ever to come to Congress during a government shutdown, I have seen firsthand the catastrophic consequences created by the collapse of regular order. Although the House has done its work and passed appropriations bills to fully fund the government, I fear the lessons of last year's government shutdown will be lost in the days and weeks ahead. As we wait for the Senate to act and for negotiations between party leaders to continue, I encourage you all to consider the impact budgetary uncertainty has on millions of Americans.\nI came to Congress to find bipartisan solutions and build a better future for the people of Oklahoma. The district I represent is home to a large population of federal employees, many of whom work at the Federal Aviation Administration's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC), the Bureau of Prison's Federal Transfer Center (FTC), and Tinker Air Force Base. All three facilities play critical roles in our national security and the proper functioning of the federal government. These facilities, and their employees, suffered greatly from the most recent government shutdown and the failure of Congress to pass a budget.\nDuring the last government shutdown, the longest in our nation's history, more than half of the MMAC's 6,300 employees and contractors were either furloughed or suspended from work. These staffing reductions created major setbacks to the training pipeline of our nation's air traffic controllers, the conducting of aeromedical research that keeps the flying public safe, and other important work being done at the MMAC. The FTC's staff of 290 had to work without pay in order to keep our community safe and prisoners cared for. FTC employees incurred more than 5,098 hours of overtime and 440 hours of augmentation during the shutdown to cover for their fellow staffers who could not afford childcare or gas money with their income suspended, and consequently could not come to work.\nCongress must stop playing politics with peoples' livelihoods and focus on providing Americans with the peace of mind they deserve. Funding the federal government is one of our constitutional responsibilities and a fundamental role of Congress. As the leaders of the House and the Senate, I encourage you to build on common ground and come to an agreement that fully funds our government for the year ahead instead of passing another continuing resolution that kicks the can down the road and extends the possibility of a government shutdown.\nSincerely,\n\n____________________________\nKendra S. Horn\nMember of Congress\nCC: Chairwoman Nita Lowey, Chairman Richard Shelby, Ranking Member Kay Granger and Ranking Member Patrick Leahy", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-introduces-bipartisan-resolution-supporting-veteran-treatment-courts", "Rep. Horn Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Veteran Treatment Courts", "2019-11-14", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kendra Horn introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res. 698) calling for the expansion of the Veteran Treatment Court Program to help address barriers faced by justice system-involved veterans. Approximately 500 veteran treatment courts in the United States provide additional support and rehabilitation services to veterans currently in or entering the criminal justice system. Oklahoma City's veteran treatment court will open in May of 2020.\nThis past weekend, I hosted a Veterans Town Hall in Oklahoma City, where I heard firsthand from veterans facing mental health challenges connected to their service. When our veterans are struggling, it is our job to help them get back on their feet. said Congresswoman Horn. Veteran treatment courts provide justice-involved veterans with the assistance they need to reintegrate into the community and make a successful return to civilian life. They also provide a one-stop shop linking our veterans with the programs and benefits they have earned through their service. Today's resolution shows bipartisan support for expanding a successful program that has already touched the lives of thousands of American veterans.\nThe President of the Military Officers Association of America Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret.) said about the Veteran Treatment Court Program, As we have witnessed in many states, prioritizing assistance over punitive actions, and working together to get to the root of a veteran's programs, are key to effective rehabilitation, continued care, and better social outcomes. The MOAA has endorsed the resolution.\n\"Veteran Treatment Courts (VTC) are a proven way to offer alternatives to traditional criminal sentences for veterans with legal trouble characteristic of a mental health injury rather than criminality. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) has long been a strong supporter of these effective, innovative courts, and they are an accepted part of the justice system in most states,\" said Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA. \"These courts provide veterans with a second chance, lower recidivism rates and save taxpayers money. IAVA fully supports the expansion of these courts and continued research into increasing their effectiveness.\"\nAs we continue to tackle the challenges veterans face during their transition and re-integration, providing specialized support to justice-involved veterans remains critical in ensuring they are not disenfranchised from the benefits and services they've earned. Vice President of Vets First, United Spinal Association Danielle Applegate said. Working towards solving the behavioral health and substance abuse plaguing our most vulnerable veteran population is crucial to meeting the promise made to our veterans: to care for those who have borne the battle.\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs reports that almost nine percent of veterans and servicemembers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have been arrested since returning home. Over half of justice-involved veterans have either a mental health issuefor example, PTSD or depressionor substance abuse disorders like alcoholism or drug addiction.\nCurrently, the Oklahoma County Veteran's Program serves as a diversion program for veterans in the justice system. Extensive coordination between the District Attorney's office, the Public Defender's office, the Veteran Justice Outreach office, and a number of community nonprofits has produced impressive results. The program's resources come purely from donations. Oklahoma County is on track to start their Veteran Treatment Court soon to help veterans who are higher risk and higher need.\nOriginal co-sponsors of Congresswoman Horn's resolution supporting veteran treatment courts include House Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Mark Takano (D-CA), Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM), Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA), Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Congressman Ed Case (D-HI), Congressman David Trone (D-MD), Congressman Anthony Brindisi (D-NY), and Congressman Max Rose (D-NY).", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-statement-observance-veterans-day", "Congresswoman Horn Statement in Observance of Veterans Day", "2019-11-13", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Monday, November 11, is Veterans Day. Congresswoman Kendra Horn releases the following statement in recognition of the holiday.\nThis Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation's Armed Forces, said Rep. Kendra Horn. Through their devotion and sacrifice, our veterans and service members have made our country a safer place, protecting and defending the freedoms we enjoy. We owe a debt to our veterans, including the more than 300,000 veterans who live in Oklahoma, and I am honored to fight for them in Congress as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee. We must honor our veterans not only with our words, but with our actions. Today we pause to honor their service and renew our commitment to providing our veterans and our men and women in uniform with the support and benefits they've earned.\nOn Saturday, November 9, Rep. Horn hosted a Veterans Town Hall at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City. Local veterans shared stories of their service at the town hall, which provided a forum for greater understanding between veterans, friends, and neighbors. In recognition of Veterans Day, Rep. Horn is speaking at Bethany High School to an audience of students, veterans, and community members. \n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-okc-free-press-rep-horn-hosts-record-number-town-halls", "ICYMI -- OKC Free Press: Rep. Horn Hosts Record Number of Town Halls", "2019-11-13", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY, OK  Following Congresswoman Kendra Horn's packed town hall in Oklahoma City on Sunday, the Oklahoma City Free Press reported that Rep. Horn had hosted a record number of town halls during her single term in the House of Representatives, comparing her district events with those of her predecessor. Rep. Horn's town hall on Sunday was her ninth town hall of the year and her fourteenth public event, with more town halls planned before the end of 2019.\nFrom the Oklahoma City Free Press:\n[Rep. Kendra Horn] has managed to hold the center by having more town halls in less than two years than her predecessor and both Senators combined over the last ten.\n\n\nHorn attributes the lack of venom at her town halls to her determination to respectfully listen to constituents all along the political spectrum.\n\nIt is just a fundamental philosophy for me that it's at the heart of our job to represent people and we can't do that if we don't talk to them and listen to what they're saying,' she told Free Press in an interview in her Oklahoma City office Friday.\n\nShe said that her focus on getting better base housing conditions for military families at Tinker AFB in Midwest City came from comments she heard at her very first town hall meeting.\n\nIt resulted in her joining with House members across the aisle to develop new policies for how contractors would be managed as they manage base housing.\nRep. Horn has announced another town hall for Sunday, November 17, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at Sequoyah Middle School at 1125 E. Danforth Road in Edmond. On Sunday, November 23, Rep. Horn will host a public Coffee with the Congresswoman event from 9:00AM to 10:30AM at Aspen Coffee at 180 W. 15th Street in Edmond. Rep. Horn's fourteen public events this year have included town halls and Coffee with the Congresswoman events where residents have the opportunity to raise their concerns directly with their representative.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-announces-endorsements-student-loan-default-reduction-program-act", "Rep. Horn Announces Endorsements for Student Loan Default Reduction Program Act", "2019-11-13", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  On Wednesday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) announced three national endorsements for the Student Loan Default Reduction Program Act, legislation she introduced in October to help tackle the issue of student debt. This bill will remove all adverse credit history related to federal student loans from a borrower's credit once they complete default rehabilitation. Organizations endorsing Congresswoman Horn's bill include the Project on Predatory Student Lending, the Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS), and the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC).\nEveryone deserves a second chance. When people do the work and go through the rehabilitation process, they shouldn't be weighed down by negative reports on their credit, said Congresswoman Horn. The support of these organizations further demonstrates that the Student Loan Default Program Reduction Act is the right thing to do for our students, our colleges, our economy, and for Oklahoma's 5th District. The Student Loan Default Reduction Program Act is one piece of the puzzle to address our national student loan debt crisis, and today's endorsements take us another step forward for this critical legislation.\nEvery day we hear from students who have been cheated by for-profit colleges and then suffer greatly from negative credit reporting, impacting their ability to rent an apartment, lease a car, or even get a job, said Toby Merrill, Director of the Project on Predatory Student Lending. We commend Rep. Horn for understanding the importance of removing negative credit reporting from borrowers who have been able to find a way out of default, particularly in the cases we see when the loan should never have been made in the first place, so that these students and their families can move on with their lives.\nWe are grateful to Rep. Horn for introducing the Student Loan Default Reduction Program Act to ensure that student loan borrowers who rehabilitate a defaulted loan are able to move forward with their financial lives, said TICAS External Affairs & Policy Analyst Michele Streeter.\n\"Defaulted student loan borrowers are struggling. Draconian collection and default policies prevent borrowers from getting a fresh start by damaging their credit histories, increasing the cost of access to further credit, and potentially erecting barriers to accessing employment and housing. We applaud Congresswoman Horn's leadership to help struggling borrowers get back on their feet,\" said Persis Yu, National Consumer Law Center Attorney and Director of NCLC's Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project.\nMore than 45 million Americans have student loan debt totaling to 1.6 trillion dollars. More than 60 percent of Oklahoma students take out student loans and on average owe almost $26,000.\nOver the past three decades, the average cost of tuition at four-year public colleges and universities in America has more than doubled. High interest rates often result in tens of thousands of dollars in additional costs.\nCongresswoman Horn is committed to practical solutions to address our student loan debt crisis. This is another practical solution that rewards borrowers for doing the work to get back on track. Earlier this year, Congresswoman Horn introduced four bills to tackle higher education affordability:\n The GRACE Act (Guaranteeing Respite After College Ends Act) - H.R. 3792. The Grace Act prevents interest from starting on student loans until six months after graduation or when a student leaves school. Starting the clock after students graduate or leave school would save tens of thousands for borrowers whose interest would have started immediately.\n\tThe SLASH Act (Student Loan Accrual Support and Help Act) - H.R. 3793. Student loan companies can currently charge more than 10% interest on many loans. This bill slashes interest rates by tying them to a low interest treasury rate, limits rate growth over time, and caps interest rates at 5%.\n\tThe Better Service to Borrowers Act of 2019  H.R. 3519 simplifies loan documents so people understand what they are borrowing, how much it will cost, and their options to pay back the loan.\n\tThe Public Service Pays Off Act  HR 4113 encourages public service by providing incremental loan forgiveness instead of requiring ten years of payments before individuals are eligible for the program. More than 40,000 people have applied for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, but only 206 people have had loans forgiven.\n ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-releases-statement-regarding-house-inquiry-resolution", "Congresswoman Horn Releases Statement Regarding House Inquiry Resolution", "2019-10-31", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn released the following statement regarding the House Inquiry Resolution:\nAfter much thought and consideration, I have made the decision to vote for the House Inquiry Resolution. This is not a decision I made lightly, and this is not a vote for impeachment. It is a vote to create clear rules for effective public hearings and ensure transparency for the American people. As I've said all along, I always look at the facts in front of me and vote in the best interests of Oklahomans.\nThe questions before us are serious, and I approach them without any predetermined opinion or judgement. I took an oath to defend the Constitution, and will weigh the facts as they are presented in a thoughtful, fair and transparent manner.\nHowever we cannot, and will not, let this process paralyze the work of the House. In the past few weeks alone we have voted to improve veterans' health care, establish protections for senior citizens, and improve victims' representation in the criminal justice system. My toppriorities will continue to be fighting for Oklahomans to lower the cost of health care, improve our education system and secure our economy.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-introduces-small-business-empowerment-bill", "Congresswoman Horn Introduces Small Business Empowerment Bill", "2019-10-25", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-05) introduced the bipartisan Access Business Credit (ABC) Act, H.R. 4805, with Congressmen Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Tim Burchett (R-TN). The ABC Act creates a tax exemption that will incentivize community banks to provide much needed capital for small businesses across the country.\nAccording to the Small Business Administration, there are more than 18,500 small businesses in Oklahoma's Fifth Congressional District, employing nearly 194,600 Oklahomans.\nSmall businesses are the backbone of Oklahoma's economy. Part of my role in Congress is finding ways to support small businesses who work tirelessly to be successful, said Horn. One of the most common challenges business owners share with me is lack of adequate access to capital. That's why I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to incentivize community banks to provide small business owners the critical funds they need to serve their communities and move our economy forward.\nThis bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow smaller community banks to exclude qualified interest received by a lender for small business loans from their gross income for tax purposes. The tax exemption created by the ABC Act will end after five years unless the Commissioner of the IRS recommends to Congress the exemption should be extended further.\nSmall businesses are critical to Burlington and Ocean Counties. When they succeed, we all succeed, said Congressman Kim. I've heard from our local small business owners that they want to see Washington make key programs work for them, so they can jumpstart job creation in our communities. That's why I'm proud to introduce the Jumpstart Small Business Agenda with Congressman Burchett. I look forward to working with him and our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to lift up our entrepreneurs and help them build opportunities in New Jersey.\nIn East Tennessee, small businesses are key job creators and economic drivers, said Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02). Government should create an environment that encourages job growth, and this legislation would do just that by supporting better access to credit for small business owners. I'm proud to support this bill and small business entrepreneurs across the nation.\nThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Independent Community Bankers of America have endorsed the ABC Act.\nEarlier this week, Congresswoman Horn also voted in support of four bipartisan small business bills:\n \nH.R. 4406  Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2019, a bill reauthorizing the Small Business Administration's Small Business Development Center through fiscal 2023. The SBA provides grants for SBDCs to administer management training and technical assistance. The program includes 63 lead organizations and over 900 centers, including one in Edmond Oklahoma. The measure authorizes $175 million for the SBDC program for each of fiscal 2020 through 2023.\n\t\nH.R. 4405  Women's Business Centers Improvements Act of 2019, a bill reauthorizing the Small Business Administration's Women's Business Center program through fiscal 2023. Women's business centers receive grants from the SBA to provide counseling and training related to management, operations, access to capital, trade, and government contracting to businesses led by women. There are 150 locations in the U.S., including the REI Women's Business Center in Oklahoma City, serving more than 150,000 entrepreneurs. \n\t\nH.R. 4407  SCORE for Small Business Act of 2019. This bill reauthorizes the SBA's SCORE program and develops oversight measures. The SCORE program is operated by the SBA and the nonprofit SCORE Association to provide small businesses with mentorships from experienced or retired volunteer entrepreneurs.\n\t\nH.R. 4387  This bill codifies the SBA Growth Accelerator Fund competition. The fund awards prizes to entities that advise small businesses and help them find capital, mentors, and networking opportunities. It would include entities offering shared work environments and small amounts of financial assistance.\n \n  \n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-cosponsors-bipartisan-dyslexia-awareness-month-resolution", "Congresswoman Horn Cosponsors Bipartisan Dyslexia Awareness Month Resolution", "2019-10-24", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D-Okla.) joins Congressional Dyslexia Caucus Co-Chairs Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), along with Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) to introduce a bipartisan resolution calling on Congress to support the designation of October 2019 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Congressmembers Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Larry Bucshon (D-Ind.), French Hill (R-Ark.), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.), Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Ann Kuster (D-N.H), Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) also joined the resolution as original cosponsors. \nI'm proud to join my colleagues in recognizing National Dyslexia Awareness Month, Horn said. It's an important step to remove stigma and encourage schools to help all students succeed. Growing up in a home that valued education and with both a dad and brother with dyslexia, this hits close to home. I know firsthand why we must ensure that students have the support and tools they need to not only survive, but thrive at school and in life.\nThrough my wife's experiences as a special education teacher, I've seen just how important dyslexia awareness and advocacy needs to be, Westerman said. Many parents and teachers aren't aware of the reading, educational and social implications dyslexia can have on a student. Both federal and local governments should be using every tool at their disposal to raise awareness for dyslexia. That's why Dyslexia Awareness Month is so important. I encourage my colleagues in Congress to join the bipartisan Dyslexia Caucus to continue advocating on behalf of every person who has dyslexia.\nI began my work in public service to ensure that individuals with dyslexia, like my daughter, would have the resources they needed to live up to their full potential, Brownley said. By recognizing October as Dyslexia Awareness Month, we bring attention to the unique learning challenges of people with dyslexia, so that they have the tools they need to thrive. As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Dyslexia Caucus, I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to raise awareness and help all those with dyslexia to succeed.\nMy oldest daughter has dyslexia, so bringing greater awareness to dyslexia is something I hold dear to my heart, Bucshon said. Through our family's personal experience with dyslexia, I understand how important it is to identify children with dyslexia as early as possible and to get them the resources and support they need to ensure that dyslexia does not hinder their potential. By making October National Dyslexia Awareness Month, I hope we can help students, teachers and parents across the nation be more informed, and shine a brighter light on this learning disability and help those with dyslexia get the help they need to live up to their full potential.\nDyslexia is an issue that is very important to me and my family, Palazzo said. Having witnessed the challenges that dyslexia can impose on someone's everyday life, I know that by adopting this resolution we will raise awareness on the issue and help others understand dyslexia. I am grateful to be part of the Dyslexia Caucus and to actively advocate for such a commonly stigmatized disorder.\nBefore being elected to serve in Congress, I was a public school teacher for over 20 years, so I saw for myself the challenges that students face every single day, Takano said. Now, I am committed to ensuring that all students in this country, regardless of ability, have a chance to succeed in the classroom and beyond. That's why I support recognizing October as Dyslexia Awareness month  so that we can all come together to raise awareness and find solutions to help individuals with dyslexia access the tools and resources they need to achieve their full potential. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to further this effort.\nPeople living with dyslexia are smart, but too often bullied or made fun of because they learn differently, Kuster said. I'm pleased to join this effort to formally designate October as Dyslexia Awareness Month. By raising awareness about this disability, we can end stigmatization and ensure support and treatment are available to people struggling with this condition. I urge House leadership to swiftly bring this commonsense measure to a vote.\nAs the son of a kindergarten teacher, I was fortunate to have an early foundation of learning and literacy, Stivers said. All children deserve that same foundation, and we cannot allow dyslexia to hold back some of our kids. I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution to raise awareness for dyslexia and help kids get the tools they need to thrive.\nBackground\nWhile many parents and educators have recognized October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month, Congress must still formally designate the month each year. This resolution represents the dedication of members of both parties in Congress to recognize and address the significant educational implications of dyslexia that affect one in five people in America.\nClick here to read the full resolution.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-national-security-task-force-co-chair-introduces", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn, National Security Task Force Co-Chair, Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Elections Infrastructure From Foreign Manipulation", "2019-10-23", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn, National Security Task Force Co-Chair, Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Elections Infrastructure From Foreign Manipulation\nWashington, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D-OK) introduced the bipartisan Protect Our Elections Act, a bill that would prohibit foreign ownership or control of our elections systems. She is joined by fellow Blue Dogs National Security Task Force Co-Chair Congressman Jeff Van Drew (D-NJ) and Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Greg Steube (R-FL).\nThe Protect Our Elections Act contains two main provisions:\n Requires disclosure of foreign ownership or control: The bill requires the companies that provide elections services to report any foreign national who owns or controls their firm to relevant government agencies and to notify those same agencies of any material change in ownership or control.\n\tProhibits foreign ownership and control of elections systems: The bill requires state and local governments to conduct an annual evaluation of their election service providers to ensure that each election service provider is solely owned and controlled by U.S. persons with the exception of our Five Eyes allies  Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.\n Election security is not a partisan issue. It is essential to our democracy. Congress must protect our electoral process from foreign interference and bad actors who seek to undermine our democracy, said Congresswoman Kendra Horn. As co-chair of the Election Security Task Force, I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with my colleagues. The Protect Our Elections Act will prohibit foreign ownership and control of election systems and require increased transparency for election services companies. These practical steps to secure our elections send a clear message to the world that we stand united on election security.\nThe right to vote is the foundation of our democratic system of government and ensuring the integrity of our elections is the single most important thing that we can do to keep Americans' faith in our system of government, said Congressman Van Drew. At a time when foreign governments are trying to sow doubt about the integrity of our elections, prohibiting foreign ownership and control of our elections infrastructure is a simple and common-sense step to securing our elections.\nIn a democracy, few things are more sacred than an individual's vote, said Congressman Dan Crenshaw. This bill would take common sense steps to ensure American's decisions at the ballot box cannot be manipulated by malign foreign actors. We already know hostile foreign interests will continue to try to interfere in our election process. It's on Congress to take the appropriate steps to prevent that from happening.\nOur elections are the bedrock of our democracyand we need to take concrete actions to protect their integrity. If foreign actors have the ability to compromise our election systems, overall trust in our system of government begins to erode, said Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger. I'm proud to help introduce this bipartisan legislation, which would require election firms to disclose potential sources of foreign control or influence in their operations. And by prohibiting foreign control of election systems, our bill would help restore confidence in the security of our federal elections.\nAmericans need to know that our elections are safe from foreign interference. It's why I am cosponsoring the Protect Our Elections Actto prohibit foreign adversaries from owning and controlling companies that provide American election services, systems, and infrastructure, said Congressman Jeff Fortenberry.\nAs foreign governments continue to look for vulnerable avenues to compromise our democracy, protecting our election infrastructure takes on renewed urgency. Prohibiting foreign ownership or control of election service providers is a common-sense step to protect our elections. By requiring collaboration between companies that provide election services, government agencies, and local governments, we are ensuring that foreign actors' attempts to undermine our democratic process are stopped, said Congresswoman Torres Small.\nEnsuring the security of our elections is essential to our democracy, said Congressman Greg Steube. I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation that will protect the integrity of our elections for generations to come.\nFree and fair elections are critical to the American democratic system. By prohibiting foreign ownership of the companies that administer our elections or support that infrastructure, we take one more step to protect our elections from foreign interference said Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. \n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-votes-expand-va-coverage-homeless-veterans", "Congresswoman Horn votes to expand VA coverage for homeless veterans", "2019-10-21", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congresswoman Horn votes to expand VA coverage for homeless veterans\nWashington D.C. -Last week, Congresswoman Horn voted to expand coverage for homeless veterans and their families.\nI voted to expand VA funding to cover veterans and their children at homeless shelters because caring for our veterans means caring for their families too, Congresswoman Horn said. This is one of many reforms I support to ensure we take care of our soldiers whether they're on the battlefield or back at home.\nThe bill updates the Department of Veterans Affairs per diem payment calculation for entities furnishing services to homeless veterans to include funding for a minor dependent. The rate for per diem payments is the daily cost of care as estimated by the grant recipient or eligible entity. H.R. 95 would expand the per diem payment amount for a homeless veteran who has care of a minor dependent to the daily cost of care plus, for each minor dependent, an amount that equals 50% of such daily cost of care.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-votes-bipartisan-resolution-rebuking-president-over-syria", "Congresswoman Horn Votes for Bipartisan Resolution Rebuking President over Syria Withdrawal", "2019-10-17", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  In an overwhelming, bipartisan 354-60 vote, the House of Representatives delivered a strong condemnation of the President's decision to withdraw American forces from Syria, which has thrown the region into bloody chaos and allowed for massive Turkish attacks on U.S.-Kurdish allies. 129 Republicans, including the top three House Republican leaders, supported the resolution in a rare split from the President.\nThe Administration's decision to abandon our Kurdish allies in Syria has created a humanitarian crisis and poses a threat to our national security. This irresponsible action has set in motion a resurgence of ISIS, an invasion by Turkey, and gives Russia a strong foothold in Syria, Congresswoman Horn said.\nThis shortsighted decision sets us back in the war against ISIS, and it abruptly abandons years of policy built on collaboration with our allies to fight ISIS terrorists. Given Turkey's blatant and violent acts of aggression against our allies, I am deeply concerned that strategic nuclear weapons reportedly remain on an air base within Turkish borders, Horn continued.\nIn the Administration's hasty decision to move U.S. troops out of Syria, U.S. military forces were unable to transfer approximately sixty high value ISIS terrorist detainees out of Kurdish-run wartime prisons. Also, in the same area, hundreds of ISIS sympathizers escaped from another prison.\nRussian troops moved into the region almost immediately, occupying former U.S. military positions and establishing control over this strategic area. This further undermines the prospect of future U.S. presence and influence in Syria.\nAs a member of the Armed Services Committee, I stand with House and Senate leaders in both parties who agree that Congress must work to repair the damage this decision has caused by placing severe economic sanctions on Turkey and expressing strong Congressional opposition to this dangerous policy. I will continue to work in a bipartisan manner to safeguard our armed forces as well as protect our strategic interests around the world in the war against terror, Horn stated.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-introduces-legislation-cap-out-pocket-prescription", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn Introduces Legislation to Cap Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Expenses", "2019-10-15", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  On Friday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) released groundbreaking legislation to create an out-of-pocket prescription drug cap at $2,000, saving Americans thousands of dollars on life-saving medications. The Capping Out-of-Pockets Costs for Seniors Act, H.R. 4649, will lower prescription drug costs for the 46 million patients who have Medicare Part D.\nThe high cost of prescription drugs forces too many seniors to choose between putting food on the table and lifesaving medication. I've heard from Oklahomans who are spending thousands of dollars a month on prescription drugs alone. We have to take action to address this crisis. Congresswoman Horn said. That's why I'm proud to lead this effort with my colleague to cap the out-of-pocket cost of prescription drugs for those who rely on Medicare Part D. It's an important first step toward making medicine more affordable. \nJoining Congresswoman Horn in introducing the legislation is Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04).\nMedicare Part D has helped tens of millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities access life-saving therapies and medications. However, Medicare beneficiaries across the country are facing high out-of-pocket costs for many medications, including insulin, even with Part D coverage, Congressman Horsford said. Right now, Seniors across the country can pay up to $5,100 on their medicationsthis cap will save our seniors $3,100, some of which depend on multiple drugs a day.\nThis bipartisan legislation, to be discussed in this week's Ways and Means healthcare hearing, would improve the Medicare Part D prescription drug program for beneficiaries and taxpayers alike. Specifically, H.R. 4649 would create an out-of-pocket maximum on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries in Part D based on the current catastrophic threshold. This legislation would also right-size and modernize the incentive structure for Part D plans to better manage costs by reducing the government's share of the catastrophic coverage from 80 percent to 20 percent over four years.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-releases-statement-troop-withdraw-syria", "Congresswoman Horn Releases Statement on Troop Withdraw in Syria", "2019-10-08", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congresswoman Horn Releases Statement on Troop Withdraw in Syria\nCongresswoman Kendra Horn, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's Syrian policy:\nThe Administration's sudden decision to withdraw U.S. military personnel from Northern Syria endangers our national security and will place American-backed Kurdish troops in harm's way. The Kurds have been one of our strongest allies and closest partners in the fight against ISIS. Abandoning our allies sends the message that the U.S. is an unpredictable and unreliable partner in the fight against terror, and it bolsters Russian efforts to destabilize the region. This irresponsible action weakens our interests in the Middle East, and it will undermine American gains over the last five years in the fight against ISIS.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-pushes-passage-bipartisan-bill-giving-cannabis-related", "Congresswoman Horn Pushes for Passage of Bipartisan Bill giving Cannabis-Related Business\u2019 Access to Banking Services", "2019-09-25", "2019", "2019-09", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kendra Horn voted to pass H.R. 1595, the SAFE (Secure and Fair Enforcement) Banking Act. Congresswoman Horn co-sponsored this bipartisan legislation creating a safe harbor from federal sanctions for banks who serve cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) in states and jurisdictions where these businesses are legal. The bill passed the House of Representatives 321-103.\nThis bipartisan bill is a right-sized solution that is good for business and public safety, said Congresswoman Horn. The conflict between state and federal laws prevents Oklahoma cannabis-related businesses from using banks to deposit their revenue, pay their bills, and finance capital improvement projects, and makes it challenging to file their taxes. It has also created a serious safety hazard for businesses by forcing them to hold large amounts of cash on their premises, and it increases the likelihood of tax evasion.\nH.R. 1595 would prevent federal banking regulators from limiting a bank's deposit insurance, downgrading a loan, prohibiting or discouraging the provision of banking services, or taking any other prejudicial action solely because a bank's customer is a CRB. These provisions would extend to banks serving ancillary businesses working with CRBs, such as landlords, accountants, utility providers, and others that may be paid in funds derived from cannabis sales. For CRBs, many of which are small businesses, the SAFE Banking Act would allow access to secure and safe money saving and investing services.\nRoger Beverage, President and CEO of the Oklahoma Bankers Association shared, We are very grateful for the support we've received from Congresswoman Kendra Horn on the SAFE Banking Act. She's been with us every step of the way on this and we're very appreciative of her efforts. This bill will significantly improve the safety and security for all Oklahomans who either operate or do business with CRBs because of their current all-cash nature. Additionally, it will support local economic growth by allowing CRBs to be a part of traditional banking services and ensure that the industry's employees, suppliers, customers, service providers and others remain within the banking system.\nCurrently, 33 states have some form of legalized cannabis. H.R. 1595 defends states' rights by allowing banks in states where cannabis is legal to serve cannabis businesses but does not force banks in states where it is illegal to do so.\nThe SAFE Banking Act supports Oklahoma's growing cannabis industry and works to keep Oklahomans that work in and around this industry safe. I was proud to support this pragmatic legislation that makes our communities safer, protects states' rights, supports small business, and grows our economy, said Congresswoman Horn.\nH.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking Act, is supported by the Oklahoma Bankers Association and the 49 other state banking associations, the Oklahoma Attorney General and 37 other State Attorneys General, Oklahoma Credit Union Association, Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma, Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), and United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-host-federal-budget-workshop", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn to Host Federal Budget Workshop", "2019-09-25", "2019", "2019-09", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY  Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) will be holding an interactive federal budget workshop on Saturday, October 5th from 3:00-5:00 pm in Room 123 of the Economic Development Center at Metro Technology Center.\nCommunity members of all ages are invited to join Congresswoman Horn, who will address current budget challenges and the national debt. The event will be held in partnership with the Concord Coalitiona non-partisan organization that focuses on addressing the national debtwho will facilitate the interactive workshop in which participants will work together in small groups to create their own federal budget.  \n\t\nWHO: Congresswoman Kendra Horn, Concord Coalition, members of the public\nWHAT: Interactive federal budget workshop\nWHEN: Saturday, October 5th from 3  5 PM\nWHERE: Metro Technology Economic Development Center, Room 123, 1700 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73111\nRSVP: Participants are requested to RSVP at www.facebook.com/RepKendraHorn/events/\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-calls-release-whistleblower-report-0", "Congresswoman Horn Calls for Release of Whistleblower Report", "2019-09-24", "2019", "2019-09", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "When I was sworn into office, I took a sacred oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. I take that responsibility very seriously.\n\nIt is my job as a member of Congress to ensure our democracy stays strong. That means pursuing the truth and protecting ourselves from foreign adversaries. Our national security should never be partisan.\n\nIt is time we find a bipartisan path to bring people together and get to the truth in an honest and methodical manner. To do that, we need all of the facts. This should be a detailed and responsible investigation and not one conducted in a media circus. Americans are tired of finger pointing. We should do the job we were sent here to do.\n\nI believe the testimony from the Director of National Intelligence on Thursday is essential to help us learn what happened and when. The rule of law also requires the administration to release the whistleblower report. Our nation has laws to protect whistleblowers and to protect the security of our elections, both of which are fundamental to our democracy.\n\nIn the meantime, I will continue to focus on key challenges facing Oklahomans every day like tackling rising health care costs and improving our education system.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-announces-town-hall-focusing-mental-health-and-recovery", "Congresswoman Horn Announces Town Hall Focusing on Mental Health and Recovery", "2019-09-23", "2019", "2019-09", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY - Congresswoman Kendra Horn announced she will hold a town hall meeting with state and local experts on mental health and recovery Monday, September 30, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at NorthCare Pete White Health and Wellness Center at 4021 S. Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73109.  \n\t\nThe panel will discuss efforts to reduce stigma for treatment, connecting with quality service providers, and pathways to opportunities for recovery. This is an open event with free childcare provided. Live Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation will be available.  \n\t\n\"Oklahomans live with the consequences of addiction and mental illness every day, whether it is our friends, our families, or ourselves suffering, said Congresswoman Horn. Our state has some of the highest rates of substance abuse and behavioral health issues in the country. Fewer than one third of Oklahomans who need mental health treatment have the access they need.   \n\t\nEarlier this year, Congresswoman Horn introduced a bipartisan bill with Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) to help law enforcement agencies access behavioral health training. H.R. 2698, The Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2019, provides grants to law enforcement departments at the state, local, territorial and tribal levels to obtain behavioral health crisis response training. The Horn-Gonzalez bill was included in the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the companion bill in the U.S. Senate.   \n\t\nLaw enforcement agencies are the most common first responders to behavioral health crises, even though many departments lack funding needed to train officers to recognize and de-escalate mental health crises. One in ten police calls involve a person experiencing mental illness. One in four people killed by police are experiencing mental health crisis. People with untreated mental illness are sixteen times more likely to be killed during a police encounter than other civilians, according to a study by the Treatment Advocacy Center.  \n\t\nAdverse Childhood Experiences contribute to the rising rates in our state. Every day our first responders encounter people in crisis. Horn said. There are not enough beds and services, so people often end up in jail rather than receive treatment. In worse case scenarios, these situations turn violent and result in the loss of life. I hear these struggles every day from hard-working and responsible Oklahomans committed to improving our state.\"  \n\t\nState and local leaders on the panel include Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert, former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and current Executive Director of TEEM Kris Steele, President of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Dr. Kayse M. Shrum, and Northcare Communications Specialist Kaitlynn Wilkinson. Northcare CEO Randy Tate will welcome the audience to the event.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-appointed-national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa", "Congresswoman Horn Appointed to National Defense Authorization (NDAA) Conference Committee", "2019-09-19", "2019", "2019-09", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC  Congresswoman Kendra Horn, a member of the powerful House Armed Services Committee, was appointed as a conferee to the House-Senate conference committee on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Horn is one of only three first-term House Democrats named to this important panel.\nI am proud to be a strong voice for Oklahoma and the men and women serving at Tinker Air Force Base and at our state's military installations, said Congresswoman Horn. I look forward to working with my fellow House and Senate conferees to pass a bipartisan bill that supports a strong national defense, ensures our military continues to be the strongest in the world, creates more accountability, and supports our troops.\nCongresswoman Horn led efforts during the House NDAA deliberations to support weapons systems, bolster crucial personnel support reforms that care for our service members on the battlefield and back home, raise military pay by 3.1% (the largest such pay increase in a decade), repeal the military widow's tax, and address deplorable conditions in privatized housing at Tinker and around the country.\nCongresswoman Horn also serves as the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and as a member of the Subcommittee on Readiness.\nI am honored to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers of Congress, including fellow Oklahoman and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman James Inhofe, to reach a bipartisan agreement, Congresswoman Horn said.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-horn-trahan-pappas-and-finkenauer-introduce-critical-workforce", "Representatives Horn, Trahan, Pappas, and Finkenauer Introduce Critical Workforce Training and Education Legislation", "2019-09-19", "2019", "2019-09", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Representatives Kendra Horn (D-OK), Lori Trahan (D-MA), Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Abby Finkenauer (D-IA) introduced The Strengthen CTE in Higher Education Act, H.R. 4371. This legislation would authorize $200 million in funding to foster greater cooperation and alignment between Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and educational institutions and employers. The funding authorized by this bill is critical to making sure that individuals seeking a technical education are gaining the skills necessary to fill jobs currently in demand across our economy.\nPerkins is the primary federal funding source for high school, college and university CTE programs that are critical for preparing students for higher education and jobs in our local and regional economies. This bill would also bump up funding for tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions by $10.5 million.\nA strong economy means quality jobs that require a variety of backgrounds and education. I've met with Oklahoma business leaders across industries who struggle to find candidates with the right skills and training. Oklahoma's CareerTech system is one of the strongest in the nation, filling critical employment gaps and building pathways forjob and career opportunities. I'm proud to introduce legislation creating these critical connections that close the skill gap and better connect career and technical education with employers in Oklahoma, said Congresswoman Horn.\nAcross Massachusetts, businesses and manufacturers are struggling to find and hire individuals with the proper qualifications. This skills gap can be overcome with education and training. It's a matter of making sure the necessary resources are available to better align our systems for technical education with the skills that employers need to fill jobs now. I'm proud to introduce legislation that will help those seeking a technical education get into good paying jobs and strengthen our economy,said Congresswoman Trahan.  \n\tI have met with manufacturers and small business owners across New Hampshire who are hiring, but can't find the right candidates for the job, said Congressman Pappas. This legislation will help close that skills gap by bringing together businesses and educators in a way that meets local needs and expands opportunities for Granite Staters. I will continue to champion initiatives that connect hard working individuals across our state with the career and technical education they need to succeed.  \n\tInvesting in career and technical education means investing in Iowa's future and our students, said Rep. Finkenauer. When our folks get trained to fill skilled, good-paying jobs, our economy can thrive. I am proud to help introduce legislation to invest in career and technical programs that work with partners in our communities. This is good for our families and good for Iowa's economy.\nThis legislation has been endorsed by Association for Career and Technical Education and Advance CTE.\nAll across the country, CTE programs are preparing learners for educational and career success in sectors that span the American economy, said LeAnn Wilson, Executive Director of the Association for Career and Technical Education. But providing high-quality CTE programs requires financial resources, and federal funding for Perkins CTE continues to be insufficient to meet the demands of both students and the labor market. This critical legislation makes smart and targeted investments to strengthen the nation's postsecondary CTE programs and build connections across the entire education and workforce development system. We applaud the bill's sponsors and are grateful for their efforts to strengthen CTE.\n\"Alignment between secondary, postsecondary education and the workforce is a critical componentof delivering high-qualityCareer Technical Education programs of study,\" said Kimberly Green, Executive Director of Advance CTE. \"We are supportive of The Strengthen CTE in Higher Education Act, which would greatly strengthen the capacity to build these partnerships and ensure each learner has the opportunity for postsecondary and career success\"\nEligible recipients of this funding would be postsecondary institutions offering Perkins CTE programs in partnership with each of the following:\n A consortium of secondary schools\n\tAn area CTE school (in the instance that a school is in the State or local area of the eligible recipient)\n\tA State or local workforce development system\n\tA four-year institution of higher education\n Congresswoman Kendra Horn represents Oklahoma's fifth Congressional district.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-delivers-promise-address-education-costs-across-america", "Congresswoman Horn delivers on promise to address education costs across America", "2019-08-15", "2019", "2019-08", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn introduced a slate of responsible bills addressing the country's soaring cost of education and the devastating impact of student debt.\n\nTime and time again people tell me about the crushing weight of their student loan debt, Congresswoman Horn said. It is preventing people from starting new businesses, buying homes, or starting their family because they couldn't afford to do that and pay their student loans. You shouldn't have to mortgage your future to have one. I hear these struggles from hard-working, responsible, and dedicated Oklahomans. They are not asking for a hand out  but are simply asking for the rules of the game to be fair. Student loan companies shouldn't be getting rich off the backs of poor students.\n\nCongresswoman Horn introduced has introduced four pieces of legislation that will reduce the undue burden Oklahomans of pursuing an education. This legislation is just the most recent in the suite of bills she has co-sponsored since taking office.\n\n The Guaranteeing Respite After College Ends (GRACE) Act prevents student loan companies from charging compounding interest on students while they're in school and for the first 6 months after they leave. This ensures that every federal student loan borrower doesn't have interest accruing while in school.\n The Student Loan Accrual Support and Help (SLASH) Act prohibits student loan companies from charging arbitrary interest rates. This bill ties those rates to the treasury and caps them over time. Under current law, some student borrowers are paying interest rates twice as high as they're paying on their cars and mortgages.\n The Better Service to Borrowers Act of 2019 requires student loan companies have a standardized practices manual. It creates requirements for transparency that will prevent companies from hiding information such as long-term interest costs and repayment options from their borrowers.\n The Public Service Pays Off Act reforms the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Under current law, borrowers have to make payments for 10 consecutive years before their loans are forgiven. This bill ensures borrowers can have their loans forgiven in increments over time instead of waiting for the all-or-nothing mark after 10 years.\n\nIn addition to those bills, Congresswoman Horn has co-sponsored numerous bills, including ones that:\n make sure borrowers can discharge student debt during bankruptcy as they can medical or credit card debt,\n give borrowers tax relief on their student loan payments,\n ensure borrowers aren't charged income taxes on the student loan assistance their employers provide.\n\nWe need reasonable solutions that help Oklahomans work their way out of the student debt crisis, Congresswoman Horn said.\n\nTo discuss the crisis, how it affects Oklahoma and what we can do about it, Congresswoman Horn will host a town hall at 6.pm. Aug. 29 at the Oklahoma State University  Oklahoma City Student Center. It will include talks by Oklahoma student loan borrowers and the following panelists:\n Congresswoman Kendra Horn\n Drew Duke, interim vice president of student affairs, University of Central Oklahoma\n Dr. Christina Kirk, 2019 OKCPS Teacher of the Year\n Samriah Mohamad, University of Oklahoma dental student", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-votes-avoid-catastrophic-cuts-government-shutdown", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn votes to avoid catastrophic cuts, government shutdown", "2019-07-26", "2019", "2019-07", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn voted Thursday for a bipartisan bill to ensure the government remains properly funded and lowers the risk of a second government shutdown this year.  \n\t  \n\tThe bipartisan budget agreement that the House, Senate, and President agreed on passed the House by an overwhelming margin, 284-149. The bill creates financial certainty for Congress moving forward.  \n\t  \n\tWhen this Congress was sworn-in, we inherited the longest government shutdown in American history, Congresswoman Horn said. I vowed then to do everything in my power to end that government shutdown and prevent another one from ever happening. To that end, this bill helps eliminate the potential for another government shutdown during this Congress.  \n\t  \n\tOur military is still recovering from the 3 percent budget cuts that were put in place during the 2011 sequester. Without a new bipartisan budget agreement, our military and nonmilitary programs would face even more dangerous, catastrophic cuts  an 11 percent budget cut, equaling $71 billion in military spending and $55 billion in nonmilitary.  \n\t  \n\tThe budget agreement replaces these destructive cuts with a realistic budgetary foundation so that Congress, through its annual appropriations bills, can make critical investments in our nation's infrastructure and people without the threat of a sequester. This foundation gives Congress the budgetary flexibility it needs to pass annual appropriations bills and prevent another government shutdown.  \n\t  \n\tWe needed to pass this budget agreement to avoid drastic federal funding cuts to Tinker Air Force Base and the FAA's Mike Monroney Center as well as to healthcare, education, and other important programs Oklahomans rely on, Congresswoman Horn said. This bill is far from perfect, but it protects these vital programs while supporting our military funding. This legislation represents something people aren't used to seeing in Congress: a good-faith, bipartisan compromise.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-votes-combat-robocalls", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn votes to combat robocalls", "2019-07-26", "2019", "2019-07", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn voted for a bill to fight intrusive robocalls on Wednesday.\nRobocalls flooding our phones every day are not only annoying and inconvenient, they are intrusive and intended only to scare us out of our hard-earned money, Congresswoman Horn said.\nWhat was once a rare annoyance has become an onslaught. Last year, an estimated 26.3 billion unwanted calls were placed in the U.S., which represents a 46 percent increase in unwanted calls over the previous year. Half of all calls placed to cell phones are robocalls.\nH.R. 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, amps up the fights against scammers and other robocallers by:  \n\t Amending the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to ensure that the FCC has the authority and the tools to take strong, quick action when they track down robocallers;  \n\t Allowing consumers to revoke consent they had previously given to receive calls at any time and in any reasonable manner;  \n\t Codifying a reassigned number database to put robocallers on notice when a telephone number they may have previously been authorized to call has been given to a new customer who has not authorized their call;  \n\t Limiting the number of robocalls exempted from the TCPA under the FCC's rules;  \n\t Requiring calls to have verified caller identification information associated with a call before the call can be put through; and  \n\t Extending the statute of limitations from one year to four years for callers violating robocall prohibitions.\nScammers disguised as the IRS call unsuspecting people looking and tell them they owe taxes, all to try to get money out of the victim. Scammers will also disguise themselves as local governments, police department, and loved ones looking for help.\nThese illegal, unwanted calls have changed the way we interact with our phones  and even each other, Congresswoman Kendra Horn said. People have stopped answering the phone just to avoid scammers. It's not only frustrating, it's dangerous. And although the robocall problem is evolving, this bi-partisan bill is a great first step in making sure that when we answer the phone, we know who is on the other end.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/office-congresswoman-kendra-horn-hold-resource-fair", "Office of Congresswoman Kendra Horn to hold resource fair", "2019-07-23", "2019", "2019-07", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY  Congresswoman Kendra Horn's office will host a resource fair on Saturday that will help connect Oklahomans with agencies that serve them.\n\nStaff members from Horn's office and two dozen state, local and federal agencies will be available to talk with residents about programming and services available.\n\nWhere: OSU Extension Conference Center on the campus of the City-County Health Department, 2500 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111\nWhen: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27\n\nThe following agencies will have representatives on site during the fair:\n Bureau of Indian Affairs\n Community Action Agency\n Community Health Centers (health centers that offer care on a sliding-scale payment program)\n Congresswoman Kendra Horn\n Department of Commerce\n Disability Determination Unit\n HeartLine Oklahoma\n Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma\n Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs\n Oklahoma Department Rehabilitative Services\n Oklahoma State Department of Health\n Oklahoma City Housing Authority (assistance for low-income housing)\n Oklahoma City Indian Clinic\n Oklahoma Department of Human Services' Aging Services\n Oklahoma Department of Human Services' Respite program\n Oklahoma City-County Health Department\n Oklahoma Health Care Authority (SoonerCare, Medicaid)\n Oklahoma State Department of Health's Infant Mortality\n Oklahoma State University Extension Office\n Social Security Administration\n Taxpayer Advocates\n TrueSky Credit Union\n Variety Care\n Workforce Oklahoma\n\nFor more information, please call Congresswoman Horn's Oklahoma office at 405-602-3074.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-supports-minimum-wage-increase-phase-act", "Congresswoman Horn supports minimum wage increase, PHASE Act", "2019-07-18", "2019", "2019-07", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "In response to the House of Representatives' vote on H.R. 582, otherwise known as the Raise the Wage Act, Congresswoman Kendra Horn released the following statement:\nI am committed to a pragmatic policy that grows our economy, creates good jobs and strengthens the middle class. We need to raise the minimum wage, but we have to be smart about how we tackle such an important issue. The bill before the House today used a sledgehammer, not a scalpel. By taking a one-size-fits-all approach, this legislation ignores the differences in regions, the cost of living and the cost of doing business. It doesn't consider that Shawnee is different from San Francisco and Oklahoma City is different from New York City. That's why I had to vote no. I believe a different piece of legislation  the PHASE Act, which I have cosponsored and that raises the minimum wage incrementally and regionally  addresses this issue in a more reasonable way.\nI am committed to continuing to work for equitable policies that help Oklahoma families and businesses.\nWe need to have everyone at the table in this conversation  businesses of all sizes, workers, families and community leaders. This is a tough issue to balance, and we need everyone to have a voice in it.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-moderate-apollo-11-panel-science-museum-oklahoma", "Congresswoman Horn to moderate Apollo 11 Panel at Science Museum Oklahoma", "2019-07-17", "2019", "2019-07", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY Congresswoman Kendra Horn, as the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee chairwoman, will visit Science Museum Oklahoma for a panel discussion about America's space exploration programs this Sunday, July 21. The event will take place in the museum's Kirkpatrick Planetarium and is included with general admission to the museum. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.\nThe panel will focus on Oklahoma's key contributions to space exploration, 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, and about how people, especially young folks, can get into our nation's growing aviation and aerospace industries.\nPanelists will include:\n \nHouse Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairwoman Kendra Horn\n\tPresident and CEO of Science Museum Oklahoma Sherry Marshall\n\tDirector of Oklahoma's Career Tech system Dr. Marcie Mack\n\tOU professor of Russian and Soviet Studies Dr. Melissa Stockdale\n\tAuthor of \"Oklahomans and Space: Chronicles of the Amazing Contributions of Oklahomans in the Aerospace Industry\" Bill Moore\n\tExecutive Director of Oklahoma Advanced Technology Initiatives Division of Strategic Development, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, David Grimsley\n \nFollowing the discussion, attendees are invited to stay in the planetarium for the show \"Apollo 11: For All Mankind, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic first-ever moonwalk on the Apollo 11 mission.\nOnce the planetarium show concludes, attendees are invited to enjoy the Destination Space exhibit curated by Science Museum Oklahoma, featuring fascinating artifacts including space suits, NASA simulators, a half-scale lunar lander, rocket engines, and much more. Numerous items on display come from the personal collection of Oklahoman and Apollo 10 Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford.\nWhen: 11:30 a.m. July 21\nWhere: Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City, OK 73111", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-votes-bipartisan-national-defense-authorization", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn votes for bipartisan national defense authorization", "2019-07-12", "2019", "2019-07", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn voted for the House's largest defense authorization in history on Friday.\nH.R. 2500, the National Defense Reauthorization Act authorizes military funding and programs.\nAs a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I was honored to play a significant part in crafting this legislation, she said. It carries out one of our most critical tasks: ensuring a strong national defense. It makes sure our military continues to be the strongest in the world, creates more accountability and supports our troops. I'm proud of the work I and my House Armed Services Committee colleagues from both sides of the aisle put into this and I'm proud to vote on it today.\nThe bill authorizes more than $140 billion in critical new equipment, including aircraft, submarines, missile destroyers, Blackhawk helicopters and refueling tankers. That also includes 90 new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.\nThe bill not only makes critical investment but ensures we're doing so wisely, Congresswoman Horn said. It includes a host of provisions that promote accountability, transparency and oversight, such as an amendment I introduced with my Oklahoma colleague, Congressman Tom Cole. Our amendment requires an Inspector General audit of all depot maintenance sole source contracts. The bill also includes a bipartisan amendment I introduced that reduces the regulatory burdens and obstacles for auditors and public accountants conducting audits.\nIn addition to investing in critical programs and increasing accountability, the bill supports the troops.\nBuilding a strong national defense is not only about planes and tanks, Congresswoman Horn said. We also have to invest in our most critical resource: our service members. I'm proud we implemented the highest pay raise for active military in a decade  3.1 percent. This bill also ensures all federal employees have access to 12 weeks of paid family leave.\nI am incredibly proud to have led the charge on creating new protections for families in base housing. During my first town hall, a woman in my district raised concerns about unacceptable housing conditions at Tinker Air Force Base including mold, vermin infestations and exposed asbestos.\nI took immediate action and began working with the Readiness Subcommittee to address the problem, and we learned the issues went far beyond Tinker.\nAs a member of the House Armed Services Committee I fought for a Tenants Bill of Rights for families in base housing. It bans unfair contracts and non-disclosure agreements, so families don't have to suffer in secrecy. It appropriates $140 million for increased oversight of those housing developments.\n  \n\tCongresswoman Horn reiterated the National Defense Reauthorization Act's bipartisan nature. The House Armed Services Committee spent 21 consecutive hours in the markup to address concerns from both sides of the aisle. Throughout the process, more than half of Republicans' requests made it into the underlying bill  the same rate as Democratic requests.\nThe end product, like any other piece of legislation, doesn't please everyone. It represents compromise.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-secures-federal-funding-mental-health-crisis-training", "Congresswoman Horn secures federal funding for mental health crisis training, infrastructure", "2019-06-27", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn ensured law enforcement agencies could get the help they need when responding to mental health crisis.\nShe passed an amendment that secures funding for critical training programs, which passed with an overwhelming bipartisan majority. That amendment was included in the second round of funding bills, which the House passed this week.\nPeace officers transport one in every three people taken to the emergency room for a mental health crisis. However, many agencies can't afford the training they need to keep everyone safe. The amendment makes available grants, so agencies that want to train their officers have the resources to do so.\nThe training gap puts both the officers and those experiencing crisis in danger, Congresswoman Horn said. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation makes our communities safer, and it helps us protect our most vulnerable. We need to equip these peace officers. These grants will help.\nCongresswoman Horn's amendment uses a program that is already helping those agencies get training and other resources. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grants, also known as Byrne JAG Grants, have helped communities pay for bulletproof vests, the Smart Policing Initiative, juvenile indigent defense, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System and numerous other programs.\nHorn's amendment opens that Byrne JAG funding to mental health crisis response training. The amendment makes sure the money is available, and another bill would make sure the program is authorized. Horn and Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) worked together earlier this year on that bill, H.R. 2698.\nCongresswoman Horn also secured highway improvement and federal aviation funding.\nI'm incredibly proud of the funding we were able to provide critical programs in Oklahoma, she said. This funding will keep our peace officers safe, keep the people who interact with them safe, keep our drivers safe and keep our air travelers safe.\nThis round of funding bills provides more than $17 billion for new infrastructure and housing projects. Of that, $1.6 billion is going to the Federal Aviation Administration, about $267 million more than the request.\nAlthough this agency plays a critical role in every state, it is especially important to Oklahoma. The FAA's Mike Monroney Center is in the heart of Oklahoma City. It employs more than 7,000 people and provides the nation's only air traffic controller school.\nThe funding package also allots billions more to our roads and highways. Oklahoma specifically will see a $24 million funding increase for the year.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/horn-schrier-casten-allred-introduce-bill-create-higher-service-standard", "Horn, Schrier, Casten, Allred introduce bill to create higher service standard for student loan servicers", "2019-06-27", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-05), Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08), Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), and Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced the Better Service to Borrowers Act. The legislation would require the Department of Education to create a common loan servicing manual to ensure that no matter who services their student loans, borrowers receive the same basic quality of service.\nToo often borrowers are saying that they weren't told that they were eligible for loan forgiveness or that there would be financial penalties for late payments. The Better Service to Borrowers Act requires the Department of Education to create a manual of common procedures and policies for all companies that service or collect loans. The manual will require all servicers to make sure borrowers are receiving the correct information and the information in their best interest. Right now, loan servicing companies are not held to any basic standard, which is causing confusion and costing students more money.\nWe have a growing student loan debt crisis in our country, Congresswoman Horn said. Most people can't afford to get the degree or certification they need without loans. But these documents are complicated, and the system is tough to navigate. This bill makes sure students see  in plain language  how much they are borrowing and how much the interest will cost them over time.\nStudents are having to rely on loans more and more to pay for a college education, said Congresswoman Schrier. We believe that there should be at least a minimum standard of service given to student borrowers, so they get all of the information, every time. They don't get to choose who services their loans. Quality of service and advice shouldn't be left to luck.\nOur nation holds over $1.5 trillion of student debt, and the wildly uneven quality of our student loan servicers does nothing to alleviate this crisis. Americans deserve to be able to pay off their loans as quickly and easily as possible, no matter what loan servicer they're assigned to. I'm proud to cosponsor the Better Service to Borrowers Act as one small but important step toward empowering American students, workers, and families to achieve financial stability, added Congressman Casten.\nThe process of repaying student loans is often difficult and time-consuming for many student borrowers and this common-sense measure ensures that there is a minimum standard of service that student loan providers must adhere to. I'm proud to work with my colleagues to ensure we are looking out for student borrowers and providers are delivering quality and consistent services to students, said Congressman Allred.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairwoman-horn-s-opening-statement-nasa-aeronautics-research-mission", "Chairwoman Horn\u2019s opening statement for NASA aeronautics research mission directorate hearing", "2019-06-26", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, Discovery on the Frontiers of Space: Exploring NASA's Science Mission.\nChair of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Kendra Horn's (OK-05), opening statement for the record is below.\nGood afternoon, and welcome. I'm especially pleased to welcome our distinguished group of witnesses. Thank you for being here.\nWe're on the cusp of transformational changes in aviation. Not only is the commercial aviation market robust with global passenger air transport projected to double by about 2040, emerging new markets and innovative technologies are literally changing what we see on the horizon. These innovations are not just about the novelty of pizza and package deliveries to your door by drones or the flying cars of the Jetsons cartoon, they're about economic impact, competitiveness, and American jobs. One estimate projects that the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the airspace could lead to 100,000 jobs and $82 billion in economic activity. Market projections for urban air mobility are in the billions of dollars.\nOur U.S. economy stands to gain significantly from these emerging aviation markets. Yet, when combined with the current impact of civil aviation, which in 2014, provided over 10 million jobs, represented $1.6 trillion of total U.S. economic activity, and accounted for 5.1 percent of U.S. GDP, the importance of commercial aviation to our nation's economic growth is magnified. In my own state of Oklahoma, aviation and aerospace represent the second largest employment sector. According to a study by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, aviation, aerospace, and associated activities provide for over 200,000 jobs and about $44 billion in economic impact.\nWhile there is much to celebrate in the success of U.S. commercial air transportation, our competitiveness on the global market is increasingly harder to maintain. The International Aviation Transportation Association predicts that by the mid-2020s, China will displace the \nUnited States as the world's largest aviation market. That's why Federal research investments to transform this industry matter, and why we're here today to examine NASA's Aeronautics mission and enabling role. Because maintaining our success and realizing the opportunities before us means overcoming challenges.\nAirplane noise complaints to the FAA have seen sharp increases. Growth in air transportation is stretching the capacity of our national airspace system, and new entrants, including drones and urban air vehicles, add complexity to the airspace that must be safely managed if they are to be successful. Perhaps most pressing of all is the impact of air transportation on the environment. Not only does commercial aviation account for about 2% of human-induced global carbon emissions, the jet fuel that produces those emissions represents a significant portion of commercial airline costs. With expected compound annual growth rates of about 3.5 percent in air passengers, the problem will only get worse. Sustainability is not only critical to the environment; it's becoming a competitive advantage.\nAt this year's Paris Air Show, which ended just days ago, Chief Technical Officers of 7 of the world's leading aviation manufactures came together in an unprecedented union to commit to a sustainable future for commercial air transportation. I'm submitting a copy of their statement to the record. And that's where NASA's aeronautics research plays a vital rolecarrying out fundamental research to improve efficiencies, enabling the safe integration of new entrants into the air space, testing new aircraft systems and designs, and developing enabling technologies and techniques to mitigate the environmental impacts of aviation.\nThe question before us today is: are we in Congress and the Federal government doing enough? Are we making the necessary investments to help realize the full potential of emerging markets that have significant implications for U.S. competitiveness and economic growth? Do we have the workforce and facilities to support NASA's aeronautics R&D and the growing industries? And will our R&D efforts help keep us on track to meet goals for commercial aviation to achieve carbon neutral growth in 2020 and reduce CO2 emissions by 50 percent of what they were in 2005 by 2050?\nIn closing, I'd like say this: the proposal for aeronautical research and technology in NASA's fiscal year 1994 budget request was 2 and a half times more in 2019-year dollars than the Administration's proposed investment for NASA's Aeronautics research programs in the fiscal year 2020 budget request. Recognizing the magnitude of the economic impact of U.S. commercial aviation today, and the challenges and opportunities ahead, is it sufficient?\nThank you.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-blue-dogs-call-stronger-election-security", "Congresswoman Horn, Blue Dogs call for stronger election security", "2019-06-21", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn and the Blue Dog Coalition released a package of election security bills on Friday, calling on Congress to take action against threats to our democracy.\nThe Blue Dog Coalition focuses on issues related to fiscal responsibility and national security. Friday morning, the coalition released a package of legislative proposals in response to Russia's attack against the U.S. political system and attempts to interfere in the 2016 election.  \n\tThe solutions are based primarily on a set of 11 bills endorsed by the Coalition and have earned bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate.\nCongresswoman Horn offered the following remarks:\nElection security is, simply put, not a partisan issue. It is a matter of national defense. As Blue Dogs, we are committed to ensuring America's safety, and we know that protecting our country goes beyond supporting our troops  it must include secure and fair elections.\nCongress must protect our electoral process from foreign governments and other bad actors who seek to undermine our democracy.\nIt's clear Russia acted to interfere in our past two elections.\nCongressional inaction has emboldened our adversaries. We must sanction Russia for its actions in 2016 and 2018, and we must find a way to deter our adversaries from interfering in the future.\nWe must close the loopholes that allow foreign entities to buy political ads and make it illegal to maliciously hack into our election systems. Our systems need more commonsense security features, like paper ballot backups  a safeguard Oklahoma already implemented.\nAs a nation, we must send a clear signal to the world: We will meet any attempt to undermine American democracy with swift and severe consequences. And anyone who tries to cross these lines will have a price to pay.\nIf we are going to send a united message, we can't stand divided. Congress must take action on election security now.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-honors-congresswoman-alice-robertson-oklahomas-first", "Congresswoman Horn honors Congresswoman Alice Robertson, Oklahoma's first Congresswoman", "2019-06-21", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Kendra Horn presided over the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday to honor Congresswoman Alice Robertson.\nRobertson was the first woman to represent Oklahoma in Congress. She took office in 1921, and during her term, she became the first woman to preside over the House. Congresswoman Horn took the dais on Thursday to honor the anniversary. She offered the following remarks:\nOn this date 98 years ago, Oklahoma's Alice Robertson became the first woman to preside over the U.S. House of Representatives. As the third woman to represent Oklahoma in Congress, today I had the honor of doing the same. As we celebrate a historic number of women in this Congress and continue to work for representation that reflects our communities, it's important to pause and honor the women who blazed the trail for us.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-fraud-allegations-congresswoman-kendra-horn-continues-hold-military", "After fraud allegations, Congresswoman Kendra Horn continues to hold military housing contractor accountable", "2019-06-20", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  After Reuters released a damning report on Air Force Base housing contractor, Congresswoman Kendra Horn vowed to continue her work advocating for base families and holding the company accountable.\nSince she took office, Congresswoman Horn has been working to expose the dangerous living conditions Tinker's families are forced to endure. At Tinker and across the country, privatized housing has deteriorated and subjected families to raw sewage backups, vermin infestations, asbestos exposure and mold.\nOn Tuesday, Reuters released a report on the contractor, Balfour Beatty, which alleged the company knew about those conditions and worked to hide them from the Air Force. According to the report, the company maintained two sets of records to hide the homes' damage and the company's repair backlog. Because the Air Force falsely believed the company complied with repair deadlines and other requirements, the company earned millions of dollars in incentives.\nThis blatant disregard for our service members and their families is unconscionable, Congresswoman Horn said. No one deserves to live in these conditions, but especially not the families putting everything on the line for our country. It's not only devastating; it's a threat to our nation's security and readiness. That is why I immediately took this issue to Readiness Subcommittee Chairman John Garamendi. Our subcommittee and the House Armed Services Committee had already known about unacceptable problems in base housing, but we're still learning the sheer extent. We're going to get to the bottom of this. And we're going to hold Balfour Beatty and the other contractors to account.\nCongresswoman Horn has been working to protect families in base housing since she took office. An Oklahoma brought the issue to the Congresswoman during her first town hall. Congresswoman Horn used her position on the House Armed Services' Readiness Subcommittee to bring top lawmakers to the base to investigate the issue. She also used her position on the committee to create new protections for these families in the National Defense Reauthorization Act, which create a bill of rights for the families, ensure they have an independent advocate on site, and bans non-disclosure agreements that force families to suffer in secrecy.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-comments-ndaa-passage", "Congresswoman Horn comments on NDAA passage", "2019-06-13", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  In response to the House Armed Services Committee's approval of the National Defense Authorization Act, Congresswoman Kendra Horn released the following statement:\nAs a member of the powerful House Armed Services Committee, I am proud of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act we passed out of committee today. This critical bill not only authorizes historic funding for our nation's military, it also includes a 3.1 percent pay increase for service members, the largest in a decade. It creates a Tenant Bill of Rights and other key protections for families in military housing, provides critical funding for military construction, and implements my bill that creates scholarships for JROTC students' pilots certificates to address the pilot shortage, and much more.\nI'm honored to serve on this committee, and I'm proud of the work we have done to support our troops and their families and invest in our nation's security. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure this critical bill passes in the House of Representatives.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-secures-federal-funding-oklahoma-health-education-and", "Congresswoman Horn secures federal funding for Oklahoma health, education and defense programs", "2019-06-13", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn secured funding for federal programs critical to Oklahoma in the first appropriations bill to pass out of the House.\nDue to her efforts, more than 80 percent of her requests  focused on funding education, health care and defense programs  made it to the House appropriations bill that passed on Wednesday.\nI'm incredibly proud of the funding we were able to provide critical programs in Oklahoma, Congresswoman Horn said. This bill helps us ensure parents can go to school, we address access to quality health care and more. This is just the first round. I will continue to fight for Oklahoma families and their pathways to education, health care and jobs.\nChild Care Access Means Parents in School\nCongresswoman Horn led the charge to seek a $10 million increase to provide access to childcare for low-income parents seeking a higher education. Child Care Access Means Parents in School program will receive $60 million for 2020. The program helps campuses offer childcare while parents are studying or attending class.\nIn Oklahoma, the average family spends more than $8,000 per child on child care every year. Many families can't afford that, and it often keeps them out of school. This program helps families, including those with children, have a pathway to build a better future.\nTitle VIII Nursing Workforce Development Grants\nCongresswoman Horn secured more than $259 million for programs that address the nursing shortage. The multi-faceted program funds training, recruitment and student loan forgiveness.\nThe shortage is a complex problem, but student loan debt plays a pivotal role. Nurses graduate with an average $40,000 of debt. This appropriations bill provides funding for a loan forgiveness program for nurses willing to work in underserved areas.\nThe nursing shortage means access to quality, affordable health care is limited for too many Oklahomans. It means nurses have heavier patient loads, and the heavier those loads get, the harder it is for nurses to care for them. Across the country, nursing shortages have led to higher longer waits in emergency rooms, increased mortality in intensive care units and more medication errors.  \n\tWe need to get more nurses into the industry, and we need to make sure we keep the ones we already have.\nFederal Impact Aid\nCongresswoman Horn ensured schools reliant on Federal Impact Aid will receive a $52 million increase in funding, a total of $1.45 billion. Public schools in Oklahoma are already underfunded, but schools near our military bases or on tribal lands receive even less financial support. Bases, tribal governments and national parks don't pay property tax, a key source of revenue for public schools. The federal government provides Federal Impact Aid to make sure children in these impacted schools, including children of military service members, important funding for their education. Oklahoma has more than 200 schools that receive Federal Impact Aid  more than any other state.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairwoman-horns-opening-statement-hearing-nasas-science-mission-directorate", "Chairwoman Horn's opening statement for hearing on NASA's science mission directorate", "2019-06-11", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, Discovery on the Frontiers of Space: Exploring NASA's Science Mission.\n\nChair of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Kendra Horn's (D-OK), opening statement for the record is below.\n\nGood morning, and welcome. I especially want to welcome our witnesses, thank you for being here.\n\nBefore we begin our second hearing, I want to say it's an honor and a pleasure to chair this Subcommittee. Our investments in Space and Aeronautics are catalysts for discovery, innovation, and economic growth in America. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Ranking \nMember Babin and all the Members as we consider the important issues before the Subcommittee. We began by focusing our first hearing on human exploration, and today we're turning our attention to science.\n\nSpace science has come a long way in the sixty years since NASA's founding and James Van Allen's launch of Explorer 1America's first science satellitein 1958. While Explorer 1 provided initial glimpses into what could be discovered from vantage points above and beyond the surface of Earth, NASA's science spacecraft have gone on to study our Sun and every planet in the solar system, to look back to into the early Universe, and to enhance our understanding of our own planet.\n\nToday, NASA's Science Mission Directorate represents a $6.9 billion investment that funds space-based and suborbital science missions, ground-based research, data analysis, and technology development. These elements support NASA's programs focused on planetary science, Earth science and applications, astrophysics, and heliophysicsthe study of the Sun and its interactions with Earth and the solar system.\n\nThrough these programs, scientists are seeking answers to fundamental questions:\n What is dark energy and, how and why is the Universe expanding, and at what rate?\n How have the many chemical and physical processes that shaped the solar system evolved and interacted over time?\n What are the structure, function, and biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems, and how and why are they changing in time and space?\n What are the origins of the Sun's activity and how can we predict variations in the space environment?\n\nIn pursuing answers to these and other questions, NASA's scientific findings, increasingly, become interwoven into our everyday livesfrom decisions to reroute aircraft due to solar activity and space weather, to surveying the skies for potentially harmful near-Earth asteroids, to using ocean color and temperature maps for commercial fishery forecasting, or in using satellite data to assess the impacts of our changing climate, and much more.\n\nThrough an organized, science community-led process known as the decadal surveys, NASA's Science Mission Directorate has benefited from a systematic approach to setting priorities that guide NASA's planetary, heliophysics, astrophysics, and Earth science programs over ten-year periods. Not only do the decadal surveys guide the content of NASA's science programs, they also help us commit to the highest priorities identified by the science community. The decadal surveys keep us honest and focused on top priorities when funding constraints or competing interests arise.\n\nHowever, consistently following and implementing decadal priorities has not always been easy. The complexity involved in ambitious, large-scale missions has led, in some cases, to significant cost and schedule growth, so we must be vigilant in ensuring that NASA is as innovative in program and cost management as it is in advancing scientific discovery.\n\nHow can NASA and the community both encourage ambitious, breakthrough science while minimizing the unanticipated costs and delays that may come with pushing the edges of innovation? And must pushing the edges of innovation and discovery always be equated to large and expensive missions? Or can the use of small satellites and cubesats, and hosted payloads, where appropriate, also help us acquire scientific observations and measurements at lower cost?\n\nIt is clear we have a lot to discuss, and I look forward to our witnesses' testimony and perspectives on these critical issues.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairwoman-horn-and-ranking-member-babin-recognize-apollo-11-anniversary", "Chairwoman Horn and Ranking Member Babin recognize Apollo 11 anniversary, support National Space Day", "2019-06-10", "2019", "2019-06", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D-OK), Chairwoman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, and Ranking Member Brian Babin (R-TX) introduced two bipartisan resolutions that honor the American accomplishment of being the first  and only  country to land humans on the surface of the Moon by commemorating the date of the first moonwalk.\nOn July 20, 1969, millions of earth-bound observers looked on as the Apollo 11 crew, made up of Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, successfully traveled the 240,000-mile trek to the lunar surface. House Joint Resolution 59 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission by designating the 20th of July National Space Exploration Day and House Concurrent Resolution 59 honors specifically the 50th anniversary.\nApollo 11 was indeed a giant leap, Chairwoman Horn said. It inspired and continues to inspire generations to explore. The discoveries and technology that come out of America's investment in space not only help us better understand the universe but fundamentally change our modern life. Apollo 11 is one of America's greatest achievements, and I'm proud to work with Ranking Member Babin, my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, in the House and the Senate, to co-sponsor this resolution.\nTo think of what was accomplished in such a short amount of time inspires me to imagine what we are capable of doing in the next 50 years  and longer, said Ranking Member Babin. I look forward to working with Chairwoman Horn to ensure we do everything we can to continue the push outward in the quest for knowledge.\nPresident Kennedy challenged Congress in 1961 to land a man on the Moon and return him safely to Earth, and to do so before the decade is out. America rose to the challenge. We assembled the best and brightest to overcome the scientific and technological hurdles in building the programs and systems necessary to achieve the goal  and did so largely from scratch. First with the Mercury Program, then Gemini, and finally Apollo, nearly a half-million patriots contributed to sending Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins to the lunar surface on July 20, 1969  and our five subsequent trips.\nWe didn't stop there. The American spirit that got us to the Moon also carried us into different eras of exploration. The Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Voyager, Viking, New Horizons, Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, the Hubble Telescope, and others, all encompass the same spirit of exploration that was displayed on July 20, 1969. The technical and scientific developments teach us fundamental truths about the universe, while also providing technologies and spinoffs that make life easier. America's investment in space grows our economy, creates new jobs, and even new industries. These advancements in space exploration continue to inspire us to breakthrough boundaries.\nIn addition to Horn and Babin, Congressmen Jim Cooper (D-TN) and Doug Lamborn (R-CO) are original co-sponsors of House Joint Resolution 59.\nSenators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and John Cornyn (R-TX) have authored the companion bill to House Concurrent Resolution 47 in the Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-hold-open-house-town-hall-during-april-recess", "Congresswoman Horn to hold open house, town hall during April recess", "2019-04-23", "2019", "2019-04", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "OKLAHOMA CITY  During the second week of April's district work period, Congresswoman Kendra Horn will host several events for the people of Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District.\nDistrict office open house  \n\tWhat: An evening to meet the Congresswoman and her staff at the downtown Oklahoma City office. There will be light refreshments and office tours offered.  \n\tWhen: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24  \n\tWhere: Oklahoma City district office, 400 N. Walker Ave.\nTown hall  \n\tWhat: An open forum with the Congresswoman, where she will update on her time in Washington and accept questions  \n\tWhen: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 27  \n\tWhere: 5th Street Baptist Church, 801 NE 5th St. in Oklahoma City\n\n  \n\tContact: Director of Communications Catherine Sweeney  \n\tCatherine.sweeney@mail.house.gov  \n\t202-591-5930", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-responds-initial-mueller-report-release", "Congresswoman Horn responds to initial Mueller report release", "2019-04-18", "2019", "2019-04", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn released the following statement in response to the Mueller report's release:\nIt's our job as Congress to ensure our democracy stays strong. That means pursuing the truth and protecting ourselves from foreign adversaries. Our national security should never be partisan, and it's clear that Russia interfered in our election. We as Americans deserve to know the facts. I look forward to reviewing the Mueller report.\n\nApril 18, 2019  \n\tContact: Director of Communications Catherine Sweeney  \n\tCatherine.sweeney@mail.house.gov  \n\t202-591-5930", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-s-office-announces-tinker-air-force-base-visit-congressional", "Congresswoman Horn\u2019s office announces Tinker Air Force Base visit with Congressional Armed Services Committee members", "2019-04-09", "2019", "2019-04", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  One of Congress' most powerful servicemember advocates, Congressman John Garamendi, will tour Tinker Air Force base with Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-05) on Friday.\n  \n\tCongressman Garamendi, the chairman on the House Armed Services' Readiness Subcommittee, and a bipartisan group of lawmakers and officials will spend the day on site April 12.  \n\tTinker is critical to our nation's security and readiness. It houses the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, a 62-building maintenance campus where crews work on Air Force planes, including the KC-135, E-3, B-52 and B-1 bombers, and the C-130 Hercules. The 8.2 million-square-foot facility is the largest air logistics center of 10 belonging to the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command.  \n\tThe Air Force, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County jointly invested $48 million in a 158-acre parcel for a maintenance facility for the KC-46A, Boeing aircraft tankers that refuel planes in flight maintenance.\n  \n\tThat is one of many examples highlighting how Tinker is a critical partner in our community, Congresswoman Horn said.  \n\tTinker AFB is one of our state's biggest economic and national security assets. It employs more than 30,000 people  many of whom live in Congressional District 5  and provides $1.7 billion in salaries annually.\n  \n\tDuring one of the Congresswoman's January town halls, an Oklahoma family shared a troubling story. The privatized housing they lived in on Tinker AFB was substandard and causing them significant health problems.\n  \n\tI immediately took that back to Chairman Garamendi, Congresswoman Horn said. Now, the full Armed Services committee in each chamber  in the Democratic House and Republican Senate  have been working on it.\n  \n\tIn addition to maintenance backlogs, the units have block mold, pests, lead paint and many other dangerous defects. The committee has been addressing similar privatized housing problems at bases across the country.\n  \n\tCongresswoman Horn said that the collaboration shouldn't come as a surprise.\n  \n\tThese are not partisan issues, Congresswoman Horn said. Not only is it a quality of life issue for those servicemembers and their families as they sacrifice for our country, it's a national security and readiness threat. Chairman Garamendi has been a strong advocate on this issue, and I'm honored to bring him to our base.\n  \n\tI'm grateful Congresswoman Horn brought Tinker's issues to my attention, and I'm honored to visit the base on Friday, Chairman Garamendi said. Addressing this problem will require a strategic and long-term response.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-condemns-second-bigoted-graffiti-incident", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn condemns second bigoted graffiti incident", "2019-04-03", "2019", "2019-04", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  In response to a second bigoted vandalism event in Oklahoma, which was discovered at the Cleveland County Democrats headquarters, an arts center and a local elementary school, Congresswoman Kendra Horn released the following statement:  \n\tI'm heartbroken and troubled to see another display of hate and white supremacy in our state, less than a week after similar vandalism left hateful messages at the Chickasaw Nation and Democratic Party headquarters in Oklahoma City. Law enforcement is still investigating, but regardless of intent, subjecting Oklahomans  especially children  to these images is deeply damaging. This behavior empowers those who hold hate-filled beliefs.  \n\tHate lays the groundwork for violence, and these attacks fan the flame.  \n\tAttempts to break our communities won't work. We won't sit by and allow hate to take the driver's seat. As we always have, Oklahomans will come together to show that love is stronger than hate. We will stand up against demonstrations of division. We will treat the affected with love and empathy. And we will continue to show that embracing our differences makes us stronger as a community, not weaker.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-votes-protect-health-care", "Congresswoman Horn votes to protect health care", "2019-04-02", "2019", "2019-04", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congresswoman Kendra Horn voted Tuesday to protect health coverage for 175,000 Oklahomans.\nThe U.S. House of Representatives voted on House Resolution 271, which condemns the Administration's efforts to strike down the entirety of the Affordable Care Act. The Administration is working to end protections for pre-existing conditions and all other benefits under the ACA.\nAll Americans deserve access to quality, affordable health care, Congresswoman Horn said. We need to work to expand that access, not to contract it. The Affordable Care Act laid the groundwork for American health policy. It created protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. It banned lifetime caps. It guaranteed that young people can stay on their parents' insurance until they're 26.\nThe Administration is working to have the Affordable Care Act struck down with no plan to replace it. \nWe need to preserve those critical protections and continue to improve health care. We must fight for lower prescription drug prices and expanding access to mental health and substance abuse services. We need to move forward, not backward.\nWithout the ACA, 146,000 Oklahomans stand to lose their health care, according to the Urban Institute. Additionally, 29,000 young Oklahomans stand to lose their coverage through their parents' plans.\nThat would be devastating to our state, Congresswoman Horn said. Oklahoma already has the second-highest rate of uninsured people in the country.\nMore than 14 percent of Oklahomans lack health insurance, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. The only state with a higher share of uninsured residents is Texas.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-equal-pay-day", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn on Equal Pay Day", "2019-04-02", "2019", "2019-04", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today marks Equal Pay Day, the date where women's wages catch up to what men were paid in the previous year. Congresswoman Kendra Horn, a long-time advocate for pay equity, is continuing that work as the Representative for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District.\nEqual pay is not a women's issue; it's a family issue and an economic issue, Congresswoman Horn said. A wage gap means less money in the home for food, for bills, for doctor's visits and school supplies. Oklahomans sent me to Washington to advocate for women and families, but I'm not here just to point out problems. I'm here to find solutions. That's why I was proud to support the Paycheck Fairness Act.\nLast week, the House passed H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. It is designed to ensure equal pay for equal work by strengthening the 1963 Equal Pay Act. It provides resources to businesses so they can help close the wage gap, formally recognizes businesses that are excelling at equal pay, and creates a negotiation training program for women and girls. It requires employers to prove pay disparities exist for legitimate reasons.\nThe bill successfully made it out of the House and is headed to the Senate.\nThis is a critical piece of legislation, Congresswoman Horn said. We have to address our pay gap problem not only for our families but also for our overall economy.\nOklahoma loses $10 billion in annual wages that women and families could be spending in their communities, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families.\nThe average American woman earned 80 cents for every $1 her male colleague earns. In Oklahoma, women make 77 cents for each dollar their male colleagues earn, and the rate is even more significant for Oklahoman women of color. Black women earn 61 cents, Latinas earn 50 cents and Asian women earn 64 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. That puts Oklahoma in the top-ten states with the highest pay gaps. In our state, more than 178,000 family households are headed by women. About a third of those families have incomes that fall below the poverty level.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-wishes-girl-scouts-happy-107th-birthday", "Congresswoman Horn wishes Girl Scouts a happy 107th birthday", "2019-03-12", "2019", "2019-03", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHGINTON, DC As a fourth-generation Girl Scout, Congresswoman Kendra Horn honored the organization from the House floor on March 12, the Girl Scouts' 107th birthday.\nHer address is listed in part below. See the full speech on C-SPAN here.\n\"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Girl Scouts of the United States. As it celebrates its 107th birthday today. On this day in 1912, Juliette Gordon Lowe founded this organization for in her worlds, the girls of Savannah and all America and of the world. As you might be able to tell from the pictures next to me, Girl Scouts holds a very special place in my life.\n  \n\t\"Girl Scouts prepares girls to empower themselves, promotes compassion, courage, confidence, character, leader, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship. My life has been shaped as have many other girls and women throughout this country in large part by the lessons I learned through scouting. From my great grandmother to my grandmother to my mother, to myself, Girl Scouts and the values that they taught me and the strengths that Girl Scouts helped me to achieve have helped carry me through life.\n  \n\t\"For more than a century the Girl Scouts have taught girls to be go-getters, innovators, risk takers, and leaders. And today with a record number of women serving in the U.S. Congress, there are also a record number of Girl Scouts. 58% of the women in the U.S. House of Representatives are Girl Scouts. And 73% of female U.S. Senators are Girl Scouts. And though there are hundreds of girl scout alums in both houses of Congress, there are three of us who earned scouting highest honor, myself, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and senator Tammy Duckworth. This award, the gold award, is given to high schoolers after they identify an issue in their community, investigate it, build a team, build a plan, and implement it.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/space-subcommittee-chair-horn-congratulates-spacex-and-nasa-successful-crew", "Space Subcommittee Chair Horn Congratulates SpaceX and NASA on Successful Crew Dragon Demo-1 Mission", "2019-03-11", "2019", "2019-03", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  On Feb. 28, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Crew Dragon capsule for its Demo-1 flight test. The capsule carried about 400 pounds of supplies for the International Space Station and a dummy named Ripley, which was fitted with sensors to record what astronauts can expect to experience throughout their mission. Three days after the launch, the spacecraft docked autonomously to the International Space Station. After detaching early Friday morning, the capsule successfully dropped into in the Atlantic Ocean. This was the first commercially built and operated American rocket and spacecraft designed for humans to launch to the ISS.\n\nChair of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Kendra Horn's (OK-05), statement is below.\n\nI'd like to congratulate SpaceX and NASA on successfully carrying out this critical, uncrewed test flight. Falcon 9 and the Crew Dragon's success brought us one step closer to again having the ability to launch humans from American soil. It strengthened NASA's growing experience with public-private partnerships. It is vital that as a nation we provide the safest and most reliable transportation for our astronauts. The flight also demonstrated the collaboration between NASA's Commercial Crew Program, the International Space Station team, and SpaceX's launch team. The events of the past week would not have been possible without that teamwork. I look forward to following the progress toward the crewed demonstration flight, and the eventual re-launch of our astronauts from the U.S.\n\nMarch 11, 2019  \n\tContact: Director of Communications Catherine Sweeney  \n\tCatherine.sweeney@mail.house.gov  \n\t202-225-2132", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-votes-give-power-back-american-people-and-shine-light-money", "Congresswoman Horn votes to give power back to the American people and shine light on money in politics", "2019-03-08", "2019", "2019-03", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn (OK-05) voted for H.R. 1 on Friday, keeping her promise to change how Washington works.\n\t\n\tH.R. 1, known as the For the People Act of 2019, is a broad piece of legislation that will make voting easier, ensure elections more secure, shed a light on money in politics and protect citizens from political redistricting.\n\t\n\tThis bill takes power from the few and gives it back to the many, she said. Access to voting and election security are literally the most critical issues our government faces. Every citizen's voice in our democracy deserves to be heard, and every voice among us should be equal.\n\t\n\tThis measure continues the work that began under the1965 Voting Rights Act during the civil rights movement. Our country has a history of disenfranchising communities of color, and legislation such as H.R. 1 is pivotal in fighting that.\n\t\n\tH.R. 1 also sheds a light on the dark money in Washington. It doesn't create spending limits or ban certain groups from donating, funding organizations or buying advertising. It ensures that Americans know who it is spending money to sway policy.\n\t\n\tNo one is saying you can't spend money, Congresswoman Horn said. This bill makes sure we know where that money comes from.\n\t\n\tCurrent law requires every cent that goes into and comes out of a candidate's campaign to be disclosed. However, that is not the case for campaigns that don't involve candidates. Dark money groups raise and spend billions in Washington without facing the same disclosure requirements that elected leaders do.\n\t\n\tMarch 8, 2019  \n\t\tContact: Director of Communications Catherine Sweeney  \n\t\tCatherine.sweeney@mail.house.gov  \n\t\t202-225-2132", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-shares-clara-luper-s-story", "Congresswoman Horn shares Clara Luper\u2019s story", "2019-02-28", "2019", "2019-02", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. - As Black History Month comes to a close, U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn delivered a speech about Oklahoma City civil rights icon Clara Luper and the sit-ins she organized.\n\nClara Luper and 14 NAACP youth council students carried out the nation's first lunch counter sit ins, which inspired the Greensboro sit-ins and edified the burgeoning Civil Rights movement.\nThe following is a transcript of the speech, which you can watch here:  \n\t\n\nI rise today to highlight the visionary and unwavering leadership of civil rights icon and notable Oklahoman, Miss Clara Luper. Six months ago I got to witness history as Oklahoma City commemorated the 60th anniversary of the sit-ins she organized. And I rise today because even as a fifth generation Oklahoman, I realized how little I knew. Clara Luper and her students sparked a movement.\n\nThe sit-ins that led into our nation's Civil Rights Movement. They deserve to be a household name. Clara Luper made her mark in a time when people of color couldn't even walk into the front door of Oklahoma City businesses. They were regulated to hidden back rooms.\n\nBut she had a vision for equality, a heart for service, and a commitment to justice. She, in her words, believed in a sun when it didn't shine and the rain when it didn't fall. She knew that Oklahoma and this country could be a place where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and humanity.\n\nEven as a history teacher, at Dungy High School in Spencer, Oklahoma, Miss Luper instilled those principles in her students. Her steadfast commitment to ending racism and systemic discrimination inspired her to organize America's first sit-in. In August, 1958 she and 14 of her NAACP youth council students walked up to a lunch counter they knew would refuse them and they ordered a hamburger and a coke.\n\nThey were denied. But they did not waiver. They knew what was on the line because in Miss Luper's words, within that hamburger was the whole essence of democracy.\n\nAt their own personal peril, they returned each day with more people until they broke the barrier. It was never easy. The protestors were verbally and physically assaulted, and Miss Luper received death threats.\n\nBecause of Miss Luper and her students' fearlessness and determination, the drug stores integrated their lunch counters not just in Oklahoma City but also in Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa. When the 1958 sit-in happened in Oklahoma City, a group of college students in North Carolina were inspired by what had taken place in Oklahoma City. And they took note. So in 1961 those students launched the Greensboro, North Carolina sit-in he at the Woolworth Lunch Counter which fueled momentum within the Civil Rights Movement.\n\nIt didn't end there. For years Miss Luper and others continued their fight, the sacrifices continued, too.\n\nAuthorities arrested Miss Luper 26 times during her fight for freedom. Clara Luper empowered young people to imagine a fewer brighter than their present and taught them how to make that future a reality. She changed lives and planted seeds of ethical leadership into those who were lucky enough to be mentored by her.\n\nEach of her former students talks about the pivotal role Miss Luper played in instilling confidence, character, and dignity in them. Generations reap the benefit of her sacrifice and the efforts to integrate not only business in Oklahoma City but educational spaces. Miss Luper integrated the history department at the university of Oklahoma, become being the first black graduate of that masters program.\n\nHer contributions are reflected across our own state and a namesake scholarship program at Oklahoma City University, a corridor in the northeast side of Oklahoma City, a classroom at the university of central Oklahoma, designating Oklahoma City public schools district building as the Clara Luper center. And naming the African-American studies department at the university of Oklahoma after her. As a lifelong Oklahoman and Representative of the fifth Congressional District and as an American, I recognize how we're beneficiaries of Clara Luper's efforts to create a more just and equitable place to live.\n\nI cannot and will not take that history and impact for granted. Although we have come so far because of her sacrifices and the sacrifices of other heroes during the civil rights era, there is so much work to be done. Even with the number of accolades given to her, the best way we can can honor Miss Luper is to uphold her legacy through commitment to justice and equality in the policies that we propose.\n\nShe knew that democracy is not a spectator sport. It is our duty as a Congress and as Americans to make good on the constitutional promise of establishing justice and assuring domestic tranquility. So we must continue to work for an inclusive, equitable place for everyone to live and feel safe, as well as to build an economy where every American has the opportunity to thrive.\n\nThank you to the sit-iners and Clara Luper for your resilience and giving us the torch to carry.\n  \n\tCongresswoman Horn gave the address from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday morning. This week, she'll join dozens of her colleagues in Congress on a Civil Rights pilgrimage led by Rep. John Lewis. The tour will visit historic civil rights sites in Birmingham, Montgomery and Selma.\n\nFeb. 28, 2019  \n\tContact: Director of Communications Catherine Sweeney  \n\tCatherine.sweeney@mail.house.gov  \n\t202-225-2132", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-horn-supports-commonsense-gun-policy-hr-8-and-sponsors-amendment", "Congresswoman Horn supports commonsense gun policy H.R. 8 and sponsors amendment to protect domestic abuse survivors", "2019-02-27", "2019", "2019-02", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 8 to expand background checks. The bill included an amendment by Rep. Kendra Horn to protect citizens from intimate partner violence and domestic abusers.\n\nBoth H.R. 8 and Horn's amendment passed with bipartisan support. Horn's amendment garnered 310 votes, including 79 Republicans.\n\nH.R. 8 closes several loopholes in the country's firearm background check requirements.\n\nWe need to protect our Second Amendment right, but there is no credible reason why we  as a state and nation  can't acknowledge there are steps we can take to save lives, the Congresswoman said. H.R. 8 does just that. It increases safety without limiting our second amendment rights by implementing commonsense policy. There is no reason vendors at gun shows or online should be exempt from the safety measures other merchants must obey.\n\nBefore voting with a bipartisan majority to pass the measure, Congresswoman Horn sponsored an amendment to the bill that would carve out exceptions for people who are seeking a temporary transfer of a firearm because they face a risk of domestic violence, dating partner violence, sexual assault, stalking and domestic abuse. H.R. 8 contains exceptions for citizens facing imminent risk of bodily harm, and Horn's amendment clarifies that risk applies to people facing risk at the hands of an abuser.\n\nOklahoma consistently ranks in the top five states for women killed by men in intimate partner homicides. According to the YWCA, Oklahoma domestic violence programs serve an average of 17,700 people annually. Between 1998 and 2017, the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board found nearly 1,700 people were killed in our state because of domestic violence. In 2017 alone, 91 Oklahomans were murdered.\n\nThese people deserve to be protected, Congresswoman Horn said. H.R. 8 is a critical piece of legislation to cut down on our nation's widespread gun violence. I am proud to have supported it.\n\nSee her speech on C-SPAN here.\n\nFeb. 27, 2019  \n\tContact: Director of Communications Catherine Sweeney  \n\tCatherine.sweeney@mail.house.gov  \n\t202-225-2132", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-votes-yes-resolution-blocking-emergency-declaration", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn votes yes on resolution blocking emergency declaration", "2019-02-26", "2019", "2019-02", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Rep. Kendra Horn (OK-05) voted Tuesday to uphold the constitution and protect the federal government's separation of powers.\n\nHorn, along with 244 of her colleagues from both sides of the aisle voted yes on the resolution to block the President's use of emergency declaration.\n\nHouse Joint Resolution 46 uses the termination mechanism in the National Emergencies Act to block the President's declaration. The law allows Congress to limit the President's emergency declaration power if it is being abused, as it is in this case.\n\nWhen I took the oath of office, I swore to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution, Congresswoman Horn said. Our country's founders gave the power of the purse to Congress, not the President. This is not an emergency, it is a blatant constitutional violation, and it strips billions of dollars from our armed forces.\n\nEliminating this funding would hurt our nation's security, Oklahoma's economy and workers in Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District. Vital Oklahoma projects are on the chopping block. More than $160 million in planned investment in Tinker Air Force Base is at risk. Altus Air Force Base, facilities in McAlester and in Lexington could also lose critical investments in the tens of millions.\n\nThis is not a partisan issue; it's about doing what's right, she said.\n\nTwo dozen former Republican members of Congress submitted an open letter to their current counterparts urging a yes vote. That list included the Congresswoman's Republican predecessor, Mickey Edwards, who represented the 5th Congressional District from 1977 to 1993.\n\nLike us, you have taken an oath of office, that letter reads in part. You were elected to Congress to carry out the constitutional duties and responsibilities of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. You were sent to Congress to be the voice of the people. That is an awesome burden and it may require you to exercise restraint to protect the constitutional model  that which is the root of American exceptionalism  and to keep it from being sacrificed on the altar of expediency.\n\n\nFeb. 26, 2019  \n\tContact: Director of Communications Catherine Sweeney  \n\tCatherine.sweeney@mail.house.gov  \n\t202-225-2132", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-votes-bipartisan-border-control-deal", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn votes for bipartisan border control deal", "2019-02-14", "2019", "2019-02", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn (OK-05) voted with an overwhelming majority of her Congressional colleagues Thursday night to avoid a second harmful shutdown.\n\nCongresswoman Horn's district is home to 16,000 federal workers who suffered from the country's record-breaking government shutdown. It is also home to the Mike Monroney Center, America's only air traffic controller training site. The first shutdown shuttered the facility and hampered its efforts to correct the industry's 30-year-low staffing numbers.\n\nThe U.S. House of Representatives passed the funding measure necessary to prevent another senseless shutdown with strong support from both sides of the aisle. Three of Oklahoma's five representatives voted in favor. Compromise was vital to avert another dire period.\n\nShutdowns take a significant toll on our federal employees, our economic stability and our national security, Congresswoman Horn said. That is one of the reasons I was a proud original co-sponsor of the Shutdown to End All Shutdowns (SEAS) Act that shifts the burden to the decisionmakers in Congress and in the Administration.\n\nThe shutdown bill would require the federal government to withhold Congress' and certain Executive Branch officials' pay during shutdowns and require them to stay in Washington until a deal is reached. It would also ensure the government continues running.\n\nThe funding plan that passed on Thursday included critical investments in national security by targeting investment in technology and human resources. Congresswoman Horn has called for nuanced approaches to border funding since the day she was sworn in.\n\nThe bipartisan plan includes more than 50 miles of new border fencing, increased car and cargo scanning for contraband in ports of entry, $415 million in humanitarian relief such as medical care, staffing increases in Customs and Border Protection, increased family case management and increased detention site inspections.\n\nIn addition to funding border security, the measure implements several needed policies such as a 1.9 percent pay increase for federal workers. Congresswoman Horn has voted a dozen times to fund the government and protect federal workers and their families from the shutdown's devastating and unnecessary impact. In addition from ensuring those workers won't miss paychecks, this legislation will also provide some relief in a salary bump - in reality, a cost of living adjustment.\n\nCongresswoman Horn voiced concern about the reports the the President plans to declare a state of emergency. Emergency declarations should be reserved for just that: to pursue funding in cases of severe and unanticipated need, such as during natural disasters or attacks on our soil.\n\nWe're from Oklahoma, Congresswoman Horn said. We know what emergencies are.\n\nOur founding fathers created a system of checks and balances to hold the nation accountable, regardless of which party controls the White House, Senate and House of Representatives. Circumventing those checks and balances creates a dangerous precedent.\n\n\n\tFeb. 12, 2019  Contact: Director of Communications Catherine Sweeney  Catherine.sweeney@mail.house.gov  202-225-2132", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/horn-speaks-space-industry-urges-bipartisan-support-exploration-policy-and", "Horn speaks with space industry, urges bipartisan support for exploration policy and funding", "2019-02-13", "2019", "2019-02", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn (OK-05), made some of her first public appearances as the chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics on Wednesday, when she met with hundreds of the industry's representatives from the public and private sectors.\n\nShe spoke at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation's conference to introduce her vision for the coming years. That sector is already taking off. Twelve space ports have been licensed, including one in the 5th Congressional District. The country saw a record 33 licensed space launches in 2018. However, she said, the U.S. government and Congress can go further in fostering development.\n\nThe regulatory system that (the Federal Aviation Administration) implemented in response to law has worked very well over the past decades but may need revisiting as the pace of change and growth in the industry increases, Congresswoman Horn said.\nPolicy and regulations may also need to be considered in light of the increasing competitiveness of the global launch industry.\n\nShe urged the developers in the room to expand their work in securing safety for manned spaceflights before they become a reality.\n\nAs the chair of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and a member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, our committee will be looking across the U.S. civil research and technology enterprise, Congresswoman Horn said. Research and development and the transfer of that research to industry can help mitigate risk, continue to advance the safety of commercial spaceflight systems and operations, and inform any standards or regulations that may be developed.\n\nShe also spoke at the SLS/Orion/EGS Suppliers conference, which focused on deep space exploration projects. During her remarks, Congresswoman Horn congratulated the public- and private-sector developers who had been working on missions first authorized about a decade ago and are now building the vehicles that can take humans into deep space. Again, she focused on what role the federal government plays in that execution. She said starts and stops in funding or policy goals will prevent sustainable growth in the sector.\n\nIt is our job to fund the government and provide stability to enable forward progress on the goals the American people have set for the space program, she said.\n\nFeb. 13, 2019  \n\tContact: Director of Communications Catherine Sweeney  \n\tCatherine.sweeney@mail.house.gov  \n\tOffice: 202-225-2132", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/horn-pushes-indian-health-service-funding-during-government-shutdown", "Horn Pushes for Indian Health Service Funding During Government Shutdown", "2019-01-16", "2019", "2019-01", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC [1/16/19]  Today, U.S. Congresswoman Kendra Horn joined Oklahoma Congressmen Markwayne Mullin and Tom Cole in cosponsoring the Pay Our Doctors Act, to fund the Indian Health Service (IHS) for the next fiscal year during the government shutdown. The bill will ensure that tribally-run hospitals and Urban Indian Clinics receive the funding they need to keep their doors open during the government shutdown. Congresswoman Horn made the following statement in support of the legislation:\nI'm proud to work with my Oklahoma colleagues to ensure the IHS is provided a stable source of funding through fiscal year 2019. During this government shutdown, more than half of IHS's budget is not being distributed to tribes. This is causing severe repercussions for Native Americans. I will continue to reach across party lines to make sure Oklahomans and Native American communities across the county are receiving the support they need during this government shutdown.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-kendra-horn-named-house-armed-services-committee", "Congresswoman Kendra Horn Named to House Armed Services Committee", "2019-01-15", "2019", "2019-01", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congresswoman Kendra Horn today released the following statement after it was announced she would be appointed to the powerful House Armed Services Committee (HASC):\nIt is an honor to serve on the prestigious House Armed Services Committee to represent the men and women of our nation's military and their families who stand by them every day. I will do everything in my power to make sure our men and women in uniform, as well as the many civilians who support them, have the resources they need to complete their missions at home and abroad.\"\nWhile national security is a top concern, Oklahoma's military installations are also vital to the regional and statewide economic security of our state. I look forward to working with Sen. 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The Aeronautical center is one of the ten largest employers in Oklahoma.\nMany of the approximately 16,000 federal government employees and contractors who reside in my district, many of whom are adversely affected by the government's closure. The Monroney Center, is not only important to Oklahoma City, but it is a critical piece of our nation's infrastructure which supports more than 45,000 Air Traffic Control Centers worldwide.\nIt is time to get the government back on track. It is time to use common sense, roll up our sleeves, and do the job we were sent here to do.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/116th-united-states-congress-convenes", "116th United States Congress Convenes", "2019-01-03", "2019", "2019-01", "Democrat", "House", "OK", "Kendra Horn", "H001083", "horn.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The First Session of the 116th United States Congress commences on January 3rd, 2019. 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