Josh Brecheen

Republican Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district

Representative
Oklahoma, district 2
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-2701

brecheen.house.gov

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June 19, 1979 (45 years old)

Birthday

Served as the U.S. representative for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district since 2023.
Previously represented the 6th district in the Oklahoma Senate from 2010 to 2018.
Citizen of the Choctaw Nation.
Attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma State University, earning a dual degree in animal science and agricultural communications.
Worked as a field representative for U.S. Senator Tom Coburn before his election to the Oklahoma Senate.
Owns a motivational speaking business and an excavation service.
Introduced legislation in the Oklahoma Senate aimed at repealing the state's Pet Breeders Act, cutting the Art in Public Places program, and allowing the teaching of "the debate of creation vs. evolution" in public schools.
Criticized by the National Center for Science Education for introducing education bills modeled on anti-evolution bills.
Ran for the U.S. House in 2022, succeeding Markwayne Mullin, and styled himself as "Tom Coburn's protégé."
Introduced the Patriotism Not Pride Act in 2023 to bar federal funds for Pride Month events and ban federal agencies from displaying the Pride flag.
Played a unique role in the 2023 House Speaker election, initially casting the sole vote for Representative Jim Banks, then switching his support among several candidates before voting for Kevin McCarthy on the 12th ballot.
Voted in favor of directing President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days in 2023.
Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
Supported providing aid to Israel following a 2023 Hamas attack.
Voted against a $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine in 2024.
Member of the Freedom Caucus.