Representative Daniel Pae

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District 62

Hi, I’m Daniel Pae and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 62nd District.


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May 23, 2024
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Pae Comments on Governor Signing Restorative Workforce Bill

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, on Thursday, expressed his gratitude toward Gov. Kevin Stitt for signing a bill that will encourage incarcerated individuals to learn a new skill or trade before they complete their sentence and reenter society. Pae is the House author of Senate Bill 11, a restorative workforce bill requested by Prison Fellowship. "This gives incarcerated individuals an opportunity to apply for tuition aid assistance if they enroll in a degree program," Pae said. "Research shows us that these individuals are 40 percent less likely to recidivate with this type of education and training, and every one dollar invested in correctional education leads to five dollars in cost savings to taxpayers." Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, is the principal author of the bill.  “By giving incarcerated Oklahomans the ability to apply for financial assistance to obtain a college degree, Senate Bill 11 will significantly reduce the chances that offenders return to a life of crime,” Rader said. “Many people are not able to afford college without scholarships or other financial aid. Before being released from prison, offenders will now have more resources than ever to chart a course to earn a degree that will help them reenter the workforce and start over.” SB11 allows an incarcerated individual who is within five years of being released to be eligible for a state tuition aid grant. The act takes effect July 1. 

May 2, 2024
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House Recognizes AAPI Heritage Month

The Oklahoma House of Representatives approved a concurrent resolution Thursday recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, which was carried in the House by Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, recognizes the economic and cultural impact of the nearly 3% of Oklahomans have Asian or Pacific Islander heritage. "As the child of Korean immigrants, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month resonates deeply as an opportunity to honor our shared heritage and the challenges Asian people continue to face," Pae said. "In recognizing AAPI Heritage Month, we honor the histories, resilience, and contributions of Asian Americans that have enriched our state and nation." "As the first Asian American woman elected to the Oklahoma Legislature, I am proud to be a co-author of this resolution celebrating AAPI-owned businesses, history, and culture all throughout the month of May," said House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City. "As a little girl growing up in Oklahoma, I needed to see someone like me doing what I am doing, so it is important to me that we acknowledge and elevate the impact the Asian American community has on Oklahoma and across the United States. I am grateful to my legislative colleagues who join us in honoring our heritage and culture." "I’m honored to work with my AAPI Caucus colleagues on this resolution recognizing the importance of AAPI individuals,” said Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City. “It emphasizes the need to have diverse voices at the table and promotes better understanding of cultures and their impact on Oklahoma. I encourage those who can, to take advantage of events that take place this month to further appreciation, understanding, and celebration of AAPI people.” AAPI Heritage Month is celebrated in May to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States in May 1843. SCR23 was authored in the Senate by Senate Minority Leader Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City.  “The immigrants who have created Asian/Pacific American communities here in Oklahoma City and throughout the state, some of whom arrived generations ago, others more recently, have made Oklahoma a more culturally interesting and economically vibrant place for all our citizens,” Floyd said. “We’re grateful for their presence, engagement and contributions to Oklahoma.” Having been adopted by both the House and Senate, SCR23 will be filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.

Mar 11, 2024
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House Approves Pae Bill for Free Cancer Screenings for Firefighters

The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday approved legislation that would offer free cancer screenings to all Oklahoma firefighters.  House Bill 3573, authored by Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, would cover screenings for lung, prostate, testicular, skin, colon and breast cancers for all firefighters, including volunteer firefighters.  "We owe a debt of gratitude to these firefighters who risked their lives to serve their communities," Pae said. "The very nature of the job comes with risks, and while we may not be able to protect our firefighters while they're in a blaze, we can help ensure free early detection of cancer after their exposure to carcinogenic materials in the line of duty."  Cancer is the number one cause of death for active-duty firefighters. The International Agency for Research on Cancer now classifies the firefighter occupation as carcinogenic to humans, which put the firefighter occupation in the same risk category as formaldehyde, cigarette smoke and asbestos.  According to the American Cancer Society, a patient is up to ten times more likely to survive if cancer is detected early.  Pae said HB3573 presents a comprehensive approach to ensure all firefighters, whether they're professional or volunteer or retired, would have this opportunity. HB3573 encourages cancer centers to offer free screenings for firefighters and adds firefighters to existing Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) plans that offer cancer screenings. It also establishes a tax credit for those on private plans.  The bill passed the floor 92-0 and is now available to be heard in the Senate, where it is authored by Sen. Blake Stephens, R-Tahlequah.