Representative Daniel Pae

R

District 62

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


representative

Leadership

Assistant Majority Whip

60th Legislature

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Aug 5, 2025
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Pae Honored as 2025 Legislative Champion by National Mental Health Nonprofit

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, has been named a 2025 Legislative Champion by Mental Health America (MHA), the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit focused on mental health advocacy, education and policy. Pae, who serves as chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on Human Services, was nominated for the award by Mental Health Association Oklahoma in recognition of his work as co-chair of the bipartisan Oklahoma Mental Health Caucus.  "I’m truly honored to receive this award from Mental Health America," Pae said. "Mental health is essential to the overall well-being of our communities, and there is growing momentum in Oklahoma to treat mental health with the urgency and compassion it deserves. I’m proud to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to expand access to resources and support."  He was also honored for authoring House Bill 2012 , which extended harm reduction programming to help address substance use and improve community health outcomes across the state. The bill passed the House but was not heard on the Senate floor this year.

Jun 10, 2025
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Pae Named to National Youth Homelessness Fellows Program

Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, has been named to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) 2025 cohort of the Youth Homelessness Fellows . The program brings together a bipartisan cohort of state legislators and legislative staff committed to addressing and preventing youth and young adult homelessness.  "I'm honored to be selected for the Youth Homelessness Fellows Program and to join fellow lawmakers from across the country who are committed to finding real solutions to this urgent issue," Pae said. "Every young person deserves a safe and stable place to call home, regardless of the circumstances that led to this point. I look forward to learning from national experts and collaborating with my colleagues on strategies we can implement here in Oklahoma to prevent and end youth homelessness."  This year, Pae joins a group of 21 other legislators and two legislative staffers from 17 states. Participants will engage in two multi-day, in-person meetings designed to deepen their understanding of youth homelessness and explore evidence-based state policy solutions focused on elimination and prevention.  Pae, a Republican, has served House District 62 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, where he represents west Lawton, since 2018. In 2020, he was named a co-vice chair of the House State and Federal Redistricting Committee following the decennial U.S. census. Before his election to the House, he worked in municipal government in Lawton.  NCSL is the leading bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staff of the states, commonwealths and territories. It provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues, including youth and young adult homelessness. 

May 27, 2025
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Bill to Establish Taiwan Regional Trade Office Sent to Governor

Legislation that would strengthen Oklahoma's international trade relationships and bolster economic development has been sent to the governor. Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, secured final passage of Senate Bill 209 on Thursday. The measure would create the Taiwan Regional Trade Office within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The office is designed to facilitate economic relationships between Oklahoma-based businesses and businesses in Taiwan, as well as promote trade and investment opportunities. "Oklahoma and Taiwan have a decades-long friendship based on mutual respect and shared democratic values," Pae said. "This trade office would grow that relationship through strategic commerce. This initiative will not only support Oklahoma entrepreneurs and businesses but also demonstrate our commitment to strengthening international ties that contribute to long-term economic growth." SB209 now awaits the governor’s signature.