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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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. 

May 19, 2025
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Pae Urges Signing of Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act

A measure helping Oklahoma's firefighters access life-saving cancer screenings is moving to the governor's desk, and its House author is urging him to sign it. House Bill 2011 , known as the "Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act," would create a tax credit of up to $250 per year for unreimbursed medical costs incurred by firefighters for cancer detection procedures. The credit could begin in tax year 2026 and could be carried forward for up to five years. The author of the bill, Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, said the tax credit would help firefighters catch cancer early, a needed step as they face higher diagnosis rates due to long-term smoke and chemical exposure. "In March, Oklahomans saw our firefighters at their finest as they protected homes, lives and entire communities while battling relentless wildfires," Pae said. "House Bill 2011 is an opportunity to recognize that their service doesn’t end when the flames are extinguished; instead, the risks they carry linger for years in the form of long-term health impacts." Cancer is the primary cause of death among active-duty firefighters. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has designated firefighting as a cancer-causing occupation because of repeated exposure to hazardous substances such as smoke, firefighting foams, diesel exhaust, flame retardants and toxic building materials. These carcinogens, along with others like formaldehyde, asbestos and cigarette smoke, significantly increase the risk of cancer in firefighters. "Our firefighters have our backs in moments of crisis," Pae said. "It’s time we have theirs." For tax year 2028 and subsequent tax years, the total amount of credits used to offset tax would be adjusted annually to limit the annual amount of credits to $1.5 million. The percentage adjustment formula would be $1.5 million divided by the credits claimed in the second preceding year. The measure cleared its final hurdle on Thursday when Senate amendments to the bill were approved by the House 80-2. It now moves to the governor's desk.