Bernard William "Pat" Kearney (May 23, 1889 – June 3, 1976) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

A native of Ithaca, New York, and a graduate of Albany Law School, in 1914, Kearney began a practice in Gloversville.

During the National Guard's post-World War II reorganization, he was recalled to service, promoted to major general, and assigned as commander of the 27th Infantry Division.

[4] He served on the border with Mexico during the Pancho Villa Expedition, attended Officer Training School at Fort Niagara and received his commission in 1917.

[9][10] He continued his National Guard service after the war, commanding the 105th Infantry Regiment as a colonel,[11] and the 53rd Brigade as a brigadier general.

[18] He rose to become the ranking Republican member of the House Un-American Activities Committee, and developed a reputation as a staunch anti-communist.

[19] His major legislative accomplishment was co-authorship and passage of the GI Bill to benefit veterans returning from World War II.

[24] In 1959 Congress passed special legislation authorizing Kearney to accept and wear the Philippine Legion of Honor (Commander).

[25][26] He received this award in 1953 to acknowledge his support for and efforts to boost the morale of the Philippine resistance during the Japanese occupation of World War II.