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U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), along with his Kansas delegation colleagues U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), and U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02), and Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), requested President Donald J. Trump issue a major disaster declaration due to severe storms from June 3 to June 7, 2025. The storms affected... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following U.S. District Judge David Counts’ order to lift environmental protections for the lesser prairie-chicken. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) requested Judge Counts vacate the 2022 decision that listed the bird as an endangered species, and Judge Counts granted their request. In 2021, under the Biden administration, the FWS ... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, with the Ways and Means Committee to hold a field hearing at YESCO about the One Big, Beautiful Bill. Estes heard from Americans who shared their work experience and insight on how the One Big, Beautiful Bill would benefit them, their families, and their businesses. He spoke about the tax relief and pro-growth policies included i... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) spoke at a Ways & Means Committee field hearing held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. He talked about the growth small businesses across the country will experience as a result of the One Big, Beautiful Bill. Read his remarks below and watch here. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for organizing another round of field hearings. It’s... Read More »

U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (R-Kansas), Suzan Delbene (D-Wash.), along with Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), reintroduced the Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act. This critical legislation will update Medicare reimbursement rates for emergency air services by using data collected under the No Surprises Act, which was passed in 2020. “Air ambul... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered the keynote address at International Tax Cooperation and Competition: A Reset hosted by American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Congressman Estes discussed the latest developments in international tax policy. See below for highlights and watch here. On driving economic growth through tax policy reform: “It's great to be able to talk about things that ar... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Fox & Friends to discuss the loss of his intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, crime in Washington D.C., and more. See below for highlights and watch the interview on YouTube and Rumble. On Eric’s legacy and the impact he left on Congressman Estes’ office: “It's really a sad story, because you have such a great person, like Eric, who was such a nice young man. ... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Washington Watch with Tony Perkins with guest host Jody Hice to discuss the rescissions package, federal spending and provisions within the One Big, Beautiful Bill that will help Kansans and Americans, and more. Watch the interview on YouTube. On the rescissions package: “Obviously there’s a lot of work we need to do. One out of five dollars that the go... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in the Daily Wire on why the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is the most pro-family, pro-life piece of legislation in American history. “The Big Beautiful Bill Act is unquestionably one of the most pivotal pieces of tax legislation to ever be passed into law,” wrote Rep. Estes. “It will get the United States back on track, lower taxes for everyd... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered remarks on the House floor honoring the life of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. Eric was an intern in Rep. Estes’ office for the summer. He was killed in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2025, as an innocent bystander. A moment of silence was held following Rep. Estes’ remarks. Read his remarks below and watch here. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined the Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser to talk about the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4, 2025. Rep. Estes spoke about provisions within the OBBBA that will improve the lives of Americans through tax cuts, economic growth and the promotion of American innovation. He also spoke about bor... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined the John Whitmer Show to talk about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) after President Donald Trump signed it into law on Friday, July 4th. Rep. Estes spoke about how the historic legislation stopped Kansans and Americans from facing a 22% tax increase. With this historic legislation, Kansans will now pay an average of $10,900 less in taxes. Additio... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement marking the House of Representatives’ passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature. Prior to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Rep. Estes spoke in favor of the bill on the House floor. Read his remarks and watch here. “When Republicans decisively ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read the full remarks below. Watch on YouTube and Rumble. Watch the remarks here. Remarks as delivered: Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the Kansas families, workers, and small businesses who will benefit from the One Big Beautiful Bill. By ext... Read More »

WASHINGTON- U.S. Congressman Ron Estes and his wife, Susan, are sending their prayers and deepest condolences to the family of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. On Monday night, Eric was the victim of a shooting in Northwest D.C. Eric joined Congressman Estes’ Washington, D.C., office in June 2025 as an intern. Eric was a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, majoring in finance with ... Read More »