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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 »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following Canada’s announcement to rescind their Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) on the United States yesterday. “Canada’s decision to rescind their egregious Digital Services Taxes is a win for American businesses and workers,” said Rep. Estes. “I’ve consistently called for an end to this discriminatory tax practice, and I’m grateful that ... Read More »

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the G7 has agreed to reverse the pursuit of discriminatory taxes that largely targeted U.S. innovators and would have drained $122 billion from the U.S. Treasury over 10 years. Rep. Estes' legislation – the Unfair Tax Prevention Act – was the basis for Section 899 in House Republicans' ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered opening remarks at a joint hearing with the Work and Welfare Subcommittee. The hearing featured the Commissioner of Social Security, Frank J. Bisignano. Watch video of Rep. Estes’ remarks here. Full Remarks I want to welcome all of our members, and I want to especially welcome the Commissi... Read More »

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), representative of the Air Capital of the World and co-chair of the House Aerospace Caucus, recently led a letter with 23 colleagues urging United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer and the Trump administration to build on the zero-zero tariff environment for aerospace and defense manufacturing as part of the 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft. ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the United States successfully carried out airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. "Tonight's decisive action reflects the United States' commitment to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power," said Rep. Estes. "Iran – a regime that espouses 'death to America' and supports terrorism – chose to continue to pursue... Read More »

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), chair of the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Social Security Board of Trustees released its 2025 report. "It's time to be honest about the health of our Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and not use the program or the trustees' report for political gamesmanship," said Chairman Estes. "... Read More »

Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted alongside House Republicans to pass H.R. 4 – the Rescissions Act of 2025. The legislation rescinds $9.4 billion of previously appropriated funding by Congress by a vote of 214 to 212. "The wasteful, fraudulent and abusive spending of taxpayer dollars by the federal bureaucracy, coupled with the over $36 trillion national debt, is placing a disastrous economic... Read More »

This morning, Rep. Ron Estes and the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Estes was instrumental in crafting the tax provisions in the legislation that lower taxes for working families and support small businesses. Before the vote, Rep. Estes spoke in support of the bill during debate. "[The bill] en... Read More »

Last night, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted to advance the full budget reconciliation bill in the House Budget Committee – which passed the committee 17 - 16. He delivered remarks in support of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act last Friday in the Budget Committee markup. “The bill we’re marking up here today is the culmination of years of work to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, secure our borders ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – After about 18 hours of debate in the Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted to advance the tax provisions as part of the full budget reconciliation bill. The tax legislation included several priorities from Rep. Estes. "The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a boon for families, small businesses, and our national economy, and allowing key provisions to expire would be ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued a statement today following yesterday's announcement of a trade agreement with the UK. "Greater free and fair trade with the UK benefits Kansas farmers, ranchers, manufacturers and workers," said Rep. Estes. "President Trump's agreement with our ally across the Atlantic is a positive step forward in leveling the playing field and expanding markets for ... Read More »

After today's Senate confirmation vote, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), chair of the House Social Security Subcommittee, congratulated Frank Bisignano via phone and released the following statement. "Congratulations to Frank Bisignano on his confirmation as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. I look forward to working with him and his team to improve customer service, streamline process... Read More »

The office of Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition Saturday, April 19, during a reception and awards program at Mark Arts in Wichita. Every year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts an Artistic Discovery: Congressional Art Competition for High School Students, which takes place in each congressional district. First-place winners fr... Read More »