Rep. Estes Votes to Rein in D.C. Bureaucracy, Protect Kansans

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Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the 2025 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which contains measures to prohibit funding to list the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act and to defund the EPA's rule on meat and poultry producers' wastewater discharges.    "Kansas farmers, ranchers, energy…

Rep. Estes Comments on Secret Service Director Cheatle's Resignation

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Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned.   "Congressional Republicans and Democrats agree, Director Cheatle has not been transparent in the days following the assassination attempt of former President Trump and is at fault for the shortcomings of the agency she led on that day. Director Cheatle admitted…

Rep. Estes Reacts to President Biden's Announcement

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WICHITA – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced his decision to no longer seek reelection. "President Joe Biden's announcement that he will suspend his reelection campaign is an admission of something that Americans have observed for a long time – he is not fit to be president, which also means he can no longer serve as…

Rep. Estes Reacts to Shooting at Trump Rally

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after today's shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. "Like many across our country, I was shocked by the horrific scene in Pennsylvania. Secret Service and law enforcement acted quickly, and I'm thankful for the men and women who neutralized the shooter, preventing further harm. Susan and I are grateful that…

Rep. Estes Votes for Election Security Bill

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Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which passed the House 216 to 198. While federal law makes it illegal for a non-citizen to vote in federal elections, this bill enhances the integrity of U.S. elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and would direct states to remove non-citizens from…

Rep. Estes Reacts to Spirit Acquisition

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Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after Boeing formally announced its plans to acquire Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems.   "Kansas' hardworking people and flat plains fostered a century of experience and expertise in making flight possible for millions of people – and the Sunflower State continues to lead in aviation and aerospace. We will closely…

Rep. Estes Condemns Canada’s Digital Services Tax

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Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement regarding Canada’s decision to move forward with a new tax on digital services that would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2022, and have an outsized negative impact on U.S. innovators.   "I’m disappointed by Canada’s decision to enact these retroactive, discriminatory taxes that will hurt the U.S. economy and the…

Rep. Estes Votes to Hold Garland in Contempt

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Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with congressional subpoenas. The resolution passed 216 to 207.   “The Justice Department’s failure to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena flies in the face of the Constitution and the institutional power of the House of Representatives,” said…

Rep. Estes Reacts to Trump Verdict

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Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after a New York jury issued a verdict in President Donald Trump's trial. "Most Americans can see through the politically motivated trial against President Trump, and they know that a prosecutor who ran specifically against the former president, a judge with a heavy anti-Trump bias, and a highly partisan venue could not produce a…

Rep. Estes Meets With State Leaders Seeking TCJA Permanence

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Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) met with state leaders from around the country, including Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, as they voiced their support for permanently extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). These legislators delivered a letter, signed by more than 330 state legislators representing 42 states, to Congressional leaders, including Ways and Means…

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