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This week, Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Tracey Mann (R-Kansas) introduced H.R.9527 to prevent a federal land grab from the Mid Western Plains NIETC. This bill would explicitly prohibit the use of federal funds for the exercise of federal eminent domain powers for power transmission and would also prohibit the permitting of power transmission projects if the state objects.   “Many… Read more »

Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) met with Julie Breshears of Wichita in Washington, D.C. Breshears is a 2024 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption® Honoree and was nominated for the recognition by Rep. Estes.   "Adoption and foster care are so important for young Kansans and provide a family and stability to children who need love and care," said Rep.… Read more »

Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), chair of the Ways and Means U.S. Innovation Tax Team, released an update on the Team’s summer activity and upcoming site visits in Silicon Valley.    “Here in the United States, we’ve invented everything from the air conditioner to the zipper. Our country is full of innovative people and businesses, and we need to give them the tools and tax… Read more »

On Friday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm regarding the DOE’s proposed designation of the Midwest-Plains National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) that would go through Kansas, including two counties in the 4th District – Edwards and Pawnee.    “Respect for private property rights is essential to… Read more »

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife's announcement that it will not make a request for water to the State of Kansas for Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in 2025. "Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service alerted Kansas that it doesn’t intend to request water administration for Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in 2025," said Rep.… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »