Rep. Estes Votes to Rein In Government Spending

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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…

Rep. Estes, House Passes One Big, Beautiful Bill

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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…

Rep. Estes Votes to Advance One Big, Beautiful Bill

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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,…

Rep. Estes Applauds Ways and Means Tax Legislation Vote

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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…

Rep. Estes Applauds UK Trade Deal, Encourages Action on DSTs

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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…

Rep. Estes Congratulates Social Security Administration Commissioner's Confirmation

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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,…

Rep. Estes Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners

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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…

Rep. Estes Applauds Nationwide E15 Waiver

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Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nationwide waiver for the sale of E15 gasoline ahead of the summer months.   "Allowing the sale of E15 year-round and nationwide is a win for Kansas ethanol producers and drivers across the country," said Rep. Estes. "This is a great step forward in restoring American energy dominance, and farmers…

Support Grows for 'Beacon of Hope' R&D Legislation

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On Tax Day, organizations and innovators are continuing to show support for the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act, legislation introduced by Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and John Larson (D-Connecticut) that permanently allows for immediate research and development expensing looking back to 2022 when the provision expired. Reps. Estes and Larson were joined by Reps. Rudy…

House Passes Budget Resolution in Win for America First Agenda

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In a major win for Kansans and President Trump's America First agenda, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and House Republicans passed the budget resolution that starts the process to secure our border and extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, ensuring Kansans don't see a tax hike in 2026. Prior to the 216 to 214 vote today, Rep. Estes delivered remarks in support of the resolution during yesterday's…

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