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U.S. Representative Ron Estes (R-Kansas) concludes the August working period today. Rep. Estes maintained a relentless schedule focused on listening directly to the concerns of his Kansas constituents with 32 events. Including August, Rep. Estes has attended, hosted, or visited 192 businesses, schools, local events, and constituent… Read more »

U.S. Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the House passage of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Providing for a strong national defense and ensuring our service members have the tools they need to protect our homeland is one of Congress’s most critical constitutional duties. This year’s NDAA… Read more »

U.S. Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) introduced a bipartisan resolution, H.Res. 1340, expressing strong opposition to Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) and other extraterritorial tax measures levied by foreign nations that unfairly target and discriminate against American companies and workers.  The resolution highlights that several countries - including France, Italy, Spain, Turkey,… Read more »

U.S. Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) led a letter alongside U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reissue the Protect Life Rule to restore crucial safeguards to the Title X Family Planning Program.  Reissuing the Protect Life Rule, which previously eliminated abortion referral mandates… Read more »

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act, comprehensive bipartisan aviation safety legislation following the tragic mid-air collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger aircraft in January 2025. The bill was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously and passed on the House… Read more »

The office of Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition Saturday, April 10, during a reception and awards program at Mark Arts in Wichita. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide competition for talented high school students. Competitions take place in each congressional district with each winner having… Read more »

Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced a House resolution to recognize and celebrate the monumental contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails to the United States. As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, this resolution honors the spirit of independence and the economic foundation laid by the… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) introduced the Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility (EBITDA) Act. The legislation builds on the Working Families Tax Cuts Act’s—also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill—pro-growth policy by restoring globally competitive interest deductibility standards and unleashing domestic investment for U.S.-headquartered companies.… Read more »

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced a resolution, H. CON. RES. 76, that recognizes the visionary leadership of Chief Richard LaMunyon and the profound global impact of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.  In 1979, Wichita Police Chief Richard LaMunyon was inspired by a heartfelt encounter with a Special Olympics athlete to champion the cause. Looking to eliminate… Read more »

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement today after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) officially finalized the removal of the lesser prairie-chicken from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.  “Today is a massive win for common sense, for Kansas, for the hardworking farmers and ranchers who have been the true stewards of our land for… Read more »