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Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced the annual Congressional Art Competition dates.  “Each year talented young artists have the chance to enter their best work in a fun and competitive event,” said Rep. Estes. “About 200 students from across the district enter their artwork in the Congressional Art Competition annually, and it's incredible to see the talent and skills young… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined a full committee hearing to question health insurance CEOs on the economic reality facing American families, and why the “efficiencies” of modern health care don’t translate into affordability for patients nationwide.  You may click HERE or on the image above to watch Rep. Estes’ full… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Ron Estes (R-Kan.) and Rep. Josh Harder (D-Calif.)  reintroduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act. This bill allows nursing homes to continue operating their in-house CNA training program even if they incur fines above a certain amount, so long as the fines are issued for reasons unrelated to direct resident care.    “This common… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF) Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) and Scott Peters (D-California), in addition to Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pennsylvania), and Mike Quigley (D-Illinois), to introduce House Resolution 981 establishing a clear fiscal goal – reduce the federal budget deficit to 3% of gross domestic… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement following the international tax side-by-side agreement that was made:  “I cannot overstate the importance of this development for protecting U.S. tax sovereignty, American workers, and U.S. businesses competing globally. Under this side-by-side… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is pleased to share that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded over two million dollars in federal grants from the FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants to airports across Kansas’ 4th Congressional District. The AIP funds airport infrastructure projects, such as runway construction, taxiway rehabilitation, airport… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following the Trump administration’s announcement that gives nearly $222 million to Kansas as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program: “As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee I was proud to be involved in the conversations that led to including these investments into the One Big… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act – a package of reforms that would lower premium costs for all Americans, expand access to affordable coverage, and increase transparency to… Read more »

U.S. Representative Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has hired Natalie Turner as Communications Director to replace Roman Rodriguez, who is now District Director and Senior Communications Advisor. Rodriguez took over the position on May 1. He has been in a communications role with Rep. Estes since October 2017, working out of his Wichita district office.  Turner is a Kansas native who recently… Read more »

Last week, U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) reintroduced the Executive Action Cost Transparency Act. This bill would mandate that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provide a comprehensive and centralized list of final administrative actions in order to increase transparency and streamline information flow, providing lawmakers with needed information on spending. This would include… Read more »