Congressman Estes Announces New Communications Director

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U.S. Representative Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has hired Jackson Baker as communications director, replacing Natalie Turner. Baker will be based in Rep. Estes’ Washington, D.C., office. Baker most recently served as communications director for Congressman David Schweikert (R-Arizona), where he led press, digital, and member communications and developed messaging on Ways and Means, Joint…

Estes Introduces Bill to Update US International Tax Rules

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Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) on Wednesday introduced the U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act of 2026, which would improve the international tax rules for companies that operate both in the U.S. and overseas. It will ensure that America remains the most innovative country in the world for decades to come. The bill builds on the international tax system created by the 2017 Tax Cuts…

Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Prevent Fraudulent IRS Returns

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U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Jimmy Panetta (D-California) introduced legislation on Thursday to help prevent the submission of fraudulent IRS returns before they are filed. The legislation verifies that Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFIN), which identify who submitted the return to the IRS, are active and authorized in the software before e-file functionality…

Rep. Estes Highlights Deep Community Engagement Across Kansas During August

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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…

Rep. Estes Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act, Securing Key Authorization for 184th Wing at McConnell AFB

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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…

Rep. Estes Introduces Bipartisan Digital Services Tax Resolution

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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,…

Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life Rule

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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…

Rep. Estes Votes in Favor of ALERT Act

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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…

Rep. Estes Announces 2026 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 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…

Rep. Estes Introduces Resolution Celebrating American Cowboy Cattle Trails

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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…

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