Rep. Estes Publishes Earth Day Op-Ed Celebrating American Energy Leadership

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On Monday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed highlighting the benefits of U.S. energy leadership and calling out the Biden administration’s harmful policies that hold back domestic energy production and stewardship of the environment.  "American energy leadership is not only good for our nation, but good for the global environment," wrote Rep. Estes. "Rather than…

Rep. Estes Issues Statement in Response to Biden Administration Nursing Home Rule

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Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement in response to the White House’s finalization of the Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule.   "It’s disappointing to see the White House go ahead with this disastrous and unworkable rule that will hurt Kansas’ seniors," said Rep. Estes. "I am a staunch advocate for our seniors and want them to receive the best care, but…

Rep. Estes Announces 2024 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 20, during a reception and awards program at Mark Arts in Wichita. Each 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 with each…

Rep. Estes Issues Statement on Supplemental Aid Packages

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the End the Border Catastrophe Act, Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act and Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act and against the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. "When the country is more than $34.5 trillion in debt and bad actors threaten the United States' border and our…

Kansans Have Spent $23,623 More Since January 2021

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Following Wednesday's CPI announcement that inflation had come in hotter than expected for the third month in a row, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement and Kansas-specific inflation data from the Joint Economic Committee, of which he is a member.   "For the past three years, Kansans have been paying far too much for essential goods and services," said Rep.…

Rep. Estes Votes for Protecting Americans' Privacy, Securing Country

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Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of major reforms to strengthen privacy in the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act.   "Global threats to our nation are more prevalent now than ever before, and the Biden administration’s open border exposes the United States to even greater risks. It's imperative that the United States has the necessary tools to combat…

Rep. Estes Votes Against Washington's Wasteful Spending

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WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against a package of spending bills, commonly referred to as a "minibus," that will cost taxpayers $1.2 trillion.   "At $34.5 trillion in debt and when we're borrowing $95,000 per second, there is no reason to continue pushing forward reckless spending full of pet projects and waste that doesn't benefit Kansans," said Rep.…

Rep. Estes Pens Op-ed Decrying Biden Budget Proposal

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Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in National Review, The Biden Administration’s Budget Disaster, unpacking the damaging provisions in the president’s latest budget request and highlighting the plan put forth by Republicans which, in contrast, balances the budget in 10 years.   Highlights of the op-ed are below and you can read the full op-ed…

Rep. Estes Leads Letter Seeking Answers on Impact of IRS Telework Policy

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Today, Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), David Kustoff (R-Tennessee) and eight additional Ways and Means colleagues sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel communicating questions and concerns about the telework policies of the IRS.   "The IRS has a duty to provide reliable service to hardworking American taxpayers who are trying to follow the rules by paying their taxes – if…

Rep. Estes Responds to State of the Union

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Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.   "Kansans deserve better than what Joe Biden tried to tout as accomplishments in tonight's State of the Union – an open border, Bidenflation, historic debt levels, disregard for human life and a failure to advocate for America abroad is nothing to brag about,"…

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