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WICHITA – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced the annual Congressional Art Competition dates. "Each year I'm always impressed with the talent of our students here in the Sunflower State," said Rep. Estes. "The Congressional Art Competition is an incredible way for our young people to showcase their work locally while also competing for a unique and coveted spot in the Capitol… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) today announced $771,975 in grants for aviation manufacturers through the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) program. These funds will help Kansas aviation employers retain 39 employees. The AMJP program was created by legislation introduced by Rep. Estes and Sen. Moran. This is the… Read more »

WASHINGTON ­– Rep. Ron Estes (R–Kansas) joined more than 100 Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a comprehensive review of the decisions by the Biden Administration that have led to the worst border crisis in United States history.  “Over the past year, President Biden’s policies… Read more »

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) marked one year of the Biden Administration and complete Democrat control of the House, Senate and White House in a floor speech. "This week, we look back over a year of failures; from the economy and crime to foreign policy and national security – there is not one area where this year of total Democrat control shouldn’t receive an F,"… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) reacted to today's Supreme Court vaccine mandate rulings. "The Supreme Court's decision to block a clearly unconstitutional mandate from OSHA is a major win for Kansans, highlighting the gross overreach that the Biden administration has tried to force on hardworking Americans," said Rep. Estes. "The ruling follows an amicus brief I joined that… Read more »

WASHINGTON –Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against Democrats, proposal to drastically change election procedure. “I voted against Democrats’ radical election takeover bill. It’s vital to have basic safeguards such as voter ID requirements in our elections — which a vast majority of Americans support,” said Rep. Estes. “Instead of addressing rising prices, the supply chain… Read more »

WASHINGTON ­­­– Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Republican colleagues in the House and Senate filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court opposing the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requires employers with more than 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or weekly… Read more »

WICHITA – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the Kansas 4th District winner of this year's Congressional App Challenge, Lily DeHaven.  "Technological advances continue to shape the way we work and interact with others, and the Congressional App Challenge is a great way for students to showcase their coding talent and hone their tech skills," said Rep. Estes. "Now more than… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Last night Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against increasing the debt limit by $2.5 trillion. "Washington continues to waste taxpayer dollars without any desire to curb spending or live within their means," said Rep. Estes. "Every second, the United States borrows approximately $47,000 – nearly the median household income for Kansans. Increasing the debt ceiling while… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement on the Senate's vote to block President Biden's overreaching vaccine mandate, the introduction of a Congressional Review Act in the House, and area employers halting vaccine mandates. The Senate vote occurred after Republicans also introduced a Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations… Read more »