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WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner introduced House Concurrent Resolution 63 that directs the House to formally arrange for the late Sen. Bob Dole to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Thursday, Dec. 9. "As a war hero, statesman, leader and Kansan, it is without question that Sen. Bob Dole should receive one of our nation's greatest honors – to… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the death of Sen. Bob Dole. "Susan and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sen. Bob Dole. Bob is an American icon, a heartland hero, and the epitome of Kansas grit and values. His life has been an inspiration to me and countless individuals around the world, and a number of leaders can point to… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against President Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi's socialist spending bill. "Congress should be focused on the economic crisis that's unfolding – we have an unprecedented worker shortage with prices still going up and major supply chain issues as we head into the Christmas season," said Rep. Estes. "The Biden-Pelosi social spending… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Rep. Fred Keller (R-Pennsylvania) and House colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution in opposition to President Biden’s overreaching vaccine mandate on businesses and workers. “Biden’s vaccine mandate impacts millions of Americans and will continue to strain industries affected by the labor… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Last night, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against the Democrats' so-called infrastructure bill and a procedural vote on their nearly 4-trillion-dollar tax-and-spend bill. "Roads, bridges, air traffic and rural broadband are all critical to our nation, but they are not the focus in the Democrats' so-called infrastructure bill," said Rep. Estes. "After multiple delays… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) today announced $7,243,237 in grants for aviation manufacturers through the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) program. These funds will help Kansas aviation employers retain 463 employees. The AMJP program was created by legislation introduced by Rep. Estes and Sen. Moran. This… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined a press conference with nearly three dozen of his Republican colleagues in response to President Biden’s overreaching vaccine mandate through OSHA. Yesterday OSHA released their new rule for employers with 100 or more employees. “We’re not talking about the validity of the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Rep. Estes. “In fact, a lot of Kansans… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement in opposition to today's overreach by the federal government through OSHA regarding vaccine mandates for employers with 100 or more employees. "Just in time for the holidays, President Biden is gifting Americans with a mandate that is sure to increase already rising prices, cripple an already challenged supply chain, and force… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) recognized and honored the U.S. Capitol Police at the Congressional Football Game – a charity game featuring Members of Congress and former NFL players facing off against U.S. Capitol Police. Rep. Estes has supported the event's efforts to provide our U.S. Capitol Police resources. The game honored the men and women of… Read more »

WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), along with panels of local community leaders, will interview 22 area high school students who applied for nomination to a U.S. service academy on Friday, Nov. 12. Rep. Estes has tapped 12 distinguished community leaders with varying backgrounds to serve on the four interview panels. Their knowledge and understanding of our U.S. Armed Forces, current… Read more »