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WASHINGTON – Following Missouri and other states' move to opt-out of expanded unemployment benefits, Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner are urging Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to encourage Kansans to return to work by ending our state's participation in the federal unemployment program. "Expanded unemployment was intended to assist hurting families during the worst part of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the April jobs report was released. "Republicans in Congress have been laser-focused on defeating the virus, reopening the economy, and getting Americans back to work and school. Thanks to Operation Warp Speed and American ingenuity, we're on an accelerated path to crushing COVID-19. Unfortunately, the… Read more »

WICHITA – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition Saturday, April 17, 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… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Estes applauded the Department of Transportation for taking initial steps in implementing the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) Program – bipartisan legislation he introduced with Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Washington) in 2020 and helped reintroduce in this Congress. The new law allows aviation manufacturers to designate 25% of their workforce at risk of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) reintroduced legislation yesterday in the House of Representatives to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Chisholm National Historic Trail and the Western National Historic Trail. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. "When we think about advances that moved our country forward,… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), along with Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), led a letter to President Biden and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in support of the Protect Life Rule. Signed by more than 100 lawmakers in the House and Senate, the letter urges Secretary Becerra to keep federally… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against two immigration bills that would further expand the crisis at our southern border.  "By removing critical border enforcement measures and offering amnesty to those here illegally, the Biden administration and Democrats are intensifying the border crisis and lawlessness," said Rep. Estes.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) penned an op-ed with Rep. Tracey Mann (R-Kansas) about President Biden and Democrats' “Everything But” energy policy and instead advocates for an “All of the Above” policy. You can read the full op-ed in RealClearEnergy here. Read more »

WICHITA – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced two opportunities available to high school students in 2021 – the annual Congressional Art Competition and nominations to U.S. service academies. "Each year I'm always impressed with the talent and caliber of our students here in the Sunflower State as displayed in these two programs for Kansas high schoolers," said Rep.… Read more »

WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced federal grants for Augusta Municipal Airport in Augusta, Lt. William M. Milliken Airport in Eureka, Clyde Cessna Field Airport in Kingman, and Strother Field in Cowley County between Winfield and Arkansas City. The grants are funded by the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act of 2020. "Aviation is a critical… Read more »