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WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) spoke on the House floor in support of legislation he helped introduce to suspend normal trade relations with Russia. This legislation garnered broad bipartisan support and further isolates Russia following their unjust invasion of Ukraine. “We must keep in mind that the American marketplace is not something that is a right. It is a privilege… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following response to President Zelensky’s address to Congress. "President Zelensky delivered a powerful address this morning. I think it’s clear that we can do more to aid suffering Ukrainians, while also ensuring that this war does not escalate or go on indefinitely,” said Rep. Estes. “My hope is that President Biden, along with our… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Last night Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted for sanctions on Russia that include banning the purchase of Russian oil while also cosponsoring stronger bipartisan, bicameral legislation he and Ways and Means colleagues had developed. “I strongly support ending the U.S. importing Russian oil and moving back to American energy independence,” said Rep. Estes. “While the vote to… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Last night Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of robust defense spending and against the bloated omnibus spending bill. "The House took two separate spending votes – I voted in favor of the first that funded the Department of Defense and against the second that unnecessarily increases spending and will further drive up debt and inflation," said Rep. Estes. "The major… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined fellow Republicans on the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) for a special order on the House floor to discuss the effects of high energy prices on America. “For the past year, we’ve seen policies from the Biden administration devastate families and small businesses across the country,” said Rep. Estes. “The national average for a gallon of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Republican House colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) urging her to reconsider the Biden administration and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) final rule mandating COVID-19 vaccines for health care providers and to consider legislation that would invoke the Congressional Review Act… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. "Total Democrat control of Congress and the White House has crushed families across the country and our state," said Rep. Estes. "By every meaningful metric, Biden and Pelosi have taken us in the wrong direction and created multiple crises. To make our Union strong… Read more »

WICHITA  – Today, Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement on the attacks on Ukraine.  “Our prayers are with the people of Ukraine as they endure this unprovoked and unjust attack on their sovereignty. Former KGB officer and tyrant Vladimir Putin is disrupting stability in the world for his personal gain without regard to loss of life or even the will of his… Read more »

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 »