Press Releases

WASHINGTON—At a U.S. House Ways and Means Committee hearing today titled 'Pathways to Universal Health Coverage', Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) condemned Medicare for All and similar proposals that would expand government-run health care and negatively impact rural critical access hospitals. "For nearly a decade, the health care industry has been thrown into chaos, costs have risen, and choice ... Read more »

WASHINGTON—At a U.S. House Ways and Means Sub-Committee hearing today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) discussed recent efforts in Kansas to bypass state law regarding work requirements to receive assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Last month, it was reported that Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s administration intends to issue exemptions allowing people w... Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded an announcement today by Attorney General William Barr that Wichita has been named a National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) site. The partnership program provides enhanced federal support of state, local and tribal law enforcement officials and prosecutors as they combat violent crime. Wichita was among 10 sites announced today. “I’m thankful... Read more »

WICHITA—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and the top Republican in the U.S. House, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California), were in Wichita today to tour the National Center for Aviation Training at WSU Tech and discuss trade and the economy. Representatives Estes and McCarthy were joined by WSU Tech President Sheree Utash, Karyn Page, President/ CEO of Kansas Global Trade Services, and ot... Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement applauding the delivery of the Statement of Administrative Action to Congress: "As a member of the USMCA whip team, I’m pleased the administration has delivered its Statement of Administrative Action to Congress, moving us one step closer toward ratification," said Rep. Estes. "Mexico and Canada have already made signific... Read more »

WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-Illinois) introduced bipartisan legislation today to amend Section 965 of the tax code to ensure the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) follows congressional intent with regard to structured payments of corporate tax liabilities. “This bipartisan legislation will ensure the IRS follows congressional intent by allowing compan... Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement addressing the USDA's aid program for farmers and ranchers affected by trade disruptions: "Our Kansas farmers and ranchers fulfill the critical role of providing quality, affordable food for global consumers, but have suffered for years from unfair trade practices," said Rep. Estes. "The actions by the current Administrat... Read more »

WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives today to request unanimous consent for the House to consider a vote on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. For the forty-ninth time, House Democrats denied the request. "The American people deserve to know where their Members of Congress stand on protecting innocent life and infants who have survi... Read more »

WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after today's announcement that the United States, Mexico and Canada have reached an agreement to remove all steel and aluminum tariffs between the neighboring countries. "Today's news is a significant milestone for our state and country as we work toward free and fair trade among our three countries," said Rep. Estes. "W... Read more »

WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin) introduced the Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2019 today. This bill would stop treating cash disbursements of funds that tribes sometimes make to tribal members as payments made to evade tax. “The Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act is a common sense bill to support tribal youth and encourage students to pur... Read more »