Press Releases

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has signed on to an amicus curiae brief supporting the U.S. Supreme Court case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. City of New York. The case, brought by the NYSRPA, challenges New York City’s law banning the transportation of a lawfully owned firearm by city residents to any location outside city limits, even if it’s a second home or shoot... Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded a grant awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. The $6.6 million grant will go toward repairing and improving the airport’s runways. "As Kansas’ largest commercial airport, Eisenhower is critical for our region’s transportation needs, connectivity and overall economy," said Rep. Estes... Read more »

WICHITA—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) helped announce the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition tonight during a reception and awards program May 3, 2019, 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 first-place w... Read more »

WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against H.R. 9 today, a bill to prevent President Trump from withdrawing from the Paris Agreement which President Obama unilaterally entered in August 2016 without the advice and consent of Congress. In addition, Rep. Estes signed a discharge petition today to force a vote on the proposed Green New Deal. “Both the Paris Agreement and Green New Deal... Read more »

WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after today's Kansas Supreme Court ruling on abortion: "Radical and out-of-touch justices on the Kansas Supreme Court have cleared the way for the barbaric practice of dismemberment abortions and opened the door for even more extreme late-term abortions in our state. This ruling, which seeks to supersede federal law, also... Read more »

WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes released the following statement on the second anniversary of his swearing-in on April 25, 2017. "It's truly been an honor to represent the people of the Fourth District of Kansas," said Rep. Estes. "As a fifth-generation Kansan who comes home every week, I know the values, work ethic and grit that are instilled in the people of our state. That's why I continue to ... Read more »

WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes released the following statement after Attorney General William Barr delivered the Special Counsel's full report to Congress. "I have received Special Counsel Mueller’s report and look forward to reviewing it in detail," said Rep. Estes. "While I hope this report sheds more light on Russia’s attempt to sow discord in our elections, the ultimate conclusion remains t... Read more »

WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the USMCA whip team, released the following statement after the Office of the United States Trade Representative released an analysis of the estimated impact of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “The ITC report underscores the significant importance of getting the USMCA across the finish line. As Canada and Mexico are Kansas... Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on the Violence Against Women Act: “I have voted three times to support a clean reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Unfortunately, Speaker Nancy Pelosi let VAWA expire in February and is now using it to push unrelated and potentially harmful provisions. “Like the Democrat's 'Bipartisan Background Checks Bil... Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has been named to the whip team for the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana). Before final ratification, the USMCA is expected to be reviewed by Congress. Rep. Estes and the USMCA whip team will serve as leaders to get the agreement approved. The USMCA was finalized in November to replace the North American Free... Read more »