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WASHINGTON –Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against Democrats, proposal to drastically change election procedure. “I voted against Democrats’ radical election takeover bill. It’s vital to have basic safeguards such as voter ID requirements in our elections — which a vast majority of Americans support,” said Rep. Estes. “Instead of addressing rising prices, the supply chain… Read more »

WASHINGTON ­­­– Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Republican colleagues in the House and Senate filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court opposing the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requires employers with more than 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or weekly… Read more »

WICHITA – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the Kansas 4th District winner of this year's Congressional App Challenge, Lily DeHaven.  "Technological advances continue to shape the way we work and interact with others, and the Congressional App Challenge is a great way for students to showcase their coding talent and hone their tech skills," said Rep. Estes. "Now more than… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Last night Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against increasing the debt limit by $2.5 trillion. "Washington continues to waste taxpayer dollars without any desire to curb spending or live within their means," said Rep. Estes. "Every second, the United States borrows approximately $47,000 – nearly the median household income for Kansans. Increasing the debt ceiling while… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement on the Senate's vote to block President Biden's overreaching vaccine mandate, the introduction of a Congressional Review Act in the House, and area employers halting vaccine mandates. The Senate vote occurred after Republicans also introduced a Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations… Read more »

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 »