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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced that the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas will receive a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) grant for nearly $10 million. This grant is part of the DOL One Workforce Grant Program to provide funding to train local workers for critical industries such as information technology, advanced manufacturing and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting no on articles of impeachment for President Donald J. Trump.   "This afternoon I voted against the second attempt to impeach President Trump. Speaker Pelosi has given members only two hours to discuss these articles of impeachment — there have been no testimonies, no witnesses, or sober… Read more »

WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has nominated 24 Kansans for U.S. service academies following an application and interview process that took place Nov. 13, 2020.   "Kansas is full of dedicated patriots who love our country and are ready to serve their fellow Americans. It is always encouraging to meet the dedicated young people applying to one of our distinguished service… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after Congress certified the Electoral College votes from the 2020 presidential election.  "I strongly condemn yesterday's unlawful, un-American actions of a violent mob that severely tarnished our electoral process and horrified Americans across this country," said Rep. Estes. "Despite attempts to thwart the… Read more »

WASHINGTON –  Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the House passed the rules package for the 117th Congress. "Speaker Pelosi and the House Democrats passed a blatantly partisan rules package – with a slim majority vote – to undermine the voice of the minority party in the House. The new rules limit the minority party's ability to amend legislation,… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Republican Reps. Mann and LaTurner announced their intent to object to certain states during the Jan. 6 Electoral College certification. They released the following statement:  "It is the duty of Congress to certify electors for the presidential election based on the laws passed by state legislators. With several states facing… Read more »

WICHITA – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the Kansas 4th District winner of this year's Congressional App Challenge, Abir Haque. This is his second year winning first place in this competition.  "This year has highlighted the advances in technology and how apps have changed the way we work, learn and communicate," said Rep. Estes. "Abir has demonstrated his impressive… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against overriding President Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. "Our men and women in uniform bravely defend the rights and freedoms of Americans every day. While the NDAA has many positive aspects that support our troops, our freedom of speech is also… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against the CASH Act. "Last week's bipartisan COVID-19 relief package provided targeted assistance to hurting families and small businesses through extended unemployment, the Paycheck Protection Program and eliminating surprise medical billing, but it was coupled with Speaker Pelosi's bloated omnibus… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced they do not intend to submit a request to secure water for Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.  "Kansas farmers and ranchers have been conserving our precious natural resources for generations, including water and wildlife," said Rep. Estes. "For the… Read more »