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WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the second quarter GDP report revealed -0.9% growth. "Today's GDP report is confirmation of what Kansans already know – we have a weak economy suffering from devastating inflation thanks to destructive Democrat policies and one-party rule," said Rep. Estes. "No amount of spin from the White House can… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on today's Consumer Price Index. "Inflation is at a devastating new 40-year high – crushing our economy and causing long-term damage to families and small businesses," said Rep. Estes. "While year-over-year inflation at 9.1% is bad, it's really even worse since Biden took office. Under total Democrat control in… Read more »

WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement concerning the vandalism at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park. "The vandalism at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park is reprehensible," said Rep. Estes. "There is no room in our society for this type of behavior. While there are serious policy disagreements in our state over abortion regulations and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey. "After more than 60 million babies were denied the blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before they were even born, the disastrous and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his opposition to a Senate gun control bill that the House will likely address in the coming days. This comes at the same time that the Supreme Court has ruled against a New York law that violated the Constitution's 2nd Amendment. "Without a hearing or the opportunity to offer amendments, the Senate's gun control bill falls well… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Estes (R–Kansas) has been named a 2022 Fiscal Hero by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget – a nonpartisan group committed to educating the public on issues with significant fiscal policy impact.  “Cutting wasteful federal spending is necessary to ensure a better future for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” said Rep. Estes. “Too often,… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R–Kansas) delivered a floor speech about Democrats’ America last policies’ effect on the inflation and rising prices during a special hour on fiscal responsibility and the state of our economy. “There’s a lot of noise in this bubble we call Washington, D.C., but everyday Americans have the same top concerns about the economy and rising prices,” said Rep.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This week Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced H.R. 7963 –Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act – that will ensure the replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a time when the Biden administration has failed to create a reasonable plan to do so. "Kansans are suffering from crippling gas prices that continue to rise despite the Biden administration's… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has cosponsored H.R. 7690, a bill prohibiting taxpayer dollars from funding the Biden administration's Disinformation Governance Board. "The Biden administration is taking it upon themselves to be the standard-bearer of truth, but this Disinformation Governance Board is more like an Orwellian Ministry of Truth than a legitimate government working… Read more »

WICHITA – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a $15,305,526 grant for the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport for reconstructing the apron pavement. "It's always great to see improvements and upgrades at Kansas' largest airport here in the Air Capital of the World," said Rep. Estes. "This $15 million grant will assist with needed reconstruction for Eisenhower's apron… Read more »