Rep. Estes Announces App Challenge Winner

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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…

Rep. Estes Votes Against NDAA Veto Override

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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…

Rep. Estes Votes Against the CASH Act

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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…

2021 Water Rights Protected at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

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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…

Rep. Estes Applauds Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation.  "After months of an unnecessary political stalemate, Congress was able to pass much-needed relief for workers, families and small businesses," said Rep. Estes. "The legislation includes critical wins for Kansas, such as providing direct…

Wichita Dole VA Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

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WICHITA – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the VA's list of 128 additional sites receiving COVID-19 vaccines, including the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, and Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka.  "As our nation continues battling COVID-19 with the recently authorized Pfizer and Moderna vaccines,…

Rep. Estes Flies on Recertified 737 MAX

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WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) participated in a demonstration flight of the Boeing 737 MAX after it received FAA recertification. The flight followed its grounding, safety upgrades, and a thorough recertification process. Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita manufacturers the 737 MAX fuselage, with numerous suppliers throughout south central Kansas supporting its…

FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use for a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, marking another milestone for Operation Warp Speed.   "American ingenuity is one step closer to defeating COVID-19 with today's FDA emergency use authorization announcement," said Rep. Estes.…

Rep. Estes Joins Ways and Means Colleagues Ending Surprise Medical Billing

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WASHINGTON – Tonight the House Ways and Means Committee announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement in principle to end surprise medical billing. As a member of this committee and advocate for a surprise medical billing solution, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement:   "Republicans and Democrats have worked together to end surprise medical billing – an issue…

Rep. Estes Joins Supreme Court Amicus Brief

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after filing an amicus brief signed by more than 100 Members of Congress, urging U.S. Supreme Court to hear the recent lawsuit filed by the State of Texas regarding the 2020 election. "Americans deserve to have their vote counted in a free and fair election. The U.S. Supreme Court has a responsibility to review the…

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