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WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against two immigration bills that would further expand the crisis at our southern border.  "By removing critical border enforcement measures and offering amnesty to those here illegally, the Biden administration and Democrats are intensifying the border crisis and lawlessness," said Rep. Estes.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) penned an op-ed with Rep. Tracey Mann (R-Kansas) about President Biden and Democrats' “Everything But” energy policy and instead advocates for an “All of the Above” policy. You can read the full op-ed in RealClearEnergy here. Read more »

WICHITA – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced two opportunities available to high school students in 2021 – the annual Congressional Art Competition and nominations to U.S. service academies. "Each year I'm always impressed with the talent and caliber of our students here in the Sunflower State as displayed in these two programs for Kansas high schoolers," said Rep.… Read more »

WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced federal grants for Augusta Municipal Airport in Augusta, Lt. William M. Milliken Airport in Eureka, Clyde Cessna Field Airport in Kingman, and Strother Field in Cowley County between Winfield and Arkansas City. The grants are funded by the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act of 2020. "Aviation is a critical… Read more »

WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced federal grants for Wichita's Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport and Colonel James Jabara Airport totaling $4,458,663. The grants are funded by the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act of 2020. "In the Air Capital of the World, we've witnessed drastic effects in air travel due to the coronavirus pandemic,"… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after his appointment to the Joint Economic Committee. This committee is a bicameral effort to report on the United States economy and make policy suggestions for improvement. “At a time when our nation’s economy is recovering from a public health crisis, it’s never been more important for Congress to focus on… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) congratulated the Wichita State University Men's Basketball team on their regular season conference championship and wished them luck as they begin postseason play this weekend. Click here to watch the video and click here to download the video. Remarks as prepared: Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Wichita… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner sent a letter to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly following H.R. 1319 becoming law.  "Following extreme shutdowns that left families, small businesses and communities suffering economic losses, Kansas was hit with frigid temperatures and exorbitant energy bills," said Rep. Estes. "However, state revenues have… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against two bills that would undermine fundamental rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment.  "For more than two centuries, Americans have championed the guaranteed liberties in the Bill of Rights and subsequent constitutional amendments, knowing that each one plays a significant role in keeping our country… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Joe Biden's final push to bail out historically Democratic-led states without adequately addressing coronavirus-related needs in the United States.  "What the House passed is not COVID-19 relief – only 9% of the bill actually combats COVID-19," said Rep. Estes. "The bill has a price tag… Read more »