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WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) was selected to serve on the prestigious House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee for the 117th Congress. Estes will also join the Select Revenue Measures (Tax) Subcommittee and serve his second term on the Social Security Subcommittee. “I’m honored to join the Trade Subcommittee along with the Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) reintroduced bipartisan legislation critical to south central Kansas' aviation manufacturing sector – the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act. He was joined by Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Washington). The bill allows aviation manufacturers to designate 25% of their workforce at risk of furlough due to COVID-19 to be eligible for 50% of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced that Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, Kansas, will receive a CARES Act Provider Relief Fund grant for $818,000. Distributed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding is intended to aid hospitals and health care providers providing medical services for COVID-19 patients. “Our hospitals… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced the Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act. This bill honors the rights of individuals with Down syndrome by federally banning doctors from knowingly performing an abortion because a baby received a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. “It’s tragic that in the United States babies are being targeted simply because they have… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded new funding from the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation for the Equus Beds Aquifer Recharge Project. Wichita will receive $1 million to fund construction needs related to the aquifer's recharging and recovery. "Investing in the infrastructure of south central Kansas will promote the long-term health and safety of our… Read more »

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 »