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WICHITA – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced new funding for airports in Kansas, made available as part of the CARES Act. Over $53 million in grants from the US Department of Transportation will be distributed to 80 airports in Kansas. Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport will receive more than $11.3 million in CARES Act grants. “Airports in Kansas and across the… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement concerning the slow response from the State of Kansas regarding unemployment benefits and implementation of tools Congress provided for hurting Kansans.  "Congress released more than $9.5 million to the State of Kansas on March 23 to hire additional staff to process unemployment claims and make sure our… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement concerning the Paycheck Protection Program's depletion of funds.  "Kansas workers and small businesses are hurting, and the Paycheck Protection Program started providing needed relief for the Sunflower State," said Rep. Estes. "Since this popular fund has been exhausted, Congress should be laser-focused… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) sent a letter to local government entities throughout Kansas, including the Wichita City Council, regarding funds made available in the CARES Act. Rep. Estes voted in support of the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that includes funding to help state and local governments face new challenges as a… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement applauding President Trump’s announcement of a new deal with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). “During this global health crisis, it’s important that we stand up for American industries and the workers and families they support,” said Rep. Estes. “The dangerous actions of Saudi Arabia… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) signed onto a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza requesting expanded support for rural hospitals and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) through the CARES Act's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  "The Paycheck Protection Program has been extremely successful… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the first tranche of funding for hospitals and health care providers. Kansas hospitals and providers will receive $325,135,950.   "Thanks to the CARES Act, hospitals and health care providers in Kansas are receiving financial relief to help… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined his colleagues on the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) in sending a letter to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman urging him to take action to restore stability to the global oil market. The letter was in response to a month of market volatility due to the increase in cheap oil output from Saudi Arabia “The recent… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the additional funding awarded to community health centers by HHS through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The additional dollars are a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by the House and signed into law on March 27. Kansas will receive $15,385,520 to support 19… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) recently joined his colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar requesting that rural hospitals have access to financial relief provided by the CARES Act. “For many Kansans, rural hospitals are critical in providing their health care close to home, and they are now on… Read more »