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WICHITA–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced more than $2.5 million in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Wichita and communities in south central Kansas. Last week, Rep. Estes voted in support of the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that included additional funding for HUD to address the effects of… Read more »

WICHITA-Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced new details for the Kansas 4th District Congressional Art Competition due to the coronavirus outbreak. To keep Kansans safe and comply with stay-at-home orders, Congressman Estes’ staff will be accepting submissions online and will not be hosting an in-person art show or awards reception this year. “The annual Congressional Art… Read more »

WASHINGTON-Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following information regarding Congress' actions to combat COVID-19. "As our nation continues to combat both the physical and economic impact of COVID-19, Congress has worked to fight the virus, support treatment research and innovation, provide relief to hurting workers and families, and create a bridge for small businesses.… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act today in the House. The bill passed with bipartisan support and will now head to President Trump's desk for his signature. "Kansas families, workers and small businesses are hurting, and they are looking for relief right now," said Rep. Estes. "The CARES Act… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Senate passed and the president signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act yesterday. "On Wednesday President Trump signed the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law," said Rep. Estes. "This legislation provides workers and families stability, assists small… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement applauding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) award of $5.9 million to Kansas to support the statewide COVID-19 response: "I've been working closely with state and local officials to ensure that they have the resources they need to keep Kansans safe," said Rep. Estes. "Two weeks ago, Congress… Read more »

WASHINGTON-Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) reacted to Canada's ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement amid the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming the third and final country to ratify the agreement. "Agriculture and manufacturing industries are critical to south central Kansas, and free and fair trade benefits the manufacturers, farmers and workers here and across the country,"… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after last night's passage of the Coronavirus Response Act: "In the early morning hours, the House finally voted on a relief package that ensures Americans have access to free COVID-19 testing and financial relief for those who are ill, quarantined, or caring for others due to the coronavirus," said Rep.… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement regarding today's national emergency declaration: “President Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency today provides confidence to all Americans as we combat COVID-19,” said Rep. Estes. “The administration’s actions, along with the bipartisan work we’ve done in Congress, are aggressive and effective.… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Trump's address to the nation: "Tonight President Trump outlined the appropriate actions our country is taking to protect Kansans from COVID-19," said Rep. Estes. "The unprecedented and rapid response to address this outbreak with further travel restrictions and a commitment to take care of… Read more »