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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 »

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 »