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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement after House Democratic leadership announced the House would not return to work next week.  "Throughout this pandemic, I've been participating in briefings with federal agencies, virtual meetings with constituents and video conferences with organizations and other elected officials," said Rep. Estes. "While work has… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the Treasury Department's final rule today that allows Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan eligibility for some hospitals that are partially owned by state or local governments. This follows a letter that Rep. Estes signed along with other colleagues urging PPP support for rural hospitals.  "Local, rural… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced more than $8.5 million in grants for Kansas rural health care providers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will receive a Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program grant for nearly $7.7 million, and the University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute will… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined his colleagues to introduce bipartisan legislation providing $3 billion in funding to purchase American-produced crude oil for the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).  In March, President Trump and Department of Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette requested funding to fill the SPR. This timely legislation will help… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted to support additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, COVID-19 testing and hospital assistance in HR 266 – the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Before the vote took place, Rep. Estes spoke on the House floor.  "More than 1.6 million small businesses and their employees were helped before… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement regarding the Senate passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act: "Kansas small businesses and their employees need relief during this crisis, and thankfully the Senate just voted to add $310 billion to the successful Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The additional… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced $6 million in Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) for the state of Kansas. This funding was included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and will be distributed by the United States Department of Justice. “Kansas has the full support of the federal government during this health… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue following the announcement of a $19 billion program to assist farmers and ranchers in the United States.  "COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of our American way of life, but the farmers and ranchers in Kansas have continued serving our country by providing quality, safe food for our tables," said Rep.… Read more »

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 »