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WASHINGTON— Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) participated in a signing ceremony today at the 2019 Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission where a delegation from Taiwan signed three letters of intent to purchase more than $3.6 billion worth of American soybean, wheat, corn and beef. Rep. Estes addressed the delegation and thanked them on behalf of Kansas farmers and… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) led a Special Order on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday to highlight the importance of passing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Rep. Estes was joined by several lawmakers from around the country while leading the discussion on the House Floor. "Throughout our district work period, I visited farms, ranches,… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on a bilateral trade agreement in principle between the United States and Japan announced yesterday by President Donald Trump: “Farmers and ranchers in Kansas will benefit greatly from the recently-announced trade agreement in principle between the U.S. and Japan, opening up the Japanese market for American… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is reminding constituents today that applications from students in the 4th District of Kansas to be nominated for a service academy are due Tuesday, Oct. 1. Every year, Members of Congress may nominate up to ten candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announced investment to improve electric infrastructure in south central Kansas. The $6.5 million Rural Development loan will fund 79 miles of new or improved line and $39,600 in smart grid technology to improve efficiency and security. Counties in the Fourth District impacted by this… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) will travel to Israel today to participate in a series of meetings and site visits to gain a firsthand understanding of regional challenges and America's relationship with Israel. Rep. Estes will be joined by a bipartisan delegation of Members of Congress. "Israel is America's strongest ally in the Middle East and this delegation visit… Read more »

WASHINGTON—The White House and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer signed a formal agreement with the European Union today allowing the bloc to receive more American beef exports. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following the signing event at the White House. “Today’s announcement is a great step toward more free and fair trade for our ag producers,” said… Read more »

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released details today on a $16 billion package to support farmers and ranchers affected by trade disruptions. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement on the package first announced by the USDA in May. "While today’s package is welcome news for many farmers and ranchers in the Fourth District who have been impacted by… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on today's vote to increase budget caps and suspend the debt ceiling until July 31, 2021: “Today’s spending bill will add $2 trillion to the federal debt over the next decade, increasing our nation’s debt to 97% of GDP by 2029. By raising budget caps $322 billion and suspending the debt ceiling until 2021,… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded an announcement today that the U.S. will launch an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into a proposed French digital services tax (DST) aimed at global technology companies. The 301 investigation will give U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer up to one year to investigate whether France’s digital tax would… Read more »