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WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the latest tranche of assistance for farmers and ranchers affected by trade disruptions yesterday. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement on the Market Facilitation Program first announced by the USDA in May 2019.   "Thanks to completed trade deals like the USMCA and the Phase One agreement with China,… Read more »

WICHITA–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) toured three sites today across the 4th District to discuss how the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will benefit farmers, ranchers and manufacturers. During stops at Klaassen Family Farm in Harvey County, MKC Co-op in Butler County and Cox Machine in Sedgwick County, Rep. Estes heard from employees about the trade deal and other measures… Read more »

WASHINGTON—As the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX continues to have negative consequences on Kansas' aviation industry, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) wrote a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week urging the agency to employ a defined recertification process. Last week, Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita announced 2,800 layoffs due to the 737 MAX production… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Senate overwhelmingly approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement 89-10 today: "Passage of the USMCA in the Senate today is another great win for the American people. After an initial announcement by President Trump more than a year ago, Kansas farmers, manufacturers and workers will finally… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on today's signing of a phase one trade deal with China by President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He: "As Kansas' third largest trading partner, today's deal with China is monumental for farmers, manufacturers and workers in our state and throughout our country," said Rep. Estes. "This deal eases… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on the retirement of Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, the adjutant general of Kansas: "I want to thank Major General Tafanelli for his service to our state and country throughout nearly 40 years in uniform," said Rep. Estes. "In addition to his extensive service in our armed forces, Maj. Gen. Tafanelli has helped our… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on the announcement today by Spirit AeroSystems: "I have had numerous discussions with the Trump administration, the FAA, the governor, Boeing and other stakeholders about the impact these layoffs will have on employees at Spirit and various other industry suppliers throughout our region. I will continue to… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on War Powers Resolution H. Con. Res. 83: "Like Presidents Obama and Bush, President Trump acted within his authority under a 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force to neutralize the terrorist Qassem Soleimani. This decisive and lawful action sent a clear… Read more »

WICHITA–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has nominated 22 students for U.S. service academies following an application and interview process that took place Nov. 1, 2019, with several students interviewed by phone on another date.  “Each year I’m always encouraged by the talent and dedication of our District’s service academy applicants,” said Rep. Estes. “While the 22 nominees… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a Member of the Ways and Means Committee and USMCA leadership whip team, voted in favor of approving the implementing legislation for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today. Rep. Estes has championed the trade deal since it was announced by President Trump last year. "As I have said for more than a year, passing the USMCA is… Read more »