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WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following yesterday's Ways and Means Committee markup of the bipartisan Consumer Protections Against Surprise Billing Act: "An emergency room visit or scheduled procedure can be stressful if it's followed by an unexpected medical bill from an out-of-network provider. Even when Kansans do their due diligence to find… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced new communications roles for two members of his staff. Roman Rodriguez will move from Press Secretary to Communications Director and continue to serve from the Wichita District Office. Grace Davis will move from Scheduler and Executive Assistant to Press Secretary and continue to serve from the Washington, D.C.,… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Senate acquitted President Donald Trump on both articles of impeachment: "Our founders established a Constitution and a government that is rooted in freedom, truth and the will of the American people. The articles of impeachment that were passed in the House and debated in the Senate did not reach… Read more »

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address to Congress: "Tonight was a clear message of freedom and prosperity for the American people," said Rep. Estes. "The state of our union is stronger than ever before, and all Kansans are benefiting from this great American comeback.… Read more »

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 »