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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on the passing of Wichita State University President John Bardo: "Susan and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Bardo," said Rep. Estes. "His devotion to education and Wichita State was evident, as he led the University in a bold direction that benefited students and the entire Wichita-area community.… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on the passing of former Kansas Representative Dick Nichols: "From his time in the U.S. Navy to representing the Fifth District of Kansas, Congressman Nichols served our state and country proudly," said Rep. Estes. "Susan and I are thankful for his public service and join Kansans from across the state in… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is working to support efforts to reunite a father in Wichita, Kansas, with his two children currently living in Russia. Against his will, Brian Mobley’s two daughters, ages 6 and 4, were taken to Russia by their mother Bogdana Mobley in 2014 and then prevented from visitations with their father despite court orders. Since March 2018, Rep. Estes… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) penned an op-ed in the Wichita Eagle on Sunday, March 3, 2019, to address the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that affect Kansas families all year long. Read the full op-ed at Kansas.com to see what a local accountant says is the best way to check your savings. Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced today a series of social media posts that will commemorate Women's History Month. Each Friday throughout March, Rep. Estes will recognize a Kansas female who made history. "Kansas women have shaped history and inspired future generations throughout our state and country," said Rep. Estes. "I look forward to highlighting that rich… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, and H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Bill of 2019. Rep. Estes voted against H.R. 8 today in the U.S. House, which will consider H.R. 1112 tomorrow. “H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112 are a combined effort to infringe on law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against a resolution today in the U.S. House to oppose a national emergency declaration issued by President Donald Trump: “Just as every president since Jimmy Carter has done, President Trump is rightfully exercising his ability to declare a national emergency to protect our border. The crisis on… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced today that several counties in the 4th District of Kansas have been approved for disaster aid by the Trump administration. Federal funding is available for damages caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding in Cowley, Greenwood, Harvey, Kingman, Pratt and Sumner Counties from Oct. 4 to Oct. 15, 2018. Additional Kansas… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today for finalizing and publishing the Protect Life Rule, new guidelines for Title X family planning grants. Last year, Rep. Estes helped lead the effort in Congress to call on the Trump administration to administer the new rule which will divert family planning tax dollars from… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressmen Ron Estes released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Rep. Estes voted against the bill, which passed the U.S. Senate earlier today. "While this budget bill provides a start to securing our border, it stops short of including all of the funding and tools needed to build a barrier and secure… Read more »