Rep. Estes Applauds USDA Relocation

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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on the announcement today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will locate its Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in Kansas City. Rep. Estes joined the Kansas and Missouri Congressional Delegation in writing a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue on May 20,…

Reps. Estes, Thompson and Sens. Coons, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Renewable Energy Tax Advantages

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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS), Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), along with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced the Financing Our Future Energy Act today. This bipartisan and bicameral bill gives renewable energy projects access to master limited partnerships (MLP), a tax advantage currently only available to oil, gas, and coal…

Ways and Means Witness: Medicare for All Will Shut Down Rural Hospitals

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WASHINGTON—At a U.S. House Ways and Means Committee hearing today titled 'Pathways to Universal Health Coverage', Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) condemned Medicare for All and similar proposals that would expand government-run health care and negatively impact rural critical access hospitals. "For nearly a decade, the health care industry has been thrown into chaos, costs have risen,…

Rep. Estes Discusses Kansas TANF Law at Congressional Hearing

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WASHINGTON—At a U.S. House Ways and Means Sub-Committee hearing today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) discussed recent efforts in Kansas to bypass state law regarding work requirements to receive assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Last month, it was reported that Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s administration intends to issue exemptions allowing…

Rep. Estes Applauds Public Safety Partnership for Wichita

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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded an announcement today by Attorney General William Barr that Wichita has been named a National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) site. The partnership program provides enhanced federal support of state, local and tribal law enforcement officials and prosecutors as they combat violent crime. Wichita was among 10 sites announced…

Rep. Estes Welcomes House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to Kansas

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WICHITA—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and the top Republican in the U.S. House, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California), were in Wichita today to tour the National Center for Aviation Training at WSU Tech and discuss trade and the economy. Representatives Estes and McCarthy were joined by WSU Tech President Sheree Utash, Karyn Page, President/ CEO of Kansas Global Trade…

Rep. Estes Applauds the USMCA Statement of Administrative Action

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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement applauding the delivery of the Statement of Administrative Action to Congress: "As a member of the USMCA whip team, I’m pleased the administration has delivered its Statement of Administrative Action to Congress, moving us one step closer toward ratification," said Rep. Estes. "Mexico and Canada have already…

Rep. Estes and Rep. Schneider Introduce Section 965 Tax Code Fix

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WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-Illinois) introduced bipartisan legislation today to amend Section 965 of the tax code to ensure the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) follows congressional intent with regard to structured payments of corporate tax liabilities. “This bipartisan legislation will ensure the IRS follows congressional intent by…

Rep. Estes Release Statement on USDA Assistance for Farmers

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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement addressing the USDA's aid program for farmers and ranchers affected by trade disruptions: "Our Kansas farmers and ranchers fulfill the critical role of providing quality, affordable food for global consumers, but have suffered for years from unfair trade practices," said Rep. Estes. "The actions by the current…

Rep. Estes Requests Vote for Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

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WASHINGTON―Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives today to request unanimous consent for the House to consider a vote on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. For the forty-ninth time, House Democrats denied the request. "The American people deserve to know where their Members of Congress stand on protecting innocent life and infants…

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