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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to favorably recommend CIA Director Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. The full Senate will vote on Pompeo by the end of this week. “As the former congressman for the 4th district of Kansas and current director of the CIA, Mike Pompeo has proudly demonstrated… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is helping lead efforts in Congress to promote free and fair trade. Read his latest op-ed on the current trade negotiations between the U.S. and China below. Rep. Ron Estes: Why some Democrats are rooting for the Chinese on trade Washington Examiner by Rep. Ron Estes 4/16/18 President Trump recently suggested farmers will end up… Read more »

WASHINGTON—As part of his efforts to reform entitlement programs, increase economic opportunity for all Americans and address growing workforce demands, Congressman Ron Estes (KS-4) has introduced H.R. 5489, the federal Hope Opportunity and Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) Act. The bill has been referred to the House Ways and Means and Agriculture… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is leading efforts urging the Department of Health and Human Services to issue updated regulations for the Title X Family Planning Program. Those regulations will stop funding for programs where abortion is a method of family planning. Read more about the letter below. House Republicans urge HHS to add abortion… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on H.J. Res. 2, proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Rep. Estes spoke in favor of the proposal on the floor of the House of Representatives and called on President Trump and Congress to implement retroactive cuts to last month’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 1625:  “Kansans will benefit from several important measures included in the omnibus spending bill, including funding for our military and a 2.4 percent raise for all military personnel, a fix for the ‘grain glitch,’ an exclusion for regulating methane on farms, a delay on… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following the release of the Preventing Swatting and Protecting Our Communities Act, also known as the Finch Memorial Act: "The swatting incident here in Wichita and others across the country highlight the need for a federal law that addresses these crimes," said Rep. Estes. "That's why I'm introducing… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced the details for the Kansas 4th District Congressional Art Competition, which is part of the annual nationwide event sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. “The annual Congressional Art Completion is a great way to showcase the artistic talent of our young people here in the 4th District,” said Rep. Estes. High school… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following passage of H.R. 1892:  "Passage of the budget today in the House provides stability for our government and much-needed funding for our troops who selflessly serve our nation," said Rep. Estes. "We're following through on the promises we've made to the American people. We've reformed taxes to… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has nominated 13 students for U.S. Service Academies following an application and interview process that took place Nov. 10, 2017. “The caliber of these students is impressive and each applicant displayed a commitment to serve this country with passion,” said Rep. Estes. “The future of our Republic is bright knowing these talented individuals… Read more »