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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 3914, which will remove a federal land-use restriction on the Lake Afton property in Sedgwick County: "Today I introduced legislation that will remove a federal restriction that prevents the development of the Lake Afton property in Sedgwick County," said Rep. Estes. “This restriction, which… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement in response to the tax reform framework released today: "Real tax reform is needed to keep America competitive in a global marketplace. Economic growth from reforming our antiquated tax system will bring higher wages, and better jobs for working families in Kansas. It’s time to fix America’s complex and… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement on Friday in response to congressional action tying Hurricane Harvey relief to the federal debt limit: “My heart goes out to all of those in Houston and the Gulf region who have had their lives turned upside down by Hurricane Harvey. Americans and private organizations who came to their aid without preconditions… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement on Tuesday following the Trump administration's announcement to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “I support President Trump’s reversal of this unconstitutional Obama-era executive order.  This decision gives Congress time to fix our broken immigration system.  Congress can… Read more »

WICHITA, KS – This week, Congressman Ron Estes finished the 4th Congressional District August Listening Tour. Over the past month, Congressman Estes met with hundreds of constituents through visits to higher education/workforce training programs, industry and agriculture tours, farm bureau meetings, parades and county fairs, chambers of commerce presentations, business roundtables, town… Read more »

WICHITA, KS - Congressman Ron Estes issued the following statement following President Trump's tax reform address: "Real tax reform will jumpstart our economy and allow more Americans to climb up the economic ladder," said Rep. Estes. "Our antiquated tax code is destroying the ability of American businesses ability to compete abroad – some companies have an effective tax rate of almost… Read more »

WICHITA, KS - Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement following President Trump's Afghanistan and South Asia policy address: "It is vitally important for the U.S. to fight for stability within Afghanistan and South Asia. Today, there are twenty terrorist groups that operate out of Afghanistan and Pakistan, which is higher than any other region in the world," said… Read more »

WICHITA, KS - Congressman Ron Estes, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement today after touring the Wolf Creek nuclear generating station in Burlington, Kansas: "It's important that we continue to ensure that America's nuclear facilities are secure," said Rep. Estes. "Wolf Creek is Kansas' first nuclear power generating station and is a… Read more »

WICHITA, KS – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced on Friday that he will host town hall meetings in four counties on Thursday, August 24.  Times and locations are as follows (subject to change):   8am-9:30am   Newman University, De Mattias Fine Arts Center, 3100 McCormick, Wichita 11am-12pm    William Newton Hospital (Basement meeting room),… Read more »

Washington, DC – Congressman Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement responding to the "Big Six" statement on tax reform: "Today’s announcement from President Trump and congressional leaders shows that Republicans are committed to reforming our broken tax code that is hurting middle-class families and sending American jobs overseas. America's tax code hasn’t been updated in… Read more »