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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Wednesday following the President’s announcement that he intends to nominate Kansas Governor Sam Brownback as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom: “Sam Brownback’s commitment to Kansas is admirable and he has served our state and country honorably. There is no better person to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Tuesday following his introduction of H.R. 3383, which will designate the Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project as the M.S. "Mitch" Mitchell Floodway: “I'm proud to introduce legislation that will rename the Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project after M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell.  Mr.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Thursday following the House's passage of H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: "America faces mounting threats to our national security from around the globe. Since Sept. 11, 2001, there have been 96 Islamist terror plots or attacks against the U.S. homeland. Of these, 31… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Wednesday following the House passage of H.R. 2664, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. “Today, Congress passed the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that reaffirms our dedication to combating this growing crime. This is an issue that affects… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Thursday following the House passage of H.R. 3004, Kate's Law, and H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act: "Kate's Law and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act are the latest examples of Republicans keeping their promises to voters. Kate's Law strengthens the penalties for unlawful immigrants who… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Tuesday following his confirmation to the House Committee on Homeland Security: “America faces mounting threats to our national security from around the globe. This includes the increased threat faced by Islamist terrorism, foreign cyber attacks, and an unsecured southern border. Our federal… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Wednesday following the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise and congressional staff in Virginia: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Steve Scalise, his staff, family, and all those injured this morning.  I’m grateful to the U.S. Capitol Police officers who displayed true bravery in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Tuesday after Congress passed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017: "America's veterans should not be forced to fight through a bureaucratic labyrinth in order to receive the care they deserve.  Often times, when abuses have come to light at the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Thursday after the House of Representatives passed the Financial CHOICE Act: “I was proud to vote for and cosponsor the Financial CHOICE Act.  Repealing the burdensome regulations in the Dodd-Frank Act is a solution to repair one of President Obama's most disastrous policies.  This CHOICE Act… Read more »

WICHITA, KS – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kan.) on Monday issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to privatize America’s air traffic control system: “I share President Trump’s desire to make travel in America’s airspace safer, more efficient and technologically advanced.  However, any plans for privatization of our air traffic control system must also take… Read more »