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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Jeff Colyer being sworn in as Governor of Kansas:  "Congratulations to Jeff Colyer on becoming the 47th Governor of Kansas. I’m looking forward to working with him for the good of all Kansans," said Rep. Estes. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas’ 4th congressional district in the… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the President's State of the Union address: "During his first State of the Union, the President reinforced the positive outlook that many Americans already have on our economy and our nation. It was an address to the American people of inspiration, unity and freedom," said Rep. Estes. "With unemployment… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Governor Brownback to be Ambassador for International Religious Freedom: "Now, more than ever, our nation must remain committed to ensuring religious freedom is defended around the globe," said Rep. Estes. "I believe Sam Brownback’s commitment to the dignity of human life and the… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after Congress passed the continuing resolution to fund the government until February 8, 2018, and reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years. "Instead of funding our military and providing health care for our children, Democrats in the House and Senate voted to shut down the… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement following the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony today honoring Sen. Bob Dole:  "Today we honor a true Kansan and American hero with the Congressional Gold Medal. Sen. Bob Dole embodies what it means to lead with a servant’s heart and has built a legacy that future generations will forever aspire to emulate.… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement following the Department of Homeland Security's announcement to suspend chemical testing at the Chilocco Indian School: "The Department of Homeland Security has suspended plans for chemical testing at Chilocco Indian School in northern Oklahoma. The safety of south central Kansans has been my priority during this… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act: "Kansans shouldn't have their Constitutional rights restricted simply because they travel out of state. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act protects Kansans' Second Amendment right by ensuring that anyone who is allowed to possess a… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the House unanimously passed a bill mandating annual sexual harassment training: “There is no place for sexual harassment in our society and there is no excuse for such offenses. As the father of two daughters, it makes me sick to hear the stories which have recently come to light from within Hollywood, the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes issued the following statement after an information meeting concerning the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to test inert chemicals in northern Oklahoma: "It is clear that south central Kansans are concerned with the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to test inert chemicals in northern Oklahoma and I share those concerns," said Rep. Estes.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement following passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: "For more than three decades, families have paid a growing cost for our country’s increasingly complex and burdensome tax code that's loaded with special interest loopholes. This isn’t fair to hardworking Kansans," said Rep. Estes. "That's why today I voted for the… Read more »