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 »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement today on the decision by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City to pull out of Obamacare.
“Obamacare is clearly broken and Congress must fix it. The law is collapsing before our eyes. In Kansas and across the country, millions of Americans are hurting and rightfully concerned about what will happen… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced staff assignments for his Washington, DC office.
“I am very pleased with the A-Team that we have put together for my Washington, DC staff,” Estes said. “4th District residents will be well-served by the mix of Kansans and those with previous Capitol Hill experience who will be assisting constituents through my… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kan.) on Thursday offered his support of the appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller as Special Counsel to the investigation of alleged Russian government efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election and related matters. In his statement, Estes said:
“In a case of such public interest, it is imperative to foster… Read more »
