Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced two CARES Act grants for local airports in Eureka and Newton, Kansas. "Kansas has a rich history in flight, and the CARES Act grants for airports in Eureka and Newton will further solidify the importance of aviation in our region," said Rep. Estes. The Lt. William M. Milliken Airport in Eureka was awarded $55,555 through the CARES Act in addi... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a NASA award for Wichita State University as part of the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program. The $750,000 award is for the university's Artificial Intelligence Assisted Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization and Planning proposal. "Wichita is already known for our rich aviation history, but the advancements and... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin) introduced the Providing Adequate Resources to Enhance Needed Time with Sons and Daughters (PARENTS) Act, which grants state governments and tribal organizations the ability to use Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program funds to create Parenting Time Agreements (PTAs). This legislation would address the... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee to release a discussion draft outlining a bold plan to further promote telehealth for patients. In response to the novel coronavirus, Congress and the Trump administration have enacted an unprecedented expansion of telehealth. These temporary waivers have allowed many health care servic... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced two Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District. These low-cost loans will aid small businesses and entrepreneurs with administrative and emergency costs associated with COVID-19. “The economic shutdown caused by the recent global health crisis brought devastating unexpe... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement entered into force today. "The USMCA is an exceptional agreement for Kansas farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, workers and consumers," said Rep. Estes. "After delays in the Democratic-led House, our three countries will finally realize the benefits of this free and fair trade agreement... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a $1 million grant to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). "Across the country, communities have been negatively impacted by the illegal distribution and use of methamphetamines, destroying families and lives," said Rep. Estes. "I'm thankful for the law enforc... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) cosponsored the JUSTICE Act today in the U.S. House of Representatives, which addresses police reform and accountability. The House bill is companion legislation to the Senate JUSTICE Act that was introduced yesterday. "The JUSTICE Act is the right approach to tackle the difficult challenges of police brutality, racial inequalities and law enforcement ... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced $38,402,487 in CARES Act funding for the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). “Safe, reliable transportation is crucial as Kansans return to work and businesses begin to reopen,” said Rep. Estes. “I voted for the CARES Act to ensure that Kansas and our communities are receiving ne... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Safe Policing for Safe Communities executive order. "Today's executive order is a bold step forward in promoting best practices in law enforcement, increasing transparency and accountability, and ensuring that we are keeping all communities in the United States safe," said Rep. Estes. "I... Read more »