Rep. Estes Recognizes the 125th Anniversary of Friends University

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WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) recognized the anniversary of Friends University in the House of Representatives.   “For the past 125 years Friends has provided Kansas, our country and the world, with men and women who are honorable citizens wherever they go after graduation, bringing value to their communities,” said Rep. Estes. “Being a Friends University Falcon is a…

Reps. Estes, Carbajal Recognize National Aerospace Week in House

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Today Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Salud Carbajal (D-California), co-chairs of the House Aerospace Caucus, recognized National Aerospace Week in the House of Representatives.   "The United States has long been a global pioneer in aviation, defense and space, and the aerospace industry and workforce have made innumerable contributions to our country and the world," said Rep. Estes…

Rep. Estes Comments on Biden Impeachment Inquiry

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WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) directed three committees – Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means – to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden. "Kansans deserve to know the truth about President Biden's participation in his family's business dealings with foreign entities, and…

Rep. Estes Condemns Revised WOTUS Rule

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WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement condemning the Biden administration's newly revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.  "The EPA is once again ignoring common sense at the expense of Kansas farmers, ranchers and energy producers," said Rep. Estes. "This new WOTUS rule clearly violates the Supreme Court's decision, highlighting…

Rep. Estes Visits South Central Kansas Medical Center, Winfield Middle School

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ARKANSAS CITY, Kan./WINFIELD, Kan. – Last Wednesday Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) participated in a health care roundtable with area hospital administrators, hosted by SCK Health. A tour of SCK Medical Center followed. In the afternoon, Rep. Estes spoke with students and teachers at Winfield Middle School, stopping into multiple classrooms and taking some questions from students. "Rural…

Reps. Estes, Carbajal Recognize National Aviation Day, Week

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WASHINGTON – Ahead of National Aviation Day on Aug. 19, kicking off National Aviation Week, Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Salud Carbajal (D-California), co-chairs of the House Aerospace Caucus, issued a joint celebratory statement.   "The United States is the birthplace of flight – from the Wright Brothers' 1903 flight to Charles Lindbergh's first transatlantic non-stop solo…

Deadline for 2023 Service Academy Applications Approaching

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WICHITA – As students begin heading back to school soon, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is reminding constituents that applications from students in the 4th District of Kansas to be nominated for a service academy are due Sunday, Oct. 1. Every year, Members of Congress may nominate up to ten candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy, West…

House Aerospace Caucus Adds Co-chair

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WASHINGTON – Today the House Aerospace Caucus announced the addition of Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-California) as co-chair. He joins Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), who re-established the caucus earlier this year after several years of dormancy. "The House Aerospace Caucus has proven to be an asset to lawmakers and the aerospace industry, and I'm pleased to have my friend and…

Rep. Estes Leads Letter Demanding Answers and Accountability from Treasury Regarding OECD Tax Scheme

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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Carol Miller (R-West Virginia), along with Ways and Means colleagues, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen raising concerns and seeking answers about the economic impact of the global tax scheme the Biden administration is negotiating with the OECD. After repeated attempts to solicit information from Sec. Yellen, Estes and…

Rep. Estes Supports Lesser Prairie-Chicken Congressional Review Act

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WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) that recognizes the voluntary efforts of Kansas farmers, ranchers and energy producers to conserve the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) habitat and removes the burdensome listing of the bird in the Endangered Species Act. The House passed the CRA 221 to 206 with bipartisan support. The CRA…

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