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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… 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… 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… 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,"… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidelines for patients and health care providers to safely resume in-person care for those with non-COVID-19 related needs. “For months, hospitals and health care providers across Kansas have limited in-person care due to COVID-19, severely impacting both patients and providers,” said Rep.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced $14,021,668 in CARES Act funding for Wichita Transit through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The City of Wichita can use funds for bus driver wages and personal protection equipment, as well as preventative maintenance and sanitation of vehicles. “As we start to reopen Wichita, it’s critical that workers and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following the announcement that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant the state of Kansas $5,760,000 for food bank purchases. “Communities across Kansas are still feeling the effects of COVID-19 as the state slowly reopens,” said Rep. Estes. “This funding is… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is cosponsoring the Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020 – legislation encouraging Americans to return to work following months of forced shutdowns and layoffs.    "With so many businesses reopening in Kansas and throughout the country, it's critical that employees are there to fill the job openings… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement amid protests and riots in Kansas and across the country.    "Our country continues to react to the terrible murder of George Floyd," said Rep. Estes. "Many Kansans have peacefully rallied to mourn the loss of life and seek positive change in our society. Unfortunately, peaceful protests have been… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of $1 billion in loan guarantees to help ag businesses meet the needs of the American supply chain.  “These loan guarantees ensure that our farmers, ranchers and growers can continue to feed Kansas and the rest of the United States during this… Read more »