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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 »

WICHITA — Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the 4th District winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition today on social media. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts An Artistic Discovery: Congressional Art Competition for High School Students, which takes place in every congressional district with each first-place winner having their artwork on display in… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the IRS issued a new rule regarding donor information requirements for certain nonprofit organizations. "For years, Democrats have used IRS disclosure rules to shame donors who give to worthy, conservative nonprofits," said Rep. Estes. "Using a bully pulpit to intimidate Americans for the way they… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the Trump administration's negotiations of a $35-per-month co-pay cap for most seniors on Medicare.  "Many seniors rely on insulin, and now the 1 in 3 Medicare enrollees with diabetes will benefit from a newly negotiated $35-per-month insulin co-pay rate," said Rep. Estes. "This is reassuring for the 3 million… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined his colleagues in suing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after House rules were changed, allowing Members to abdicate their responsibility and vote by proxy.  "The unconstitutional rule to vote by proxy empowers House leadership and devalues the representational aspect of our republic," said Rep. Estes. "When Americans vote, they… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) called on the Kelly administration Wednesday to disburse federal funds intended for cities, counties and other entities after a report showed Kansas is one of 32 states still withholding most of those dollars.  "Kansas communities have been negatively impacted by COVID-19-related health and economic challenges, which is why Congress… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following President Trump’s announcement that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will distribute $19 billion to American agriculture producers. “Kansas farmers and ranchers are the heart of the Sunflower State – through this health crisis, they’ve continued to feed America and the world,” said Estes. “I’m… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against Speaker Pelosi's $3 trillion socialist wish list.  "Kansans continue to feel the pain of forced shutdowns and the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why Congress should be at work focusing on the real needs of our constituents," said Rep. Estes. "Instead, the House took a show vote today… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against today's highly-partisan proxy voting legislation that allows only 22 Representatives to carry enough proxies to pass legislation by a simple majority.  "Our Constitution creates the House of Representatives as the People's House – a representative body closest to the Americans they serve," said Rep. Estes. "When I took… Read more »