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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on reports that troops from Kansas will be among those deployed to support border protection efforts at the U.S.-Mexico border: “As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I know that securing our border is key to our national security,” said Rep. Estes. “I am thankful to the members of the Kansas… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced Dan Martin has joined his staff as a legislative assistant for agriculture and energy. Martin is a native of Hugoton, KS and was most recently on the staff of Kansas Senator Jerry Moran. “Agriculture and energy are crucial drivers of our state’s economy and major industries in our district,” said Rep. Estes. “I am glad to have Dan’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced today that several counties in the 4th District of Kansas have been approved for disaster aid by the Trump administration. Federal funding is available for damages caused by severe storms, winds, and flooding in Barber, Kingman, Kiowa and Pratt Counties from Sept. 1-8, 2018. Additional Kansas counties approved for aid are Clay,… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court:   “Congratulations to Justice Kavanaugh on his confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court,” said Rep. Estes. “Despite a political and divisive confirmation process, the U.S. Senate was given an opportunity to thoroughly vet… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement announced today by President Donald Trump: “Canada’s inclusion in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is great news for Kansas farmers and manufacturers in the Fourth District and around the country. Canada is Kansas’ top export market worth $2.5 billion, underscoring… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) spoke yesterday on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the life and service of Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Kunze III who was killed while on duty on Sept. 16, 2018. Following his remarks, Rep. Estes asked colleagues to join in a moment of silence in honor of Deputy Kunze. “By killing the suspect, Deputy Kunze… Read more »

WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3383 today, a bill to designate the flood control project in Sedgwick County, Kansas, commonly known as the Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project, as the "M.S. 'Mitch' Mitchell Floodway". Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced the legislation in the House which will now go to the U.S. Senate for approval. “Citizens and… Read more »

WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 today. The bill reauthorizes the FAA and aviation programs through FY2023, as well disaster programs at the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on a deal to update the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) signed today by President Donald Trump: “Today’s agreement to modernize the U.S.- Korea Free Trade Agreement is good news for Kansas farmers, ranchers and manufacturers,” said Rep. Estes. “Trade with South Korea has opened up an important… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is reminding constituents today that applications from students in the 4th District of Kansas to be nominated for a service academy are due Monday, 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 Point, NY; the U.S. Naval… Read more »