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WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the House gave final approval to the FY 2018 Budget Resolution, which will allow tax reform legislation to proceed: “Today we're one step closer to fixing our outdated tax code, which over the past three decades has grown to be more than 74,000 pages," said Rep. Estes. "Simplifying our national tax code will… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement following President Trump’s announcement of a new strategy on Iran: “Since 1979, the regime in Iran has brutalized its own people and spread terrorism around the globe,” said Rep. Estes. “It should come as no surprise that this regime has violated the nuclear deal and denied inspectors access to its militarized… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement upon  receiving the Congressional Financial Freedom Award from the State Financial Officers Foundation: “It is a true honor to receive the Congressional Financial Freedom Award. I'm committed to efficiency, accountability, and real results from government. All too often our government spends money without… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement following President Trump’s Executive Order on health care: “I applaud President Trump’s health care Executive Order. This will allow Kansans to buy health insurance across state lines through Association Health Plans," said Rep. Estes. "This common sense change will increase competition in the health care… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 3914, which will remove a federal land-use restriction on the Lake Afton property in Sedgwick County: "Today I introduced legislation that will remove a federal restriction that prevents the development of the Lake Afton property in Sedgwick County," said Rep. Estes. “This restriction, which… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement in response to the tax reform framework released today: "Real tax reform is needed to keep America competitive in a global marketplace. Economic growth from reforming our antiquated tax system will bring higher wages, and better jobs for working families in Kansas. It’s time to fix America’s complex and… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement on Friday in response to congressional action tying Hurricane Harvey relief to the federal debt limit: “My heart goes out to all of those in Houston and the Gulf region who have had their lives turned upside down by Hurricane Harvey. Americans and private organizations who came to their aid without preconditions… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement on Tuesday following the Trump administration's announcement to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “I support President Trump’s reversal of this unconstitutional Obama-era executive order.  This decision gives Congress time to fix our broken immigration system.  Congress can… Read more »

WICHITA, KS – This week, Congressman Ron Estes finished the 4th Congressional District August Listening Tour. Over the past month, Congressman Estes met with hundreds of constituents through visits to higher education/workforce training programs, industry and agriculture tours, farm bureau meetings, parades and county fairs, chambers of commerce presentations, business roundtables, town… Read more »

WICHITA, KS - Congressman Ron Estes issued the following statement following President Trump's tax reform address: "Real tax reform will jumpstart our economy and allow more Americans to climb up the economic ladder," said Rep. Estes. "Our antiquated tax code is destroying the ability of American businesses ability to compete abroad – some companies have an effective tax rate of almost… Read more »