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WICHITA, KS – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced on Friday that he will host town hall meetings in four counties on Thursday, August 24.  Times and locations are as follows (subject to change):   8am-9:30am   Newman University, De Mattias Fine Arts Center, 3100 McCormick, Wichita 11am-12pm    William Newton Hospital (Basement meeting room),… Read more »

Washington, DC – Congressman Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement responding to the "Big Six" statement on tax reform: "Today’s announcement from President Trump and congressional leaders shows that Republicans are committed to reforming our broken tax code that is hurting middle-class families and sending American jobs overseas. America's tax code hasn’t been updated in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Wednesday following the President’s announcement that he intends to nominate Kansas Governor Sam Brownback as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom: “Sam Brownback’s commitment to Kansas is admirable and he has served our state and country honorably. There is no better person to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Tuesday following his introduction of H.R. 3383, which will designate the Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project as the M.S. "Mitch" Mitchell Floodway: “I'm proud to introduce legislation that will rename the Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project after M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell.  Mr.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Thursday following the House's passage of H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: "America faces mounting threats to our national security from around the globe. Since Sept. 11, 2001, there have been 96 Islamist terror plots or attacks against the U.S. homeland. Of these, 31… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Wednesday following the House passage of H.R. 2664, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. “Today, Congress passed the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that reaffirms our dedication to combating this growing crime. This is an issue that affects… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Thursday following the House passage of H.R. 3004, Kate's Law, and H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act: "Kate's Law and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act are the latest examples of Republicans keeping their promises to voters. Kate's Law strengthens the penalties for unlawful immigrants who… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Tuesday following his confirmation to the House Committee on Homeland Security: “America faces mounting threats to our national security from around the globe. This includes the increased threat faced by Islamist terrorism, foreign cyber attacks, and an unsecured southern border. Our federal… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Wednesday following the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise and congressional staff in Virginia: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Steve Scalise, his staff, family, and all those injured this morning.  I’m grateful to the U.S. Capitol Police officers who displayed true bravery in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on Tuesday after Congress passed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017: "America's veterans should not be forced to fight through a bureaucratic labyrinth in order to receive the care they deserve.  Often times, when abuses have come to light at the… Read more »