Representative Ron Estes

.Recently I joined Woodward & Whit on KNSS to provide a D.C. update. We talked about how the VA has reduced the average wait time to reach a decision to nearly half of what it was before President Trump took office. We also discussed my Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) Verification Act, data centers, and more.

You can listen to our entire conversation here or by clicking on the image below.

.The Trump administration launched America.gov, a website where you can find answers about federal government information and services. Instead of hunting through 29,000 different agency websites, you can find everything you need streamlined together. In early 2027, you will be able to enroll in Medicare, apply for a passport, and more on the website. I’m glad that this website will help give Americans clear answers about our government.

.Last Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which has made sure that taxpayer dollars are not used to pay for abortions, as Congress intended. The amendment is credited with saving more than 2.4 million lives.

In Congress, I’ve supported life by advocating for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and introducing the Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act, which would prohibit abortion because of a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis. All people deserve the right to life as enshrined in our Declaration of Independence, which is why I will continue to stand up for the voiceless in Kansas and our country.

Meeting with the Kansas Hospital Association

.Recently I joined the Kansas Hospital Association for a roundtable discussion about the Rural Health Transformation Program and policies that will help hospitals better serve their communities. The state of Kansas received nearly $222 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created by Republicans in the Working Families Tax Cuts. I’m glad to hear how our program is helping communities here at home.

Following the roundtable, I toured Wesley Children’s Hospital to see how their team cares for kids and families across south central Kansas. I’ll continue supporting our hospitals so that Kansans continue having access to high-quality care.

.Every year, the House of Representatives hosts a Congressional App Challenge. The deadline to register for the challenge is approaching on Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. CT. Middle and high school students can submit their original apps and compete individually or in teams of up to four. More details for the Congressional App Challenge can be found at estes.house.gov/app.