Ron Estes

Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes and other relevant similar measures by other countries that unfairly discriminate against United States companies.

This resolution calls on (1) all other countries to cease and desist from implementing any digital services tax (DST) or similar measure, repeal existing DSTs, and immediately stop unfairly targeting U.S. companies; and (2) U.S. government agencies to use all available methods and resources to protect U.S. companies from the discriminatory effects of DSTs. It also supports appropriate tax and trade tools, including Section 301 investigations into the implementation or proposal of DSTs by any nation. (Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 authorizes the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices.)

Expressing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history in celebration of the Nation's 250th anniversary.

This resolution honors the cultural and historical significance of American cowboys and cattle trails in shaping the nation's development, particularly as part of celebrating the country's 250th anniversary. The measure is largely symbolic, expressing Congress's appreciation for how these figures and routes contributed to American history and westward expansion. It does not create new laws or programs, but rather recognizes the cowboy heritage as an important part of the nation's story.

Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)

This bill would change how businesses calculate their taxable income by adjusting rules around interest deductions and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). The changes would likely affect how much tax large corporations and businesses owe by allowing them to deduct more interest expenses or calculate their profits differently. The specific impact on individual taxpayers and businesses would depend on the detailed provisions once the bill moves through Congress.

Recognizing the visionary leadership of Chief Richard LaMunyon and the profound global impact of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

This resolution honors Chief Richard LaMunyon's leadership and recognizes the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, a program where police officers and law enforcement agencies help raise money and awareness for Special Olympics athletes around the world. The measure celebrates the contributions of law enforcement to supporting people with intellectual disabilities through this charitable initiative. It does not create new laws or programs, but rather formally acknowledges the work of these organizations and individuals.

Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act

The bill would delay certain efficiency adjustments in health care payments, likely postponing scheduled changes to how Medicare or other health programs reimburse doctors and hospitals for their services. This delay would affect healthcare providers and potentially patients by giving medical facilities more time before facing payment reductions or changes tied to efficiency measures. The bill is currently being reviewed by two congressional committees to determine which parts fall under their respective areas of responsibility.

Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act

The bill aims to improve healthcare quality and access for people on Medicare and other seniors by potentially adjusting how Medicare pays doctors and hospitals and what services are covered. It would affect seniors receiving healthcare, doctors and hospitals that treat Medicare patients, and possibly insurance companies involved in senior care. The proposal is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine what specific changes would be made to senior healthcare programs.

Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025

Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025 This bill authorizes payment changes under Medicare for air ambulance services based on certain collected data and requires additional reporting from providers of these services. Current law requires providers of air ambulance services to report certain information regarding general costs and utilization to the Department of Health and Human Services; private health insurers are also required to report information relating to coverage of these services. The bill authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise payment rates under Medicare for air ambulance services based on this data, and it requires providers of air ambulance services to specifically report information relating to costs and utilization under Medicare. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the data that is collected under current law requirements and to recommend changes to Medicare payment rates accordingly.

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief. A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25, and for other purposes.

This resolution expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and the U.S. Army helicopter flying under the call sign PAT 25 near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. The resolution also commends the heroic actions of the first responders, emergency services personnel, and all those who aided in the recovery efforts.

REVIVE VI Act

Restore Economic Vitality and Investment in the Virgin Islands Act or the REVIVE VI Act This bill allows certain U.S. shareholders of a controlled foreign corporation to exclude qualified Virgin Islands service income from the calculation of global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) for federal tax purposes. It also requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to issue guidance on the exclusion. (Some limitations apply.) Under current law, U.S. shareholders that own 10% or more of a controlled foreign corporation are required to include in gross income the GILTI of the controlled foreign corporation. The calculation of GILTI is based, in part, on the controlled foreign corporation’s tested income (the controlled foreign corporation’s gross income excluding certain types of income and dividends). Under the bill, specified U.S. shareholders (individuals, trusts, estates, and certain closely-held C corporations) may exclude qualified Virgin Islands service income from a controlled foreign corporation’s gross income for purposes of calculating the controlled foreign corporation’s tested income. The bill defines qualified Virgin Islands service income as gross income that is compensation for labor or personal services performed in the Virgin Islands by a corporation formed under Virgin Islands laws, attributable to services performed in the Virgin Islands by individuals for the benefit of such corporation, and effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the Virgin Islands. Finally, the bill requires the IRS to issue guidance on the exclusion of qualified Virgin Island service income from the GILTI calculation.