Ron Estes

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.