Ron Estes
RRepublicanKS-4 · Representative
57
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone30
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency40
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology23
Total Statements
12
Floor Speeches
11
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 14Environment: 10Economy: 6Trade: 6Agriculture: 6Infrastructure: 5Defense: 5Labor: 4Foreign Policy: 4Housing: 3Healthcare: 3Crime & Justice: 3Education: 3Gun Policy: 2Social Security: 2
Speech Tone
Neutral: 10Bipartisan: 7Ceremonial: 5Urgent: 1
Statements (23)
Press Release2026-06-01AbortionTaxesEnvironment
Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life RuleRep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life Rule U.S. Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) led a letter alongside U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reissue the Protect Life Rule to restore…
Floor Speech2026-04-30BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR7567HRES1224
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3299-H3311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-28TaxesHR7959HR227
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E382] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…
Floor Speech2026-04-21CeremonialTaxes
HONORING DR. LUCYNDA RABENHONORING DR. LUCYNDA RABEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3028] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DR.…
Press Release2026-04-15BipartisanTaxesDefenseTrade
Rep. Estes Votes in Favor of ALERT ActRep. Estes Votes in Favor of ALERT Act Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act, comprehensive bipartisan aviation safety legislation following the tragic mid-air collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger…
Press Release2026-04-14Ceremonial
Rep. Estes Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition WinnersRep. Estes Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners The office of Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition Saturday, April 10, during a reception and awards program at Mark Arts in Wichita. Each year, the U.S. House of…
Press Release2026-04-02CeremonialEnvironmentTradeAgriculture
Rep. Estes Introduces Resolution Celebrating American Cowboy Cattle TrailsRep. Estes Introduces Resolution Celebrating American Cowboy Cattle Trails Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced a House resolution to recognize and celebrate the monumental contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails to the United…
Press Release2026-03-26TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR1
Rep. Estes, Sen. Capito Introduce Bill to Unleash Domestic Investments for U.S. CompaniesRep. Estes, Sen. Capito Introduce Bill to Unleash Domestic Investments for U.S. Companies Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) introduced the Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility (EBITDA) Act . The legislation builds on the Working Families Tax Cuts Act ’s—also known as the One Big…
Press Release2026-03-05TaxesCrime & Justice
Rep. Estes Leads Resolution on Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special OlympicsRep. Estes Leads Resolution on Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced a resolution, H. CON. RES. 76, that recognizes the visionary leadership of Chief Richard LaMunyon and the profound global impact of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.…
Press Release2026-02-26EnvironmentAgriculture
Rep. Estes Statement on Lesser Prairie Chicken Regulations RemovedRep. Estes Statement on Lesser Prairie Chicken Regulations Removed Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement today after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) officially finalized the removal of the lesser prairie-chicken from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened…
Press Release2026-02-25CeremonialTaxesLabor
Rep. Estes Statement on POTUS State of the Union AddressRep. Estes Statement on POTUS State of the Union Address Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday night: “Throughout the course of the last year, Republicans have united to put America First, leading with results…
Press Release2026-02-24Trade
Rep. Estes Votes in Favor of ROTOR ActRep. Estes Votes in Favor of ROTOR Act Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the ROTOR Act, aviation safety legislation following the tragic mid-air collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger aircraft in January 2025. “I’m grateful for the work of the NTSB and the Senate,…
Floor Speech2026-02-23TaxesEnvironmentDefenseS2503
ROTORCRAFT OPERATIONS TRANSPARENCY AND OVERSIGHT REFORM ACTROTORCRAFT OPERATIONS TRANSPARENCY AND OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2248-H2257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-02-12BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR7520
Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Delay Efficiency Adjustment; Benefiting Kansas DoctorsRep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Delay Efficiency Adjustment; Benefiting Kansas Doctors Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced legislation, H.R. 7520, that addresses the efficiency adjustment in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by delaying the adjustment to ensure it is more targeted…
Press Release2026-02-10Education
Rep. Estes Announces 2026 Annual High School Art Competition DatesRep. Estes Announces 2026 Annual High School Art Competition Dates Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced the annual Congressional Art Competition dates. “Each year talented young artists have the chance to enter their best work in a fun and competitive event,” said Rep. Estes. “About 200 students…
Floor Speech2026-01-12BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR269S269
ENDING IMPROPER PAYMENTS TO DECEASED PEOPLE ACTENDING IMPROPER PAYMENTS TO DECEASED PEOPLE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H634-H637] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-03-11BipartisanGun PolicyEconomyTaxesHR1156HRES211
PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD ENFORCEMENT ACTPANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD ENFORCEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1093-H1099] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-03-03BipartisanGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHRES153
EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE CRASH OF AMERICAN EAGLE FLIGHT 5342 AND PAT 25EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE CRASH OF AMERICAN EAGLE FLIGHT 5342 AND PAT 25 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)] [House] [Pages H935-H937] From…
Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-01-16CeremonialEconomyDefense
CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CONNIE PALACIOZCELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CONNIE PALACIOZ Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E45] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2024-12-17HousingHR115
MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACTMIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7273-H7274] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2018-07-25UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR6199HR6305
RESTORING ACCESS TO MEDICATION ACT OF 2018RESTORING ACCESS TO MEDICATION ACT OF 2018 Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Pages H7651-H7658] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2018-07-25EconomyEnvironmentHousingHR2353
STRENGTHENING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACTSTRENGTHENING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Pages H7175-H7194] From the Congressional Record Online through the…