Reps. Estes and Magaziner push for action on unclaimed retirement savings
Last week, Representatives Ron Estes from Kansas and Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island, both with backgrounds as state treasurers, addressed a letter to Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor Julie Su. The letter calls for collaboration between the Department and state unclaimed property programs to assist Americans in reclaiming their unclaimed retirement savings. This initiative has garnered support from 37 additional members of Congress.
Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?
These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.
- Rep. Estes comments on Iranian missile attacks on Israel
- Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?
- Senator Moran calls for action after OIG report on Buffalo VA Medical Center
- Average cost of college went up for students in Sedgwick County in 2022-23 school year
- Senate passes VA extenders legislation with support from Sen. Jerry Moran
House committee passes Rep. Ron Estes' Executive Action Cost Transparency Act
The House Budget Committee has approved Representative Ron Estes' Executive Action Cost Transparency Act. This bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability by requiring the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to include a separate table in its baseline or baseline update, detailing the cost of judicial and executive actions that exceed $50 billion over ten years.
Data points
Latest News
-
Senate passes resolution recognizing September as National Student Parent Month
The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) to designate September 2024 as National Student Parent Month. The resolution aims to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of nearly 4 million Americans who are balancing postsecondary education with parenting responsibilities.
-
Rep. Ron Estes introduces bill for enhanced transparency in administrative actions
Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has introduced the Executive Action Cost Transparency Act, a bill aimed at enhancing the transparency of administrative actions by requiring the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to compile and centralize a comprehensive list of final administrative actions. The goal is to streamline information flow and provide lawmakers with detailed spending information.
-
Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?
These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.
-
Senators introduce resolution recognizing National Service Dog Day
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution recognizing September 20th as National Service Dog Day in honor of service dogs across the country.
-
85.3% of college applicants to Sedgwick County's 10 universities were admitted for fall 2022
Sedgwick County's 10 universities admitted an estimated 85.3% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.
-
Senate passes emergency budget supplemental for VA benefits
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement today following the U.S. Senate's passage of an emergency budget supplemental for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). The measure aims to ensure that over 7 million veterans and their survivors receive their benefits on October 1.
-
Senator Moran questions VA leaders on $15 billion budget shortfall
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, questioned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leaders regarding a nearly $15 billion shortfall for FY2024 and FY2025 during a committee hearing on September 18, 2024. The VA officials present were Under Secretary for Health Shareef Elnahal and Under Secretary for Benefits Joshua Jacobs.
-
Rep. Estes leads discussion on TCJA expirations with Silicon Valley innovators
Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), Chair of the U.S. Innovation Tax Team, led a delegation with House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and Tax Team Vice Chair Michelle Steel (R-California) to Silicon Valley on September 12 and 13. The purpose of the visit was to engage with U.S. innovators and stakeholders regarding the upcoming expirations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Rep. Estes hosted two roundtables with small San Francisco Bay area startups and met with major companies including Genentech, Apple, Wisk Aero, Google, Intel, and the Silicon Valley Tax...
-
Rep. Ron Estes tours Kingman and Harper counties
On Sept. 5, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) visited several locations in Kingman and Harper Counties to engage with local residents and businesses. His tour included stops at Flat Ridge Wind Farm, Horizons Anthony Child Advocacy Center, and Harper Industries.
-
Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?
These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.