Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kans.)
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Recent News About Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kans.)
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House Passes Tax Package, Rep. Estes' R&D Expensing Provision
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act by an overwhelming majority of 357 to 70. This bipartisan tax package includes provisions for immediate R&D expensing, a provision advocated for by Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas). Rep. Estes, who has been a strong proponent of R&D expensing, spoke on the House floor to advocate for the bill's passage and highlight the importance of this provision.In his remarks, Rep. Estes emphasized the need for economic relief for American families and small businesses. He highlighted...
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Reps. Estes, Burlison Introduce BEEF Act to Protect Local Meat Processors
Reps. Ron Estes and Eric Burlison have introduced the Banning EPA’s Encroachment of Facilities (BEEF) Act, which aims to protect small family-owned meat and poultry processors from new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. The act, also known as H.R.7079, would prohibit the EPA from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a new proposed rule entitled "Clean Water Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point source category."According to Rep. Estes, the proposed regulations by the EPA would burden small operations in...
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Rep. Estes Delivers Remarks in Support of R&D Legislation in Bipartisan Tax Deal
On Friday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered remarks in support of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act during a Ways and Means Committee markup. Rep. Estes emphasized the importance of restoring immediate research and development (R&D) expensing, stating, "The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is a win for Kansans and all Americans."Rep. Estes highlighted the bipartisan nature of the R&D expensing legislation, which he co-sponsored with Rep. Larson of Connecticut. He noted that the bill received significant support, becoming the most...
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Estes Op-ed Celebrates Policies That Support Life
Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has published an op-ed in The Hill, ahead of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, emphasizing the importance of passing legislation to protect and support life. Estes argues that it is not enough to simply overturn Roe v. Wade, but that lawmakers must also focus on creating laws that support life and encourage a culture that values and prioritizes it.Estes highlights the current shortage of workers in businesses throughout south central Kansas and the low birthrate in his home state as indicators of a culture that does not prioritize life. He states,...
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Rep. Estes Leads Special Order Hour on R&D Expensing
Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) led a Special Order on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to highlight the urgent need to pass legislation restoring immediate expensing for research and development. Several other Ways and Means members and representatives from around the country joined Rep. Estes in emphasizing the importance of this legislation."We know that where R&D occurs, jobs and economic opportunities follow," said Rep. Estes. "The time to address R&D amortization was by the end of 2021 – the next best time is now. We need to pass R&D immediate expensing for...
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Rep. Estes pushes for action on expired tax provisions
Prior to the final legislative session week of 2023, Tax Notes brought attention to Representative Ron Estes' efforts to address expired tax provisions.
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Heartland Flyer extension plans announced; Rep. Estes expresses support
Today, Representative Ron Estes of Kansas expressed his approval following the announcement of a grant for extending the Heartland Flyer passenger rail service.
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Ron Estes votes for expulsion of George Santos from U.S. House
Today, Representative Ron Estes of Kansas expressed his position following his vote to expel George Santos from the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Estes supports resolution reaffirming US-Israel relationship, condemning Hamas
Today, Representative Ron Estes from Kansas voted in favor of House Resolution 771.
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Kansas lawmakers respond to agreement on Rattlesnake Creek water issues
Today, Kansas representatives Ron Estes and Tracey Mann, along with Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, addressed a recent agreement concerning the water needs in the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed.
