Wichita Standard

After approximately 18 hours of deliberation, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of advancing the tax provisions as part of the full budget reconciliation bill in the Ways and Means Committee. The legislation incorporates several initiatives from Rep. Estes.

"The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a boon for families, small businesses, and our national economy, and allowing key provisions to expire would be devastating for Kansans," stated Rep. Estes. "I was pleased that our bill makes the lower tax rates for all Americans permanent, as well as extending and expanding the critical Child Tax Credit and increased standard deduction that benefits Kansas families and workers."

He also highlighted the importance of fostering innovation within the United States: "Knowing that Americans are innovators and the need to encourage growth in the United States, the Ways and Means Committee included several of my priorities, including immediate expensing for research and development, tax parity for music creators and biofuel producers, and provisions that promote global competitiveness."

The proposed tax legislation will be combined with contributions from other relevant committees before being reviewed by the House Budget Committee, where Rep. Estes holds a position.