Ron Estes
Sourced recordU.S. House - KS District 04 · Congressional District 4
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Profile Snapshot
Ronald Gene Estes is an American politician and civil engineer serving as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 39th Kansas State Treasurer from 2011 until his resignation in 2017 and as treasurer of Sedgwick County from 2004 to 2010. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Second Amendment
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Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialRon Estes is a candidate for U.S. House - KS District 04profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,287,999.66 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Estes Introduces Bipartisan Digital Services Tax Resolution
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life Rule
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Estes Votes in Favor of ALERT Act
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Estes Introduces Bipartisan Digital Services Tax Resolution - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life Rule - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Estes Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Kansas deserves the truth about Ron Estes and the ‘Big Beautiful’ tax bill | Opinion - Kansas City Star
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Estes Introduces Resolution Celebrating American Cowboy Cattle Trails - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Estes Leads Resolution on Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Ron Estes Responds to Removal of Lesser Prairie Chicken Regulations - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Estes Statement on POTUS State of the Union Address - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: The Working Families Tax Cuts - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Delay Efficiency Adjustment; Benefiting Kansas Doctors - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Estes Announces 2026 Annual High School Art Competition Dates - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Ron Estes files for reelection - KWCH
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Estes Releases Statement on International Tax Side-by-Side Agreement - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Federal Aviation Administration Announces Multiple Grants Awarded to Kansas’ Fourth District Airports - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Estes Withholds Pay During Democrat-Induced Shutdown - Representative Ron Estes (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-04: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-05: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-12: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-01-15: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-12-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
2025-08-26: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-07-29: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-01: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Public Statements
} }) }); Filter All Articles Press Releases June 5, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases U.S. Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) introduced a bipartisan resolution, H.Res. 1340, expressing strong opposition to Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) and other extraterritorial tax measures levied by foreign nations that unfairly target and discriminate against American companies and workers. The resolution highlights that several countries - including France, Italy, Spain, Turkey,… Read more » Rep. Estes
/time> | Posted in Press Releases U.S. Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) introduced a bipartisan resolution, H.Res. 1340, expressing strong opposition to Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) and other extraterritorial tax measures levied by foreign nations that unfairly target and discriminate against American companies and workers. The resolution highlights that several countries - including France, Italy, Spain, Turkey,… Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life Rule June 1, 2026 | P
ther extraterritorial tax measures levied by foreign nations that unfairly target and discriminate against American companies and workers. The resolution highlights that several countries - including France, Italy, Spain, Turkey,… Read more » June 1, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases 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 Pr
| Posted in Press Releases 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 crucial safeguards to the Title X Family Planning Program. Reissuing the Protect Life Rule, which previously eliminated abortion referral mandates… Rep. Estes Votes in Favor of ALERT Act April 15, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases
(HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reissue the Protect Life Rule to restore crucial safeguards to the Title X Family Planning Program. Reissuing the Protect Life Rule, which previously eliminated abortion referral mandates… Read more » April 15, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases 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 betwee
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