Representative Ron Estes, Republican from Kansas

Ron Estes

Representative · Kansas · Republican

Ron Estes

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise on the 1-year anniversary of the tragic murder of my intern, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. His family endured a devastating loss that no family should ever have to go through. Last summer, Eric was horrifically murdered in the Nation's Capital when he was shot while walking on the street. He was only 21 years old. My staff and I feel the loss of Eric every day. We remember the time we spent with him at the Congressional Baseball Game last year when he remarked that he loved working on Capitol Hill.
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Biography
Ron Estes, an engineer and former county treasurer, represents Kansas’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, first elected in 2017. He focuses on strengthening the economy, supporting agriculture, and protecting Social Security and Medicare. Estes has served on the House Ways and Means Committee, where he contributed to tax policy and advocated for rural health care funding. Through his pragmatic approach, Estes aims to advance policies that reflect the priorities of Kansas families and businesses.
Education
  • M.B.A., Tennessee Technological University
    1983
  • B.A. in Civil Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
    1973
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2017-Present

    Representing Kansas's 4th district

  • State Treasurer of Kansas

    2010–17

  • Treasurer, Sedgwick County

    2004–10

  • Engineer

Policy Focus
Taxation33%
Health12%
Public Lands and Natural Resources7%
Crime and Law Enforcement7%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Ron Estes's record in Congress.

  • Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Support

    Voted for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, contributing to comprehensive federal tax reform.

  • Wichita VA Facility Funding

    Secured federal funding to improve and expand veterans’ services at the Wichita VA Medical Center.

  • Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection

    Co-sponsored legislation to support aviation manufacturing jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Water Infrastructure Improvements

    Helped obtain funding for upgrades to Kansas water infrastructure, including flood control and drinking water projects.

Committee Assignments
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  • Joint Economic Committee
  • House Committee on Ways and Means
  • House Committee on the Budget

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