{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"KS\" and year = 2021 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3318", "Rep. Estes Announces 2021 4th District Congressional App Challenge Winner", "2021-12-30", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the Kansas 4th District winner of this year's Congressional App Challenge, Lily DeHaven.\n\n\"Technological advances continue to shape the way we work and interact with others, and the Congressional App Challenge is a great way for students to showcase their coding talent and hone their tech skills,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Now more than ever, we're seeing the need for STEAM education as demand grows for tech-based jobs. Lily's app not only highlights her technical abilities, but it is a helpful, practical browser extension for everyday lives.\"\n\nThis was the third year the 4th District participated in the national Congressional App Challenge. The competition offers middle school and high school students an opportunity to showcase their creativity and technical skill by submitting the app of their choosing that they have created in the last calendar year, either for a class project, extracurricular or specifically for the App Challenge. Students living in or attending school in Kansas' 4th District were eligible to compete as individuals or teams of up to four. The winning app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on House.gov.\n\nFirst place winner Lily DeHaven's Focus City is a focus timer browser extension that encourages users to stay focused on important tasks. DeHaven used JavaScript and other languages to develop the app. She says her mother's experience with a mobile-based app that could also introduce distractions inspired her to build the web-based extension. DeHaven is a student at Andover eAcademy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-host-town-hall-listening-tour-across-big-first-district", "Rep. Tracey Mann to Host Town Hall Listening Tour Across Big First District", "2021-12-30", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Representative Mann will host 11 town hall meetings next week to hear from Kansans. Below are the meeting dates, times, and locations. More town halls in other counties within the First Congressional District will be scheduled in the coming months.\n\nMEDIA RSVP: Media is welcome at all the meetings below. Please contact Michaela Todd at Michaela.Todd@mail.house.gov to RSVP and for further information.\n\nWednesday, January 5, 2022 Town Hall Schedule\n\nEllis County\n\nWhere: Hays Public Library Gallery\n\n1205 Main Street | Hays, KS\n\nTime: 8:00 AM CT\n\nRooks County\n\nWhere: Plainville Memorial Library\n\n200 1st Street SW | Plainville, KS\n\nTime: 9:45 AM CT\n\nPhillips County\n\nWhere: Huck Boyd Community Center\n\n860 Park Street | Phillipsburg, KS\n\nTime: 11:15 AM CT\n\nNorton County\n\nWhere: Heaton Building\n\n112 South State Street | Norton, KS\n\nTime: 1:30 PM CT\n\nDecatur County\n\nWhere: Gateway Civic Center \u2013 Rooms 1 & 2\n\n1 Morgan Drive | Oberlin, KS\n\nTime: 3:00 PM CT\n\nRawlins County\n\nWhere: Rawlins County Courthouse \u2013 Courtroom\n\n607 Main Street East | Atwood, KS\n\nTime: 4:30 PM CT\n\nCheyenne County\n\nWhere: Majestic Service Truck Stop & Restaurant \u2013 Back Dining Room\n\n510 West U.S. Highway 36 | St. Francis, KS\n\nTime: 6:00 PM CT\n\nThursday, January 6, 2022 Town Hall Schedule\n\nSherman County\n\nWhere: Goodland Public Library\n\n812 Broadway Avenue | Goodland, KS\n\nTime: 8:45 AM MT\n\nThomas County\n\nWhere: Colby Event Center \u2013 Meeting Rooms\n\n1200 South Franklin Avenue | Colby, KS\n\nTime: 11:15 AM CT\n\nSheridan County\n\nWhere: Sheridan County Library \u2013 Meeting Room\n\n801 Royal Avenue | Hoxie, KS\n\nTime: 3:00 PM CT\n\nGraham County\n\nWhere: Average Joes\u2019\n\n222 North Pomeroy Avenue | Hill City, KS\n\nTime: 4:30 PM CT\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3271", "Rep. Estes Votes Against Raising Debt Ceiling", "2021-12-15", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Last night Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against increasing the debt limit by $2.5 trillion.\n\n\"Washington continues to waste taxpayer dollars without any desire to curb spending or live within their means,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Every second, the United States borrows approximately $47,000 \u2013 nearly the median household income for Kansans. Increasing the debt ceiling while also trying to push trillions more in unnecessary spending is irresponsible, which is why I voted against burdening current and future generations with $31,500,000,000,000 in debt.\"\n\nThe Senate passed the debt limit measure 50-49 along party lines, with the House passing the bill 221-209 mostly along party lines.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3270", "Rep. Estes Applauds Pauses to Vaccine Mandates", "2021-12-13", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement on the Senate's vote to block President Biden's overreaching vaccine mandate, the introduction of a Congressional Review Act in the House, and area employers halting vaccine mandates. The Senate vote occurred after Republicans also introduced a Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations and requires only a simple majority in the Senate.\n\n\"The federal government should not be forcing Americans to make a health care decision or lose their job,\" said Rep. Estes. \"President Biden's vaccine mandate was a blatant overreach of power, and the Senate confirmed that in a Congressional Review Act that would end the mandate for employers with 100 or more employees. I was also pleased to join my House colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act that would stop the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) vaccine mandate for health care workers. As these mandates are meeting legislative and judicial challenges, area employees are rolling back their mandate implementation, which means Kansans won't be facing forced resignations and job loss around the Christmas season.\"\n\n\"I am in the health care field, and we are already struggling so much to maintain adequate staffing,\" wrote one health care worker on Rep. Estes' Share Your Story webpage at estes.house.gov/stories. \"A vaccine mandate would make the staffing crisis we are faced with now so much worse. Even though I am vaccinated, if I lose all employers who, by their personal choice and right to their own bodies, I am not sure I will be able to remain in the field myself.\"\n\nA CRA resolution allows an expedited process for the House and Senate to review federal regulations and, upon passage, revoke the regulation. In order to overturn a federal regulation, the resolution must pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the president, or receive a 2/3 majority vote in each chamber to override a president's veto.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-introduces-community-bank-relief-act", "Rep. Mann Introduces Community Bank Relief Act", "2021-12-08", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) introduced H.R. 6145, the Community Bank Relief Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would extend regulatory flexibility for community banks throughout the country by directing regulators to maintain an 8.5% Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) through 2024.\n\nThe CBLR was created by Congress in 2018 with bipartisan support to simplify capital requirements and reduce compliance burdens faced by smaller banks. The CBLR minimum threshold was originally set at 9%, however, the CARES Act dropped the threshold to 8% for 2020 and 8.5% for 2021. This temporary relief is warranted. Large-scale government stimulus has created unprecedented balance-sheet growth at community banks and put pressure on the CBLR that is unrelated to increased risk. The CBLR is set to revert to 9% beginning in 2022, and with balance sheets still inflated due to several additional rounds of government stimulus, community banks are relying on an extension of the increased capital requirement.\n\n\"Prior to serving in public office, I worked in commercial real estate and served on the board of directors and loan committee for a community bank. I know firsthand how important banks and other financial institutions are to a thriving rural economy,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \"This temporary regulatory relief has allowed community banks to serve as lifelines for Main Street businesses during the pandemic by originating more than $148 billion in Payroll Protection Program loans. My legislation will extend regulatory relief and ensure that community banks can continue to serve their customers while balance sheets and loan demand can return to normal levels.\"\n\n\u201cCommunity banks in Kansas and across the nation have played a vitally important role in supporting their customers and communities during the past 18 months of a historic pandemic and the economic fallout that followed,\" said Doug Wareham, President & CEO of the Kansas Bankers Association. \"Those same banks should not be unnecessarily burdened by the unprecedented federal stimulus payments and financial relief, including Paycheck Protection Program funds, that have ballooned many community banks\u2019 balance sheets. The 24-month temporary and targeted capital relief provided by the Community Bank Relief Act will help ensure that banks can serve their local depositors as bank balance sheets and loan demand returns to normal. We applaud Congressman Mann for recognizing the need for a pragmatic solution to this dilemma.\u201d\n\n\"The Community Bank Relief Act of 2021 is a vital issue to our Kansas community banks,\" said Shawn P. Mitchell, President & CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Kansas. \"We wholeheartedly support the Bill and thank Congressman Mann for standing up for our Kansas community banks and the communities that they serve.\"\n\n\u201cH.R. 6145 provides a sensible, temporary solution without undue risk to the financial system or to the communities in which these banks operate,\" said the American Bankers Association.\n\nRep. Mann's legislation is supported by the Kansas Bankers Association, the Community Bankers Association of Kansas, the American Bankers Association, and the Independent Community Bankers of America.\n\nClick here to view the full text of the legislation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3269", "Rep. Estes, Mann, LaTurner Offer Lie in State Resolution", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner introduced House Concurrent Resolution 63 that directs the House to formally arrange for the late Sen. Bob Dole to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Thursday, Dec. 9.\n\n\"As a war hero, statesman, leader and Kansan, it is without question that Sen. Bob Dole should receive one of our nation's greatest honors \u2013 to lie in state in the United States Capitol,\" said Rep. Estes. \"For nearly four decades, Sen. Dole served the American people in the halls of Congress, first in the House and then in the Senate, and spent countless hours defending freedom and advancing liberty under the Capitol dome. I'm humbled to introduce this resolution and to recognize Sen. Dole's lifetime of service and accomplishment.\"\n\n\"From the battlefields of WWII to the halls of Congress, Senator Bob Dole always put state and country before himself during his 79 years of public service,\" said Rep. Mann. \"He was a champion for our rural way of life in western Kansas, where he learned the patriotic values that fuel the pilot light of our country. Sen. Dole's legacy is an inspiration to all Americans, and that legacy lives on in all who believe that our brightest days are yet to come. It is an honor to join my Kansas colleagues on this resolution to recognize Sen. Dole's life with the honor of lying in state in our nation's Capitol.\"\n\n\"Senator Bob Dole spent his life serving our nation and truly embodied what it means to be a statesman. After being awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his selfless service in World War II, Senator Dole served in the House of Representatives for eight years before heading across the Capitol to represent all Kansans in the United States Senate for almost three decades,\" said Rep. LaTurner. \"There are very few people as deserving as Senator Dole to lie in state under the Capitol Dome, where he spent so many years fighting for freedom and championing legislation that has impacted millions of Americans. I am honored to be a part of introducing this resolution to honor, remember and celebrate the life of a true American hero.\"\n\nSen. Bob Dole will be the 36th American to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol and joins fellow Kansan President Dwight D. Eisenhower in this honor.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-honoring-life-senator-bob-dole", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement Honoring the Life of Senator Bob Dole", "2021-12-06", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Senator Bob Dole:\n\n\"America has lost a statesman, a noble war hero, and a service-minded Kansan who never forgot where he came from. Senator Bob Dole died peacefully at the age of 98, having left his district, state, and country better for his many contributions over 79 years of public life.\n\nIn WW2, Bob Dole was struck in the back and nearly killed by a German shell just months before the war ended. He was expected to die, but he lived. He was told that he would never recover from his injuries (which included paralysis from the neck down), but his unquenchable spirit carried him through. He simply refused to take \u201cno\u201c for an answer and chose to fight for his life and recovery, the scars of which he carried with him for the rest of his life. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his military service.\n\nBefore he became a United States Senator, Bob Dole was the congressman representing our Big First District of Kansas. After serving in the House of Representatives for eight years, Kansans sent him to the United States Senate where he served for 27 years, acted as the majority leader twice, and became his party\u2019s nominee to the highest office in the land in 1996. It\u2019s inspiring and humbling to stand on the shoulders of such greatness from Russell, Kansas.\n\nI was blessed to spend some time with Senator Dole a few weeks ago. His love for Kansas and its people were on full display in his excited curiosity about our plans for the Big First. He was a thoughtful, committed, and energetic champion for our nation and our way of life in rural Kansas. He always treated others with respect and kindness \u2013 especially his fellow veterans as he attended nearly every Honor Flight that came to D.C.\n\nI left our time together inspired and commissioned as Sen. Dole made it clear that we must never forget where we come from. He knew, deep down, that the heartbeat of our Nation is found in places like his hometown of Russell. His legacy will echo into the future, and his patriotic spirit serves as a benchmark for anyone who believes that our brightest days are yet to come. Thank you Senator Dole for working tirelessly to make the world a better place \u2013 may you rest in peace.\n\nMy prayers and gratitude for Sen. Dole go out to his family.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3258", "Rep. Estes Honors Sen. Bob Dole", "2021-12-05", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the death of Sen. Bob Dole.\n\n\"Susan and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sen. Bob Dole. Bob is an American icon, a heartland hero, and the epitome of Kansas grit and values. His life has been an inspiration to me and countless individuals around the world, and a number of leaders can point to advice and encouragement they received from this giant in Kansas and U.S. politics. His wounds fighting for freedom in World War II only strengthened his character, and his love of this country was fully displayed in his decades of public service that followed. We are joining with Americans across the country who are praying for his wife Elizabeth and the entire Dole family as they grieve the loss of this incredible man of devotion and strength. He will be greatly missed.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-voting-against-budget-continuing-resolution", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Voting Against the Budget Continuing Resolution", "2021-12-03", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding the Continuing Resolution vote last night in the U.S. House of Representatives:\n\n\"Last night, I voted against the Democrats' irresponsible continuing resolution, which kicks the can down the road instead of kicking off a true debate on our nation's budget.\n\nPassing a short-term budget just a day before shutting down is no way to fund a government; this has happened time and time again due to my colleagues across the aisle refusing to act in the best interest of the American people. Rather than focusing on the duty of Congress to pass an annual budget that provides certainty, Democrats have instead put their efforts into passing the radical reconciliation plan, which will deepen our already $29 trillion national debt. On top of their tolerance for reckless spending, House Democrats are allowing President Biden to trample on the constitutional rights of American citizens with unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandates.\n\nThe citizens of the Big First District hold Kansas conservative values, which they don\u2019t see reflected anywhere in this administration\u2019s policies. Instead, my constituents just see bad ideas that will only add to the economic burdens that they currently bear.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-and-rep-panetta-establish-ffa-caucus-us-house-representatives", "Rep. Mann and Rep. Panetta Establish FFA Caucus in U.S. House of Representatives", "2021-12-02", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) announced the establishment of the Congressional FFA Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. The FFA Caucus will serve as an informal group of U.S. Representatives dedicated to issues related to the next generation of agriculture leaders and students pursuing careers in agriculture, food, natural resources, and related sciences.\n\n\"As a past chapter FFA president from Quinter, Kansas, and proud FFA alumnus, I am honored to establish the first-ever FFA Caucus on Capitol Hill,\" said Rep. Mann. \"The National FFA Organization plays an important role in preparing the next generation of leaders who will change the world. As a member of Congress and the House Agriculture Committee, I'm dedicated to raising awareness about school-based agricultural education, FFA, and the next generation of leaders who will feed, fuel, and clothe our world.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to have worked with my colleague, Representative Tracey Mann, to co-found and co-chair the bipartisan FFA Caucus in the U.S. Congress. Although Tracey and I come from different parts of the country, we work together in Congress to protect our nation\u2019s agriculture and perpetuate the involvement of young farmers in our food security,\u201d said Rep. Panetta. \"The Congressional FFA Caucus will be another way to encourage other members of Congress to support agriculture, enhance opportunities for future farmers, and ensure their involvement in the future of America's agricultural.\u201d\n\nThe bipartisan FFA Caucus will work to strengthen relationships between Congress and agricultural education students and FFA members and will raise the profile of school-based agricultural education, FFA, and the next generation of leaders in food and agriculture.\n\n\u201cFFA plays a key role in educating our youth and developing the next generation of leaders. With the development of this caucus comes the opportunity to share the message of the importance of agriculture to others,\u201d said Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization. \u201cWe know FFA members are not only our future leaders, but they are the ones who will continue to fill the talent pipeline in the industry of agriculture. It is exciting to be able to share this message with a broader audience through this caucus.\u201d\n\nThe National FFA Organization is a congressionally chartered school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 735,000 student members as part of 8,817 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.\n\nClick here to read more about the Congressional FFA Caucus.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3250", "Rep. Estes Votes Against Biden-Pelosi Socialist Spending Bill", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against President Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi's socialist spending bill.\n\n\"Congress should be focused on the economic crisis that's unfolding \u2013 we have an unprecedented worker shortage with prices still going up and major supply chain issues as we head into the Christmas season,\" said Rep. Estes. \"The Biden-Pelosi social spending bill will only lead to higher prices and more headaches for American families, and the many new social spending programs packed into this bill won't create economic growth for everyday Kansans while adding billions to the deficit. Democrats point out a few select policies in this bill which they think can be marketed, but it's disingenuous to say that trillions in more spending won't lead to even higher prices and more inflation.\"\n\nThe reconciliation spending bill passed the House 220 to 213, with one Democrat joining Republicans in voting against the bill.\n\nRon Estes, one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, worked in the aerospace, energy and manufacturing sectors before representing Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District since 2017. He is a fifth-generation Kansan, former state treasurer, and serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Economic Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-votes-against-biden-administrations-spending-bill", "Rep. Mann Votes Against the Biden Administration's Spending Bill", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) voted against the Biden Administration's reckless spending bill.\n\n\u201cThis morning, I voted against President Biden and House Democrats\u2019 appalling reconciliation bill. Supporters of the reckless spending bill tout that it will change the United States of America, and they\u2019re right. If passed in the U.S. Senate, it would allow the federal government to further encroach on our daily lives, fund abortions by excluding the long-time bipartisan Hyde Amendment, expand the already $30 trillion national debt, further drive-up inflation, tax working Americans, and do nothing to protect America from our biggest adversaries.\n\nOver the past several months, my Republican colleagues and I worked tirelessly to amend the bill to drive down its cost and include provisions that would responsibly protect working Americans from excess taxes, reserve funds for crop insurance for the farmers and ranchers who feed, fuel, and clothe all of us, and maintain the Hyde Amendment. But, once again, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats placed their partisan wish list ahead of the American people.\n\nThis reconciliation bill is a threat to the fundamental values that make America the beacon of freedom. I will not stop fighting to protect the freedoms of the American people, and I implore my colleagues in the U.S. Senate to do the same and oppose the radical, un-American spending spree.\u201d\n\nThe reconciliation package passed the House of Representatives with a 220 to 213 vote down party lines, with one Democrat joining Republicans in opposition. It will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3249", "Rep. Estes Joins Colleagues in Opposing OSHA Vaccine Mandate", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Rep. Fred Keller (R-Pennsylvania) and House colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution in opposition to President Biden\u2019s overreaching vaccine mandate on businesses and workers.\n\n\u201cBiden\u2019s vaccine mandate impacts millions of Americans and will continue to strain industries affected by the labor shortages \u2013 including health care, education, law enforcement and many more,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cThese unconstitutional mandates infringe on personal liberties and will affect more than 80 million Americans. This forces workers and employers into unthinkable situations. In addition to already sponsored and cosponsored legislation, my colleagues and I have introduced a CRA resolution that would prevent this atrocious rule from taking effect.\u201d\n\nA vaccinated individual wrote to Rep. Estes, saying, \u201cI would love for people to be vaccinated, but mandating a vaccination, and even worse, making employers the enforcers is yet another example of the government pushing more onto the plates of business managers.\u201d\n\nRep. Estes spoke on the House floor on the OSHA mandate and CRA Wednesday night.\n\nClick here to watch Rep. Estes' remarks.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-tracey-mann-speaks-out-against-build-back-better-plan-house", "Representative Tracey Mann Speaks Out Against Build Back Better Plan on the House Floor", "2021-11-17", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in opposition to President Biden's Build Back Better reconciliation plan.\n\n\"President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and House Democrats are grossly misusing the noble process of reconciliation,\" said Rep. Mann. \"Intended to be a tool of compromise for Congress to reduce the national deficit, the Democrat party is instead using it to jam through partisan legislation through a deadlock Congress. The Build Back Better plan will only add to an already enormous deficit, drive up inflation on the middle class, and shrink the privacy and rights of the American people.\"\n\nEarlier this month House Democrats attempted to push through the $1.75 trillion reconciliation package in conjunction with the $1.3 trillion infrastructure package. The infrastructure package passed the House of Representatives without reconciliation. Rep. Mann voted against the infrastructure package and will vote against the Build Back Better plan when it reaches the House Floor.\n\nClick here to watch Rep. Mann's full remarks on the House Floor.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3238", "Rep. Estes Votes Against Partisan Green New Deal Spending Bill", "2021-11-06", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Last night, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against the Democrats' so-called infrastructure bill and a procedural vote on their nearly 4-trillion-dollar tax-and-spend bill.\n\n\"Roads, bridges, air traffic and rural broadband are all critical to our nation, but they are not the focus in the Democrats' so-called infrastructure bill,\" said Rep. Estes. \"After multiple delays because of Democratic infighting, Speaker Pelosi was finally able to wrangle enough of her caucus to drag this bad bill over the finish line.\"\n\nThe legislation passed the House 228 to 206. The vote came after weeks of Democrat lawmakers holding out on approving the bill as they demanded a concurrent vote on their partisan, trillion-dollar tax-and-spend bill. While a procedural vote took place overnight on the tax-and-spend bill, a final vote has not occurred.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3235", "Rep. Estes, Sen. Moran Announce $7.2 Million in Grants for Kansas Aviation Manufacturers", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) today announced $7,243,237 in grants for aviation manufacturers through the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) program. These funds will help Kansas aviation employers retain 463 employees.\n\nThe AMJP program was created by legislation introduced by Rep. Estes and Sen. Moran. This is the second round of AMJP program awards announced to Kansas companies, with $103 million previously awarded in September to support 4,284 employees.\n\n\u201cAviation manufacturing is an essential part of south central Kansas\u2019 community and economy,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cThe Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program is a lifeline that keeps our skilled workforce in Kansas and aids the community as we continue to rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe aviation manufacturing industry in Kansas plays a critical role in providing our state with high-paying jobs and supporting commercial and general aviation across the country,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cCongressman Estes and I created the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program to support this important industry and its skilled workforce during the pandemic. I\u2019m pleased this program has helped 45 Kansas companies and thousands of their invaluable employees.\u201d\n\nThe AMJP program provides funding to eligible businesses to pay up to half of their compensation costs for certain categories of employees, for up to six months. Rep. Estes and Sen. Moran hosted an information session in June with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) AMJP Program Director Elliott Black for aviation manufacturers in the Wichita area to learn more about the AMJP Program and ask questions directly to the program lead.\n\nAfter receiving the first round of grant applications, the AMJP application was reopened to allow more businesses to apply. The grant recipients below are from the second round of applicants. The first round of grant recipients can be found here.\n\nGrant Recipients:\n\nAero-Tech Engineering Inc., Maize\n\nAtlas Aerospace, Wichita\n\nBuffco Engineering, Inc., Mulvane\n\nCenter Industries Corporation, Wichita\n\nChrome Plus International, Wichita\n\nEuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions, Eudora\n\nFigeac Aero North America, Wichita\n\nHarlow Aerostructures, Wichita\n\nThe McGinty Machine Company, Inc., Wichita\n\nNatoma Manufacturing, Norton\n\nS & S Manufacturing, Wichita\n\nShackelford Machine Shop, Clearwater\n\nShuttle Aerospace, Maize\n\nTrio Machine, Inc., Wichita", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3237", "Rep. Estes Speaks Out Against Vaccine Mandate and CMS Rule", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined a press conference with nearly three dozen of his Republican colleagues in response to President Biden\u2019s overreaching vaccine mandate through OSHA. Yesterday OSHA released their new rule for employers with 100 or more employees.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re not talking about the validity of the COVID-19 vaccine,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cIn fact, a lot of Kansans tell me they are vaccinated, but they just don\u2019t believe the government should trample on the rights of others who choose not to be vaccinated. Others tell me they\u2019ve been at the same company for many decades and are nearing retirement, and some who have continued to work faithfully even through the pandemic, yet are being forced to resign or retire because they\u2019ve made a personal health care decision. It\u2019s absolutely absurd and unconstitutional for President Biden and OSHA to feel that they are empowered to make those decisions for all of America.\u201d\n\nWatch Rep. Estes' remarks at a press conference.\n\nAdditionally, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule for health care workers. This rule reflects President Biden\u2019s vaccine mandate and requires more than 17 million health care workers employed by facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Jan. 4, 2022. Rep. Estes has already noted existing workforce shortages in the health care industry, and this CMS rule will only exacerbate the problem.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3233", "Rep. Estes Supports Charity Game for U.S. Capitol Police", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) recognized and honored the U.S. Capitol Police at the Congressional Football Game \u2013 a charity game featuring Members of Congress and former NFL players facing off against U.S. Capitol Police. Rep. Estes has supported the event's efforts to provide our U.S. Capitol Police resources. The game honored the men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police and raised funds to help families of fallen officers.\n\n\u201cThe Congressional Football Game is a time for members on both sides of the aisle to come together for a great cause,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cIt\u2019s crucial that we support those who protect us.\u201d\n\nAlong with contributing to the Capitol Police Memorial Fund, the Congressional Football Game donates to Our Military Kids, a group that provides grants to children of deployed National Guard and Reserve personnel as well as to children of severely injured Service Members, and to A Advantage 4 Kids, a nonprofit created to aid individuals and families in need.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3234", "Rep. Estes Opposes the Biden-OSHA Vaccine Mandate", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement in opposition to today's overreach by the federal government through OSHA regarding vaccine mandates for employers with 100 or more employees.\n\n\"Just in time for the holidays, President Biden is gifting Americans with a mandate that is sure to increase already rising prices, cripple an already challenged supply chain, and force workers to choose between their personal convictions and their jobs,\" said Rep. Estes. \"This mandate does not instill confidence in the vaccine \u2013 which millions of Americans have freely chosen to take and experience its benefits \u2013 but instead it pushes the federal government deeper into the lives of our families and businesses. Regardless of one's views on the effectiveness of the vaccine, it's clear this mandate is an overreach of the federal government and should not be implemented.\"\n\nOSHA estimates that the cost of implementing this mandate will be at least $2.99 billion. Industries like truck, rail and air transportation will face millions of dollars in costs and resignations before the Jan. 4, 2022, deadline, impacting the holiday shopping season before the end of the year. Additionally, companies that are non-compliant could face fines of $14,000 per violation, up to $136,000.\n\nRep. Estes recently introduced legislation to protect religious liberty exemptions and cosponsored legislation to stop vaccine mandates, as well as signing a letter seeking answers from President Biden. He also launched a Share Your Story webpage at estes.house.gov/stories. Rep. Estes will share the collected stories with the Biden administration, congressional colleagues and fellow Kansans as he works to prevent these mandates from taking effect.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-introduces-legislation-relieve-ports-transport-goods", "Rep. Mann Introduces Legislation to Relieve Ports, Transport Goods.", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) led 10 of his colleagues to introduce the Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil (TRANSPORT) Act, which would require the Secretary of Transportation to relieve congested ports during either a national state of emergency or when ports are congested by 50 percent or more. Joining Rep. Mann to introduce the legislation are Representatives Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), Michelle Steel (CA-48), David Valadao (CA-21), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Austin Scott (GA-08), Louis Gohmert (TX-01), Frank Lucas (OK-03), Randy Weber (TX-14), and August Pflueger (TX-11).\n\nThe TRANSPORT Act would require the Secretary of Transportation to issue federal grants from unused relief dollars to motor carriers to transport goods from a port of entry to a destination point. It would also temporarily waive operating standards should those standards be more stringent than the federal standard, allowing U.S. Department of Transportation compliant trucks and drivers from other states to relieve ports and transport goods across the country.\n\n\"I\u2019ve heard from Kansas farmers and truck drivers who are prepared to drive to California and collect goods because they understand the looming catastrophic results of congestion continuing at our ports,\" said Rep. Mann. \"If we have truckers who are willing and able to drive across the country to secure and distribute goods that are backed up at ports in other states, the government should remove any red tape standing in the way of that solution. Implementing the TRANSPORT Act is a step towards solving the supply chain crisis, giving Americans the ability to help themselves and their neighbors, and making America's economy strong again.\"\n\n\u201cCalifornia\u2019s liberal policies like AB-5 have made it more difficult for truckers to come into the state \u2013 which has only made this supply chain crisis worse. Allowing more trucks that comply with federal regulations to come into California will help alleviate this bottleneck affecting all Americans. I\u2019m proud to join Rep. Mann in introducing this bill to help relieve the backlog at our ports.\u201d said Rep. Steel.\n\n\"President Biden's failing economic agenda has caused a supply chain crisis fueled by a worsening labor shortage. Kansans are facing empty shelves and skyrocketing prices because everyday goods are sitting on cargo ships or stuck in ports,\" said Rep. LaTurner. \"I want to thank my fellow Kansan for introducing this legislation that would remove burdensome shipping regulations and help clear up some of the congestion in our supply chains.\"\n\n\u201cOur nation is facing horrific supply chain challenges, and it is vital that Congress acts. Billions of dollars worth of goods are currently sitting off the coast of California, yet the administration has put forward no serious solutions to resolve this crisis,\" said Rep. Valadao. \"That is why I am proud to co-sponsor the Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil Act. Through this legislation, we will alleviate our supply chain challenges and help our nations\u2019 businesses to return to normal operations.\u201d\n\n\u201cThere is no reason the country should be sitting on unused and already-passed COVID funds when our supply chain is in crisis,\u201d said Rep. Mullin. \u201cRepurposing these dollars toward motor carriers will help alleviate the current logjam of cargo ships overcrowding our ports and creating safety and environmental risks. It is crucial our transportation systems return to operating smoothly and efficiently to get goods where they need to go. I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe impacts of President Biden\u2019s supply chain catastrophe are reverberating throughout the country\u2014causing shortages from the grocery store to construction sites,\u201d said Rep. Pfluger. \u201cI am proud to support this legislation to unleash Texans who are willing and ready to transport critical energy and agriculture products from the 11th District across the Nation.\u201d\n\nClick here to view the full text of the legislation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-opposing-biden-administrations-ruling-osha-vaccine", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement Opposing the Biden Administration's Ruling on OSHA Vaccine Mandate.", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) released the following statement in opposition to the emergency temporary standard issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for employers with 100 or more employees:\n\n\"This morning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard mandating that all employers with over 100 employees force their employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or submit to weekly testing. This mandate, issued at the behest of President Biden, shows a blatant disregard for Americans\u2019 freedoms and the Constitution.\n\nOSHA lacks both the authority and the capacity to issue such a mandate which will strong-arm private businesses into enforcing backward policy. Under the OSHA rule, businesses will have to choose to force a vaccine on their employees or pay a fine of $14,000 per violation. Our nation is already in the midst of an economic catastrophe plagued by a severe labor shortage, a supply chain crisis, and costs rising at a level not seen in decades. OSHA\u2019s directive will only worsen these issues.\n\nA mandate will increase public skepticism that the Centers for Disease Control and National Institutes of Health have created by reversing their own guidance on the best COVID-19 protocol numerous times. President Biden and Vice President Harris even called into question the vaccine\u2019s safety and effectiveness on the campaign trail, leading to a great deal of public doubt regarding the vaccine during President Trump\u2019s tenure. President Biden contributed directly to the polarization and confusion of the American public, and with this order, he is now asking for our trust not because the situation has changed, but simply because he finds himself in the Oval Office.\n\nAnyone who wants to receive a vaccine should have the ability to do so, but that should be a personal decision, not a government mandate.\"\n\nRep. Mann introduced the Stop Vaccine Mandates Act in September, sent a letter to President Biden urging him to rescind his nursing home vaccine mandate that would result in nursing home labor shortages and residents receiving lower-quality care, and has repeatedly spoken out against vaccine mandates in committee and on the floor of the House. Rep. Mann will continue to oppose any Federal mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3222", "Rep. Estes Announces 2021 Service Academy Interview Panelists", "2021-10-28", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), along with panels of local community leaders, will interview 22 area high school students who applied for nomination to a U.S. service academy on Friday, Nov. 12.\n\nRep. Estes has tapped 12 distinguished community leaders with varying backgrounds to serve on the four interview panels. Their knowledge and understanding of our U.S. Armed Forces, current events and education thoroughly equips them to vet this year's exceptional applicants. In addition to meeting with the relevant panels, all applicants will also be interviewed by Rep. Estes.\n\n\"The 4th District is blessed to have citizens deeply committed to this country and our future,\" said Rep. Estes. \"These panelists will bring their own unique backgrounds and experiences to interview the incredible students who have applied to our nation's prestigious service academies.\"\n\n\"Like in previous years, applicants will benefit from meeting with and answering questions from a distinguished panel of community leaders,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Being selected for a service academy is a great honor, and these panelists will bring their extensive backgrounds and expertise to help select top candidates from an impressive pool of students.\"\n\nEvery year, Members of Congress may nominate up to ten candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy; the U.S. Naval Academy; the U.S. Air Force Academy; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.\n\nService academies provide a world-class education with an approximate value of $250,000 in addition to a monthly stipend provided to the cadet. Academies make the final selection for appointments based on additional evaluations.\n\nU.S. Military Academy Interview Panel:\n\nKris Baldwin \u2013 U.S. Military Academy graduate; parent of a U.S. Military Academy cadet\n\nRenee Erickson \u2013 Kansas State Senator; retired USD 259 teacher and principal\n\nGreg Zuercher \u2013 U.S. Air Force and U.S Army Staff Sergeant (ret.); commander, VFW Post 112\n\nU.S. Naval Academy Interview Panel:\n\nScott Bishop \u2013 U.S. Naval Academy graduate; Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr.; senior manager with Spirit AeroSystems\n\nChad Gay \u2013 U.S. Marine Corps, Operation Desert Storm; Harvey County Sheriff\n\nMatt Treaster \u2013 U.S. Naval Academy graduate; Assistant U.S. Attorney; parent of a Naval Academy cadet\n\nU.S. Air Force Academy Interview Panel:\n\nDavid Dennis \u2013 U.S. Air Force Col. (ret.); retired teacher; Sedgwick County Commissioner\n\nCathy McClain \u2013 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate; retired with 25 years of service\n\nJacob Parker \u2013 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate; U.S. Air Force Lt. Col.; Commander, 350th Air Refueling Squadron\n\nComrie Peppers \u2013 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate; high school English teacher\n\nU.S. Merchant Marine Academy Interview Panel:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3228", "Rep. Estes Pushes Back Against President Biden's Spending", "2021-10-28", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) responded to President Joe Biden's remarks on the Democrats' trillion-dollar framework.\n\n\"President Biden continues to make false claims that his trillions of dollars in bad policies will cost the American people $0 and reduce the deficit,\"said Rep. Estes. \"By his own admission, the elements of the Biden-Pelosi-Schumer framework will fundamentally change the United States, despite his facade of governing as a moderate president. The clear incompetence in not addressing the real issues of rising prices and sluggish economic growth that are detrimentally impacting Kansas families and small businesses is intolerable, and this plan takes more money from taxpayers to fund Democrats' grab bag of extreme policies.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3206", "Rep. Estes Announces Opportunity to Share Vaccine Mandate Experiences", "2021-10-27", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the Vaccine Mandate Share Your Story feature on his website in order to hear from individuals who have been affected by President Biden\u2019s vaccine mandates.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s shortsighted mandates are an attack on individual and religious freedoms,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cI am launching this feature to hear from Kansans about how the vaccine mandates have affected their lives. This is not about the validity of the vaccine, but rather amplifying stories of gross government overreach over matters of personal choice.\u201d\n\nThe Share Your Story page is available at estes.house.gov/stories. Rep. Estes will share the collected stories with the Biden administration, congressional colleagues and fellow Kansans as he works to prevent these mandates from taking effect. He recently introduced legislation to protect religious liberties and cosponsored legislation to stop mandates, as well as signing a letter seeking answers from President Biden.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-house-representatives-passes-rep-manns-legislation-honoring-father-emil", "U.S. House of Representatives Passes Rep. Mann's Legislation Honoring Father Emil Kapaun", "2021-10-20", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the memory of Father Emil Kapaun and ask his colleagues to support his bill to designate the post office in Herrington, Kansas as the \"Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building\".\n\n\"Father Emil Kapaun was a man of God who served Jesus and his country honorably,\" said Rep. Mann. \"The young farm boy became a priest at 24 years old and later a U.S. Military chaplain. He received a Bronze Star and a Medal of Honor for his valor during the Korean War, where he saved the lives of his comrades with complete disregard for his own safety. Father Kapaun truly lived the life of a servant leader. I look forward to this bill's swift passage in the U.S. Senate to commemorate the life of a great Kansan and American hero.\"\n\nH.R. 2044 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today and will be sent to the U.S. Senate for final passage.\n\nClick here to watch Rep. Mann's full remarks on the House Floor.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3220", "Reps. Estes, Arrington, Hern Introduce Bill to Protect Small Energy Producers", "2021-10-19", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced the Marginal Well Protection Act that prevents the EPA from levying excessive methane emission fees for wells that produce less than 15 barrels of oil and less than 90 Mcf (90,000 cubic feet) of natural gas per day.\n\n\"Kansas has a rich history in powering our world, and independent oil and gas producers fuel economic growth and innovation in our state,\" said Rep. Estes. \"This common sense legislation protects small producers from burdensome fees that harm workers and Kansas families.\"\n\n\"I'm thankful for Rep. Estes' leadership in our region and for introducing this critical legislation that protects local producers from overbearing federal fees,\" said Ed Cross, President, Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association. \"It just makes sense that marginal wells should not be subject to the same excessive EPA fees that are imposed on large producers.\"\n\n\"After months of uncertainty because of President Biden's energy retreat, our oil and gas producers now face hostile policies contained in the Democrat's tax and spend package,\" said Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas). \"I applaud Congressman Estes for his introduction of the Marginal Well Protection Act, which will prohibit the EPA Administrator from imposing a punitive methane fee on wells that produce less than 15 barrels a day. This legislation will protect our independent producers from the Democrats' assault on the American oil and gas industry. Ultimately, their policies will only impede our global competitiveness, energy independence, and as we have already seen\u2014the price will be borne by American families with higher energy prices.\"\n\n\"Domestic oil producers are struggling while energy costs continue to rise. Biden is begging our foreign adversaries to produce more oil but actively preventing domestic companies from doing the same,\" said Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Oklahoma). \"We need to protect our small oil and gas producers here in Oklahoma and around the country from Biden's harmful policies. I'm proud to join my colleague Ron Estes on this bill to ensure American companies are powering American communities and homes.\"\n\nMarginal wells are small, often family-owned wells with around 15 employees or fewer. Marginal wells produce almost 7.5% of entire U.S. oil production, and about 90% of wells in Kansas are defined as marginal.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3221", "Rep. Estes Joins Ways and Means Republicans to Prevent Weaponization of the IRS", "2021-10-19", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and all House Ways and Means Committee Republicans have introduced H.R.5586 \u2013 the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act \u2013 to counter proposed legislation that weaponizes the IRS against American citizens. The current Democrat proposal gives the IRS new power to spy on Americans\u2019 private bank information with as little as $600.\n\n\u201cThis Democrat legislation that the Biden administration supports will allow the IRS to spy on bank accounts with as little as $600,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cThis is an invasive overreach of the federal government to track every penny you earn and spend. This bill from Ways and Means Republicans will give taxpayers the protections they need.\u201d\n\nRep. Estes and his colleagues also penned a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen expressing privacy concerns over President Biden\u2019s proposal to surveil Americans' private bank transactions.\n\n\u201cWe are skeptical of the need for this dangerous expansion of IRS oversight into the daily lives of Americans, have reason to believe the true targets are farmers, families, and small businesses, and question the IRS\u2019s capacity to protect this unprecedented amount of personal banking information,\u201d the members wrote.\n\nMembers also pressed Secretary Yellen to address several unanswered questions clarifying that the IRS will not seek transactional-level data on personal and business bank accounts. Click here to read the full letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-sends-letter-president-biden-requesting-evacuation-us-missionaries", "Rep. Mann Sends Letter to President Biden Requesting Evacuation of U.S. Missionaries Kidnapped in Haiti", "2021-10-18", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting immediate action to evacuate 17 U.S. missionaries who were taken captive on October 16, 2021, while serving in Haiti. Read the full text of the letter below:\n\nThe Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr.\n\nPresident of the United States of America\n\nThe White House\n\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\n\nWashington, DC 20500\n\nDear President Biden,\n\nI write today to express the urgent need for the United States to secure the release and return of the 17 missionaries taken captive in Haiti on October 16 by a street gang known for mass kidnappings of religious groups.\n\nThe captivity of Americans \u2013 whether in Port-au-Prince, Kabul, or anywhere else in the world is an international crisis, and we must respond diligently, immediately, and skillfully. Your administration\u2019s actions are assuredly being watched by those who would not hesitate to do our country harm and could have longstanding repercussions for Americans practicing their faith across the globe.\n\nFor decades, the United States has invested in developing Haiti through government aid and non-government organizations like Christian Aid Ministries. We urge you to capitalize on these relationships with the Haitian government and other resources available to you to leverage the secure and safe return of American citizens in harm\u2019s way.\n\nThe United States must be clear: capturing Americans is unacceptable and will be responded to swiftly and justly.\n\nSincerely,", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3205", "Rep. Ron Estes Announces DOJ Grant", "2021-10-13", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a Department of Justice (DOJ) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) of $443,481 to Sedgwick County. This grant aims to improve public safety by providing state and local jurisdictions with recourses to enhance community safety.\n\n\u201cPublic safety and reducing crime are top priorities for the community and leaders alike,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cEnsuring our law enforcement has adequate resources allows police officers to handle bad actors better and leads to a safer Sedgwick County.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-sends-letter-secretary-state-requesting-immediate-evacuation-american", "Rep. Mann Sends Letter to Secretary of State Requesting Immediate Evacuation of American Citizens and Allies Stranded in Afghanistan", "2021-10-13", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) joined U.S. Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) and 9 of their colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the recovery of American citizens and allies still stranded in Afghanistan after President Biden's removal of U.S. military presence.\n\nRep. Mann and his colleagues expressed their discontent over the Biden Administration's lack of action to ensure all American citizens and allies are safe from imminent danger as the Taliban takes control of the country.\n\n\"Deserting our own citizens and people who fought for freedom beside our troops is despicable,\" said Rep. Mann \"It has been more than 40 days since President Biden negligently withdrew U.S. military forces from Afghanistan, leaving American citizens and allies behind enemy lines. With the Taliban sealing off escape routes and winter weather soon cutting off mountain passes on the way, my colleagues and I demand the Biden Administration take immediate action to evacuate these individuals before the situation worsens.\"\n\nIn the letter, the members of Congress list immediate actions for Secretary Blinken, including transmitting all necessary temporary authorizations and appropriations to Congress to execute evacuations; collaborating with countries neighboring Afghanistan to carry out vetting processes of Afghan evacuees; and providing all necessary personnel and resources to the Afghanistan Task Force until the end of 2022.\n\nRep. Mann and his colleagues asked that Secretary Blinken respond to their request no later than October 29, 2021.\n\nClick here to view the full text of the letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3196", "Rep. Estes Reacts to Abysmal September Jobs Report", "2021-10-08", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON- Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following the abysmal September jobs report. The latest jobs report was released with only 194,000 jobs were added \u2013 falling well short of the 500,000 jobs economist expected. The September jobs report is the worst the administration has seen so far.\n\n\u201cThe latest jobs report shows Democrats weren\u2019t just optimistic when they sold the American Rescue Plan \u2013 they weren\u2019t honest and their agenda simply doesn\u2019t work,\u201d said. Rep. Estes. \u201cThe trillions they spent along party lines have stalled out the recovery and caused real inflation: we\u2019re now 944,000 jobs short of what was promised, and inflation is on track to hit a 40 year high. And yet, Democrats still think it\u2019s a good idea to raise taxes and spend trillions more on new socialist programs. Democrats\u2019 dishonest policies have been a disaster for the American economy.\u201d\n\nDuring the month of September, the labor force participation rate fell to 61.6%, and participation rates decreased for the following demographics: Women, Black Men, Black Women, Hispanic Women, those with only a high school education, and those with some college. The following sectors experience major job loss in the month of September: hospitals lost 8,000 jobs, nursing and residential care facilities lost 38,000 jobs, healthcare lost 18,000 jobs, local government education lost 144,000 jobs and state government education lost 17,000 jobs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3195", "Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation Protecting Individuals Against Vaccine Mandates Overreach", "2021-10-06", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday Rep. Ron Estes (R- Kansas) introduced H.R. 5480, Protecting Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Mandates Act, to protect individuals with deeply held religious beliefs from President Biden\u2019s vaccine mandates. Along with his own legislation, Rep. Estes is also an original cosponsor on legislation introduced by Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-Tennessee) that prohibits the federal government from requiring COVID-19 vaccines.\n\n\u201cI am proud to introduce legislation that protects individuals and their religious freedoms against overreaching federal mandates,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cBiden\u2019s shortsighted mandates are an attack on individual liberties and will escalate into a shortage of critical health care, law enforcement, education and other workers as employees are either terminated, resign or choose to retire. This legislation is not about the validity of the vaccine, but rather addressing gross government overreach and ways to prevent it in the future.\u201d\n\nIn addition to these pieces of legislation, Rep. Estes joined a letter to President Biden urging for the suspension of his mandates. You can read the letter here.\n\nBackground:\n\nOn Sept. 9, 2021, President Biden announced that he would be imposing overreaching national COVID-19 vaccine mandates through the U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA). These mandates require an estimated 4 million federal employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated along with mandating employers with over 100 employees to require full vaccination.\n\nUnder the legislation proposed by Rep. Estes, The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 would extend to apply to rules issued by the Secretary of Labor. This would bar the Department of Labor from issuing an emergency temporary standard that requires an employer to ensure that employees receive a vaccine.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3185", "Rep. Ron Estes Honors the Life of Fr. Emil Joseph Kapaun", "2021-09-30", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered a speech on the House floor honoring the life of Fr. Emil Joseph Kapaun following the return of his remains to Kansas from the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii.\n\n\u201cFather Kapaun is one of the finest men to ever come out from the state of Kansas,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cFor generations Father Kapaun has inspired hundreds around the world to greater faith and service through adversity. Today I am proud that Father Kapaun has finally returned home to his native Kansas.\u201d\n\nFr. Kapaun grew up on a farm in Kansas and was an ordained priest for the Wichita Diocese. He went on to become a U.S. Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War with the rank of captain. Fr. Kapaun died in a North Korean prison camp on May 23, 1951, at the age of 35. Many around the world rightly celebrate the story of Fr. Kapaun, who is being considered for sainthood by the Catholic Church; a first for a native Kansan.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-signs-letter-armed-services-committees-leadership-regarding", "Rep. Tracey Mann Signs Letter to Armed Services Committees Leadership Regarding NDAA Red Flag Provisions", "2021-09-30", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) sent a letter alongside U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK), U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), and 160 of their colleagues, to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees (HASC, SASC) leadership, urging them to remove the \"red flag\" provisions from the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\n\n\"Including red flag provisions was a means for House Democrats to force House Republicans to vote against other critical versions of the package like funding for our military and counter-terrorism measures,\" said Rep. Mann. \"I voted for the initial version of the National Defense Authorization Act only after strong assurances that all red flag provisions would be removed from the final version.\"\n\nThe initial NDAA version which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on September 2, 2021, included funding for our military, reversed President Biden's cuts to national security, and exempted military servicemembers from mandatory COVID-19 vaccines without a dishonorable discharge.\n\n\"I am an adamant supporter of the Second Amendment and I'm committed to fighting against any efforts that weaken or diminish the rights of law-abiding Americans to own, carry, and use firearms,\" said Rep Mann. \"Should the final NDAA return to the House of Representatives with red flag provisions, I will vote no.\"\n\nThe NDAA passed the House of Representatives 316-113 and has been referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee for further review.\n\nClick here to view the full text of the letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3183", "Rep. Estes Addresses Potential IRS Weaponization", "2021-09-29", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) discussed the concerning provision within Democrat\u2019s $4.3 trillion budget bill that would give the IRS the extraordinary authority to access personal bank accounts with $600 or more. Rep. Estes was joined with other members of the Ways and Means Committee and industry experts.\n\n\u201cThe reality is that there\u2019s already distrust of the IRS, as we\u2019ve seen the agency target political opponents and mishandle thousands of tax returns that were somehow leaked to media\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cAmericans don\u2019t want big brother spying on their bank accounts and tracking their payments and spending just so that Democrats can take more money to Washington for pet projects and special interest groups.\u201d\n\nClick here to watch Rep. Estes' remarks.\n\nRep. Estes cosponsored the Tax Gap Reform and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Enforcement Act \u2013 legislation from the Ways and Means Republicans that fights against the weaponization of the IRS.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3184", "Rep. Ron Estes Votes Against Debt Limit Suspension", "2021-09-29", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against the Democrat proposal to raise the debt limit. Before votes, Rep. Estes addressed the house floor with his concerns.\n\n\u201cWe aren\u2019t looking at this debt ceiling crisis in a vacuum \u2013 we could be voting on $5.5 trillion in more spending,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cFamilies, farmers, businesses, and even state and local governments have to live within their means and make responsible financial decisions to be successful, but the attitude in Washington continues to pass on massive debt to future generations in exchange for our current lifestyle.\u201d\n\nClick here to watch Rep. Estes' remarks.\n\nThe bill passed the House 219 to 212, which will suspend the debt limit until December 2022.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-introduces-bill-prohibit-department-labor-mandating-vaccines", "Rep. Tracey Mann Introduces Bill to Prohibit the Department of Labor from Mandating Vaccines", "2021-09-28", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) introduced the Stop Vaccine Mandates Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation prohibits the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from mandating that private employers require their employees to be vaccinated.\n\n\"It's simple - those who want to receive the vaccine should have the ability to do so,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cIf someone doesn't want to, that is a decision they have the right to make. It is not the government's place to dictate that choice.\"\n\nRep. Mann's legislation follows President Biden's recent executive order mandating all federal employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and his directive requiring all employers of businesses with 100 or more employees to mandate the vaccine.\n\n\u201cThe Biden Administration\u2019s proposed rule not only tramples on the rights of free Americans, but it forces private businesses to impose this crooked mandate,\" said Rep. Mann. \"My bill prohibits OSHA from implementing such a rule and protects the rights of the American people.\"\n\nLast month, Rep. Mann also sent a letter to President Biden, urging him to rescind his nursing home vaccine mandate that would result in nursing home labor shortages and residents receiving lower-quality care. Rep. Mann will continue to oppose any Federal mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine.\n\nClick here to view the full text of the letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3171", "Rep. Estes Votes Against Suspending Debt Limit", "2021-09-22", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday Rep. Ron Estes voted against suspending the debt limit as Democrats consider approximately $5 trillion in spending.\n\n\"Families, farmers, businesses, and even state and local governments have to live within their means and make responsible financial decisions to be successful, but the attitude in Washington continues to pass on massive debt to future generations in exchange for our current lifestyle,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Increasing the debt ceiling while also proposing trillions in new spending is reckless. Every American \u2013 adult and child \u2013 already bears the burden of about $85,000 each.\"\n\nRon Estes, one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, worked in the aerospace, energy and manufacturing sectors before representing Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District since 2017. He is a fifth-generation Kansan, former state treasurer, and serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Economic Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-sends-letter-us-ambassador-linda-thomas-greenfield-maintain", "Rep. Tracey Mann Sends Letter to U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Maintain Sanctions on Taliban", "2021-09-16", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS), U.S. Representative Andy Barr (R-KY), and 19 of their Republican colleagues sent a letter to Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, detailing their concerns about the Biden Administration's consideration of lifting sanctions on the Taliban. The letter follows the United Nations Security Council resolution proposed at the end of August, which would ease sanctions on the Taliban.\n\n\"President Biden has already put American lives at risk and abandoned hundreds of our citizens in Afghanistan,\" said Rep. Mann. \"Our top priority must be to bring home American citizens still stranded in Afghanistan and protect our national security. Lifting sanctions on the Taliban would pose a greater threat to the safety of Americans and allies still in Afghanistan and risk terrorist threats on American soil.\"\n\n\u201cThe U.S. needs to push the United Nations to fully implement U.N. sanctions on the Taliban.,\" said Rep. Barr. \"We cannot risk U.S. or international aid replenishing the coffers of this terrorist group. I appreciate Congressman Mann for his support on this effort and keeping the people on Kansas safe by standing up to the Taliban.\u201d\n\nIn the letter, Rep. Mann and his colleagues state they are deeply concerned about the Taliban's ties with Al Quaeda and known terrorists who seek to harm American citizens.\n\nClick here to view the full text of the letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-allegations-gen-mark-milley-secretly-informing", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Allegations of Gen. Mark Milley Secretly Informing Chinese General of U.S. Military Plans", "2021-09-15", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nSeptember 15, 2021\n\nRepresentative Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding the allegations of U.S. General Mark Milley secretly phoning a U.S. adversary assuring no military actions would occur:\n\n\"As the chairman of the U.S. President's Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley took an oath to serve the American people and follow the direction of our commander-in-chief. If the allegations are true and General Milley secretly phoned China's General Li Zuocheng to promise information about U.S. military strategy, General Milley betrayed his oath, risked the national security of our country, and should immediately resign or be terminated.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3153", "Rep. Estes, Sen. Moran Announce $103 Million in Grants for Kansas Aviation Manufacturers", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) today announced $103,879,965 in grants for Kansas aviation manufacturers through the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) program. These funds will help Kansas aviation employers retain 4,284 employees.The AMJP program was created by legislation introduced by Rep. Estes and Sen. Moran.\n\n\u201cThe skilled workforce in Kansas' aviation manufacturing industry is critical to our communities and our economy. The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program funds will provide stability for employees and keep them here in the Air Capital of the World,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cThis bipartisan, bicameral program is a common sense solution that directly benefits workers in Kansas, and I'm pleased that so many aviation manufacturers are receiving the assistance they need to keep building aircraft in the Sunflower State.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe aviation manufacturing industry in Kansas plays a critical role in providing our state with high-paying jobs and supporting commercial and general aviation across the country,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cAs our economy continues recovering from the pandemic, having a trained, fully-staffed workforce will help aviation manufacturers recover more quickly and meet the demand for new aircraft and repairs. I\u2019m pleased the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program is providing support to this important industry and their invaluable workforce.\u201d\n\nThe AMJP program provides funding to eligible businesses to pay up to half of their compensation costs for certain categories of employees, for up to six months. Rep. Estes and Sen. Moran hosted an information session in June with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) AMJP Program Director Elliott Black for aviation manufacturers in the Wichita area to learn more about the AMJP Program and ask questions directly to the program lead.\n\nAfter receiving the first round of grant applications, the AMJP application was reopened from Aug. 4 \u2013 Sept. 1 to allow more businesses to apply. Businesses who applied in the second round are currently being evaluated by the Department of Transportation. The grant recipients below are from the first round of applicants.\n\nGrant Recipients: Aerospace Systems & Components, Wichita\n\nAir Capital NDI, Wichita\n\nApex Engineering International, Wichita\n\nB&B Airparts, Wichita\n\nC.E. Machine Company, Wichita\n\nCox Machine, Wichita\n\nDBA Kansas Coil Spring Co, Wichita\n\nDynamic NC, Rose Hill\n\nFiber Dynamics, Wichita\n\nGlobal Aviation Technologies, Wichita\n\nGoddard Machine, Wichita\n\nH. M. Dunn Company, Wichita\n\nIntegrated Components, Wichita\n\nKelly Manufacturing Company, Wichita\n\nKMI Inc, Mulvane\n\nLearjet Inc, Wichita\n\nLee Aerospace, Wichita\n\nManufacturing Development Inc, Cheney\n\nMAX Aerostructures, Wichita\n\nMetal Arts Machine Co, Wichita\n\nMid Continent Instrument, Wichita\n\nMillennium Machine & Tool, Newton\n\nNWI Wichita, Wichita\n\nOmni Aerospace, Wichita\n\nOrizon Aerostructures, Kansas City\n\nRickman Machine Co., Wichita\n\nSinclair & Sons Custom Welding & Machining Service Inc, Wichita\n\nSpirit AeroSystems, Wichita\n\nTrinity Precision Inc, Wichita\n\nUnited Machine Company Inc, Wichita\n\nWinglet Technology, Wichita", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-leads-bipartisan-letter-urging-va-expand-outreach-post-911", "Rep. Tracey Mann Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging VA to Expand Outreach to Post-9/11 Veterans", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS), Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs, led a bipartisan letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough urging him to develop a comprehensive outreach plan for post-9/11 veterans to ensure they are receiving all of the mental health services, community support systems, and other resources they have earned. Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA), Barry Moore (R-AL), and Chris Pappas (D-NH) joined Rep. Mann in leading the letter.\n\n\"While the Department\u2019s efforts to raise awareness of resources and encourage veterans to seek help are important steps, more must be done to reach those in need,\" Mann and his colleagues wrote. \"Accordingly, we urge the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to quickly develop a comprehensive post-9/11 veteran outreach plan. This plan must proactively contact veterans in the coming months through means including digital correspondence, social media, phone calls, and text messages.\u201d\n\nThe letter particularly noted the urgency of reaching veterans who may be struggling following the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cFollowing the tragic events in Afghanistan last month, the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) experienced a 98 percent increase in text messages alone,\" said Rep. Mann and his colleagues. \"VA's outreach should consist of providing information on \u2013 and warm handoffs to \u2013 each veteran\u2019s local VA mental health services, community support systems, and other resources.\u201d\n\nClick here to view the full text of the letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-pres-bidens-executive-order-mandating-federal", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Pres. Biden's Executive Order, Mandating Federal Employees receive the COVID-19 Vaccine", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding President Biden's announcement of his executive order, which mandates that all federal employees and government contractors receive the COVID-19 vaccine:\n\n\"Yesterday, President Biden signed an executive order mandating that all federal employees and government contractors receive COVID-19 vaccinations and that all businesses with greater than 100 employees mandate vaccines. President Biden\u2019s mandate is a gross misuse of the executive order, which does not grant the President the power to rob Americans of their right to make their own health care choices. President Biden\u2019s mandate flies in the face of religious freedom and personal liberties as it fails to include exemptions for those who would decline vaccination based on religious or medical concerns, or even for those willing to produce negative COVID-19 tests in lieu of getting vaccinated.\n\nThis order affects more than 2.1 million federal employees and even more private-sector employees who contract with the federal government such as highway construction workers and conservation district employees officing in government facilities. A mandate like this will motivate many workers to seek outside employment where they can make their own health care decisions, exacerbating the already massive work shortages within government agencies and contracting arms.\n\nThis mandate increases the public skepticism that the Centers for Disease Control and National Institutes of Health have created by reversing their own guidance on the best COVID-19 protocol numerous times. President Biden and Vice President Harris even called into question the vaccine\u2019s safety and effectiveness on the campaign trail, leading to a great deal of public doubt regarding the vaccine during President Trump\u2019s tenure. President Biden contributed directly to the polarization and confusion of the American public, and with this order, he is now asking for our trust not because the situation has changed, but simply because he finds himself in the Oval Office.\n\nExecutive orders, when used correctly, can be good tools for governance. When they circumvent Congress, strong-arm the minority, or go against the wishes of the American people, they are categorically bad. When vaccines go through the proper protocol and testing and are proven to eradicate a disease (like Polio), they can be good. When federal vaccine mandates do not include religious and medical exemptions like the other 12 plus required vaccines we already have in this country, they are categorically bad. This executive order is not just overreaching, it is destructive to the sovereignty of the American people.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mann-introduces-legislation-protecting-stepped-basis-house-ag", "Representative Mann Introduces Legislation Protecting Stepped-Up Basis In House Ag Committee Budget Mark-Up", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Tracey Mann introduced legislation in the House Agriculture Committee Budget Reconciliation Mark-up which would protect Kansas farmers and ranchers by preserving the stepped-up basis. Below is his full statement:\n\n\"Today, I introduced legislation that would protect farmers and ranchers from paying burdensome taxes on properties their families have owned for generations. The legislation would preserve the tax code\u2019s stepped-up basis provision in the $3.5 trillion budget blueprint, exempting agriculture producers from paying capital gains taxes on the full appreciation of inherited land or equipment when it passes from one generation to the next.\n\nIn 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower made a statement that often shapes my beliefs around my service on the House Agriculture Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. \u201cFarming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you\u2019re a thousand miles from the corn field,\u201d he said.\n\nMy fellow Kansan would be sorely disappointed in Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee who placed partisan politics over what\u2019s best for farmers and ranchers and refused to vote on my legislation during today\u2019s markup of the nearly $90 billion portion of the $3.5 trillion budget blueprint. On my amendment and three other occasions, House Agriculture Democrats could have voted to preserve the stepped-up basis and protect farmers and ranchers from massive taxes on inherited assets that have already been subject to property and sales tax. And, on all four occasions, they rejected the protections and voted to tax farmers and ranchers over and over again on land their families have owned for generations \u2013 all in the name of paying for a reckless and incomplete spending package.\n\nWhile today\u2019s vote is very disappointing to me, I will continue to fight for a full exemption for farmers and ranchers from new, burdensome taxes. We must protect our family farms and honor those who feed, fuel, and clothe all of us. The stepped-up basis is essential to the future of agriculture as we know it in Kansas and across the country, and I will do everything possible to ensure it is preserved.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3154", "Rep. Estes Opposes Biden's Vaccine Overreach", "2021-09-09", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 After President Joe Biden announced vaccine and COVID-19 mandates for federal workers, businesses with 100 or more employees, and schools, Rep. Estes released the following statement.\n\n\"Kansans are rightfully outraged at this gross overreach of the federal government and Biden's bully tactics,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Congress and the Supreme Court must take immediate action to make clear that this mandate will not stand. Individuals and parents should make the decisions regarding the medicines they receive. President Biden has willfully overstepped his authority.\"\n\nRon Estes, one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, worked in the aerospace, energy and manufacturing sectors before representing Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District since 2017. He is a fifth-generation Kansan, former state treasurer, and serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Economic Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3145", "Rep. Estes Reacts to Gov. Jeff Colyer's Announcement", "2021-08-30", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) offered the following words of encouragement following Gov. Jeff Colyer's cancer announcement.\n\n\"Throughout his life, Jeff has been devoted to the people of Kansas as a physician and a public servant. The Sunflower State is grateful for his tireless efforts to defend our values and way of life as a state legislator, lieutenant governor and governor. His work as a medical doctor has also provided him the opportunity to serve others overseas, highlighting his humility and compassion for others. Susan and I are praying for his recovery and look forward to seeing what God has in store for him next.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-host-town-halls-next-monday-83021", "Rep. Tracey Mann to Host Town Halls Next Monday, 8/30/21", "2021-08-26", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann to Host Town Halls Across Big First District\n\nRepresentative Mann will host 4 town hall meetings next Monday to hear from Kansans. Below are the meeting dates, times, and locations.\n\nMonday, August 30, 2021 Town Hall Schedule\n\nGeary County:\n\nWHERE: Junction City Municipal Building\n\n700 N. Jefferson Ave | Junction City, KS\n\nTIME: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CT\n\nRiley County:\n\nWHERE: Pottorf Hall - Clover Room\n\nRiley County Fairgrounds\n\n1710 Avery Ave | Manhattan, KS\n\nTIME: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CT\n\nPottawatomie County:\n\nWHERE: Iron Clad - Main Area\n\n427 Lincoln Ave | Wamego, KS\n\nTIME: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CT\n\nSaline County:\n\nWHERE: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Annex\n\n120 W. Ash Street | Salina, KS\n\nTIME: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3129", "Rep. Estes Votes Against $3.5 Trillion Bloated Budget", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Estes voted against Democrats' attempt to ram through a partisan $3.5 trillion spending bill that will raise taxes on working American families and small businesses resulting in less economic growth and opportunity.\n\n\"Before the COVID-19 pandemic, our economy had taken off thanks to pro-growth policies that valued hard work and entrepreneurship. Instead of pursuing an agenda that will benefit families and small businesses, Democrats have pushed through a bloated $3.5 trillion tax increase and spending bill that will devastate the economy and burden our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. What's even worse is that Democrats prioritized this vote instead of making certain that American lives and assets are safely returned home from Afghanistan.\"\n\nEarlier today, Rep. Estes participated in a press conference with the Republican Study Committee. You can watch those remarks here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe $3.5 trillion budget passed along party lines. It contains the highest sustained spending level in American history and adds $17 trillion in new debt, with $1.6 trillion average yearly deficits. It provides spending for amnesty to illegal immigrants, eliminates \"right to work\" protections, subsidizes blue state taxes for wealthy Americans, and funds the IRS to hire 87,000 new agents to target Americans and main street businesses, while providing no increase for Homeland Security and reduces military funding to the lowest levels as a percentage of the economy in more than 80 years.\n\nRon Estes, one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, worked in the aerospace, energy and manufacturing sectors before representing Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District since 2017. He is a fifth-generation Kansan, former state treasurer, and serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Economic Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-budget-reconciliation-blueprint", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on the Budget Reconciliation Blueprint", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding the budget reconciliation blueprint:\n\n\"Today, Speaker Pelosi forced a vote on a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint through a tool called budget reconciliation.\n\nReconciliation was created in 1974 to reduce the national deficit through a simple majority vote. The idea was that through reconciliation, elected leaders would put aside political preferences and instruct congressional committees on how to best prioritize the country\u2019s spending for the next year. Since January, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats have instead used reconciliation to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan in March and today\u2019s $3.5 trillion budget blueprint, both passing on party lines only.\n\nI voted no on today\u2019s budget blueprint because it is dangerous for America. It\u2019s the largest tax and spends measure in American history, adding trillions to our already $30 trillion national debt. It includes damaging taxes, falling largely on the shoulders of middle-income families, small businesses, and family farms. It includes no safety measures to address President Biden\u2019s negligence in Afghanistan or the crisis at our southern border.\n\nToday\u2019s passage of the budget blueprint is not the final passage of the eventual budget we will see from the reconciliation process. The budget blueprint now makes its way to congressional committees, where I will continue to oppose this reckless spending that mortgages America\u2019s future.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3115", "Rep. Estes Reacts to Gov. Kelly's Emergency Declaration Misinformation", "2021-08-21", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday Gov. Laura Kelly misinformed Kansans by claiming the state was ineligible for federal support because it lacked a COVID-19 emergency declaration. Rep. Estes has been in regular contact with federal agencies to ensure that COVID-19 relief funds are available for Kansas even without a state emergency declaration.\n\n\"Gov. Kelly's statement regarding federal COVID-19 funds being tied to a state's emergency declaration is blatantly false and has been discredited repeatedly by federal agencies. Lifting a state's emergency declaration does not affect the availability of FEMA relief funds. Simply put, Gov. Kelly is trying to play politics; attempting to blame other elected officials is a failure of leadership. There is enough misinformation being spread about COVID already. She should be applying for federal funds and appropriately utilizing the billions of dollars already allocated to Kansas. With a record surplus in funds, it's shameful that Gov. Kelly is trying to mislead Kansans into thinking she needs more power in the Sunflower State.\"\n\nRon Estes, one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, worked in the aerospace, energy and manufacturing sectors before representing Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District since 2017. He is a fifth-generation Kansan, former state treasurer, and serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Economic Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3112", "Rep. Estes Applauds South Kansas DMC Designation", "2021-08-18", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 The Department of Defense has designated the South Kansas Defense Manufacturing Community (DMC). The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) led the campaign for this designation at Wichita State University. Along with being named a DMC, the region is now eligible for $5 million in funding in support of prototyping.\n\n\u201cSouth central Kansas is an obvious choice for a DMC considering the region\u2019s extensive academic and commercial research and the national security products we produce,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cThis new designation and the funding it will bring support Wichita\u2019s already growing military manufacturing industry, and I am proud to have supported WSU NIAR\u2019s proposal.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-hosting-town-halls-week-81921-82021", "Rep. Tracey Mann Hosting Town Halls This Week, 8/19/21 - 8/20/21", "2021-08-17", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann to Host Town Halls Across Big First District\n\nRepresentative Mann will host town hall meetings this week to hear from Kansans.\n\nBelow are the meeting dates, times, and locations.\n\nThursday, August 19, 2021 Town Hall Schedule\n\nMarion County:\n\nWHERE: Marion County Lake Hall - South Room\n\n1 Office Drive | Marion, KS\n\nTIME: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT\n\nReno County:\n\nWHERE: Hutchinson Library Auditorium\n\n901 N. Main Street | Hutchinson, KS\n\nTIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n\nFriday, August 20, 2021 Town Hall Schedule\n\nDickinson County\n\nWHERE: Eisenhower Park Bandshell\n\n500 Pine Street | Abilene, KS\n\nTIME: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CT\n\nMorris County\n\nWHERE: County Courthouse Meeting Room\n\n501 West Main Street | Council Grove, KS\n\nTIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT\n\nWabaunsee County\n\nWHERE: Wabaunsee County Historical Museum\n\n227 Missouri Street | Alma, KS\n\nTIME: 11:45 AM -12:45 PM CT\n\nLyon County\n\nWHERE: Lyon County History Center\n\n711 Commercial Street | Emporia, KS\n\nTIME: 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM CT\n\nChase County\n\nWHERE: County Courthouse - Commissioner Room\n\n300 Pearl Street | Cottonwood Falls, KS\n\nTIME: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM CT", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3111", "Rep. Ron Estes Reacts to Turmoil in Afghanistan", "2021-08-16", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement on the events in Afghanistan.\n\n\"President Biden\u2019s Afghanistan withdrawal has turned into an absolute catastrophe. No amount of media spin from the White House can detract from the horrific fall of Kabul \u2013 something which was preventable following proper planning. Instead of using the conditional drawdown, the Biden Harris administration set a hard deadline for Sept. 11 and made no real plan other than pleading with the Taliban \u2013 so make no mistake, this surrender is Biden\u2019s fault. Just last month Biden told reporters that \u2018speed is safety\u2019 when it comes to the drawdown. He clearly was wrong.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-taliban-takeover-afghanistan", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on the Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan", "2021-08-16", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding President Biden's removal of the United States Military Forces from Afghanistan and the Taliban takeover:\n\n\"The world became less safe this week. President Biden's foreign affairs strategy is negligent, near-sighted, and dangerous.\n\nPresident Biden willfully neglected the situation in Afghanistan. As our country's sole actor in authorizing covert action, President Biden receives regular and invaluable intelligence information that warns of brewing international trouble well before it materializes. With that kind of intelligence resources at his fingertips, President Biden still chose to mislead the American people and ignore the seriousness of Taliban threats, including the threat to overrun the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.\n\nPresident Biden enacted a near-sighted policy in Afghanistan. For more than 20 years, Afghans have enjoyed freedoms secured to them in part by the United States. They were able to attend school, work where they wanted, vote, and live safely. The acceleration of Taliban terrorism is a human tragedy as those rights diminish before our eyes. President Biden failed to recognize these democratic freedoms or pay respect to the men and women who fought for them when he speedily removed America's presence in the region with no real strategy. He prioritized the Taliban's reputation above our country's developments in the region and reduced his Administration's work to pleading with the Taliban.\n\nPresident Biden has put Americans in danger. The Taliban's ability to redistribute their terrorists across the country in only a matter of days is frightening for Americans when hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants are already crossing our southern border. President Biden has left our borders open to American-hating terrorists fleeing Afghanistan and other countries with terrorist regimes. President Biden refuses to consider the safety of Americans 7,400 miles away in Kabul and 950 miles south of Kansas on our southern border.\n\nPresident Biden's policies have made Americans less safe, and the ramifications will soon echo across the world even when his own silence is deafening.\n\nWe need to bring our brave military home, but only when we have a good-faith understanding of the situation on the ground and a strategically planned execution, including counter-terrorism and remaining special forces. We need a commander-in-chief who knowingly considers every option and leaves no page unturned; who makes strategic, long-term plays for the future of America; and who keeps us safe. A failure on any of these fronts risks the long-term security and credibility of both Afghanistan and the United States of America.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-delayed-covid-19-payments-usda", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Delayed COVID-19 Payments from USDA", "2021-08-11", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding the USDA's delay in distributing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP) payments to agriculture producers:\n\n\"The U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) provided much needed financial support to agricultural producers during the supply chain disruption and market turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, CFAP 2 has proved to be an empty promise for many would-be recipients of this aid, as farmers and ranchers in the Big First and all over the country are still waiting for their payments.\n\nCongress approved the CFAP 2 financial assistance for farmers and ranchers, and USDA approved more than two thousand applicants for expanded limits under CFAP 2. To date, USDA has paid only about 60 of those producers. Instead of quickly distributing the payments, USDA is moving extremely slow, even refusing to provide a timeline to producers who inquire about the status of their payments.\n\nToday, I sent a letter urging USDA to deliver these payments into the deserving hands of farmers and ranchers immediately.\"\n\nRead the full text of the letter HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-listening-tour-next-week-81121-81321", "Mann Listening Tour Next Week 8/11/21-8/13/21", "2021-08-06", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Representative Mann will host town hall meetings next week to hear from Kansans. Below are the meeting dates, times and locations.\n\nWednesday, August 11, 2021 Town Hall Schedule\n\nPhillips County:\n\nWHERE: Huck Boyd Community Center\n\n860 Part Street | Phillipsburg, KS\n\nTIME: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT\n\nNorton County:\n\nWHERE: Heaton Building\n\n112 South State Street | Norton, KS\n\nTIME: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM CT\n\nDecatur County:\n\nWHERE: Gateway Civic Center - rooms 1 & 2\n\n1 Morgan Drive | Oberlin, KS\n\nTIME: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CT\n\nRawlins County:\n\nWHERE: Atwood City Hall\n\n106 South 3rd Street | Atwood, KS\n\nTIME: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT\n\nCheyenne County:\n\nWHERE: Quincy Gallery\n\n109 N. Quincy | St. Francis, KS\n\nTIME: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM CT\n\nSherman County:\n\nWHERE: Wolak Building - Topside room\n\n1006 Center Street | Goodland, KS\n\nTIME: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM MT\n\nThursday, August 12, 2021 Town Hall Schedule\n\nThomas County:\n\nWHERE: Thomas County Office Complex\n\n350 South Range | Colby, KS\n\nTIME: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CT\n\nSheridan County:\n\nWHERE: Sheridan County Library - meeting room\n\n801 Royal Ave | Hoxie, KS\n\nTIME: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CT\n\nGraham County:\n\nWHERE: Average Joes'\n\n222 North Pomeroy Ave | Hill City, KS\n\nTIME: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CT\n\nEllis County:\n\nWHERE: High Plains Farm Credit\n\n2905 Vine Street | Hays, KS\n\nTIME: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CT\n\nRussell County:\n\nWHERE: Meridy's Restaurant and Lounge\n\n2201 South Fossil Street | Russell, KS\n\nTIME: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM CT\n\nEllsworth County:\n\nWHERE: JH Memorial Library\n\n219 N. Lincoln Ave | Ellsworth, KS\n\nTIME: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT\n\nFriday, August 13, 2021 Town Hall Schedule\n\nMcPherson County\n\nWHERE: Kansas Municipal Utilities\n\n2090 E A Ave | McPherson, KS\n\nTIME: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CT\n\nRice County:\n\nWHERE: Lyons City Hall\n\n201 W. Main Street | Lyons, KS\n\nTIME: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CT\n\nBarton County\n\nWHERE: American Legion\n\n1011 Kansas Ave | Great Bend, KS\n\nTIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n\nRush County:\n\nWHERE: Walnut Creek Extension Office\n\n702 Main Street | LaCrosse, KS\n\nTIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT\n\nPawnee County\n\nWHERE: Larned Chamber of Commerce - Jordaan Room\n\n502 Broadway | Larned, KS\n\nTIME: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CT\n\nRep. Mann is hosting more Listening Tour stops later this month. If you don't see a stop near you, please keep an eye out in the upcoming weeks for information about future stops.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-beef-supply-chain-0", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on the Beef Supply Chain", "2021-07-29", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding the House Agriculture Committee hearing to address the recovery and rebuilding of America's beef supply chain:\n\n\"As a fifth generation farm kid and member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, I am a fierce advocate for a competitive cattle market. Yesterday\u2019s hearing was a good opportunity to hear from the witnesses and speak out with my colleagues on this important topic. Following this hearing, we must take action to address the issue:\n\nFull committee hearing: I am grateful to Chairman Costa and Ranking Member Johnson for holding this subcommittee hearing, but this vital issue deserves the consideration of the full committee. We must hear directly from producers who raise livestock in their everyday work.\n\nAdditional packing capacity: We must work to add more packing capacity to address the glut of backed up cattle in the supply chain. It is no secret that the COVID-19 shutdown last year has significantly impacted supply chains. Slow recovery from the shutdown and labor shortages have contributed in part to low cattle prices, even when there is strong demand for beef from consumers domestically and abroad.\n\nMaximum value for producers: I will continue to fight for Kansas Ag producers and their right to oversee the decisions on how to best market their own cattle. In my oversight role on the subcommittee, I also want to ensure that as the market recovers, any price fluctuation was due to supply and demand, and not any misconduct in the market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Justice began an investigation following the several market-disrupting events, and I have repeatedly asked them to provide details on any findings of misconduct and conclude their investigation.\n\nI am an advocate for solutions that don't grow government involvement, and would encourage the end of supplemental unemployment payments in Kansas to bring our meatpacking industry back to full capacity. I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of Kansas agriculture.\u201d\n\nCongressman Tracey Mann represents the Big First District, which ranks number one among Congressional Districts for value of sales of cattle and calves, at more than $9 billions annually and accounts for more than 20 percent of the nation's beef slaughter capacity.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-extension-lesser-prairie-chicken-public-comment-0", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on the Extension of Lesser Prairie Chicken Public Comment Period", "2021-07-29", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding the lesser prairie chicken 30-day public comment period extension:\n\n\"It is good to see that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has responded to requests for an extension to the public-comment period for the proposed listing of the lesser prairie chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). I strongly oppose this listing and co-signed two letters with several of my colleagues asking the FWS for an extension of time to comment on this critical issue, which affects many Kansas landowners in my district. While the 30-day extension is not as long as the time requested, this extension will at least give the public more time to voice their opinions on the matter.\n\nDuring their announcement last month, FWS commended the voluntary efforts in Kansas, including 40,000 acres of habitat conservation, but ultimately decided that the federal government is better equipped to address these local areas. This is yet another federal overreach that will disrupt industries that are vital to our economy. I will remain vigilant as the rulemaking process begins and want to ensure all Kansas stakeholders are heard and not negatively impacted by any federal designation.\n\nFWS has sent a proposed rule to the Federal Registrar for public comment. Public comments are open at www.regulations.gov under docket number FWS\u2013R2\u2013ES\u20132021\u20130015. I encourage all stakeholders who are affected by the new proposed rule to comment so as FWS works through rulemaking all Kansas stakeholders are heard.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-fy22-appropriations-minibus-package", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on FY22 Appropriations Minibus Package", "2021-07-28", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Legislative Branch, State and Foreign Operations, and Commerce, Justice, and ScienceAppropriations bills.\n\nToday, House Democrats have once again put politics over policy, as they attempt to push three appropriations bills through Congress at the last minute, without proper consideration. These partisan, overreaching bills not only violate the constitutional rights of Americans, but also include unprecedented and irresponsible federal spending increases.\n\nThese bills tear down the Hyde and Helms Amendments which protect taxpayer dollars from funding abortions, weaken bipartisan laws protecting 2nd Amendment rights, defund our national defense, and call for a combined spending increase of nearly 40 percent from last fiscal year.\n\nThe American people deserve better than this. We are the stewards of the trust they\u2019ve put in Congress to craft bipartisan, constitutional legislation \u2013 and if we pass these bills, we are failing them. Therefore, I oppose this progressive minibus package, and I will fight for legislation that benefits the American people, not politicians.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3096", "Rep. Estes Applauds Reopened Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program Application", "2021-07-26", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today the Department of Transportation announced they will reopen the application process for the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) Program, the bipartisan program introduced by Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) last year and reintroduced this year. Applications closed for this program on July 13, but due to needed clarification between the AMJP and the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) programs, DOT will accept new applications beginning Aug. 4 and ending Sept. 1, 2021.\n\n\"The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program has already garnered hundreds of applications, including many in south central Kansas,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Our workforce suffered because of the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced travel, but the AMJP Program ensures that our local manufacturers can survive as our country returns to normal. Reopening the application has no negative impact on the manufacturers who applied and allows others to retain their skilled workforce.\"\n\nManufacturers who applied on or before July 13 and received confirmation of receipt do not need to reapply. AMJP Program applications will reopen at 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and will close at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. More information about the AMJP Program can be found at estes.house.gov/AMJP.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3064", "Rep. Estes Votes Against Bloated Green New Deal Bill", "2021-07-01", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against Democrats' so-called infrastructure bill.\n\n\"Americans agree that we need reliable infrastructure which includes roads, bridges, water and broadband, but the Democrats' bloated bill spends hundreds of billions of dollars more than the previous highway reauthorization,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Only half of the original funding went to roads and bridges, and now another $200 billion in wasteful spending has been added to it. It also is loaded with Green New Deal agenda items that won't actually secure our infrastructure here in the heartland. What we need is a targeted infrastructure bill that includes worthwhile projects without wasting billions in taxpayer dollars.\"\n\nThe INVEST in America Act includes Green New Deal provisions, expands electric vehicle subsidies and authorizes $547 billion over the next five years in surface transportation, up from $305 billion that was authorized for the previous five years. The bill also reduces congressional oversight and does nothing to reform the financial structure of the Highway Trust Fund.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3062", "Rep. Estes\u00a0Urges Gov. Kelly to Assist Border States", "2021-06-29", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) sent a delegation letter to Gov. Laura Kelly (D-Kansas) urging her to send Kansas law-enforcement resources to assist border states Texas and Arizona. Since President Biden took office, there has been an unprecedented influx of illegal activity and immigration along the southern border. Without adequate support from the federal government, Texas has been forced to issue a disaster declaration and Arizona declared a state of emergency.\n\n\u201cBy removing critical border enforcement measures and offering amnesty to those here illegally, the Biden administration has created a border crisis they can no longer ignore,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cAs a member of the border security caucus, I\u2019ve seen firsthand the distress Biden\u2019s open border policy brings to states that share a border with Mexico and the accompanying national security risk it has for the entire United States.\u201d\n\nThe Kansas delegation joins other state delegations urging their governors to send support. Read the letter here.\n\nBackground information:\n\nFor May CBP encounters with illegal immigrants on the Mexican border increased more than 600% compared to last May (180,000 border encounters in May)\n\nThere has been a spike in lethal drug trafficking \u2013 more fentanyl seized by CBP so far in 2021 than in all of 2020\n\nThere\u2019s been a rise in cartel activity that FBI director testified is \u201cspilling over\u201d into the U.S.\n\nNew Harvard/Harris Poll: An overwhelming 80% think that illegal immigration is a serious issue and a majority support stricter border policies\n\nTwo measures removed by the Biden administration which had slowed illegal crossings under President Trump were:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3060", "Rep. Estes Introduces Social Security Legislation for Widows, Widowers", "2021-06-28", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes introduced legislation that removes burdensome Social Security measures for those who lose a loved one. This bill allows widows and widowers to claim survivor benefits from the date of their loved one\u2019s passing, rather than being eligible from the date that they apply.\n\n\u201cWhen facing the devastating loss of a loved one, the first thing on a spouse\u2019s mind shouldn\u2019t be to call the Social Security Administration,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cWidows and widowers should be able to claim survivor benefits from the date their loved one passed away, regardless of when they can file a claim.\u201d\n\nUnder current law, widows and widowers are not eligible for survivor benefits until the date they apply with a six-month grace period. This bill emphasizes healing for loved ones instead of dealing with bureaucratic processes.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3059", "Reps. Ron Estes, Danny Davis Reintroduce Unclaimed Savings Bond Legislation", "2021-06-24", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), along with Reps. Danny Davis (D-Illinois), Darin LaHood (R-Illinois), Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana), Ann Wagner (R-Missouri), William Timmons (R-South Carolina), Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina), Ron Kind (D-Wisconsin), Bill Pascrell (D-New Jersey), Don Beyer (D-Virginia), John Larson (D-Connecticut), Jimmy Panetta (D-California) and Steven Horsford (D-Nevada), introduced the Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021. This legislation would require the U.S. Treasury Department to transfer all records and ownership of unclaimed, matured savings bonds to states to find the rightful owners and heirs of the bonds. The bipartisan legislation currently has 12 total cosponsors.\n\n\"For decades, the U.S. Treasury has held people's matured savings bonds without returning them to the legal owners or heirs, including nearly $210 million in unclaimed bonds owed to Kansans. The Unclaimed Savings Bond Act will ensure states are able to access Treasury records and return matured, unclaimed savings bonds to their legal owners,\"said Rep. Estes.\"As Kansas state treasurer, I helped Kansas become one of the first states to pursue legal action to obtain unclaimed bonds and return them to their owners. I'm proud to introduce this legislative fix to address this issue across the country.\"\n\nCurrently, there are nearly $28 billion worth of decades old, matured, unclaimed United States Savings Bonds sitting in the U.S. Treasury, a number that has grown by roughly $10 billion within the last decade. The federal government uses this money as it pleases, even though the money constitutes a loan made to the government by citizens decades ago. Despite maintaining records of the bond owners and their bonds, the Treasury Department has done nothing to contact the rightful owners of the unredeemed bonds, even when the bonds matured and were payable. While states often make efforts to return unclaimed property, Treasury has refused to give states access to the records to do so. Since 1952, states have tried to get the federal government to turn over the names and addresses of those individuals so they could be found and notified of their unclaimed bonds. Recently, states, beginning with Kansas, have initiated litigation to obtain the records from the Treasury Department.\n\n\"For generations, U.S. savings bonds have been a staple for family gifts commemorating birthdays, holidays, and graduations,\"said Rep. Davis.\"It effectively is a loan to the federal government. Individuals purchase the bond in exchange for a fixed rate of interest over a fixed period. When that time expires, the savings bond ceases to earn interest. If unpaid, the federal government benefits from the initial loan as well as the unpaid interest. Savings bonds are attractive to investors because they are not subject to state or local income taxes. With the passage of the Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021, Illinois will reclaim roughly $1 billion worth of decades old, matured, unclaimed United States Savings Bonds sitting in the U.S. Treasury. Savings bonds values start at $25 and can increase to as much as $10,000.\"\n\n\"Illinois has over $1 billion in matured and unclaimed savings bonds,\"said Rep. LaHood.\"If the Federal government continues to refuse to notify the rightful owners of matured bonds, then the states should be allowed to step in and do so. I am proud to join this bipartisan group to introduce this legislation, which will ensure the money of hard-working taxpayers returns to their pockets.\"\n\n\"Millions of Americans entered a financial agreement with the federal government by purchasing government bonds,\"said Rep. Timmons.\"However, the Treasury Department is currently preventing the government from fulfilling its end of the bargain. The Unclaimed Savings Bonds Act will help South Carolinians retrieve over $350 million in unclaimed bonds. This bipartisan legislation will help eliminate much of the red tape precluding the return of billions of dollars in government bonds to its rightful owners.\"\n\n\"In Connecticut alone there are more than $281 million in unclaimed savings bonds,\"said Rep. Larson.\"We need to do everything we can to return this money to their rightful owners. I've heard directly from Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn Wooden on how important this legislation is and am happy to work with Reps. Estes and Davis to advance it.\"\n\nEstimated Value of Unredeemed Lost or Missing Bonds:\n\nAlabama: $383m\n\nAlaska: $57m\n\nArizona: $532m\n\nArkansas: $234m\n\nCalifornia: $3.0b\n\nColorado: $421m\n\nConnecticut: $281m\n\nDelaware: $72m\n\nFlorida: $1.4b\n\nGeorgia: $745m\n\nHawaii: $113m\n\nIdaho: $129m\n\nIllinois: $1.0b\n\nIndiana: $478m\n\nIowa: $226m\n\nKansas: $209m\n\nKentucky: $319m\n\nLouisiana: $337m\n\nMaine: $97m\n\nMaryland: $469m\n\nMassachusetts: $523m\n\nMichigan: $773m\n\nMinnesota: $429m\n\nMississippi: $215m\n\nMissouri: $438m\n\nMontana: $80m\n\nNebraska: $148m\n\nNevada: $225m\n\nNew Hampshire: $96m\n\nNew Jersey: $695m\n\nNew Mexico: $162m\n\nNew York: $1.5b\n\nNorth Carolina: $735m\n\nNorth Dakota: $60m\n\nOhio: $837m\n\nOklahoma: $312m\n\nOregon: $314m\n\nPennsylvania: $840m\n\nRhode Island: $75m\n\nSouth Carolina: $357m\n\nSouth Dakota: $62m\n\nTennessee: $480m\n\nTexas: $2.1b\n\nUtah: $233m\n\nVermont: $50m\n\nVirginia: $656m\n\nWashington: $560m\n\nWest Virginia: $132m\n\nWisconsin: $415m\n\nWyoming: $45m", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3058", "Rep. Estes, Sen. Moran to Host Information Session on Jobs Protection Program for Kansas Aviation Manufacturers", "2021-06-22", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) announced they will host an information session on the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) Program with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) AMJP Program Director Elliott Black on Friday in Wichita. Local aviation manufactures are invited to attend to learn more about the AMJP Program and gain helpful insights on the application process.\n\n\u201cThe Aviation manufacturing industry is a key economic driver for the Air Capital of the World,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cSen. Moran and I developed the bipartisan Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program to alleviate some of the impacts from the pandemic on the industry and keep skilled workers in our region. We are excited to host this event to promote, engage and inform industry stakeholders about this program and the application process.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe aviation manufacturing industry in Wichita plays a critical role in providing Kansans high-paying jobs and supporting commercial and general aviation across the country,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cI\u2019m pleased the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program is now available to support this industry and their invaluable workforce while recovering from the pandemic, and I look forward to answering questions regarding the program and its application on Friday.\u201d\n\nThe program was created by legislation introduced by Sen. Moran and Congressman Estes to provide funding to eligible businesses to pay up to half of their compensation costs for certain categories of employees, for up to six months. In return, businesses are required to make several commitments, including a commitment that they will not involuntarily furlough or lay off employees within that group during the same period.\n\nParticipants:\n\nU.S. Senator Jerry Moran\n\nCongressman Ron Estes\n\nTom Gentile, Aerospace Industries Association Executive Committee Member/Spirit AeroSystems CEO\n\nElliott Black, U.S. DOT AMJP Program Director\n\nEvent Details:\n\nNational Center for Aviation Training at WSU Tech\n\nFriday, June 25, 2021\n\n9:30 a.m. CT\n\nWichita, KS 67226\n\nTo RSVP for the event, please visit estes.house.gov/AMJP.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3051", "Reps. Estes, Owens Introduce Early Childhood Education Legislation", "2021-06-16", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Burgess Owens (R-Utah) introduced the Modernizing Financing of Early Care and Education in America Act of 2021 establishing a bipartisan commission to make recommendations to Congress on streamlining and reducing duplication in financing of early care and education programs.\n\n\"Raising children can be one of the most rewarding and challenging times in a person's life, and making sure kids have a solid start is a critical first step in helping them grow and develop,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Streamlining programs and effectively utilizing federal dollars for early childhood education benefits parents and taxpayers alike, ensuring improved access and choice for high-quality services.\"\n\n\"We have a responsibility to establish high standards for quality early childhood education and care in America, with a focus on accelerating academic growth and supporting families,\" said Rep. Owens. \"The recommendations from this commission will be invaluable as we adopt affordable learning options, expanded parent choice, and a sustainable funding stream.\"\n\nFinancing for child care and early education in the United States involves multiple programs and funding streams, with different eligibility requirements, governance structures, and quality standards. This creates challenges to families and communities in navigating services and can lead to overlap, gaps in services and wasteful spending.\n\nThe commission would consist of 12 members appointed respectively by the Senate Majority and Minority Leader, House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means; Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee, Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Labor.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3049", "Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Interior Secretary Haaland", "2021-06-15", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and seven House members sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland encouraging her to delist the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Citing the stable population of the species and the successful, voluntary public-private conservation practices, Rep. Estes and his colleagues pointed out that the one-year review of the LPC is unnecessary.\n\n\"Current law provides FWS with discretion to prioritize critically impaired species, while giving lower priority to those species for which conservation efforts are already in place,\" the letter reads. \"There are currently extensive conservation measures underway and in development by states, landowners, and industry stakeholder that will benefit the LPC.\"\n\n\"Kansas farmers, ranchers and community partners have taken extraordinary measures to protect the habitat of the lesser prairie-chicken,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Yet in typical D.C. fashion, the federal government is trying to fix a problem that doesn\u2019t actually exist.\"\n\nJoining Rep. Estes on the letter are:\n\nRep. Tom Cole\n\nRep. Frank D. Lucas\n\nRep. Kevin Hern\n\nRep. Jake LaTurner\n\nRep. Tracey Mann\n\nRep. Louie Gohmert\n\nRep. Markwayne Mullin\n\nThe text of the letter can be found here and below.\n\nThe Honorable Deb Haaland\n\nSecretary\n\nU.S. Department of Interior\n\n1849 C Street N.W.\n\nWashington, D.C.\n\nDear Secretary Haaland,\n\nWe write to you today to express our deep concern regarding the recently announced proposal of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to list two distinct populations segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act.\n\nAs you know, FWS under the Obama Administration listed the LPC as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in 2014. In 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas found that FWS conducted a flawed analysis of listing the LPC and ignored efforts of private landowners and the oil and gas industry to voluntarily protect the LPC. FWS complied with the court ruling and delisted the LPC in June of 2016. However, on May 26, 2021, FWS began an aggressive 12-month review process and rushed comment period to relist the LPC. FWS is at risk of repeating previous mistakes by severely limiting the input of stakeholders and rushing towards another flawed listing.\n\nCurrent law provides FWS with discretion to prioritize critically impaired species, while giving lower priority to those species for which conservation efforts are already in place. There are currently extensive conservation measures underway and in development by states, landowners, and industry stakeholder that will benefit the LPC. The LPC population has increased by more than 50 percent since FWS began this process. The federal government has spent millions of dollars to conclude that the LPC population is ultimately stable. The recent proposal sets the stage to unnecessarily list the Northern DPS species from \u201cthreatened\u201d to \u201cendangered\u201d in the future\u2014a decision that would harm Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas agriculture and energy producers while diminishing our successful public-private conservation practices\u2014including the over 40,000 acres of habitat conservation voluntarily given to the species. Therefore, a one-year review of the LPC is completely needless.\n\nThe citizens of our states have long strived to protect wildlife and provide for livestock in the region. This area is still home to some of the most open and rural land in the country today. Pushing forward with relisting the LPC under the Endangered Species Act would adversely impact our constituents and their voluntary conservation efforts. We ask that you consider these concerns as you evaluate the priorities of FWS. We appreciate your consideration and we look forward to working with you.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3050", "Rep. Ron Estes Encourages Area Aviation Manufacturers to Apply for Covid Relief", "2021-06-15", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today the Department of Transportation opened the application process for the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) Program. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) encourages Kansas aviation manufacturers of all sizes to apply for this federal COVID-19 relief program he championed in Congress. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. ET on July 13, 2021.\n\n\"Here in the Air Capital of the World, we know the incredible impact COVID-19 and forced shutdowns had on the aviation manufacturing industry,\" said Rep. Estes. \"That's why I introduced this bipartisan legislation last year to ease the burden on manufacturers, assist the many employees we have here in south central Kansas, and maintain our skilled workforce in the region.\"\n\nApplication details and information are available online at transportation.gov/AMJP.\n\nRep. Estes introduced this bipartisan legislation with Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Washington) in 2020 and helped reintroduce it in this Congress. The corresponding bill was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas). The program allows aviation manufacturers to designate 25% of their workforce at risk of furlough due to COVID-19 to be eligible for 50% of their total compensation covered by the Department of Transportation. The employer will cover the remaining 50%.\n\nThe Secretary of Transportation oversees the program operations. The AMJP Program also includes several safeguards, including restrictions on employers circumventing collective bargaining agreements, moving jobs assisted by the program out of the United States, using the program for stock buybacks or paying out dividends, or being covered under the \"at risk\" employee definition. The program also allows companies to recall or rehire workers. The program goes through April 2023, given the unknown nature of the pandemic's impact on aviation manufacturing companies. Despite loan options within the CARES Act, many aviation companies did not take advantage of them because of certain restrictions.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mann-expresses-concern-lesser-prairie-chicken-designation", "Representative Mann Expresses Concern on Lesser Prairie Chicken Designation", "2021-05-27", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued a proposed rule to list two designated population segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken as endangered and threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The northern DPS of the lesser prairie-chicken, whose habitat includes Kansas, was listed at threatened, and will have tailored protections under the ESA.\n\n\u201cI am concerned to see the proposed rule to list the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service commended the voluntary efforts in Kansas, including 40,000 acres of habitat conservation, but ultimately decided that the federal government is better equipped to address these local areas. Over the last several years, our farmers, ranchers, energy sector, and other private landowners have enacted voluntary conservation efforts, and the lesser prairie-chicken\u2019s population has risen in Kansas. This is yet another federal overreach that will disrupt industries that are vital to our economy. I will remain vigilant as the rulemaking process begins and want to ensure all Kansas stakeholders are heard and not negatively impacted by any federal designation.\u201d\n\nFWS has sent a new proposed rule to the Federal Registrar for public comment. Public comments are open for 60 days at www.regulations.gov under docket number FWS\u2013R2\u2013ES\u20132021\u20130015.\n\n\u201cI would encourage all stakeholders who are affected by the new proposed rule to comment so as FWS works through rulemaking all Kansas stakeholders are heard,\u201d said Rep Mann.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3024", "Rep. Estes Reacts to Fish and Wildlife's Lesser Prairie-Chicken Announcement", "2021-05-26", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed adding the lesser prairie-chicken to the Endangered Species Act, with the Southern Distinct Population Segment (DPS) as endangered and the Northern DPS as threatened.\n\n\"Kansas farmers and ranchers have been excellent stewards of land and resources for years without heavy-handed government intervention, and they have also taken extraordinary measures to protect the habitat of the lesser prairie-chicken,\" said Rep. Estes. \"The federal government has spent millions of dollars to conclude that the lesser prairie-chicken population is stable. Today's announcement sets the stage to unnecessarily list the species as endangered in the future \u2013 a decision that harms Kansas ag and energy producers and diminishes our successful, voluntary public-private conservation practices.\"\n\nThe lesser prairie-chicken population has increased by more than 50% since Fish and Wildlife Service started this process, yet the Washington-based agency still seems determined to list the local species as endangered. Read more about the Fish and Wildlife Service's announcement on their website here.", 1, "2026-04-07T15:39:47Z", "2026-06-28T00:48:43Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3014", "Rep. Estes Introduces Two Bills Ending Wasteful EV Loopholes", "2021-05-18", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes introduced two bills aimed at saving taxpayer funds and closing electric vehicle (EV) loopholes that benefit wealthy Americans. The No Subsidies for Government Purchases of Electric Vehicles Act eliminates the ability for the seller of a qualifying EV to claim an unnecessary tax credit when the purchaser is an entity or representative of the federal or a state government. The Close the Double Subsidy Loophole for Electric Vehicles Act prevents wealthy Americans from double dipping in federal and state EV subsidies in states where EVs are already heavily incentivized.\n\n\"Within President Biden\u2019s so-called infrastructure plan is $174 billion that would both extend the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit as well as replace government cars with electric ones,\" said Rep. Estes. \"But hardworking Kansas families, who are dealing with rising prices on most household goods, don\u2019t want to subsidize wealthy Americans to buy a Tesla or to pay for the federal government to purchase electric cars.\"\n\nThe Plug-In Electric Vehicle Tax Credit allows buyers of qualifying plug-in electric vehicles to claim a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500 (the tax credit phases out once a vehicle manufacturer has sold 200,000 qualifying vehicles). In addition to the federal benefit, 45 states (and D.C.) also provide incentives for EVs, ranging from high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane access, tax credits, rebates, and vehicle inspection and emissions test exemptions. Under current law, the Plug-In EV Tax Credit does not take into account the state-level subsides that are available.", 1, "2026-04-07T15:39:47Z", "2026-06-28T00:48:43Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-flooding-natoma-kansas", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Flooding in Natoma, Kansas", "2021-05-18", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding the flooding in Northwest Kansas:\n\n\"I am praying for all those impacted by the flooding in Natoma, Kansas. I reached out to the Natoma Mayor, Osborne County Commissioner and Osborne County Emergency Manager to ensure the community is receiving the help and support they need.\n\nI was relieved to hear that there have been no injuries or fatalities, and individuals have been evacuated from their homes and moved to a safe location. As the water continues to recede, I will continue to speak with local officials as they survey the damage and ensure I am offering support where the community needs it.\n\nI will continue to monitor the situation, and keep the communities impacted by this horrific flooding in my prayers. Please continue to be vigilant and safe during these difficult times.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mann-and-senators-moran-and-marshall-introduce-legislation", "Representative Mann and Senators Moran and Marshall Introduce Legislation Pushing Back Against 30x30 Proposal", "2021-05-18", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Tracey Mann and Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced legislation in response to President Biden's 30x30 Executive Order.\n\nOn January 27, President Biden issued Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. Section 216 of the order directs the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and other heads of agencies to achieve the goal of conserving at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030 or 30x30. While a subsequent report was released in May, the lack of details left many questions and concerns remaining from landowners across the country.\n\n\"I am deeply concerned with President Biden's land grab attempt\" said Rep. Mann. \"It is egregious that the Biden Administration would consider a proposal like 30x30 that has the potential to strip away Kansans\u2019 private property rights to meet an arbitrary climate goal. Additionally, no consideration was given to current voluntary conservation initiatives that are already underway in Kansas and rural America. Our legislation works to protect Kansas agriculture and prevent progressive overreach.\"\n\n\u201cProtecting private property rights from federal government overreach is a top priority of Kansans,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cWhile I have long supported voluntary, locally-driven conservation efforts, this legislation would put a stop to the Biden administration\u2019s misguided 30x30 plan that threatens to expand federal land ownership and control.\u201d\n\n\u201cLand ownership is a core right protected by the Constitution and we cannot allow radical environmentalists who are in the driver\u2019s seat on 30x30 dictate what happens on our land. This initiative is further proof of the clear disconnect between the left and those who feed, fuel, and clothe the world,\u201d said Sen. Marshall. \u201cFarmers and ranchers are the original conservationists, and no one knows what\u2019s best for the land better than those who work on it day in and day out. The best thing the federal government can do is trust the environmental judgment of farmers and ranchers and let them do what they do best: steward the land.\u201d\n\nMore than 98 percent of land in Kansas is privately owned. Mandating the permanent conservation of 30 percent of America's land would require expanding federal control over land and undermining of private property rights. Additionally, President Biden\u2019s proposal would add to the large number of acres already under federal control.\n\nRep. Mann and Sens. Moran and Marshall will continue to lead a strong Kansas push to defend private property land rights.\n\nMore information about the legislation can be found HERE and HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-tracey-mann-and-chris-pappas-applaud-house-passage-affordable", "Representatives Tracey Mann and Chris Pappas Applaud House Passage of the Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act", "2021-05-18", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Tracey Mann (R-Kan.) and Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) applauded the passing of their legislation, The Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act (H.R. 2419). This bill aims to increase the number of affordable housing options, especially in urban areas, to help reduce the recent uptick in veteran homelessness.\n\n\u201cOur job on the Veterans Affairs Committee is to ensure we are taking care of, and doing right by our veterans,\" said Congressman Mann. \u201cI was pleased to lead this bipartisan effort with with Congressman Pappas. The Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act reauthorizes a program to curb veteran homelessness. By allowing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sell, lease, rent, or donate a home acquired by the Department, we create more options for veterans and affordable solutions for our nation's heroes. Through these small, substantive changes, we are helping our nation's heroes.\u201d\n\n\u201cAlthough we have made great strides in reducing veteran homelessness, we cannot let any of our nation's heroes fall through the cracks,\u201d said Congressman Pappas. \u201cThis legislation takes critical steps to expand access to affordable housing in high cost areas by allowing the VA to sell or lease homes to veterans that have been acquired through foreclosure. I was proud to work with Rep. Mann to pass the bipartisan Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act to help ensure those who served our nation have a safe place to call home.\u201d\n\nThe Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have committed to ensure every veteran has access to safe and stable housing, which includes increasing the supply of and access to affordable housing. The Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act would reauthorize and amend a program to allow the Secretary of VA to sell, lease, rent, or donate a home which will increase the number of affordable housing options in higher cost areas and reduce veteran homelessness.\n\nThe Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act passed out of the House today as an amendment to H.R.2878.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-tracey-mann-announces-winners-2021-first-district-congressional", "Representative Tracey Mann Announces Winners for the 2021 First District Congressional Art Competition", "2021-05-14", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2013 Today, Representative Tracey Mann announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. His office received more than twenty entries from high school students across the Big First.\n\n\"It is my great privilege to announce that the winners of this year\u2019s Congressional Art Competition for the First District of Kansas,\" said Rep. Mann. \"There are a lot of tremendous artists in the First District, but one stood out to the judges. Thank you to all the students who participated, and congratulations to the top three contenders.\"\n\nFirst Place Winner: Mena Mann, Chapman High School\n\nSecond Place Winner: Tyra Schultz, Wheatland High School\n\nThird Place Winner: Mary McDonald, Wheatland High School\n\n\"Although Mena and I have the same last name, we are not related,\" said Rep. Mann. \"I look forward to meeting Mena along with our amazingly talented high school artists around the District.\"\n\nThe submissions were judged and selected by a panel of four members of the Manhattan Arts Center in Manhattan, Kansas. The pieces were reviewed and judged based on composition, design, concept, and execution.\n\n\"I want to thank our panelists and judges for this year's art competition: Clive Fullagar, Kelly Yarbrough, Mary Gordon, and Diana Werts,\" said Rep. Mann. Thank you for helping our office in the selection process. We appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to review the submissions.\"\n\n\u201cAll three winners demonstrated sophisticated composition, good use of color and light, and showed technical expertise and mastery of their medium,\" said the judging panel. \"These three had a strong artistic impact and were clearly distinguishable from the other entries. That said, the overall the quality of submissions was high.\u201d\n\nMena Mann's piece, \"Still Life Chaos\", will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and featured on the House.gov Congressional Art Competition page. Mena, Tyra, and Mary's artwork are also displayed on Rep. Mann's website at https://mann.house.gov/services/art-competition.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3001", "Rep. Estes Receives Taxpayer Super Hero Recognition", "2021-05-13", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste has once again named Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) as a Taxpayer Super Hero. This nonprofit organization advocates for the elimination of inefficient government spending.\n\n\u201cCutting wasteful spending and using taxpayers\u2019 money efficiently is a top priority,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cToo often, the government uses the tax dollars of hardworking Kansans to fund ineffective programs.\u201d\n\nThe Council for Citizens Against Government Waste uses members voting records to identify those who helped protect taxpayer dollars. To be considered a Taxpayer Super Hero, one must have a score of 100% \u2013 meaning the member consistently votes in the interest of protecting taxpayer dollars and upholding fiscal responsibility.\n\nCongressman Estes is joined on this list by 80 other members of the House and 10 members of the Senate. An improvement from 2019, with only 27 representatives and six senators making the list.", 1, "2026-04-07T15:39:47Z", "2026-06-28T00:48:43Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3000", "Reps. Estes, Mann, LaTurner Urge Gov. Kelly to Encourage Return to Work", "2021-05-12", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Following Missouri and other states' move to opt-out of expanded unemployment benefits, Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner are urging Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to encourage Kansans to return to work by ending our state's participation in the federal unemployment program.\n\n\"Expanded unemployment was intended to assist hurting families during the worst part of the pandemic when many Kansans were unemployed at no fault of their own,\" said Rep. Estes. \"It has been more than a year since the pandemic's beginning, and we are beginning to see a return to normalcy thanks to the rapid development of safe and effective vaccines. Yet small businesses are still struggling to keep their doors open because the government is paying people to stay home instead of work. Our neighboring state of Missouri has opted out of enhanced unemployment benefits \u2013 a move that will help encourage work and a return to normalcy, and something that Kansas should replicate.\"\n\n\"I have continually advocated for reopening our economy and getting people back to work,\" said Rep. Mann. \"Expanded unemployment at a time when small businesses and other employers are searching for workers is federal government interference to normal order. It\u2019s time to take off the masks, reopen our businesses and schools, and get back on track.\"\n\n\"Last week\u2019s disappointing jobs report highlights the massive problems with trillions of dollars in wasteful spending and paying people not to work,\" said Rep. LaTurner. \"While I am very sympathetic to those who have lost their jobs because of the once-in-a-generation pandemic, we are beginning to emerge from this dark chapter. That means it is critical that we encourage Kansans to get back to work. Policies championed by Democrats that embrace permanent welfare will dramatically thin our workforce, cripple small businesses, and rob capable individuals of the dignity that comes with hard work. We cannot sustain this. It is time to fully reopen Kansas and the rest of America.\"", 1, "2026-04-07T15:39:47Z", "2026-06-28T00:48:43Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2998", "Rep. Estes Reacts to Abysmal April Jobs Report", "2021-05-07", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the April jobs report was released.\n\n\"Republicans in Congress have been laser-focused on defeating the virus, reopening the economy, and getting Americans back to work and school. Thanks to Operation Warp Speed and American ingenuity, we're on an accelerated path to crushing COVID-19. Unfortunately, the slow-growth policies of Pelosi, Schumer and Biden have stymied our recovery, as made evident by today's abysmal jobs report \u2013 a full 734,000 jobs shy of projections and a rise in unemployment for the first time since the recovery began. The evidence is clear \u2013 these new Democratic policies are preventing workers from returning to the workforce.\"\n\nRon Estes, one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, worked in the aerospace, energy and manufacturing sectors before representing Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District since 2017. He is a fifth-generation Kansan, former state treasurer, and serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Economic Committee.", 1, "2026-04-07T15:39:47Z", "2026-06-28T00:48:43Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-tracey-mann-announces-economic-development-administration-grant", "Representative Tracey Mann Announces Economic Development Administration Grant for Salina", "2021-05-03", "2021", "2021-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2013 Today, Representative Tracey Mann announced the Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $3.8 million grant to Salina, Kansas for an economic development project. This grant will fund the Salina RISE Drainage and Road Improvements Project.\n\n\u201cThe Big First District of Kansas is expansive and relies on roads and other forms of traditional infrastructure to stay connected around the globe,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cThis grant for Salina will help invest in our economy, get people back to work, and allow for much needed improvements in our community.\u201d\n\nThe CARES Act, passed by Congress in 2020, provided EDA with $1.5 billion for economic development assistance programs to help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.\n\nThis grant awarded by the EDA will support the City of Salina by improving and expanding utilities and improving storm water drainage near Centennial Ditch in Saline County, a designated Opportunity Zone. The project will consist of the rerouting of existing and installation of new utility infrastructure and will improve streets including Arnold Avenue and Centennial Drive to allow for a safe higher flow of traffic. Once completed, the project will assist the region with recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic, create and retain jobs, attract private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.\n\nAbout the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov):", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2980", "Rep. Estes Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition Winners", "2021-04-22", "2021", "2021-04", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition Saturday, April 17, during a reception and awards program at Mark Arts in Wichita. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts An Artistic Discovery: Congressional Art Competition for High School Students, which takes place in each congressional district with each first-place winner having their artwork on display in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., for about one year. Because of his support for young artists in the 4th congressional district of Kansas, Rep. Estes also hosted an art exhibit in the district to display and celebrate the talent of all of the participants. The exhibit and reception also featured the 2020 winners who were unable to have a reception at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, the 4th Congressional District had 177 entries from 130 students representing 23 high schools in eight different counties.\n\n\"Each year it's a highlight to see the creativity and skill of young Kansas artists,\" said Rep. Estes. \"I look forward to seeing Hadley's pencil drawing on display in Washington soon and I'm grateful to all of the students who participated in this year's competition.\"\n\nThe winner, Hadley Colquhoun, an Arkansas City High School student, received a cash prize courtesy of Gary and Karma Mason. Second and third place winners also received cash prizes courtesy of Craig and Dalene Nelson and Dave and Janet Murfin, respectively. Eight other students received Honorable Mentions and a People's Choice winner was chosen by \"faves\" in the Flickr gallery.\n\nThe jury consisted of Jim Clements, Oil Painter; Steve Rasmussen, Photographer; and Chloe Gutmann, Exhibitions and Program Director, Mark Arts.\n\n2021 Congressional Art Competition \u2013 Final Results\n\n1st Place \u2013 Hadley Colquhoun, \"2020,\" Pencil, Arkansas City High School\n\n2nd Place \u2013 Rebekah Reed, \"The Gatekeeper,\" Pencil, Wichita Northeast Magnet High School\n\n3rd Place \u2013 Madeleine Albert, \"Insanity, Meet Vulnerability,\" Mixed Media, Wichita Collegiate School\n\nHonorable Mentions:\n\nAyah Al-Tabbal, \"Glow Stick,\" Photograph, Wichita Collegiate School\n\nAmelia Beck, \"Peering into the Soul,\" Mixed Media, Wichita Heights High School\n\nKiyla Davis, \"Annalynn,\" Painting, Campus High School\n\nCamryn DeVore, \"Floral Contrast,\" Painting, Cheney High School\n\nIsiah Edison, \"Earth\u2019s Complexion,\" Colored Pencil, Hesston High School\n\nMara Howes, \"8 Face,\" Acrylic Painting, Wichita East High School\n\nPaola Montejano, \"Afraid,\" Photograph, Wichita East High School\n\nTaylor Sutton, \"Grandma Gertrude,\" Pencil, Flint Hills High School\n\nPeople's Choice (as determined by \"faves\" in the Flickr gallery by 5 p.m. on April 22):\n\nAmelia Beck, \"Peering into the Soul,\" Mixed Media, Wichita Heights High School", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:48:19Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-tracey-mann-leads-letter-usda-secretary-expressing-concerns", "Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation", "2021-04-19", "2021", "2021-04", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Mann, with 21 House Republicans, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack expressing concerns over the cancellation of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.\n\n\"Our farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our nation's food supply,\" Rep. Mann said. \"The Farmers to Families Food Box Program came from bipartisan COVID-19 relief funding aimed at helping our agriculture supply chain and providing food for vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.\"\n\nThe Farmers to Families Food Box Program was designed to respond to market disruption caused by COVID-19 and feed hungry communities. In one short year, and under several different authorities and bipartisan relief packages from Congress, USDA purchased produce, dairy, and meat products from American producers of all sizes. Distributors packaged these products into family-sized boxes, then transported them to food banks, community and faith-based organizations, and other non-profit organizations to feed people in need. To date, the program has delivered more than 157 million boxes of food to communities in all 50 states and multiple tribal nations and territories.\n\nOn April 14, Secretary Vilsack announced his intent to cancel the program, which troubled Members of Congress with strong agricultural districts who have seen great successes with this program in their communities. The letter highlights examples of the program's accomplishments.\n\nIn Kansas, Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries distributed more than 100,000 food boxes, serving over 2,500 individuals weekly. While in Iowa, the Northwest Iowa Food Bank distributed over 62,000 boxes, equating to nearly 1.2 million meals. The Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency in Minnesota distributed over 75,000 boxes to over 30,000 families and L&M Farms in Florida supplied more than 600,000 boxes of fresh produce, equating to nine million pounds of food to individuals and families in need.\n\n\"The Farmers to Families Food Box Program fits perfectly at the nexus of many vital issues: supporting American farmers and ranchers and the food supply chain; reducing barriers to nutritious foods for vulnerable populations; preventing food waste and loss; and leveraging the power of local communities to step up and meet the needs of their neighbors,\" the Members said.\n\n\"We urge you to continue the Farmers to Families Food Box Program to address pandemic-era food and nutrition insecurity in concert with existing federal nutrition programs,\" the Members continue. \"At the very least, we ask that you review the program in its most recent form, utilize the nearly $1 billion left in authorized but unspent funds for the program, and employ other authorities to continue the program before cancelling it without substantive alternatives.\"\n\nRead the text of the letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2966", "Rep. Estes Applauds Implementation Steps for Aviation Manufacturing Program", "2021-04-16", "2021", "2021-04", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Estes applauded the Department of Transportation for taking initial steps in implementing the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) Program \u2013 bipartisan legislation he introduced with Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Washington) in 2020 and helped reintroduce in this Congress. The new law allows aviation manufacturers to designate 25% of their workforce at risk of furlough due to COVID-19 to be eligible for 50% of their total compensation covered by the Department of Transportation. The employer will cover the remaining 50%.\n\n\"The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program is critical for south central Kansas, as aircraft groundings and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly impacted our region,\" said Rep. Estes. \"It's helpful for our skilled workforce that this bipartisan solution is moving forward, with the Department of Transportation providing resources and information about required documentation before applications open up later this year. I urge the Department to quickly open up the application process so that workers and small businesses in Kansas can have the security and stability needed as we reopen the country.\"\n\nIn a press release, the Department of Transportation announced a new webpage that provides helpful links and immediate steps aviation manufacturers can take to be prepared for the application process.\n\nThe Secretary of Transportation oversees the program operations along with oversight by the Department of Transportation. The AMJP Program also includes several safeguards, including restrictions on employers circumventing collective bargaining agreements, moving jobs assisted by the program out of the United States, using the program for stock buybacks or paying out dividends, or being covered under the \"at risk\" employee definition. The program also allows companies to recall or rehire workers. The program goes through April September 2023, given the unknown nature of the pandemic's impact on aviation manufacturing companies. Despite loan options within the CARES Act, many aviation companies did not take advantage of them because of certain restrictions.\n\nAdditionally, as required by law, the Department of Transportation released a Federal Register notice yesterday outlining the kind of information applicants will need to provide to DOT during the application process. Interested employers are encouraged to submit public comments regarding this process.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:48:19Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2965", "Rep. Estes Reintroduces Legislation to Designate the Chisholm and Western Trails", "2021-04-15", "2021", "2021-04", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) reintroduced legislation yesterday in the House of Representatives to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Chisholm National Historic Trail and the Western National Historic Trail. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.\n\n\"When we think about advances that moved our country forward, the Chisholm and Western Trails are two of those elements that helped shape the midwestern economy \u2013 with millions of cattle traveling through the Great Plains,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Farmers and ranchers from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Nebraska have always been a critical part of this country, and the cowboy culture that was evident on the Chisholm and Western Trails are at the very heart of who we are as Americans \u2013 hard-working, rugged and independent. Designating these trails is more than just noting paths through the Great Plains, but showcasing the historical significance of the people who traveled the more than 1,300 miles through multiple states, and their way of life.\"\n\nThe earliest history of Wichita begins with Jesse Chisholm and J.R. Mead establishing trading posts at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas Rivers where Wichita stands today. The Chisholm and Western Trails played a critical role in trade, commerce, communication and transportation in the United States. Beyond the economic value the trails provided, it also reinforced the cowboy culture of the American West \u2013 creating a significant and recognizable way of life that has been depicted in countless books and movies.\n\nIn 2020, Rep. Estes and Sen. Moran were awarded the inaugural Robert L. Klemme Memorial Chisholm Trail Champion award by the International Chisholm Trail Association for their work on celebrating and promoting the trails' history and for working on the legislation introduced today.\n\nRep. Estes is joined by four of his House colleagues as original cosponsors: Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma), Jake LaTurner (R-Kansas), Frank Lucas (R-Oklahoma) and Tracey Mann (R-Kansas).\n\nRon Estes, one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, worked in the aerospace, energy and manufacturing sectors before representing Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District since 2017. He is a fifth-generation Kansan, former state treasurer, and serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Economic Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:48:19Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2999", "Rep. Estes Leads More Than 100 Lawmakers on Pro-Life Letter to the Biden Administration", "2021-04-15", "2021", "2021-04", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), along with Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), led a letter to President Biden and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in support of the Protect Life Rule. Signed by more than 100 lawmakers in the House and Senate, the letter urges Secretary Becerra to keep federally funded family planning separate from abortion providers.\n\n\u201cTaxpayers in Kansas and across the United States deserve to know that their tax dollars will not be spent on abortion services,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cThe Biden Administration\u2019s attempt to suspend the Protect Life Rule violates the original intentions of the Title X program and would reverse needed reforms that have allowed the program to reach more Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Biden administration is breaking federal law to funnel taxpayer funds to big abortion incorporated through the Title X program,\u201d said Sen. Blackburn. \u201cPlanned Parenthood has a history of turning a blind eye to child abuse and has received hundreds of millions in federal funding. By rescinding President Trump\u2019s Protect Life Rule, the administration is stripping protections for women and children victimized by sexual abuse and violence.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Biden would do well to remember that the sanctity of human life must always be respected. Unfortunately, his Administration refuses to heed that fundamental principle, and is instead choosing to charter a pathway that puts the unborn squarely within the crosshairs,\u201d said Rep. Foxx. \u201cBy dismantling President Trump\u2019s Protect Life Rule, the Biden Administration is clearly abandoning good governance in favor of an agenda that favors their allies in the abortion industry.\u201d\n\nRead the full letter with signatures here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:48:19Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-tracey-mann-and-chris-pappas-introduce-affordable-housing", "Representatives Tracey Mann and Chris Pappas Introduce the Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act", "2021-04-13", "2021", "2021-04", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Tracey Mann and Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chris Pappas Introduced the Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act (H.R. 2419). This bill aims to increase the number of affordable housing options, especially in urban areas, to help reduce the recent uptick in veteran homelessness.\n\n\u201cOur job on the Veterans Affairs Committee is to ensure we are taking care of, and doing right by our veterans,\" said Congressman Mann. \u201cI am pleased to lead The Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act with Congressman Pappas, which reauthorizes a program to curb veteran homelessness. By allowing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sell, lease, rent, or donate a home acquired by the Department, we create more options for veterans and affordable solutions for our nation's heroes.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe have made significant strides in combating veteran homelessness, but the fact that more than 37,000 veterans are still experiencing housing insecurity is simply unacceptable,\u201d said Congressman Pappas. \u201cThe Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act takes critical steps to expand access to affordable housing in high cost areas by allowing the VA to sell or lease homes that have been acquired through foreclosure to our veterans. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Congressman Mann and will continue to work with my colleagues and the VA until all those who served our nation have a safe place to call home.\u201d\n\nThe Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have committed to ensure every veteran has access to safe and stable housing, which includes increasing the supply of and access to affordable housing. H.R. 2419 would reauthorize and amend a program to allow the Secretary of VA to sell, lease, rent, or donate a home which will increase the number of affordable housing options in higher cost areas and reduce veteran homelessness.\n\nTo view the legislation click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-opens-his-manhattan-district-office", "Rep. Tracey Mann Opens His Manhattan District Office", "2021-04-05", "2021", "2021-04", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MANHATTAN, KAN. - Friday, Representative Tracey Mann officially opened his Manhattan District office. His district staff has been working remotely, but now will have a physical space to see and assist Kansans in the Big First.\n\n\"I am excited to open my Manhattan District Office and serve the needs of the Big First,\" said Rep. Mann. \"It is important to me that my constituents know that I am here to listen and help them. Our office is open for business and is ready to help with a range of issues.\u201d\n\nRep. Mann's Manhattan office is located at 121 South 4th Street, Suite 205. The district staff can assist with issues relating to Federal and State agencies, receive invitations for Rep. Mann, and can take messages on legislative policy.\n\nRep. Mann is introduced by Jason Smith of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and delivers remarks at the official opening of his Manhattan District Office.\n\nRep. Mann gives SAVE Farm CEO Craig Bowser a tour of the new District Office.\n\nRep. Mann meets with Manhattan community leaders at the ribbon cutting ceremony of his new Manhattan District Office.\n\nRep. Mann and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon at the new Manhattan District Office. Rep. Mann's District Director, Reid Petty, will work out of this office.\n\nRep. Mann poses in front of the Eisenhower Wall in the Manhattan District Office with Merrill Atwater -- Great Grandson of President Eisenhower -- and Mary Jean Eisenhower, Granddaughter of President Eisenhower.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-announces-congressional-art-competition", "Rep. Mann Announces Congressional Art Competition", "2021-03-22", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Representative Tracey Mann announced his inaugural 2021 Congressional Art Competition - an opportunity for high school students in the Big First to showcase their artistic talents.\n\nEach spring, a nation-wide high school art competition is sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. More than 650,000 high school students have participated in the competition since it began in 1982.\n\n\"As the newly-elected Representative of the Big First, I am thrilled to host this opportunity for students,\" said Rep. Mann. \"The talent students bring to competitions like this always amazes me. I am looking forward to recognizing this years' winners\"\n\nApplications for this year's competition are open and available to all high school students in the First District. All submissions will be reviewed and the winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The winning artwork is also featured on the House.gov Congressional Art Competition page.\n\nStudents and teachers interested in applying or learning more can visit Rep. Mann's website at: https://mann.house.gov/services/art-competition. The deadline to enter a submission is April 30th, 2021.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-earmarks-117th-congress", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Earmarks in 117th Congress", "2021-03-22", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Tracey Mann released the following statement regarding earmarks:\n\n\"Congress is currently discussing earmarks and my position is clear: I will not be participating in earmarks during the 117th Congress.\n\nI am concerned that a return to earmarks in the House will once again spiral out of control and lead to more government spending. Washington, D.C. has a spending problem and earmarking money for special projects around the country is no way to fix it. I did not run for office so I could be the caretaker in the slow demise of our great nation. I ran to advocate for agriculture and our Kansas conservative values.\n\nGovernment spending should be done transparently through regular order using the appropriations and legislative processes. Our Nation must do better and get our spending under control because we are mortgaging the future for political favors. It\u2019s time to stop the politics, get back to regular order, and get back on track.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2922", "ICYMI: America\u2019s Energy Policy Should be \u201cAll of the Above\u201d Not \u201cEverything But\u201d", "2021-03-18", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) penned an op-ed with Rep. Tracey Mann (R-Kansas) about President Biden and Democrats' \u201cEverything But\u201d energy policy and instead advocates for an \u201cAll of the Above\u201d policy.\n\nYou can read the full op-ed in RealClearEnergy here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2923", "Rep. Estes Votes Against Unacceptable Immigration Policies", "2021-03-18", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against two immigration bills that would further expand the crisis at our southern border.\n\n\"By removing critical border enforcement measures and offering amnesty to those here illegally, the Biden administration and Democrats are intensifying the border crisis and lawlessness,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Instead of repairing a broken process and focusing on legal immigration, today's vote is essentially Biden's stimulus package for the cartels.\"\n\nTwo important measures removed by the Biden administration which had slowed illegal crossings under President Trump were:\n\nthe Migrant Protection Protocols (made asylum seekers wait in Mexico for a hearing before entering the US), and\n\nasylum agreements with countries in Central America that required migrants to claim asylum in the first safe country they entered.\n\nRon Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2921", "Rep. Estes Announces 2021 Annual High School Art Competition, Service Academy Nominations", "2021-03-17", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced two opportunities available to high school students in 2021 \u2013 the annual Congressional Art Competition and nominations to U.S. service academies.\n\n\"Each year I'm always impressed with the talent and caliber of our students here in the Sunflower State as displayed in these two programs for Kansas high schoolers,\" said Rep. Estes.\n\n\"The Congressional Art Competition is an incredible way for our young people to showcase their work locally while also competing for a unique and coveted spot in our nation's capital. I encourage all high school artists in our District to enter and be a part of this fun and energetic competition.\n\n\"Dedication and a desire to serve our country are evident in the young men and women who apply for a service academy. Previous applicants have shown strong resumes of service and academic excellence, and I look forward to meeting with this year's applicants in the fall.\"\n\nCongressional Art Competition:\n\nHigh school students in Kansas' 4th District may submit up to two art pieces for the competition. The deadline to submit artwork is Friday, April 2. All artwork that meets the competition criteria will be displayed at Mark Arts in Wichita April 9 to April 30 with a reception Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m. The winning artwork will be framed and shipped to Washington, D.C., to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year along with other winners from around the country. Prizes may be awarded.\n\nStudents and high school art teachers interested in learning more about the Congressional Art Competition should visit estes.house.gov/art.\n\nService Academy Nominations:\n\nEvery year, Members of Congress may nominate up to ten candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.\n\nStudents from the 4th District who apply will be interviewed by a panel of local community leaders at Rep. Estes' Wichita District Office in November. A one-on-one meeting with Rep. Estes will follow their interview. Academies make the final selection for appointments based on additional evaluations.\n\nStudents and high school counselors interested in learning more about service academy nominations should review candidate requirements and apply online at estes.house.gov/service by Oct. 1.\n\nFor More Information:\n\nQuestions about either program should be directed to the Office of Congressman Ron Estes at 316-262-8992. In addition to these two opportunities for high school students, Rep. Estes also hosts an annual Congressional App Challenge with details forthcoming in the fall.\n\nRon Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-moran-marshall-estes-laturner-applaud-kansas-state-house-reciprocity-and", "Mann, Moran, Marshall, Estes, LaTurner Applaud Kansas State House on Reciprocity and State Licensure Legislation", "2021-03-17", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Mann led a letter with his Kansas colleagues Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall. M.D., and Representatives Ron Estes (KS-04) and Jake LaTurner (KS-02) to Kansas Legislative Leadership applauding their work on improving expanded licensing reciprocity.\n\n\"We are pleased to learn the Kansas Legislature is considering an expedited licensure bill during the 2021 Legislative Session,\" said the Kansas GOP Delegation. \"This legislation would grow the economy by attracting new talent to our state, benefit military spouses, and proactively prepare for strategic basing decisions and mission alternatives from the United States Armed Services.\"\n\n\"Kansas has a rich military history and takes pride in supporting servicemembers and their families when they are stationed in Kansas,\" said Rep. Mann. \"I am encouraged that the Kansas Legislature is looking into important legislation that helps military families easily transition into the Kansas economy through licensure reciprocity and expedited license transfer. Every year, approximately 2,000 active duty servicemembers transition to civilian life after their tour at Ft. Riley, and we want to keep our Nation's heroes in Kansas.\"\n\n\u201cKansas should take the lead in improving professional licensing reciprocity,\" said Rep. LaTurner. \"This will reduce barriers, lift up workers, and significantly help grow our economy. I fully support the Kansas Legislature\u2019s efforts in implementing this much needed reform.\u201d\n\n\u201cFamilies of military members often relocate to bases like McConnell Air Force Base in service to our country, leaving behind their jobs,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Expedited professional licensing reciprocity policies will allow service members and their spouses to efficiently find employment in their field of expertise and expand Kansas\u2019 workforce.\u201d\n\n\"We support your continued efforts to improve licensing reciprocity,\" said the Kansas GOP Delegation. \"During these extraordinary times, we are grateful for the partnership with the State of Kansas as we work together to improve the lives of military families, boost our economy, and ensure our communities are in the best position to support and grow our critical military installations.\"\n\nYou can view the letter here and below:\n\nMarch 17, 2021\n\nKansas Legislative Leadership:\n\nThe 117th Congress is well underway, and the Kansas Congressional Delegation, like you, is working hard for the people of our great state. We applaud your support of military families and your commitment to improving our state\u2019s ability to strengthen military bases through expanded licensing reciprocity.\n\nKansas has a storied history of strong military missions and unwavering support from the community. Future basing decisions of military installations \u2014 specifically McConnell Air Force Base, Fort Riley, and Fort Leavenworth \u2014 will be decided, in part, on Kansas policies. Specifically, policies related to the ease of obtaining and transferring occupational licenses across state lines. Our role is to ensure Kansas military installations continue their strong tradition of mission, and receive community support, for generations to come.\n\nImproved professional licensure reciprocity will allow Kansas to honor professional licenses in good standing earned in other states when licensees relocate to Kansas. This practice would allow Kansas to follow suit with many other states where servicemembers, and their families, can easily join the community where they are stationed. As you are aware, strong state licensure laws are a priority of the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force.\n\nIn 2018, the Service Secretaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force emphasized the importance of professional licensure reciprocity in a letter to governors and the importance of high-quality schools near military bases. The letter states military leadership should and will consider these factors when \u201cevaluating future basing or mission alternatives.\u201d On February 24, 2020, the Department of the Air Force issued a media release re-emphasizing it would consider military family support measures in future basing decisions, including new criteria assessing \u201cstates\u2019 policies for accepting professional, career licenses.\u201d The U.S. Army also \u201ccontinues to work, through the Defense State Liaison Office, with state leaders to improve license reciprocity.\u201d\n\nKansas currently has several practices in place to assist servicemembers and spouses with recognition of professional licenses they have earned in other states. However, conversations with military and veteran leaders, including conversations with the Governor\u2019s Military Council, revealed current practices are not as effective as they could be in helping military families gain employment in their field of expertise.\n\nKansas may be falling behind other states in licensing reciprocity. In response to DoD\u2019s emphasis on reciprocity, in 2019, Arizona became the first state to recognize licenses from other states military and civilians, and more states have since followed suit\u2014including neighboring states such as Missouri and Iowa.\n\nA report produced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and DoD, stated reciprocity statutes based upon a \u201csubstantially equivalent\u201d standard are particularly problematic for military families and will not be viewed as favorably.\n\n\u201cTo effectively evaluate whether an applicant\u2019s license is \u2018substantially equivalent\u2019 a board generally evaluates the coursework, test scores, and applicable practicum hours of the applicant, along with previously held licenses and work experience. This perpetuates the delays experienced by military spouses.\u201d\n\nIn addition to helping military families, licensing reciprocity is a job creation tool that attracts future Kansans and incentivizes relocation. Additionally, the Kauffman Foundation stated, \u201coccupational licensing requirements can be a hurdle to upward economic mobility. Research shows lower rates of entrepreneurship in states that license more low-income occupations.\u201d Moreover, \u201cdifferences in state licensing requirements can make it difficult for entrepreneurs and workers to find opportunities and jobs, creating stale labor markets and underemployment.\u201d\n\nWe are pleased to learn the Kansas Legislature is considering an expedited licensure bill during the 2021 Legislative Session. This legislation would grow the economy by attracting new talent to our state, benefit military spouses, and proactively prepare for strategic basing decisions and mission alternatives from the United States Armed Services. We are particularly encouraged you have chosen to include a \u201cscope of practice\u201d standard rather than a \u201csubstantially equivalent\u201d standard that created the issues highlighted in the DoD and DHS report.\n\nIn closing, we support your continued efforts to improve licensing reciprocity. During these extraordinary times, we are grateful for the partnership with the State of Kansas as we work together to improve the lives of military families, boost our economy, and ensure our communities are in the best position to support and grow our critical military installations. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our offices if we can further assist in this endeavor.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2919", "Rep. Estes Announces Airport Grants for Eisenhower, Jabara", "2021-03-15", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced federal grants for Wichita's Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport and Colonel James Jabara Airport totaling $4,458,663. The grants are funded by the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act of 2020.\n\n\"In the Air Capital of the World, we've witnessed drastic effects in air travel due to the coronavirus pandemic,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Thanks to provisions in the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act we passed last year, Wichita's Eisenhower and Jabara Airports can cover the expenses they incurred to keep travelers safe over the past year.\"\n\nThe $4.5 million in grants will help cover the costs both airports incurred related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial service payments, and combatting the spread of the coronavirus, as well economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to on-airport car rental, on-airport parking, and in-terminal concessions.\n\nDwight D. Eisenhower National Airport will receive a total of $4,401,663 for two grants. Colonel James Jabara Airport will receive a single grant totaling $57,000.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2920", "Rep. Estes Announces Local Airport Grants for Augusta, Eureka, Kingman, Winfield/Ark City", "2021-03-15", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced federal grants for Augusta Municipal Airport in Augusta, Lt. William M. Milliken Airport in Eureka, Clyde Cessna Field Airport in Kingman, and Strother Field in Cowley County between Winfield and Arkansas City. The grants are funded by the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act of 2020.\n\n\"Aviation is a critical component to the livelihoods of Kansans, and it's important to maintain the local airports that support general aviation travel,\" said Rep. Estes. \"As we recover from the coronavirus pandemic, grants like these \u2013 funded through bipartisan relief legislation last year \u2013 will help our local airports recover and survive.\"\n\nThe $48,000 in grants will help cover costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial service payments, and combatting the spread of the coronavirus.\n\nAugusta Municipal Airport will receive $13,000, Lt. William M. Milliken Airport will receive $9,000, Clyde Cessna Field Airport will receive $13,000, and Strother Field will receive $13,000.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2910", "Rep. Estes Named to the Joint Economic Committee", "2021-03-12", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after his appointment to the Joint Economic Committee. This committee is a bicameral effort to report on the United States economy and make policy suggestions for improvement.\n\n\u201cAt a time when our nation\u2019s economy is recovering from a public health crisis, it\u2019s never been more important for Congress to focus on pro-growth policies. I\u2019m honored to represent Kansas\u2019 4th District on the Joint Economic Committee, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate to rebuild our nation\u2019s economy.\u201d\n\nRep. Estes is serving his second term on the Committee on Ways and Means, and is a member of the Trade, Select Revenue Measures (Tax), and Social Security Subcommittees. He was the Kansas State Treasurer prior to his service in Congress.\n\nRepublican Leader, Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said, \u201cSince arriving in Congress in 2017, Ron has proven himself to be a thoughtful leader on tax and economic policy. In fact, that leadership became clear from Day 1 when he immediately jumped into action to help write the largest tax reform in thirty years, along with earning a spot on the powerful Ways and Means Committee after serving less than one term. Not only is Ron a committed advocate for the interests of American taxpayers, as a former engineer and state treasurer, he has the training, experience, and demeanor to address their greatest concerns. I know that as a member of JEC he will contribute well to the committee\u2019s responsibility to provide timely, reliable economic analysis to Congress and the American people. As we work to defeat the virus and rebuild our economy, American workers and families deserve nothing less.\u201d\n\nRon Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2905", "Rep. Estes Stands with Second Amendment", "2021-03-11", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against two bills that would undermine fundamental rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment.\n\n\"For more than two centuries, Americans have championed the guaranteed liberties in the Bill of Rights and subsequent constitutional amendments, knowing that each one plays a significant role in keeping our country safe and free,\" said Rep. Estes. \"I trust the responsible gun owners in Kansas and across the country, and the two pieces of legislation passed today by a partisan House do more to punish law-abiding citizens than make effectual changes in deterring violent crimes.\"\n\nThe House-passed bills \u2013 H.R. 8 and H.R 1446 \u2013 establish additional and burdensome regulatory oversight over an individual's right to keep and bear arms, create criminals out of law-abiding citizens for handing a friend a shotgun to try at a shooting range or loaning a firearm to protect someone from an abuser, and disincentivize the FBI to complete background checks in a timely manner. Neither bill would have prevented a previous mass shooting. Instead, Rep. Estes and congressional Republicans have supported common sense legislation to curb gun violence, like the Fix NICS Act of 2017, the STOP School Violence Act, and the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.\n\nRon Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2907", "Reps. Estes, Mann, LaTurner Urge Gov. Kelly to Provide Relief to Kansans", "2021-03-11", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner sent a letter to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly following H.R. 1319 becoming law.\n\n\"Following extreme shutdowns that left families, small businesses and communities suffering economic losses, Kansas was hit with frigid temperatures and exorbitant energy bills,\" said Rep. Estes. \"However, state revenues have increased during this time, allowing the state to directly assist Kansans through the federal funding that the state government doesn't actually need. We shouldn't keep the extra $1.5 billion in Topeka \u2013 assisting Kansans suffering from shutdowns and then high energy bills will be a much better use of these funds.\"\n\n\"Kansans are facing enormous utility bills following the extreme weather last month,\" said Rep. Mann. \"While the FERC investigation is an important step in determining the cause of the unusually high prices, the bills are a more pressing matter. For that reason, my House colleagues and I encourage Governor Kelly to use state funds from the most recent COVID-19 package to help address this issue.\"\n\n\"Kansans are still hurting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the deadly winter storm that took place in recent weeks, which has massively hiked energy bills,\" said Rep. LaTurner. \"For that reason, it\u2019s critical all incoming direct federal aid to our state should be used as targeted as possible to help offset the costs. We should focus mainly on distributing economic aid to those who need it most and where it will have the greatest impact \u2013 households, small businesses, and nonprofits.\"\n\nPresident Biden signed H.R. 1319 into law today after final passage in the Senate Saturday and the House Wednesday on mostly party-line votes (one House Democrat voted against the bill). Kansas is estimated to receive more than $1.5 billion in direct federal aid after already receiving $18 billion from previous COVID-19-related bills, even as state revenues soar above projections and pre-pandemic months. You can read the letter here.\n\nRon Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2909", "Rep. Estes Congratulates WSU Men's Basketball", "2021-03-11", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) congratulated the Wichita State University Men's Basketball team on their regular season conference championship and wished them luck as they begin postseason play this weekend.\n\nClick here to watch the video and click here to download the video.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2903", "VA VACCINE Act Passes House", "2021-03-10", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the passage of the VA VACCINE Act that passed without objection in the House of Representatives last night.\n\n\"Amid partisan legislative debates, the House passed a common sense bill that expands the VA's ability to provide life-saving COVID-19 vaccines to veterans and their caregivers when additional doses are available,\" said Rep. Estes. \"This is great news for the men and women who have served our country and builds on the successes of Operation Warp Speed by removing barriers and inoculating more Americans quickly.\"\n\nThe VA VACCINE Act expands the VA's authority to provide vaccines to veterans not currently enrolled in the VA health care system \u2013 including veterans without compensable service-connected disabilities and veterans who have incomes above a certain threshold, caregivers of veterans who are enrolled in various VA home-based and long-term care programs, and veterans living abroad who rely on the Foreign Medical Program. The VA will still prioritize veterans in the Veterans Health Administration, but the bill allows more veterans to receive the vaccine when supplies are available.\n\nRon Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas\u2019 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-28T00:47:42Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2904", "Rep. Estes Votes Against Dem's Final Bailout Push", "2021-03-10", "2021", "2021-03", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Joe Biden's final push to bail out historically Democratic-led states without adequately addressing coronavirus-related needs in the United States.\n\n\"What the House passed is not COVID-19 relief \u2013 only 9% of the bill actually combats COVID-19,\" said Rep. Estes. \"The bill has a price tag of $1.9 trillion, meaning each person in America will owe $6,000 just for this one bill alone. It sends money to state governments even when states like Kansas are experiencing revenue growth \u2013 meanwhile historically Democratic-led states are seeing this as an opportunity to backfill years of mismanagement and recent extreme shutdown measures. Kansans shouldn't be responsible for bailing out the failed policies of California's Gavin Newsom and New York's Andrew Cuomo.\"\n\nThe $1.9 trillion spending bill includes the language from Rep. 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