Ron Estes
Republican Representative, District 4, Kansas
11 bills99 cosponsored$1.9M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Rep. Estes grew up on his family farm in Kansas” source
Education
- “went on to earn a degree in civil engineering and a graduate degree in business administration” source
Career
- “Rep. Estes began his career in consulting and management roles for industries including aerospace, energy and manufacturing.” source
Public service
Family
- “Ron and his wife, Susan, have three children and reside in Wichita.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1455cosponsor
Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9225cosponsor
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HRES 1340sponsor
Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes and other relevant similar measures by other countries that unfairly discriminate against United States companies.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8990cosponsor
To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude marginal wells from certain standards of performance and other requirements under such Act, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8603cosponsor
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8101sponsor
Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8034cosponsor
Protecting America’s Small Oil and Gas Producers and Rural Jobs Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8025cosponsor
Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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HR 7847cosponsor
Stop Unemployment Fraud Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7520sponsor
Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 7096sponsor
Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 981cosponsor
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 864cosponsor
Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HCONRES 58cosponsor
Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
Received in the Senate.
HR 5800cosponsor
SAFE Drivers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
HR 5563cosponsor
DRIVE-SAFE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
HR 5485cosponsor
Second Chance at Life Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 719cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 5325cosponsor
Unclaimed Retirement Rescue Plan
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 5267cosponsor
American Franchise Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Voting Record
496 yea151 nay7 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Ron EstesRepublican· this member$1.9M raised
- Katy TyndellDemocratic$234K raised
- Chris CarmichaelDemocratic$98K raised
- Paul Vincent CataneseIndependent—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $9KLarge individual $303KPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.3MCash $1.8M
2024 cycle$2.3M
Small donors $17KLarge individual $389KPACs $1.3M
Spent $2.0MCash $1.2M
2022 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $44KLarge individual $884KPACs $889K
Spent $1.8MCash $944K
2020 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $36KLarge individual $826KPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.4MCash $844K
2018 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $35KLarge individual $940KPACs $816K
Spent $1.6MCash $271K
Top Contributors
TRANSYSTEMS$31K
TRANSYSTEMS$22K
WATCO$13K
GILL CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER$12K
BERGEN PAIN MANAGEMENT PC$10K
BERRY COMPANIES$10K
GRAHAM ADVISTORS LLC$8K
CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS$7K
ASH BROKERAGE$7K
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC.$7K
Committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Social Security
- Tax
House Committee on the Budget
Joint Economic Committee
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HRES 1455: Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
yea2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 42025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42017-04-25, 2019-01-03Republican
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