Ron Estes weekly update
Dear Friend,
This week I penned an op-ed for the Daily Wire on how the One Big, Beautiful Bill is the most pro-life, pro-family piece of legislation in history.
The legislation permanently doubles the Child Tax Credit, establishes savings accounts for newborns and boosts the adoption tax credit. At the same time, it increases the Employer-Provided Childcare Credit.
I’m proud of Republicans’ One Big, Beautiful Bill and its provisions that support Kansas families.
I wrote more about the pro-life and pro-family provisions within the legislation in my latest op-ed for the Daily Wire. You can read my op-ed, “How The Big Beautiful Bill Will Help Make Big Beautiful Families,” here.
Sincerely,
Ron Estes
Member of Congress
How The Big Beautiful Bill Will Help Make Big Beautiful Families
This week I delivered remarks and held a moment of silence on the House floor to honor and remember my intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. His life was tragically cut short by a senseless act of violence in Washington, D.C., this summer.
Eric was a kind and thoughtful young man, and my staff and I will never forget the impact he made on our lives. May he rest in peace.
You can watch my remarks here.
The One Big, Beautiful Bill creates savings for Kansas families in wages, businesses, jobs and more. Specifically, over the next four years, the White House predicts that Kansas wages will increase by $3,400 to $6,100, accounting for inflation. In addition, 60,000 jobs in the Sunflower State will be protected because of the passage of the legislation. The No Tax on Overtime provision is expected to impact 27% of all workers in Kansas. Furthermore, tax relief for seniors will benefit 500,000 Kansas seniors, allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money. I’m glad Republicans’ legislation will benefit the lives of the Kansans I represent.
The One Big, Beautiful Bill’s renewal of 100% immediate expensing is a huge win for business aircraft manufacturing and the Air Capital of the World. A recent CNBC article predicts the Trump Tax Cuts included in the reconciliation bill will cause a surge in demand for business jets. Our legislation is promoting domestic manufacturing in the United States, and our tax provisions are benefitting Wichita’s aviation industry.
The Small Business Administration is offering disaster loans for Kansans impacted by recent storms and flooding from June 3-7, 2025. While the disaster occurred primarily in Butler County, Chase, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Harvey, Marion, Sedgwick and Sumner Counties may have also been affected. Assistance can be received at the El Dorado disaster loan outreach center until close of business on Thursday, July 24, 2025. More information about applying for disaster assistance can be found here.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced federal disaster assistance for the storms in Kansas from March 14-19, 2025. HUD is providing financial flexibility for homeowners who were affected by the disaster. More information about the assistance for Kansas residents can be found here.
Confirmation of Bryan Bedford to Lead FAA
Recently Bryan Bedford was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. Administrator Bedford has worked in the aviation industry for more than 35 years. His extensive experience in aviation includes leading Republic Airways and other airlines, being awarded Airline Executive of the Year for three years, chairman of the Regional Airline Association and more. I’m looking forward to working with Administrator Bedford and Transportation Secretary Duffy on critical aviation modernization and safety.
Kansas Trivia
Did you know that Denver, Colorado, was named after a territorial governor of Kansas?
General James W. Denver became the governor of the Kansas Territory in 1857. At the time, portions of present-day Colorado were part of the Kansas Territory. The officials of the town had been selected by Denver, and they decided to name the town after him as a sign of respect. Denver also served as the California Secretary of State, a U.S. Congressman for California and a Civil War brigadier general.
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