U.S. House of Representatives
Ron Estes
U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th District
- Party
- Republican
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Ron Estes represents Kansas's 4th District in the U.S. House. Estes first took office in this chamber on Apr 25, 2017, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Estes's recent roll-call votes. Estes sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Ways and Means; the Budget; Joint Economic Committee
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Estes voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as Kansas's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with Kansas and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →98% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
Bills Estes sponsored
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U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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EFIN Verification Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
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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.
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): 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.
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Expressing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history in celebration of the Nation's 250th anniversary.
Latest action (Apr 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Recognizing the visionary leadership of Chief Richard LaMunyon and the profound global impact of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$2,203,776
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Nov 26, 2024 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed Dec 14, 2022 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2021 · filed Feb 16, 2021 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
Kansas's 4th District
People
738,195 residents
Household income
Median $69,200 a year
Rent
Median $968 a month
Internet
7.2% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.