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Ron Estes' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Ron Estes did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • "Millions of innocent lives have been saved by the Hyde Amendment’s barring of taxpayer-funded abortions. For more than 40 years, it has received bipartisan support, but it is now under attack. We must #SaveHyde and protect the live of the unborn." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The KS Supreme Court ruling, which seeks to supersede federal law, also doesn't protect babies born alive after a botched abortion and must be challenged. Unborn and born-alive babies deserve protection under the law and I will continue to stand for life in our state and country." (twitter.com)
  • "To rebuild our cities from the chaos and violence, we must start with defending the men and women in uniform who keep our streets safe and secure. It’s important now, more than ever, that Congress and elected officials defend – not defund – our police." (twitter.com)
  • "Protecting our country should never be about partisan politics and I was pleased that Congress could come together and pass a bipartisan NDAA this week that gives our troops the largest pay raise in a decade, funds border security and rebuilds our military." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H R 6395 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today I voted against suspending the debt limit. The federal government needs to live within its means and make responsible financial decisions instead of continuing to pass on massive debt to future generations." (twitter.com)
  • "The Senate just voted to add more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. Partisanship held up this much-needed relief, but I look forward to voting on it in the House this week. It’s critical to continue keeping more small businesses open and Americans employed." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H R 6074 "Coronavirus Prepardness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H R 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "A key indicator of inflation, the consumption expenditures price index, has hit a 30-year high. Instead of focusing on getting inflation under control, President Biden and House Democrats’ are pushing for another $5.5 trillion spending spree." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The bill – the so-called Inflation Reduction Act – doesn’t really reduce inflation according to the Penn-Wharton Budget Model and the Congressional Budget Office. Instead it increases taxes, increases spending and continues to increase inflation and hand strings the economy." (estes.house.gov)
  • "Biden's new student loan bailout could spend around one trillion dollars unilaterally without Congressional approval. Not only is the bailout a bad idea, but it's a gross overreach of the executive branch." (twitter.com)
  • "Ron Estes is fine with giving billionaires tax breaks, but he’s against cutting down student debt for millions of Americans. Ron Estes doesn’t care about everyday Americans - he cares about his special interest donors. #WheresRon #BobForKS" (twitter.com)
  • "Thanks to destructive Democrat policies, Kansans are losing $8,761 per year to Bidenflation, will pay higher taxes for the so-called Inflation Reduction Act and are now paying off others' college debt,” said Rep Estes. “This election-year gimmick does nothing for Kansans who worked through school to avoid debt, took side jobs to pay off loans early after graduating or chose to invest in other career paths outside of a four-year degree." (estes.house.gov)
  • "WASHINGTON –Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against Democrats, proposal to drastically change election procedure. “I voted against Democrats’ radical election takeover bill. It’s vital to have basic safeguards such as voter ID requirements in our elections — which a vast majority of Americans support,” said Rep. Estes. “Instead of addressing rising prices, the supply chain crisis, or our lawless southern border, Democrats are working to remove critical voting processes within states like Kansas.” The bill passed the House 220 to 203 along party lines. " (estes.house.gov)
  • Rated 95% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The left is preparing to raise your taxes to 'vastly expand the government’s role in health care, climate change, child care and education.' But even moderate Democrats don't want this tax-and-spend plan. This isn't the moderate agenda Biden promised." (twitter.com)
  • "HR 8 and HR 1112 are a combined effort to infringe on law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment rights and will do nothing to address the root causes of gun violence. Read about why I oppose these bills and support the Mass Violence Protect Act instead." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H R 38 "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We can all agree that we want responsible gun ownership, which is why I've previously supported common sense solutions like Fix NICS and the STOP School Violence Act, but too often politicians craft extreme legislation that threatens to take away this right to self-defense." (twitter.com)
  • "Democrat’s Medicare for All plan for one-size-fits-all, government-run health care would double everyone’s taxes and eliminate private and employer health insurance for 158 million Americans, including 1.5 million in Kansas. At a Ways and Means Committee hearing today, our expert witness said Medicare for All would also make it very difficult for rural critical access hospitals throughout Kansas to “keep their doors open.” (www.facebook.com)
  • "Democrat’s Medicare for All plan will double taxes, jeopardize rural hospitals, eliminate the Hyde Amendment, and eliminate all private and employer health insurance for 158 million Americans. Instead of government-run health care, we need a free market system that has more affordable options and allows individuals to choose the plan that works best for them and their families." (estes.house.gov)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "A significant cost of health care continues to be drug prices, which is why I’m pursuing options to address the issue like H.R. 803 – the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. (1/2) (2/2) Professional Pharmacy in Riverside is compassionately caring for patients at all income levels. We had a great discussion around the challenges of local pharmacies, new technologies, customer-friendly dispensing options, and addressing the cost of prescriptions. #WheresRon" (twitter.com)
  • "Over the past year, President Biden’s policies allowed our southern border to turn into utter chaos,” said Rep. Estes. “With critical border enforcement measures removed and offering amnesty to those here illegally, there have been record-breaking numbers of illegal immigrant crossing. As a member of the border security caucus, I’ve seen firsthand the distress that Biden’s open border policy brings to states that share a border with Mexico and the accompanying national security risk it has for the entire country.” (estes.house.gov)
  • "Protecting our border and national security is one of the most important jobs of the president and Congress. Democrats must come to the table to negotiate a solution to protect our border and reopen government." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Yesterday, I again voted for tougher sanctions on Russia – suspending normal trade relations and the purchase of oil. Trade with the U.S. is a privilege, and the atrocities Putin has committed against Ukraine have lost him that right. (1/2), (2/2) Additionally, America was energy independent and should not need to rely on foreign nations for oil. We need to revert to common sense energy policies we know that work to strengthen our nation." (twitter.com)
  • Kansa Reflector: "In two big votes over the last two months, Rep. Ron Estes has voted against supporting NATO and sending $40 billion in military and economic support to Ukraine. In the earlier case, he voted against the rest of the Kansas delegation. In the later, he was joined by the 1st District’s Rep. Tracey Mann. Split votes aren’t necessarily a bad thing: Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids votes differently than her three Republican counterparts all the time. But Estes’ choices suggest a concerning lack of support for fundamental democratic values and American security." (kansasreflector.com)
  • Voted against HR 7691 "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Following a deal between the US and Mexico to combat illegal immigration and avoid tariffs, now is the time to build on the momentum and finalize the #USMCA. In addition to boosting US ag and manufacturing, the deal also sets new standards to protect data flow and digital trade." (twitter.com)

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