Rep. Estes applauds removal of lesser prairie chicken regulations, citing benefits for Kansas farmers and local economies.
Quiver AI Summary
Rep. Estes comments on removal of the lesser prairie chicken from endangered status: Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has expressed approval following the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to delist the lesser prairie-chicken from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. He described the move as a "massive win" for local stakeholders.
Concerns over federal regulations highlighted: Estes criticized previous federal protections as "overreaching," claiming they hampered local economies and were based on flawed data. He emphasized the importance of local control and the success of voluntary conservation efforts in supporting the region's agricultural community.
Call for continued local stewardship: In his statement, Estes urged the need to balance environmental protection with the interests of farmers and energy producers, asserting that these groups have historically been effective stewards of the land without federal oversight.
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Ron Estes Fundraising
Ron Estes recently disclosed $222.0K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 445th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 22.4% came from individual donors.
Estes disclosed $106.2K of spending. This was the 711th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Estes disclosed $1.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 254th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Ron Estes Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Ron Estes is worth $859.1K, as of February 26th, 2026. This is the 341st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Ron Estes Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ron Estes:
- H.R.7520: Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act
- H.R.7096: Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act
- H.R.6569: Executive Action Cost Transparency Act
- H.R.5036: To remove the limitation imposed as a result of receiving funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the conversion of Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to a use other than public outdoor recreation.
- H.R.4792: Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025
- H.R.2545: Financing Our Energy Future Act
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2026 Kansas's 4th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $2,466,595 of spending in Kansas's 4th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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