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Rep. Estes Named Chair of U.S. Innovation Tax Team, Member of Global Competitiveness Team
In a recent announcement, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has been appointed as the chair of the newly formed U.S. Innovation Tax Team by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith and Tax Subcommittee Chairman Mike Kelly. Rep. Estes will lead the team, which aims to study key tax provisions from the 2017 Trump tax cuts set to expire in 2025 and identify legislative solutions to support American families, workers, and small businesses. Additionally, Rep. Estes will also be serving on the Global Competitiveness Tax Team.Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Rep. Estes...
Rep. Estes Publishes Earth Day Op-Ed Celebrating American Energy Leadership
On April 24, 2024, Representative Ron Estes from Kansas shared his thoughts on American energy leadership in an op-ed published recently. In the article, Rep. Estes emphasized the importance of U.S. energy leadership for both the nation and the global environment. He criticized the Biden administration's policies that hinder domestic energy production and environmental stewardship, stating that they should unlock domestic energy production to maintain the U.S.'s role as a responsible leader in oil and gas production.Rep. Estes highlighted the significance of American...