Washington, Dec. 30 -- Congressman Ron Estes issued the following press release:

Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following the Trump administration's announcement that gives nearly $222 million to Kansas as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program:

"As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee I was proud to be involved in the conversations that led to including these investments into the One Big Beautiful Bill, and I'm thrilled to see this funding being given to rural health care nationwide, and particularly the $222 million being given to Kansas," Congressman Estes said. "Rural health care is one of the largest challenges that Kansas faces, and this investment will make a significant differe...