Congressman Tracey Mann

09/30/2023

I voted no on the continuing resolution because it’s just more business as usual. The Biden Administration’s reckless spending has resulted in our country’s national debt skyrocketing to $33 trillion. The last thing we need to do is give that administration another no-limit credit card.

Instead, we should reduce and reprioritize our federal spending, secure the southern border, and end the weaponization of the federal government.

More in today’s Mann Minute.

Click here for my full statement on today’s vote: https://conta.cc/3PZ8ojF

09/29/2023

As I look at our nation’s budget, I make decisions based on reducing and reprioritizing government spending, securing our southern border, dealing with the weaponization of the federal government, and delivering on my commitment to the Big First. My votes reflect those priorities.

Click the link below to read my full statement and learn more about this week’s appropriation bills.

https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-votes-cut-spending-reduce-national-debt

09/28/2023

President Biden’s spending addiction has ballooned our national debt to $33 trillion. His administration’s backwards priorities do not reflect the fundamental values of America, make us more vulnerable at our southern border and to foreign adversaries, and over regulate middle America.

We must reduce and reprioritize government spending, secure our southern border, and deal with the weaponization of our federal government.

We need to get our country back on track.

More in today’s Mann minute.

09/27/2023

America is a free country today because of the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes, and the sacrifices made by their families at home. The families of our service members, especially those who laid down their lives defending freedom, deserve our utmost support and recognition. I am honored to cosponsor the Gold Star Family Remembrance Week resolution recognizing the often-unsung American heroes, our Gold Star families.

Read more about the legislation here: https://bit.ly/48pI09P

09/27/2023

Local banks support local economies and local communities. The Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) does an exceptional job advocating on behalf of banks in the Big First. I’m grateful for their work and for the invaluable insights they shared on how to maintain and strengthen our state’s economy.

09/26/2023

Tonight, President Biden vetoed my lesser prairie-chicken resolution, which would have nullified his administration’s rule listing the Northern Distinct Population Segment of the lesser prairie-chicken as threatened and the Southern Distinct Population Segment as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

Refusing to listen to Congress is one thing, but refusing to listen to America’s agricultural and energy producers is totally unacceptable. Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers are the original conservationists, and their voluntary conservation efforts have proven to be effective in supporting the lesser prairie-chicken species population. At a time when record-breaking drought is crushing rural communities, crop production, and native grasslands, we need more rain, not more regulations. I urge my colleagues to band together in overturning President Biden’s shortsighted veto of this joint resolution.

09/26/2023

Reminder! The last day to apply for a Military Academy Nomination is September 30th.

🔗https://mann.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations
Questions? Call my Manhattan office at (785) 370-7277

As a member of Congress, it is my honor to offer service academy nominations for ten students in the Big First District who wish to pursue a career serving in our nation's military. My office is now accepting nominations for the 2023 class.

If you or a student you know is interested in attending one of the U.S. service academies, please visit my website at https://mann.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations for more information about the nomination process, or contact my Manhattan office at (785) 370-7277. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2023.

09/25/2023

Today, I attended and spoke at the 9th Annual Ag Outlook Forum, co-hosted by Agri-Pulse and the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City.

I discussed the importance of reauthorizing a strong Farm Bill and the work I’ve been doing to bring Kansas agricultural producers’ voices to the discussion.

Producers are trying to keep their operations afloat in the midst of tremendous uncertainty. We must get this Farm Bill right, and Congress must address the challenges that farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers face. I am fighting for a modern safety net that includes robust crop insurance, strong trade agreements and trade promotion policy, and provides rigorous oversight of an out-of-touch administration that just doesn’t understand farm country.

09/23/2023

I'm grateful to receive this year's Association of Equipment Manufacturers Champion of the Industry Award. American manufacturers keep America running, ensure that our infrastructure projects run smoothly, and play a critical role in the success of American agriculture.

I'm proud to work alongside AEM members to advance agricultural and equipment manufacturing priorities that strengthen America.

09/22/2023

Each year, non-profit and veteran organizations host U.S. military veterans on trips to Washington, D.C. to visit the very memorials honoring their service and sacrifice.

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of welcoming Kansas Honor Flight 96 to Washington, D.C. It was an honor for me to spend time with them and thank them for their enormous service to our country.

As the representative for the Big First, and as a former member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, I am proud to advocate on behalf of Kansas veterans in Congress. To all of our veterans - thank you for your service.

09/22/2023

The federal government borrows too much money, and it spends too much money.

The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats' spending addiction has created massive inflation and caused our national debt to climb to nearly $33 trillion. They prioritize spending that is out of touch with what Americans really want and are killing the economy in the process.

Republicans have offered real solutions to fix this mess, and the only thing Washington Democrats have offered is enthusiasm for more reckless spending.

Listen to my full remarks on the House Floor below.

09/22/2023

It’s fitting to honor Karl Dawn Hobbs Stover on National Teach Ag Day, as there is no better time to thank her for her tireless commitment to agricultural education, FFA, and shaping the next generation of leaders who will feed, fuel, and clothe the world. Karl Dawn is in her 12th year as an agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor at Ellsworth Junior and Senior High School (EJSHS) and she has recently been named the school’s new career pathways instructor.

Her approach to agricultural education is tailored to the individual needs of her students, and she focuses on leading them through information collecting, lab experiments, and real-life application. The flourishing Ellsworth FFA Chapter is a testament to Karl Dawn’s leadership and expertise. I’m deeply grateful for Karl Dawn’s passion for building up the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Read more about Karl Dawn’s story in this month’s Kansas Ag Hero: http://conta.cc/3RwIBR4

09/21/2023

Happy National Day! Today, we celebrate the more than 14,500 current and 2,700 future agricultural educators across the United States.

I’ve experienced the positive impact that agricultural educators can have on their students. My own agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor, Keith Bray, taught me to take pride in my work, never cut corners, and always show up prepared. He took a few kids from Quinter, Kansas, and turned us into the 1992 state parliamentary procedure champions. Today, I still use that parliamentary procedure knowledge in Congress.

To celebrate the tireless efforts of agricultural educators in America’s schools and communities, I’m proud to introduce a resolution recognizing today as National Teach Ag Day.

Read more about the Teach Ag Day resolution here: https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-colleagues-celebrate-national-teach-ag-day

09/20/2023

I grew up going to the sale barn, so it was rewarding for me to meet with the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) this week. LMA represents 80% of the regular-selling livestock markets in America, and they understand the issues impacting the livestock industry, like the need for auctions to be paid promptly and the impacts misguided rulemaking can have on agriculture and rural America.

Thank you, LMA - and especially Kansans Mason Winter and David and Heidi McComb, for the work you do on behalf of the Kansas livestock industry and for meeting with me. It is an honor to represent you in Congress and as the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

09/20/2023

Kansas Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) is dedicated to protecting the interests and increasing the value of automotive dealerships throughout the state. I enjoyed meeting with them last week to discuss issues facing dealerships in Kansas, like supply chain disruptions. I proudly cosponsor H.R. 700, the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act, which would give dealerships up to three years to replace their inventory from 2020-2021 when the supply chain was facing significant shortages due to the pandemic. Thank you, KADA, for taking the time to meet with me.

09/19/2023

Growth Energy is the leading biofuels trade association in the country, and they are working hard to grow America's economy and support American farmers. I was honored to receive their 2023 Fueling Growth Award during our meeting last week. Biofuels are an integral part of the all-of-the-above energy strategy that we must embrace to reclaim American energy independence, and I will continue to support legislation that unleashes all forms of American energy production.

09/15/2023

Americans rely on the sacrifices that truck drivers make every day to keep America moving. In the Big First, truck drivers are essential to the agricultural economy, hauling equipment, livestock, and grain to keep America fed. This week, we took time to honor their dedication and thank them for their commitment to ensuring that our goods are delivered safely, securely, and on time. I’m honored to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to advance policies that help truckers.

09/14/2023

Happy National Aerospace Week! The Kansas state motto is “Ad Astra Per Aspera,” or “to the stars through difficulty.” This week, we celebrate the American pioneering spirit exemplified in our world-class aerospace technology, and we honor the brave men and women whose sacrifices brought American aerospace to where it is today. It’s exciting to see young people develop an interest in aerospace, and I am especially proud to have the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, where the educational programming and museum collection are second to none. Cosmosphere

09/13/2023

Congress has the sworn duty to hold the executive branch accountable.

The allegations against President Biden suggest abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption, and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives. So far, there is evidence of shady foreign business deals involving the President and members of his family, which bank records and the Treasury Department can corroborate. This investigation will bring more facts to light, and the American people deserve to know whether President Biden has been compromised by millions of dollars in foreign bribes.

09/12/2023

Fighting for Kansans in the Big First is my top priority as I advocate for agriculture and our conservative Kansas values. That’s why I host a town hall in every county of the district each year to listen to the needs and concerns of residents in every community. I’ve hosted 186 town halls over the past three years, and last month, I completed my third annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour.

Check out my op-ed in the Great Bend Tribune to read more about my conversations with Kansans during this year’s town halls. ⬇️

https://www.gbtribune.com/opinion/mann-finishes-town-hall-tour/

09/12/2023

I had a great time participating in the State Fair Legislative Showmanship again this year. This annual event gives elected leaders a crash course in showing livestock, under the mentorship of 4-H and FFA members. Thanks to their excellent teaching, we were named this year’s grand champions! It was a privilege learning from Kirbe Koons and Tyree Figge. You both did a great job!

Watching 4-H and FFA members like Kirbe and Tyree showcase their hard work at the fair always leaves me excited for the future of Kansas agriculture. I am wishing all of this year’s participants a fun state fair!

09/11/2023

Today, we honor and remember the thousands who were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Rather than cower in the face of evil, Americans rose from the ashes and stood firm in the fight for freedom, as we always have and always will. Every year, September 11th makes me proud to be an American and to live in a country that will always stand ready to defend liberty, just like the generations of Americans before us.

That is why we will never forget.

09/08/2023

Tune in to 580 WIBW tomorrow at 10:30 AM for an exclusive update on the Farm Bill process.

09/05/2023

I’m wrapping up a few meetings with Kansans this week before heading to D.C. for votes and committee work. I appreciate everyone who came to my 15 town halls, hosted me on tours of their farms and businesses, and shared their concerns with me. There’s nothing I enjoy more than listening to Kansans, and I’m committed to fighting for our conservative Kansas values in D.C.

More in today’s Mann Minute.

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day! Today, we honor and acknowledge each other's dedication, creativity, and resilience in our various lines of work. I’m grateful for the hardworking Americans who make our country a beacon of freedom and opportunity. As your representative, I will continue to fight to preserve America's foundation and prosperity for future generations in Congress.

09/01/2023

Courtney Wages and Joe Nail are making innovative strides in serving their communities. Courtney is Miss Kansas 2023, and she advocates for the blind and visually impaired using her platform “One Vision is Not the Only Vision: Eye See You”. Joe is the CEO and Founder of Lead for America, a non-profit that equips people to be exceptional leaders serving the place they call home - especially rural communities. I enjoyed meeting with Courtney and Joe and learning about their passion for giving back to the communities around them.

08/31/2023

On the cover of her book, “Nothing Short of a Miracle,” Lisa Short lists “faith, family, community, and perseverance” beneath the title. These are conservative Kansas values, they are the bedrock of American agriculture, and the Short family are this month’s ag heroes because they embody them.

Life changed for the Short family in 2014 when Zach Short was involved in a farming accident where he was electrocuted and nearly killed. Following the accident, Zach made a miraculous recovery, and their community rallied around them in the special way that only rural communities can. When disaster strikes rural communities, people show up in droves to help finish the harvest. They raise money, provide meals, and pray without ceasing.

The Shorts inspire me to keep fighting every day to defend agriculture and conservative Kansas values because they, and so many other Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers like them, are the backbone of America. Read more about the Short family in this month’s Kansas Ag Hero: conta.cc/3swCyBu

08/30/2023

Since their election in June, the 2023-2024 Kansas FFA Association state officers have been traveling the state and nation to meet with stakeholders, attend leadership workshops, and host leadership training for FFA chapter officers.

I especially appreciated hearing their thoughts on the upcoming Farm Bill while they were in Washington, D.C. The next generation deserves a seat at the table when Congress crafts policy. As an alumnus of the Quinter FFA Chapter and the co-founder of the Congressional FFA Caucus, it is a pleasure for me to help bring their voices into these conversations.

08/30/2023

The U.S. Supreme Court’s May decision was very clear – the federal government may not use the Clean Water Act to violate the private property rights of American citizens. Now, the Biden Administration has scrambled to tweak their terrible WOTUS rule just enough in an attempt to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling and solicited zero stakeholder feedback in the process.

I will keep fighting this rule tooth and nail on behalf of the people who feed, fuel, and clothe us all, and also on behalf of all Americans whose businesses and private lives are being affected by this gross example of government overreach.

Read my full statement here⬇️

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the amended Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the U.S. Supreme Court’s May ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case...

08/29/2023

I enjoyed attending the 2023 Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association (KIOGA) Convention and serving on the congressional panel last week. Thank you to all the members who attended and shared their questions and concerns with me.

I'm committed to fighting against the Biden Administration’s war against American energy producers and demonization of fossil fuels. We need to embrace an "all of the above" energy strategy that prioritizes American energy independence, embraces liquid fuels and renewable energy, and doesn't allow Washington to pick winners and losers.

08/29/2023

Rural America faces unprecedented health care challenges, including a nationwide closure crisis. Congress should work to ensure that these vulnerable communities do not lose access to care. I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act, which would make permanent an existing program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides technical assistance for rural hospitals to help prevent closures, strengthen essential health care services in rural communities, and improve performance. Programs created through this legislation are vital to ensuring that access to quality care continues, and that rural hospitals succeed.

Read the full text of the bill here: bit.ly/45DTPaa

08/28/2023

As a member of Congress, it is my honor to offer service academy nominations for ten students in the Big First District who wish to pursue a career serving in our nation's military. My office is now accepting nominations for the 2023 class.

If you or a student you know is interested in attending one of the U.S. service academies, please visit my website at https://mann.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations for more information about the nomination process, or contact my Manhattan office at (785) 370-7277. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2023.

08/25/2023

In the last four months, President Biden’s U.S. State Department has increased the estimated passport processing time from 6-8 weeks to 10-13 weeks. This is unacceptable. While President Biden is continually finding new ways to waste taxpayer dollars, the federal government is failing to accomplish basic tasks in an efficient way. American taxpayers deserve better. I’ve been working hard to help Kansans in the Big First expedite passport applications, but the Biden Administration is causing unnecessary problems for people.

If your travel dates are closer than 12 weeks away, or if you have been unsuccessful in getting information regarding your application, please call my Dodge City office at (620) 682-7340, or my Manhattan office at (785) 370-7277. My staff and I are ready to assist you.

08/23/2023

Illicit fentanyl has tragically stolen numerous lives of kids in Kansas and across the country. This lethal drug is making its way into our schools, and it is imperative that we equip our educational institutions, administrators, and students with awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.

I am committed to protecting our nation’s youth from illicit fentanyl, which is why I cosponsor the Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act. This legislation would provide training to educational institution’s faculty and staff, offer awareness classes to students, and purchase life-saving medicine to use in the case of an overdose. Read more about it here: bit.ly/44pvsvP

08/22/2023

Drug mules smuggle fentanyl into our country every day, and now Kansans are dying from overdoses in record numbers. The rest of the Kansas delegation and I are raising awareness about this crisis.

We need to equip parents and schools with resources to stop fentanyl disguised as fake pills that look like candy, Xanax, Adderal, and other pharmaceuticals from falling into the hands of young people. Most of all, we need to secure our southern border and cut the drug off at its source, which will protect the lives of Kansans and all Americans.

08/16/2023

The Big First District of Kansas leads the country in wheat production and has a long legacy of shaping policy that directly impacts farmers and ranchers. I enjoyed meeting with Kansas Wheat to discuss how the Farm Bill can best support them as they work to beat Mother Nature, deal with inflation, and feed the world.

I am honored to have been named a Wheat Advocate by the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and am thankful to Kansas Wheat for the nomination.

08/15/2023

President Biden and his radical district attorney supporters are pulling yet another dangerous political stunt.

This indictment of President Trump is a brazen political tactic. President Biden’s approval rating is tanking and credible information about his family’s corrupt business dealings continues to surface. To distract Americans from his personal failings, President Biden has been using his office to attack Donald Trump, his top political rival. Now, a radical DA in Georgia is following the same playbook with yet another indictment of Donald Trump.

Like I have been saying for months as we have all been watching this play out, the weaponization of the federal government and abuse of power must stop.

08/13/2023

Congratulations to the Hutchinson Monarchs, who made history Saturday night when they defeated the Santa Barbara Foresters to win the National Baseball Congress World Series Championship! This is the first NBCWS championship in the team’s history. Go Monarchs!

08/12/2023

Matt and Janna Splitter are the perfect example of hardworking Kansans. In the face of record-high inflation, big government regulation, and extreme weather, they work hard to feed, fuel, and clothe the world.

In June, I highlighted them as my Kansas Ag Heros of the Month, and last month, Matt appeared before the House Small Business Committee to discuss the challenges of rural small businesses. He knows well that misplaced federal regulations can negatively impact agricultural producers and that sometimes, the government just needs to get out of the way.

Matt and Janna, thank you for your work, for your testimony, and for all that you do put food on our tables.

08/11/2023

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers know their operations far better than the federal government does, and they deserve a seat at the table when policies impacting their livelihoods are up for discussion.

Legislation that I introduced with Representative Yakym would establish a farmer-led advisory committee at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to bring together real-world experience, share insight into how rules like President Biden’s WOTUS rule negatively impacts agriculture, and offer solutions to eliminate unnecessary red-tape stopping agricultural productivity.

Read more about the legislation here⬇️

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S.