Message from Rep. Tracey Mann. Having Trouble Viewing? Click Here. Rep. Mann Praises Supreme Court's Unanimous Decision to Restrict EPA's WOTUS Overreach Fellow Kansans, Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision is a big win for farmers, ranchers, and producers. This unanimous ruling will protect landowners' rights and limit government overreach under President Biden's Waters of the U.S. rule. President Biden vetoed the WOTUS legislation sent to him by Congress last month. Now that both the legislative and judicial branches have spoken clearly on the EPA’s overreaching use of the Clean Water Act, it’s up to the Biden Administration to reverse course on their unconstitutional and misguided rule. Today was a good day for Americans – the government shrunk and freedom grew. Details About the U.S. Supreme Court Sackett v. EPA Case In 2007, Michael and Chantell Sackett received an administrative compliance order from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to halt construction on their new home as the property contained “wetlands” that EPA considered “navigable waters.” In 2008, the Sacketts sued the EPA under the Administrative Procedure Act. The lower courts held EPA compliance orders were not subject to the APA, but the Supreme Court ruled otherwise. In 2012, the Sacketts challenged the EPA’s definitions of waters of the U.S., asking the courts to reconsider whether water is under Congress’s commerce clause authority. Since 2012, presidential administrations have sought to define waters of the U.S., and farmers, ranchers, and producers have operated under at least five definitions of “water” in the last ten years. In January 2023, the Biden Administration published its final WOTUS rule. I have been fighting against President Biden’s overreaching WOTUS rule since the beginning. CLICK HERE to see My January 2023 letter to the EPA regarding the new WOTUS rule. On March 9, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res 27 by a vote of 227-198. CLICK HERE to view My remarks on the House Floor in support of the WOTUS Congressional Review Act. On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res. 27 by a vote of 53-43. On April 6, President Biden vetoed H.J. Res. 27. CLICK HERE to view My remarks on the House Floor during the congressional override of Pres. Biden’s veto of the WOTUS legislation. Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Sacketts, sending a clear message to President Biden to withdraw his Administration’s WOTUS rule. I will continue to fight for the hardworking individuals who feed, fuel, and clothe us all, and for all Americans whose businesses and private lives would be affected by this big government encroachment onto their private property. Yours in service, Rep. Tracey Mann Member of Congress Follow Me on Social Media: CONSTITUENT SERVICES     Manhattan Office 317 Houston Street Suite A Manhattan, KS 66502 Phone: (785) 370-7277 Dodge City Office 100 Military Avenue Suite 203 Dodge City, KS 37801 Phone: (620) 682-7340 Washington, D.C. Office 344 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515  Phone: (202) 225-2715 If I can do anything to help you, please reach out to my office. Sincerely,   Rep. Mann | 344 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]