Message from Rep. Tracey Mann. Having Trouble Viewing? Click Here. Fellow Kansan, Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I’m excited to update you on my work in Washington, D.C. and the First District of Kansas. It is an honor to represent Kansans in the Big First District in the 118th Congress. I do not serve in Congress to be a caretaker in the slow demise of America – I serve to fight and work to make it stronger, and I believe our brightest days are yet to come. Yours in service,   Mann.House.Gov The Week Ahead I'm excited to meet with you during my Mann Listening Tour this week. Yesterday, I hosted town halls in Barton, Ford, and Gray counties. Today, I am hosting meetings in Finney, Lane, and Gove counties. As your representative in Congress, the most important part of my job is listening to your concerns. I need regular input from those in the Big First to do that effectively, and town halls are my favorite way to connect with you and hear what's on your mind. Be on the lookout for future Mann Listening Tour dates. It is an honor to serve you in Congress. Mann Listening Tours In the Office Pushing Back on Student Loan Debt Cancellation It’s simple: President Biden’s approval rating with young Americans is at 36%, and his efforts to cancel mass student debt is nothing more than a political ploy.  With our national debt eclipsing $32 trillion just a few days ago, now is not the time to erase debt that student borrowers knowingly took on. President Biden’s veto, and his refusal to listen to elected representatives in Congress, shows just how far his Administration is willing to go in using hard-earned taxpayer dollars for political gain. Read my full statement here. One-Year Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, rectifying a wrong that plagued our country and resulted in the loss of millions of innocent lives.  Americans are guaranteed the right to life, and I will always fight to protect it. Prioritizing American-Grown Commodities for International Food Aid America’s international food aid programs have enjoyed bipartisan support for more than 65 years because they are simple, effective, and they feed millions of vulnerable people around the world each year. Through the Food for Peace Program, we use American-grown commodities to promote peace around the globe. In doing so, we fortify our allies, counter the influence of foreign adversaries, create new markets and trading partners, support the tireless efforts of American producers, and stop wars before they start. America is the leader of the free world, which comes with certain responsibilities, and addressing global hunger is the morally right, strategically wise, and fiscally responsible thing to do. Last week, I introduced the American Farmers Feed the World Act alongside Representatives Garamendi (D-CA), Crawford (R-AR), and Panetta (D-CA), which would ensure that U.S.-grown commodities remain the cornerstone of international food aid. It’s a noble thing to feed hungry people, and we should use American commodities as we do it. Click here to read more about the legislation. Visit from St. Francis FFA Chapter It was a special surprise running into members of the St. Francis FFA Chapter in Cheyenne County, Kansas, who were touring the U.S. Capitol with my staff, on the same day that I introduced the American Farmers Feed the World Act. In 1953, a farmer named Peter O’Brien stood up at his local Cheyenne County, Kansas Farm Bureau meeting with an idea: he wanted to use surplus Kansas grain to feed hungry people around the world. Parts of that idea became the Food for Peace Program, which President Dwight Eisenhower, another great Kansan, eventually signed into law. Kansas has produced many groundbreaking agricultural leaders, and I'm confident that we will see great things from future generations like these young leaders. National Grain and Feed Association I love the vision of the National Grain and Feed Association because it is an example of the interconnectivity of every aspect of American agriculture. Whether it's livestock production, ethanol production, or purchasing food at a local grocery store, we all rely on grain elevators, processors, transporters, and manufacturers. National Grain and Feed Association is the whole picture of American food security. It was a pleasure to have them in the office last week. Americans for Prosperity Americans for Prosperity believes freedom and opportunity are the keys to unleashing prosperity for all, and I wholeheartedly agree. It was great to host the Kansas chapter in Washington, D.C. last week to discuss economic progress, regulatory relief, and more. National Automobile Dealers Association The National Automobile Dealers Association is the voice of automotive dealers, representing more than 16,000 new-car dealers and advocating on their behalf. I appreciated Kansas member Austin Bristol meeting with me last week to share the top concerns of truckers and automobile business owners in the Big First District and across the country. Farm Journal Foundation Veterinarian Ambassadors Veterinarians are incredibly important, and there is a growing animal veterinarian shortage in Kansas and across the country. Congress must find ways to incentivize more young people to pursue careers in veterinary sciences in rural areas. Last week, Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, Dr. Brad White of Kansas State University, and Katie Lee and Debbie Jennings of the Farm Journal Foundation discussed with me the value of food animal veterinarians in rural America and ways we can help bridge the gap. Fall 2023 Internship Applications Now Open My office is accepting internship applications for Fall 2023. My first job on Capitol Hill was as an intern for a Kansas representative, and I'm honored to extend that same opportunity to other young people. Interns are a vital part of a congressional office and the program is a rewarding experience for students interested in learning more about our government and serving Kansans in the Big First District. If you, or a student you know, are interested in applying for an internship in my Washington, D.C., Manhattan, or Dodge City offices, please click the link below to learn more and apply. The last day to submit all required application materials is next Wednesday, July 7, 2023. Click Here to Learn More and to Apply. Questions? Contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-2715   Mann.House.Gov In the News WIBW Channel 13 News: Brownfield Ag News: Mann Introduces Bill to Maintain US Products in Global Food Aid Programs NAWG Applauds Introduction of American Farmers Feed the World Act Feed & Grain: Bipartisan legislation focuses on U.S. food to combat global hunger 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]