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,

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Happy Independence Day!

247 years ago, our Founding Fathers risked everything to declare our nation's independence – a nation built on the belief that all men are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights by our Creator. Today, America still proudly stands as a land of opportunity and prosperity and shines as a beacon of freedom to the world.

I often say that when government grows, freedom shrinks. Our second President and author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, coined this phrase - and he was exactly right. That is why as your Representative in Congress, I am working to protect your rights and to create opportunities and prosperity for all Americans. I am committed to advancing Kansas commonsense values like unleashing American energy independence to reduce energy prices, ending reckless government spending that is causing inflation, and preserving our constitutional freedoms.

As a nation, we must also be thankful for the generations who have come before us. It is because of Americans - not the government - that our nation remains a symbol of hope and freedom in the world. This includes our service members who put their lives on the line to defend our country, which is why I support policies to ensure that our veterans and their families get the support and resources they need.

I'm proud to be a Kansan and to represent the Big First District where the basic values of faith, family, and freedom are still shining bright. It's our responsibility to never let that light go out. I will not be a caretaker in the slow demise of America. I will fight to make it stronger because I believe that our brightest days are yet to come.

Wishing you and your family a fun and safe Independence Day. God bless you, God bless our troops, and God bless America. 

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In the District

Mann Listening Tour Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined me at my town halls this week as part of my annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour. It was a pleasure to visit with you and to listen to your concerns. Your presence and active participation made it a great day.

I very much value your feedback, ideas, and concerns regarding the various issues we discussed during the town hall. Your input is the foundation of my work as your Representative in Congress. During the town halls this week, Kansans and I discussed a wide array of issues, including:

• Overreaching government regulations
• The southern border crisis and fentanyl flooding into the country
• Infrastructure and transportation needs across the district
• The upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization
•  and more.

I’ll be hosting more town halls in the upcoming months. Stay tuned for more details soon.

Mobile Office Hours Next Week

My staff is hosting mobile office hours next week on July 10-11. They will be visiting counties across the Big First District to offer assistance with federal agencies.

Below are the mobile office hours scheduled for next week. If you have any questions, please contact my Manhattan office at (785) 370-7277.

PLEASE NOTE: Congressman Mann will NOT be present for the mobile office hours, only his staff.

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In the News

Click Below to Listen to My Interview with

KWBW Radio, Hutchinson:

• Rep. Tracey Mann visits Great Bend - GREAT BEND TRIBUNE (gbtribune.com)
• Mann: President shouldn't 'forgive' debt without Congress (salinapost.com)

In the Office

U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out Unconstitutional Mass Student Debt Cancellation

Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court rightly ruled against President Biden's unconstitutional student loan debt cancellation. The President’s plan would have transferred debt from borrowers who took out student loans to hardworking taxpayers who did not. President Biden’s approval rating with young Americans is at 36%, and his efforts to cancel mass student debt are nothing more than a political ploy.

With our national debt approaching $32 trillion, and President Biden adding $1 trillion to our national deficit every year, now is not the time to erase the debt that student borrowers knowingly took on. Americans deserve a well-developed, long-term solution that addresses the high cost of education - not a short-term band-aid that buys votes and adds to our nation’s record high inflation.

Retaining Skilled U.S. Veterans in the Workforce

Our U.S. veterans retire from the military with a variety of skills and training expertise and a desire to return to continue serving their fellow citizens. Unfortunately, red tape often stands in the way, like the existing requirement for retired military members to submit a waiver to work as a civilian employee at the U.S. Department of Defense within 180 days of their retirement. Congress has a duty to ensure that our veterans return home with the resources and support they need, not create obstacles that hinder them. I'm proud to support H.R. 939, the Retain Skilled Veterans Act, which would permanently remove this 180-day waiver requirement for veterans seeking employment at the Department of Defense.

Supporting Our Law Enforcement Officers

Since President Biden took office, crime rates have skyrocketed across the country, and our law enforcement officers are protecting our communities with a target on their backs. Our law enforcement officers deserve extra protection from violence directed at them. I proudly support the men and women in uniform, which is why I cosponsor H.R. 3079, the Back the Blue Act of 2023. This legislation would establish new criminal offenses for killing, assaulting, and fleeing to avoid prosecution from a law enforcement officer, public safety officer, or judge. 

We are a nation founded on law and order. It's time we return to that for the safety of our communities and the brave individuals who put their lives on the line every day to protect us.

Watch My Remarks Recognizing our Law Enforcement Officers in Kansas and Across the Country in Honor of National Police Week.

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 tomorrow, Wednesday, July 7, 2023.

Questions? Contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-2715

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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,