Message from Rep. Tracey Mann. Having Trouble Viewing? Click Here. Fellow Kansan, Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I’m pleased 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   In the Office Reflecting on National Agriculture Month Last month, we celebrated the hard-working men and women who feed, fuel, and clothe the world. As a proud fifth-generation Kansan who grew up working thousands of hours in the family feed yard and on the family farm south of Quinter, I am honored to represent those producers on the House Agriculture Committee and in Congress. Each month, I highlight the life and work of Kansas ag heroes - the people who make our state the pilot light of America and who inspire me to continue fighting for Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. You can read their stories and learn about their heart toward keeping Kansas agriculture and our rural communities thriving by visiting my website. Click here to read about Kansas Ag Heroes. Urging the EPA to Withdraw Overreaching Pilot Program and Herbicide Strategy Last summer, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Vulnerable Species Pilot Project and the Herbicide Strategy Framework, which added additional red tape and burdensome regulations for agricultural producers. These policies blow past sound science-based policy and place blanket restrictions across pesticides, operations, and impact thresholds. At a time when producers are already facing increased input costs, we shouldn’t force them to abandon risk management tools that have already complied with the Federal Insecticide and Fungicide Rodenticide Act. These plans from the Biden Administration would have staggering effects on the livelihoods of American agricultural producers and our nation's food supply. I joined my colleagues in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging him to withdraw the program swiftly. Click here to read the full text of the letter. Visiting Washington, D.C.? Contact My Office One of my favorite parts of representing the Big First District in Congress is hosting Kansans when they visit our Nation's Capital. If you are planning a visit to Washington, D.C., please contact my office. My staff and I can help schedule tours of the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and answer any questions that you may have. For more information or to schedule a tour, please visit my website and submit a tour request form, or call my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-2715. We look forward to seeing you! Click here to submit a tour request. Please note: White House tour requests must be requested at least three weeks in advance. Space is limited and a tour request does not guarantee a spot. 2024 Congressional Art Competition 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner from the Big First District. "Home" by Katherine Price, Lawrence High School, Lawrence, KS My office is accepting submissions for this year's Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and the Big First District. This year, my office's theme is - Kansas, There's No Place Like Home. The contest is open to all high school students in the Big First District. The winning artwork for our district will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. Students may submit one piece of art. All artwork must be delivered to my Manhattan or Dodge City office, or received by one of my staff members by April 17, 2024. Details on how to enter and artwork guidelines can be found on my website. Please contact my office at (785) 370-7277 with any questions about the contest. Click here for more information about the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. 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]