Message from Rep. Tracey Mann. Having Trouble Viewing? Click Here.

Fellow Kansan,

Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. Please know that Audrey and I continue to pray for President Trump, the family of Corey Comperatore who was killed in Saturday’s senseless tragedy, the attendees at the Pennsylvania rally, and our nation. Hate and violence are never the answer.

Congress has committed to a full investigation of the event, and America deserves answers on potential security lapses or threats. We will get to the bottom of this.

President Trump’s perseverance is second to none, and we are grateful that he is okay.

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. That's what I am doing while believing our brightest days are yet to come.

Yours in service,

Click below to follow me on social media.

Mann.House.Gov

The Week Ahead

This week, I am hosting eight town halls as part of my annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour. I have long said, if it matters to a Kansan, it matters to me. I look forward to meeting with you, hearing about the issues that are most important to you, and receiving my marching orders for serving you in Congress.

Yesterday, I hosted town halls in Ness, Gove, Logan, Hodgeman, and Clark counties. From securing our nation's borders to reining in wasteful government spending, I heard your call for change in Washington. I will continue defending our conservative Kansas values in Congress.

I am back on the road today in Meade, Gray, and Finney counties. If you weren't able to join me for one of this week's town halls, be on the lookout for future dates when I will be in your community.

Click here to view the full schedule online

In the Office

Urging Democrats and President Biden to Secure America's Borders

Last week, I spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge the White House and Washington Democrats to work with House Republicans to secure the border. President Biden continues to ignore the crisis at our southern border, as he allowed monthly illegal encounters to be greater than even the highest month seen under President Trump for the thirty-ninth straight month.

The facts are the facts. Our borders are far from secure, and no feel-good story or graphic from the White House Communications team is going to change that. We can't keep pretending the current situation is normal. I urge my colleagues to come to the table to secure our nation's borders.

Fighting Shortsighted Environmental Protection Agency Regulations

The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing examining the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week. During the hearing, I spoke against EPA's proposed affluent limitation guidelines rule, which would permanently close between sixteen and fifty-three meat, poultry, and rendering facilities. This rule simply does not make sense. I urge EPA to withdraw this non-sensical regulation that hurts our producers.

At the hearing, I advocated for the protection of state pesticide preemption. Kansas farmers and ranchers appreciate the certainty of having a single state regulatory agency for pesticide. When this regulatory guidance changes from state-to-state, and county-to-county, it can negatively impact our farmers and agricultural producers. I am continuing to advocate for Congress to codify protections to state pesticide preemptions under EPA’s FIFRA. I also spoke on the need for year-round E15 sales throughout the United States. It is way past time for this simple, bipartisan issue to be resolved for the benefit of those across America.

The federal government should support agricultural producers or get out of their way.

Supporting Kansans in the NIETC Designation Process

Two weeks ago, I sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) Designation Process.

My letter urged DOE to:

Refrain from using eminent domain in its NIETC designation process;
Publish clear geographical boundaries for the proposed NIETCs featuring only areas which are solely within DOE's control and not the control of private landowners; and
Extend the public comment period.

The NIETC Designation Process Phase 2 was announced on May 8, 2024, and opened a 45-day public comment period. After receipt of my letter, DOE spoke with my staff and advised that Kansans could still submit their public comments. You can do so by sending an email to [email protected] with any questions, comments, or concerns that you may have.

Click here to submit a comment

Meetings in the Office

Heinen Brothers Ag Services

Last week, I met with Heinen Brothers Ag Solutions, a full-service aerial application, agronomy, ag retail, and trucking company headquartered in Seneca, Kansas. During our meeting, I learned more about the company’s innovative approach to agriculture, including their unmanned aerial vehicle test range. The services provided by companies like Heinen are critical to farmers and producers across Kansas, the country, and the globe. Thank you, Heinen Brothers Ag Services, for all you do for Kansans in the Big First and across the nation.

Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland

I met with President of Kansas Farm Bureau, Joe Newland, last week. Kansas Farm Bureau works tirelessly to support Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. Joe and I agree – Congress needs to pass a fiscally conservative Farm Bill that is long enough to provide certainty for producers and short enough to respond to market changes. We also spoke about the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) Designation Process and the need to defend Kansans against government overreach. Thank you, Joe, for the work you do to advocate for agriculture in our state.

Kansas School Superintendents Association

As a father of four, I know how important it is to provide high-quality educational opportunities for our students. School superintendents play a key role in the success of local school districts. I met with the Kansas School Superintendents Association during their visit to Washington, D.C. last week, and I appreciated hearing the member's perspectives and how they are working to support thousands of students across Kansas. Thank you for meeting with me and for all you do for our state.

FFA Members from Central Plains High School

I welcomed members from the Central Plains FFA Chapter in Kansas to our nation’s capital for National FFA’s annual Washington Leadership Conference. These agricultural education students from Claflin, Kansas, represent more than 50 members from their local FFA chapter. I was humbled to share about Kansas’ rich history in the U.S. Capitol and hear more about their trip. With students like them at the helm, I am optimistic about the next generation of leaders in food and agriculture.

Kansas State Society Reception

Last week, I attended the annual Kansas State Society reception. The Kansas State Society of Washington, D.C. is a non-profit organization that brings together Kansans in our nation’s capital. Each year, the Society honors an individual as Kansan of the year. This year, the Society recognized the Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mitch Holthus. I appreciated learning more about the Holthus family's deep Kansas history and his work in supporting Kansans. Thank you, Mitch, for serving as a great example of what it means to be a Kansan.

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.