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Fellow Kansan,

Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. The U.S. House of Representatives is back in session for another week of committee hearings, legislative votes, and floor activity. For more information on what I'm working on this week, be sure to follow me on social media.

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,

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The Week Ahead

This morning, I participated in a House Agriculture Committee hearing on the power of work and the future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). There is dignity in work, and our federal government should encourage it, not disincentivize it. Kansans are generous, and our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers take pride in their roles in feeding the world. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I will continue to advocate for policies that encourage people to work hard and make an honest living while reserving our safety net for the Americans who truly need it the most.

Later this week, the House will vote on the SAVE Act. This commonsense legislation ensures only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register. After President Biden opened our borders and allowed more than 16 million illegal immigrants into the country, the least we can do is protect the integrity of our elections. Americans overwhelmingly support this policy because it's common sense. Only U.S. citizens should vote in U.S. elections, period.

Congress will also consider a budget resolution to advance President Trump’s legislative priorities. This legislation is crucial to give President Trump the tools he needs to continue to secure the border, unleash American energy independence, and stop looming tax hikes facing Kansas families next January. We need to make sure the crisis at our border under President Biden can never happen again and make it easier for our energy producers to do what they do best. This legislation also gives Congress the chance to ensure hard-working families aren’t punished with even more taxes because Washington can’t control its spending. I look forward to advancing this bill.

Additionally, the House will vote on a bill to rein in activist judges from issuing nationwide injunctions and vote to roll back Biden-era regulations that harm American families and expand the power of federal bureaucrats. I look forward to advancing this legislation and getting our nation back on track.

Meetings in the Office

National Beer Wholesalers Association
Liberal Chamber of Commerce
Dodge City Chamber of Commerce
Hays Chamber of Commerce
Garden City Chamber of Commerce
United States Auto Club
Kansas Bankers Association
North American Equipment Dealers Association
Plastics Industry Association
KU/K-State Athletics
American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
StormFisher Hydrogen
Midwest Air Traffic Control Services
North American Millers Association
Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau

Removing Biden-Era Regulatory Handcuffs

From day one, President Biden used every tool in his toolbox to trample on the livelihoods of America’s energy and agricultural producers. His administration continuously ignored the facts on the ground and decided federal bureaucrats were better equipped to manage these populations than local citizens. I urged President Trump and Secretary Burgum to restore power back to the local communities most impacted by these decisions and remove the regulatory handcuffs put on them by the Biden Administration by removing the lesser-prairie chicken and dunes sagebrush lizard from the threatened and endangered species list.

I also reintroduced the Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Restricting Drilling (LIZARD) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The LIZARD Act will remove the dunes sagebrush lizard from the threatened and endangered species list under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). I introduced similar legislation to remove the lesser-prairie chicken earlier this year.

I look forward to working with the Trump Administration to reverse these ill-informed listings and unleash the American energy dominance that 77 million Americans voted for this past November.

Opening Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs

Strong agricultural trade programs are essential to helping America remain competitive and secure. Last week, USDA announced that applications are now open for four key agricultural trade promotion programs: the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program, Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC), and the Emerging Markets Program (EMP). These programs help farmers, ranchers, and ag producers expand international markets and promote American-grown products abroad.

The application deadline is June 6, 2025, and I encourage all eligible producers to take advantage of this opportunity to grow exports, increase demand, and strengthen rural economies across the Big First.

USDA Program Details

Catching Upwith Andy Hooser

I joined Andy Hooser on The Voice of Reason to talk about some of the most pressing issues facing our country—from securing the southern border and advancing the SAVE Act to the upcoming budget reconciliation process. I appreciated the opportunity to share what we’re working on in Congress and how we’re fighting for the values of Kansans in the Big First. You can listen to the full conversation below.

2025 Congressional Art Competition

Each spring, my office sponsors a districtwide high school art competition to recognize the artistic talent in the Big First District. The winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington, D.C. will include the winning artwork from all participating districts around the country.

This year's theme for the competition is Kansas, the Land That I Love. For more information on the rules, requirements, and deadlines for the competition, please click below or visit my website.

2025 Art Competition

Meetings in the Office

Kansas Beverage Association

I spoke with the Kansas Beverage Association about a range of issues impacting beverage producers and distributors across the Big First. We discussed the beverage industry’s transportation challenges for product delivery and how we can support their efforts to improve recycling infrastructure through public-private partnerships. I appreciated the conversation and their work to keep Kansas businesses informed and engaged. Thanks for stopping by!

Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems

I met with Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems to talk about their work bringing cutting-edge autonomous and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology into Kansas agriculture. We discussed their efforts to work with K-State Salina and other partners to establish an FAA-designated test range in Salina that would support precision agricultural research, flight testing, and workforce development across the state. Advancing this kind of innovation helps keep producers in the Big First competitive and ensures Kansas remains a national leader in aviation and agriculture.

National Sorghum Producers

The Big First District produces more sorghum than any other congressional district in the nation. I met with the National Sorghum Producers to talk about the state of the farm economy and to discuss how we can support the future of sorghum production in Kansas. America’s agricultural community needs a five-year Farm Bill that invests in trade programs that open new markets to our producers and provides much-needed certainty to our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. Thanks for all you do on behalf of Kansas sorghum producers!

Fraternal Government Relations Coalition

I met with the Fraternal Government Relations Coalition about their work to support student organizations and strengthen campus communities across the country. We discussed legislation that protects students’ rights to freely associate on campuses and promotes private investment in safe, up-to-date collegiate housing. As a former student who was involved in Greek life, I understand the role Greek organizations can play in shaping leadership skills and establishing lifelong relationships for college students. Keep up the great work!

Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association

I had a conversation with the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association about the issues impacting small businesses and the hospitality industry throughout Kansas. We talked about the importance of restoring key tax provisions like the bonus depreciation back to original levels, which would help restaurant and lodging businesses invest, grow, and create jobs across the Big First. Kansas’s hospitality industry is a major contributor to our state’s economy, and it’s important that federal policy reflects the realities these businesses face.

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 one week in advance. Space is limited and a tour request does not guarantee a spot.