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Fellow Kansan,

Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. I hope this Memorial Day weekend was a time for you and your families to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our fallen heroes.

I am traveling across the Big First District this week meeting with Kansans. I hope to see you on the road. For more information on what I'm working on this week, be sure to follow me on social media.

Yours in service,

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Voting to Lower Taxes, Secure the Border, and Invest in Rural America

On November 5, 2024, 77 million Americans gave Washington, D.C. a mandate to get our country back on track. I voted to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, legislation that fulfills the priorities President Trump and I campaigned on, including making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, securing our borders, and reducing federal spending. This bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 215 to 214.

House Republicans delivered on our promise to America by saving taxpayer dollars, securing our borders, investing in our nation’s defense, promoting hard work and the American dream, and most importantly, preventing Kansans from seeing an average tax hike of $2,200 next January.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, eliminates taxes on tips, overtime pay, and car loan interest on American-made cars, and provides additional tax relief for seniors. The bill increases detention capacity for ICE, includes funding to complete the border wall, and invests in modern technology to assist with intercepting drugs and human smuggling at U.S. ports of entry. It invests $60 billion in strengthening the farm safety net by expanding crop insurance and updating reference prices, closes loopholes in the law that allow states to waive work requirements, and eliminates Biden-era green new deal programs estimated to cost taxpayers $4 billion.

These are the commonsense policy solutions that the Big First overwhelmingly voted for last November. I am hopeful the Senate will move quickly to get this bill over the finish line and look forward to President Trump signing it into law.

Delivering the President's Agenda

Rolling Back Far-Left California Environmental Protections

California has no right to enact a ban on diesel-powered locomotives. The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) emissions regulation would force railroads to pay draconian compliance costs despite the money they’ve already invested in technology that reduces harmful emissions. It also ignores all the efforts the industry has put into developing and testing zero-emission locomotives.

I recently cosponsored H.R. 3194, the LOCOMOTIVES Act, which stops California from imposing burdensome regulations on trains operating across state lines. As railways continue to serve as a cost-effective and reliable means of transporting goods, California’s extreme green energy regulations will prevent most locomotives from operating within the state. This is just another example of California creating unreasonable emissions standards and ultimately increasing everyday costs for small businesses and hardworking families across the country. The last thing we need is California mandates for Kansas consumers and businesses.

Supporting our Veterans

Last week, in honor of Memorial Day, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several important bills to honor, support, and empower our nation’s veterans. I proudly supported legislation to expand veterans’ resources, improve accessibility at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for disabled veterans, and simplify the process for filing benefits claims. Our veterans risked everything to defend our freedoms, and these bills reflect our commitment to serving them with the same dedication they showed our country. I remain deeply grateful for their service and continue to pray for the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Supporting Land Grant Universities and

Agricultural Research

Last week, I reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral AG RESEARCH Act to support research at land-grant institutions like Kansas State University and Haskell University that strengthens the broader agricultural industry. Over the years, these universities have surpassed their original mission and now conduct cutting-edge research that supports food security around the globe. The U.S. sees a $20 return on every dollar we invest in agricultural research, yet funding for these institutions has declined in real dollars over the past two decades. This bill puts taxpayer dollars in places with a guaranteed return on investment and ensures America stays at the forefront of innovation in food, agriculture, and national security.

Increasing Land-Grant Research

Celebrating National Beef Month

Happy National Beef Month! As the number one cattle-producing congressional district in the country, the Big First is proud to recognize the ranchers, processors, transporters, retailers, and consumers who make up America’s beef supply chain. From pasture to plate, these hardworking men and women help feed our country and the world. Thank you for your dedication to strengthening rural communities and powering the Kansas economy.

Mann in the News

News Nation: House Passes Trump's "Big Beautiful" Bill
Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas congressman working to cut taxes with 'big, beautiful bill'
Southwest Kansas News: Tracey Mann emphasizes agriculture's importance amid beef month discussions
Topeka Capital-Journal: Flesh-eating screwworm could devastate livestock. What Kansas leaders are doing

Meetings in the Office

FFA National Officers

As a former FFA Chapter President from Quinter, Kansas, it’s always a privilege to meet with the next generation of agricultural leaders. I spoke with national FFA officers about the impact of agricultural education on my life, my role as co-chair of the FFA Caucus, and how service and leadership in FFA shaped my own path to Congress. These students represent the very best of rural America, and I’m proud to support their work to grow, lead, and serve. Thank you for your commitment to shaping the future of agriculture!

J-Six Farms

I met with J-Six, one of the largest family-owned agriculture businesses in the country, to talk about the barriers that prevent some multi-generational farms from receiving disaster assistance under current Farm Bill rules. We discussed how outdated attribution rules from the 2008 Farm Bill are creating challenges for operations with complex but legitimate ownership structures. As we work toward a comprehensive, five-year Farm Bill, hearing from the farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers across the Big First equips me to ensure our nation has sound food and farm policy.

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!

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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.