Email from Rep. Mann Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. Message from Rep. Tracey Mann. Having Trouble Viewing? Click Here. Fellow Kansan, Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. I am travelling throughout the Big First meeting Kansans across the district. If you would like more information on what I am 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, Click below to follow me on social media. Mann.House.Gov Averting a Government Shutdown For decades, elected officials have come to Washington, D.C. ringing the alarm on our national debt. Unfortunately, the consensus among too many in Washington is that they’d rather see President Trump fail than work together to keep the government functioning and funded responsibly. On September 19, House Republicans passed a clean, seven-week CR that simply extends government funding and allows our troops, Social Security dependents, and Border Patrol and TSA agents to be paid and keep the government open. Instead of voting for this simple extension to keep the lights on and pay our federal workers, the majority of Washington Democrats have decided to shut the government down unless we force taxpayers to fund health care for illegal immigrants, roll back tax cuts for working and middle-class families, and strip rural hospitals of their funding from the Working Families Tax Cuts. This is a nonstarter. I understand that some in Washington prefer to grandstand and try to score political points rather than do what’s best for the country, but it is time to stop the political theater and work together to get our fiscal house in order. Congress can and should do its part to get our spending under control by returning to regular order and passing appropriations bills. Discussing the Farm Economy I joined Jeff Nalley on the AgriPulse Open Mic podcast to talk about the state of the farm economy and the challenges facing producers across the Big First. We discussed the need for targeted relief for the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers, the importance of expanding trade opportunities, and how the Working Families Tax Cut is providing long-overdue certainty for the agricultural community. There’s more work to be done, and I’m optimistic that we will pass a Farm Bill 2.0 before the end of the year. Agri Pulse Podcast Congressional Internship Opportunities My first job on Capitol Hill was an internship with a Kansas congressman. Every year, I offer the same experience to students across the Big First. Working in Congress is a unique opportunity for students to learn about the impacts of public policy, the role congressional offices play in helping Kansans on a daily basis, and to learn about the legislative process. The application for spring internships in my office is open, and the deadline to apply is October 24, 2025. If you know a college student who would benefit from an internship in my office, encourage them to apply today. Application Page Meetings of the Week Last week, I met with Kansans across the Big First working in agriculture, education, infrastructure, and manufacturing. I visited with leaders at Hannebaum Grain Company, toured the Salina Airport Authority, and joined Dodge City Community College and Kansas State University for the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding to expand educational opportunities. I also stopped by Pepsi-Cola of Manhattan to hear about their work and impact in the region. I’m always glad for the opportunity to visit face to face and hear directly from the folks building a stronger Kansas. Thanks for the meetings! Hannebaum Grain Company Salina Airport Authority Dodge City Community College / K-State University Memorandum of Understanding Signing Pepsi-Cola of Manhattan Serving The Big First As fall begins and Kansans settle into new routines, my offices in Washington, D.C., and across the Big First remain ready to help. Whether you’re planning a trip to our nation’s capital, need assistance with passports or a federal agency, or want to request an American flag flown over the Capitol, we have resources available.  We’re also proud to assist Kansas veterans with accessing benefits and resolving issues with the VA. You can find helpful information and request services anytime at mann.house.gov, or feel free to call one of my offices in Washington, Manhattan, or Dodge City. My team and I are here to serve you. Constituent Services     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. 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. 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