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 back in Washington, D.C. for a week of legislative activity, committee hearings, and meetings. 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 The Week Ahead This week, the House is back in session with a full slate of legislation to strengthen our small businesses, protect our children from foreign influence, and restore fairness to college athletics. Today, I participated in a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Aviation Subcommittee hearing on the future of advanced air mobility in our country. Later this week, the House will vote on the SCORE Act, legislation to bring clarity and consistency to name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules for student-athletes. College athletics are a part of who we are as Kansans. As a graduate of K-State and representative for both K-State and KU, it is important to me that we ensure college athletics has a level playing field and that the integrity of college sports is protected in this new era. We have already voted on several important bills that slash regulatory bloat, protecting consumers and small businesses alike from hidden bureaucratic taxes. Each year, American households spend about $16,000 in hidden regulatory fees. Small businesses, on average, spend nearly $40,000 per employee to comply with federal regulations. By working with the SBA to cut red tape and ensure any regulatory changes do not increase compliance costs for small businesses, we can help Main Streets and families across the Big First thrive. The Big First is home to more than 20,000 small businesses, and I will always stand with the entrepreneurs who make our economy stronger and our communities more resilient. Finally, the House will vote to combat Chinese Communist Party influence in U.S. schools, ensure transparency in foreign contributions to education, and stand up for American values in the classroom. Raising the next generation to love and defend our country starts with protecting them from authoritarian propaganda. Celebrating Rural Health Care Workers Quality rural health care could not exist without the dedicated rural health care workers, hospitals, service providers, clinics, and community health centers that serve as pillars in providing health services and lifesaving care to Kansans. During National Rural Health Care Month, I spoke on the House floor to recognize the work they do to ensure rural Americans receive the care they deserve. As the representative of 60 primarily rural counties and the congressional district with more critical access hospitals than any other district in the country, I understand full well the importance of adequate, quality health care for all communities. Thank you to the countless Kansans who keep our rural health care systems running smoothly. Improving Rural Housing Supply Far too many Kansans are seeing the dream of home ownership slowly slip out of reach because of burdensome regulations that hinder the housing supply. I cosponsor the Rural Housing Service Reform Act, legislation that modernizes USDA's rural housing programs, preserves affordable units, and cuts through red tape to improve oversight. By increasing efficiency in our housing programs and ending bureaucratic over-regulation, we can help more Americans find affordable housing in rural America. Honoring Sergeant Scott William Heimann Sergeant Heimann served honorably with the Hays Police Department for nine years. Throughout his time, he served on the Special Situation Response Team, High-Tech Crime Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and the Honor Guard. Scott took pride in wearing the Hays Police Department uniform. On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Scott’s watch ended far too soon when he was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call. On behalf of Kansans in the Big First District, I paid tribute to Scott on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and expressed our gratitude for his service. Audrey and I continue to mourn with the Hays community and continue to pray for them as they come to terms with this tragedy. We especially pray for Scott’s wife, Beth, his beautiful children, Victoria and Patrick, and all his loved ones whom he left behind. Serving The Big First My offices in Washington, D.C., and across the Big First are open and 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. 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. 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