Voting against radical abortion bills, upcoming mobile office hours, and more. Message from Rep. Tracey Mann. Having Trouble Viewing? Click Here. Fellow Kansan, Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I value the opportunity to talk with you about my work in Washington D.C. and in the First District of Kansas. Please feel free to share this email with family and friends who may be interested. As always, if you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact my office - my staff and I are here and ready to assist you. Yours in service, Mann.House.Gov ‌ ‌ ‌ Mann Minute It's been a busy week in Washington D.C. - here are the highlights: Voting against House Democrats’ radical abortion bills. Inflation continues to skyrocket as the Consumer Price Index hit 9.1% in June. President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia. I value hearing from Kansans. If you’d like to share your comments or concerns with me, please click here: Share your questions and comments with me here. Mann.House.Gov ‌ ‌ ‌ In the Office Voting Against Radical Abortion Legislation Last month, we witnessed a monumental win for life. The overturning of Roe v. Wade rectified a wrong of 50 years that has plagued our country and resulted in the death of millions. This ruling is an opportunity for America to transition to a society that embraces the inherent value of unborn life rather than casting it aside. Sadly, Washington Democrats have opted to ignore this opportunity and instead have pushed legislation like H.R. 8296, which would remove all state restrictions on abortions and allow abortion to occur at any stage of the pregnancy until birth. This legislation goes far beyond Roe v. Wade and is fundamentally out of line with the views of the American people. I stood firmly for the right to life and voted against H.R. 8297, the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022, and H.R. 8296, the Abortion on Demand Act. I believe every child has value, both in and outside of the womb, and I will always fight to protect the right to life for all Americans. Letter urging President Biden to waive Fertilizer Imports From fertilizer to fuel to equipment to fencing, inflation is crushing producers across this country. Fertilizer alone is up 220%. This week, I led 27 of my Congressional colleagues on a letter to President Biden urging him to waive import duties on fertilizer imports from Morocco, Trinidad and Tobago. Skyrocketing fertilizer cost is a major problem, and it’s forcing farmers to decide on planting not on market fundamentals, but on the cost of fertilizer. Especially in times of emergency, we need to provide flexibility and ensure input costs don’t deter American producers. My colleagues and I are urging the President to take action immediately to alleviate this strain on our American producers. Click here to view the full text of the letter. Legislation I Support H. Res. 1228, Expressing support for the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. H.R. 8263, the Protecting Life on Federal Lands Act. H. Res. 1216, Expressing support for the designation of June as the "Month of Life". H.R. 8235, the Housing Supply Expansion Act. H.R. 8171, the Protect Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2022. Kansans in the Office Kansas Corn Growers Kansas Soybean Association Renew Kansas Biofuels Association Kansas School Superintendents’ Association Mann.House.Gov ‌ ‌ ‌ In the News WIBW 13, Topeka: Mann, Marshall call on President to reduce price of fertilizer for Kansas farmers Daily Wire: Lawmakers Urge Biden To Waive Tariffs On Fertilizer After He Helped Solar Industry Salina Post: Rep. Mann's office holding mobile office hours Mann.House.Gov ‌ ‌ ‌ On the House Floor Advocating for the Right to Life It’s easy to get caught up in legislative language and forget that the numbers involved in the abortion issue are actual human beings. In The United States, 63.4 million people – Americans – have died from abortion in the past 50 years. To put that number in context, that’s roughly the entire population of the Midwest, which is estimated at 65 million people. Think about that. That’s the impact that abortion has had over the past 50 years. I want to take a moment to thank the pro-life movement at large in America. I am standing with you and thanking God that Roe v. Wade has finally been overturned. Now, we have a lot of work to do together. Our country still needs to wake up, repent to God collectively as a nation for the 63.4 million innocent lives that were lost to abortion on our watch, and finally change course on this evil practice. Listen to my full remark on the House floor below. Mann.House.Gov ‌ ‌ ‌ In the District Military Academy Nominations As a member of Congress, it is my honor to offer service academy nominations for ten students in the Big First District who wish to pursue a career serving in our nation's military. My office is now accepting nominations for the 2022 class of Miltary Academy Nominations. Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT If you or a student you know is interested in attending one of the U.S. service academies, please visit my website for more information about the nomination process, or contact my Manhattan office at 785-370-7277. Click here to learn more about Military Academy Nominations. Tyler Engstrom, 2021 nominee selected to U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Ian Clark, 2021 nominee selected to U.S. Naval Academy. Mobile Office Hours in July 2022 My staff is hosting mobile office hours during the month of July. As your member of Congress, it is my top priority to serve and help you in any way that I can. Over the past year and a half, my staff has solved nearly 2,000 cases for Kansans in the Big First District. My staff can assist you with issues related to: Veterans' benefits Social Security applications Obtaining a passport Medicare and Medicaid assistance Internal Revenue Service (IRS) U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal grant applications And more. PLEASE NOTE: Only Congressman Mann's staff will be present for the mobile office hours, the Congressman will not be in attendance. Below are the mobile office hour stops for next week, July 18-21. If you have questions about the mobile office hours or are needing immediate assistance, please contact my Manhattan office at 785-370-7277, or my Dodge City office at 620-682-7340. It is our privilege to serve you! Click here to view the full Mobile Office Hours schedule. MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022 Hodgeman County Where: Judy’s Café 303 Main Street | Jetmore, KS Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CT Pottawatomie County Where: Iron Clad Meeting Room 427 Lincoln Avenue | Wamego, KS Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CT Russell County Where: Espresso Etc. Coffee 628 North Main Street | Russell, KS Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CT Wabaunsee County Where: Alma Community Center 1050 Ohio Street | Alma, KS Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. CT Barton County Where: Great Bend Public Library 1409 Williams Street | Great Bend, KS Time: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. CT Finney County Where: Finney County Public Library 605 East Walnut Street | Garden City, KS Time: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. CT Kearny County Where: Kearny County Library 101 Prairie Avenue | Lakin, KS Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT Lyon County Where: Emporia Public Library (Large Meeting Room) 110 East 6th Avenue | Emporia, KS Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT Rice County Where: Rice County Courthouse 101 West Commercial Street | Lyons, KS Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT Chase County Where: Grand Central Hotel & Grill 215 Broadway Street | Cottonwood Falls, KS Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT Ellsworth County Where: J H Robbins City Library 219 North Lincoln Avenue | Ellsworth, KS Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT Wichita County Where: Wichita County Library 208 South 4th Street | Leoti, KS Time: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. CT Morris County Where: Morris County Courthouse (Meeting Room) 501 West Main Street | Council Grove, KS Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT Greeley County Where: Greeley County Library 517 Broadway Avenue | Tribune, KS Time: 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. MT TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 Gove County Where: Jay Johnson Public Library 411 Main Street | Quinter, KS Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CT Mitchell County Where: The Kettle 100 South Mill Street | Beloit, KS Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CT Trego County Where: WaKeeney Public Library 610 Russell Avenue | WaKeeney, KS Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. CT Osborne County Where: Osborne Library 325 West Main Street | Osborne, KS Time: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. CT Ellis County Where: Hays Public Library 1205 Main Street | Hays, KS Time: 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. CT Smith County Where: Smith Center City Council Room 119 West Court | Smith Center, KS Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT Rush County Where: Barnard Library 521 Elm Street | LaCrosse, KS Time: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. CT Jewell County Where: Mankato Community Center 214 North High Street | Mankato, KS Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT Pawnee County Where: Larned Area Chamber of Commerce (Jordaan Room) 502 Broadway Street | Larned, KS Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT WEDNESDAY JULY 20, 2022 Rooks County Where: The Daily Grind Bakery 303 Main Street | Stockton, KS Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CT Phillips County Where: Third Street Bakery 729 3rd Street | Phillipsburg, KS Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. CT Norton County Where: Norton City Clerk 301 East Washington Street | Norton, KS Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT Graham County Where: Hill City Clerk 205 North Pomeroy Avenue | Hill City, KS Time: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. CT Sheridan County Where: Hoxie Nutrition Center 925 8th Street | Hoxie, KS Time: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. CT THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022 Clark County Where: Ashland City Library 604 Main Street | Ashland, KS Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CT Thomas County Where: Pioneer Memorial Library 375 West 4th Street | Colby, KS Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CT Sherman County Where: Northwest Kansas Technical College 1209 Harrison Avenue | Goodland, KS Time: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. MT Cheyenne County Where: Fresh Seven Coffee 312 West Washington Street | St. Francis, KS Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT Rawlins County Where: Atwood Public Library 102 South 6th Street | Atwood, KS Time: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. CT Decatur County Where: Chamber of Commerce 104 South Penn Avenue | Oberlin, KS Time: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. CT Upcoming County fairs in the Big First District: Below are county fairs taking place in the Big First next week. Marshall County Fair: July 14-19 Ellis County: July 16-23 Meade County: July 14-29 Grant County: July 16-23 Reno County: July 16-25 Geary County Fair: July 17-21 Hamilton County Fair: July 17-22 Rawlins County Fair: July 18-21 Marion County Fair: July 18-22 Gove County Fair: July 18-21 Ottawa County Fair: July 18-24 Clay County Fair: July 19-24 Washington County Fair: July 19-23 Logan County Fair: July 19-24 Lane County Fair: July 20-23 Lincoln County Fair: July 20-23 Finney County Fair: July 20-24 Mitchell County Fair: July 21-23 Mann.House.Gov ‌ ‌ ‌ Fall Internship Applications Are Open! I'm excited to offer internships to college-age students this fall in my Manhattan, Dodge City, and Washington D.C. offices. My first job on Capitol Hill was as an intern, and it's my privilege to offer the same experience to students today. Working in a congressional office is a unique opportunity for students to learn about the impacts of public policy, the role congressional offices play in helping constituents on a daily basis, and the importance of our elected bodies. The deadline to submit applications for the Fall 2022 semester is Friday, August 8, 2022. Applications are reviewed on a first-come basis. Questions? Contact my Washington D.C. office at 202-22-2715. Click here to apply for a Fall 2022 Internship. Click here to learn more about the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. Follow Me on Social Media: ‌ ‌ ‌ CONSTITUENT SERVICES OFFICE LOCATIONS Manhattan Office 121 South 4th Street Suite 205 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 522 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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