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Fellow Kansan,

Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I’m excited to update you on my work in Washington, D.C., and the First District of Kansas.

Last week, members of Congress convened for the start of the 118th Congress. The American people have spoken - they are tired of seeing their tax dollars wasted, their rights violated, and the laws of our land dictated by executive orders from the White House. Republicans are taking control of the House and giving the American people their voice back.

It is an honor to represent Kansans in the Big First District in the 118th Congress. 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 intend to do while believing our brightest days are yet to come.

Yours in service,

Read my full swearing in statement here.

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The Week Ahead

On Monday, members of the House returned to Washington, D.C. for a full week of legislative activity. House Republicans are committed to restoring the People's voice in Congress, which is why we have included the following in the rules package for the 118th Congress:

Bring several bills to the House Floor to restore the People’s voice, including a bill to rescind 87,000 new IRS agent watchdogs, secure our southern border, and prohibit taxpayer funding for abortions,

End the use of proxy voting, requiring Members of Congress to vote in person.

Require the Congressional Budget Office to provide an analysis of the inflationary impact of legislation and prevent the House from automatically suspending the debt limit upon passage of a budget resolution.

Require that bill text be released to Congress no less than 72 hours before a final vote, giving all Members of Congress and the American public ample time to read the legislation before its consideration.

Reopen the Capitol to visitors.

Last night, I voted YES on the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act. This legislation pushes back on President Biden and Washington Democrats’ falsely named Inflation Reduction Act and would rescind $72 billion of funding to the IRS, reversing the agency's plan to hire 87,000 new agents.

Kansas families and small businesses are already paying the price of President Biden’s inflation tax. The last thing we need is 87,000 more IRS agents and 1.2 million more audits. I voted yes on the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act because it’s a clear-cut way to fight back against one of the most egregious pieces of legislation from the last Congress. The $72 billion of taxpayer money that Washington Democrats allocated to the IRS last year would have ballooned the agency to a size larger than the Pentagon, State Department, FBI, and Border Control combined.

Last year, we tried to reason with our colleagues across the aisle to at least put protections in place for lower- and middle-income families, but Washington Democrats refused to accept our terms.

This legislation won’t allow their 87,000-person audit army to harass Americans and invade their privacy.

Other legislation up for consideration this week includes:

The House Republican Majority is working for America to create an economy that's strong, a nation that's safe, a future that's built on freedom, and a government that's accountable.

Meetings in the Office

Spirit AeroSystems
Live Cattle Marketing Committee Chairman, Troy Sander

Reintroducing the More Accountability is Necessary Now (MANN) Acts

Kansans across the Big First District are rightfully concerned about the White House's abuse of power. Congress has a duty to hold the executive branch accountable for its actions and protect the rights of the American people. That's why, as my first act in the 118th Congress, I reintroduced the More Accountability is Necessary Now (MANN) Acts. This legislation requires the executive branch to notify the American public and Congress of its intent to issue any new, or revoke any existing, executive orders in six key areas:

Agriculture, Food, and the Livelihood of American Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers
Energy
America’s Natural Resources and the Environment
Pro-life Provisions Including the Hyde Amendment and the Right to Life
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Immigration into the United States

The executive branch was not created to legislate - Congress was. In the 118^th Congress, Republicans are committed to protecting Americans from federal government overreach, and the MANN Acts are a great place to start.

Read the full text of the MANN Acts here.

Protecting the right to life: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

All babies, no matter the circumstances of their birth, deserve equal protection under the law. I am honored to cosponsor the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which is being reintroduced on the House Floor this week.

Hundreds of babies have been born following failed abortion procedures, and less than half of states have sufficient protections for them. This legislation calls for the protection of infants who are born alive after an abortion. I am a strong advocate for the unborn, and I will always defend the right to life for every child.

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it would allow retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills across the country. The drug in question, mifepristone, was originally only dispensed by clinics, medical offices, hospitals, or privately under the supervision of a certified health provider. As more states vote to restrict abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, this is the Biden Administration’s blatant tactic for legislating on abortion from the executive branch.

The FDA’s regulatory change is a dangerous move for women’s safety and a flagrant disregard for the right to life in America.

Read more here.

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In the District

Hitting the road: Mann Listening Tour next week

One of my favorite parts of serving the Big First District is conversing with Kansans at home. That's why I visit each of the 60 counties in my district at least once a year. Next week, I'm kicking off the 2023 Mann Listening Tour. I hope to see you there!

Keep an eye out on my Facebook, Instagram, and future newsletters for information about more Mann Listening Tour stops this year.

Mann Listening Tour Schedule

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Clark County

Where: Ashland City Library

604 Main Street | Ashland, KS

Time: 10:30 AM CT

Meade County

Where: Meade Public Library

132 South Fowler Street | Meade, KS

Time: 2:15 PM CT

Seward County

Where: Liberal Chamber of Commerce

4 Rock Island Road | Liberal, KS

Time: 4:15 PM CT

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Stevens County

Where: Senior Citizens Center

624 South Main Street | Hugoton, KS

Time: 9:00 AM CT

Morton County

Where: Morton County Civic Center

400 East Orchad | Elkhart, KS

Time: 1:00 PM CT

Stanton County

Where: Stanton County Courthouse

201 North Main Street | Johnson City, KS

Time: 3:30 PM CT

Grant County

Where: Senior Citizen Center

117 East Grant | Ulysses, KS

Time: 5:45 PM CT

Haskell County

Where: Acostas Family Restaurant

605 Wyandotte Ave | Satanta, KS

Time: 7:15 PM CT

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Hodgeman County

Where: Hodgeman County Courthouse

500 Main Street | Jetmore, KS

Time: 11:30 AM CT

Ness County

Where: Ness County Bank Building

102 West Main Street | Ness City, KS

Time: 2:15 PM CT

Rush County

Where: Rush County Courthouse (Commissioner's Room)

715 Elm | LaCrosse, KS

Time: 4:15 PM CT

My Manhattan, KS office has a new location! If you need assistance with federal casework, my Manhattan and Dodge City offices can help. Please give us a call or stop by to talk with my staff - we’re here to serve you!

Manhattan Office: (785) 370-7277

Dodge City Office: (620) 682-7340

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Kansans Spotlight

Kansas Farm Bureau earns highest

American Farm Bureau Honor Award

The American Farm Bureau presented Kansas Farm Bureau with the Pinnacle Award - the highest honor a state Farm Bureau can receive for program and membership achievement. KFB was also awarded the New Horizon Award for its new Casten Fellows Program and the Award of Excellence for its demonstrated outstanding achievements in Advocacy, Coalitions & Partnerships, Engagement & Outreach, and Leadership & Business Development.

Local farm bureau members serve as the boots on the ground in their communities, and Kansas Farm Bureau goes above and beyond every day to support our agricultural producers. Congratulations, KFB, and thank you for all that you do for the hardworking Kansans who feed, fuel, and clothe our world.

Dale Moore Receives Top American Farm Bureau Honors

Congratulations to Dale Moore on receiving the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Distinguished Service Award. For more than 40 years, Dale has tirelessly advocated for agriculture. He previously served as the AFBF Executive Vice President and also worked for the Kansas Pork Producer Council, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and Senator Pat Roberts.

Dale grew up on a livestock, hay, and grain farm in Copeland, Kansas. He never forgot his southwest Kansas roots or the values he learned there: hard work, others before self, and personal responsibility. I am grateful for Dale’s leadership and service. Thank you, Dale, for your dedication and service to agricultural producers in Kansas and across the country.

Watch my remarks on the House Floor honoring Dale Moore.

Kansas Corn Annual Yield Contest Winners

The Kansas Corn Yield Contest is an annual competition that recognizes high-yielding Kansas corn farmers and gathers information to improve practices and efficiency for sustainability and profitability. Both of this year's top two entries came from the Big First District: Ryan Jagels of Finney County in the irrigated division, with a yield of 323.7 bushels per acre; and Jeff Koelzer of Pottawatomie County in the dryland division, with a yield of 308.96 bushels per acre. Congratulations, Ryan and Jeff!

Click here to see full list of the 2022 Kansas Corn Yield Contest Results.

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Happening Across the Country

Honoring our Kansas Law Enforcement

On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and every day, we honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line to protect our communities.

To all the law enforcement officers in the Big First District - thank you for your service!

It is an honor to host Kansans when they visit our nation's capital. If you are visiting Washington, D.C. and would like a tour of the U.S. Capitol or the White House, please contact my office.

Now that tours are back on a regular schedule, they can fill up quickly. We advise that White House tour requests be made at least one month in advance, and for U.S. Capitol tours be made at least two weeks in advance.