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Fellow Kansan,
Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. The U.S. House of Representatives is back in session for another week of votes, committee hearings, and floor activity. For more information on what I'm 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,
The Week Ahead
This week, the House is back in session for another week of committee hearings and votes. On Tuesday, I chaired the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee hearing on the critical role of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network in safeguarding U.S. agriculture. The Big First is home to some of the crown jewels of the animal health research corridor and plays a vital role in detecting, responding to, and preventing animal disease outbreaks that could devastate our food supply and rural economies. It was great to hear more about how Congress can help producers focus on disease prevention rather than outbreak control.
Yesterday, I participated in a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing with Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to examine infrastructure priorities and ensure that rural America is not left behind when it comes to transportation investment, safety, and innovation. As home of the air capital of the world and with more than 83,000 miles of road that allows our district to feed, clothe, and fuel the world, the Big First needs strong federal transportation and infrastructure policies that support our economic activity, strengthen our supply chain, and remain a global power.
We’ll also vote on several important bills today and tomorrow, including the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which provides funding to support our servicemembers and strengthen our national security. The House will also consider two major cryptocurrency bills, the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act, which bring needed regulatory certainty to digital assets, protect consumers, and help the U.S. lead the world in financial innovation.
Meetings in the Office
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Hays Public Schools
Renewable Fuels Association
Kansas Grain and Feed Association
Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association
Kansas Corn
National Sorghum Producers
National Soybean Association
Honoring an American Hero
As parents to four children, Audrey and I are heartbroken over the tragedy at Camp Mystic and the communities in Central Texas that were devastated by the flooding. We are in prayer for the families who lost loved ones and those who remain missing, and we will continue praying as these communities recover.
As recovery efforts unfolded, I was amazed by the story of Petty Officer Scott Ruskan. On his very first mission as a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Scott responded to rising floodwaters along the Guadalupe River and helped evacuate 165 people, including many children attending summer camp. His bravery, quick thinking, and commitment to service saved lives and represent the very best of our armed forces.
I introduced a resolution honoring Petty Officer Ruskan’s bravery and service. I hope you’ll join me in praying for central Texas communities, law enforcement, and first responders as they continue their recovery efforts in the weeks to come.
Supporting Producers Affected by Disasters
USDA has opened applications for $16 billion in disaster relief for producers with 2023–2024 crop losses due to natural disasters. This aid will help provide needed support to producers facing losses from droughts, floods, and other extreme weather. Stage One applications began July 10, and more details are available below and at your local FSA office.
Fighting for Cattle Health
Last week, I joined my colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services urging swift action to help protect American livestock from the growing threat of New World Screwworm. As this dangerous parasite continues to move north through Mexico, we are calling on HHS to coordinate with USDA and EPA to ensure veterinarians and producers have access to the antiparasitic treatments they need. Kansas cattle producers are on the front lines of this fight, and we must cut red tape now to increase our preparedness for a potential outbreak.
Listening to Kansans' Voices
Last night, I hosted a telephone town hall to hear directly from Kansans in the Big First District about what was on their minds. It was great to hear your thoughts on border security and the One Big Beautiful Bill, and I enjoyed giving an update on what is happening in Washington. I hope you were able to tune in and be part of the conversation!
Speaking with KRFM on Ag Wins
Last week, I sat down with Trish Svoboda of KRFM / KCLY in Clay Center to talk about the many agricultural provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill that were just signed into law by President Trump. This legislation updates reference prices, expands crop insurance, and ends the death tax that unfairly hits so many Kansas family farms. Thanks for having me on the program!
Meeting with Kansans in the Big First
It was great visiting with Kansans in Clay, Marshall, Washington, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, and Cloud counties across the Big First last week. We discussed important issues to our state like agriculture, energy, transportation, and workforce development. I appreciated the chance to learn more about electric cooperatives, rail infrastructure, grain handling and processing, precision ag manufacturing, and the role of technical and community colleges in preparing the next generation of Kansas workers. Thanks for all the meetings!
Bluestem Electric Cooperative
Union Pacific Railroad Marysville Depot
Herrs Machine Hydrostatics
Rural Gas Inc.
Midway Cooperative
Jewel County Fair
Randall Farmers Cooperative Union
Fort Hays Tech North Central
AgCo
Cloud County Community College
Serving The Big First
As the summer season continues, many Kansas families are making travel plans, preparing for time with loved ones, or seeking assistance with federal services. My offices in Washington, D.C., and Kansas are here to help. Whether you're interested in booking a tour of the U.S. Capitol, White House, or Library of Congress, need assistance with passports or a federal agency, or want to request an American flag flown over the Capitol, we’ve got 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.
Rep. Mann Saves Kansas Families $9 Billion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. The bill, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 216-213, codifies the Trump Administration’s rescissions request, clawing back $9 billion in federal spending. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote:
“President Trump ran on three things—securing the border, lowering taxes, and uprooting wasteful, fraudulent, and abusive spending,” said Rep. Mann. “For years, President Obama and President Biden talked about our bloated national debt and tried to push more taxes on hard-working Americans. President Trump is the first president in two decades to actually do something about our debt and roll back wasteful spending. Sending billions of Americans’ tax dollars overseas for LGBTQ movements, voter ID initiatives, and Green New Deal efforts isn’t just wasteful, it’s highway robbery. I was proud to claw back this wasteful spending to steward Kansans’ hard earned tax dollars well and begin to restore fiscal responsibility in our country.”
President Trump’s rescissions package rescinds $9 billion in federal spending for programs including:
$167,000 for free education and healthcare to Ecuadorian and Venezuelan migrants
$889,000 for electoral reforms and voter education in Kenya
$1 million for voter ID in Haiti
$33,000 for "Being LGBTI in the Caribbean"
$643,000 for LGBTQI+ programs in the Western Balkans
$567,000 for LBGTQI+ programs in Uganda
$8,000 for promoting vegan food in Zambia
$500,000 for electric buses in Rwanda
$1 million for programs to strengthen the resilience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer global movements
$3 million for Iraqi Sesame Street
$2.5 million for teaching young children how to make environmentally friendly "reproductive health" decisions
$2.1 million for climate resilience in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and East Africa
$3 million for circumcision, vasectomies, and condoms in Zambia
$833,000 for services for "transgender people, sex workers and their clients and sexual networks" in Nepal
H.R. 4 will now go to White House for the President’s signature.
Rep. Mann Invests in Military Families, U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 4016, the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act. The bill, which appropriates funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) for the 2026 fiscal year, affirms President Trump’s commitment to achieving peace through strength while improving quality of life for U.S. service members. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote:
“Every hour of every day, service members across the globe put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms,” said Rep. Mann. “As national security threats increase, it is essential that we make adequate investments in our military readiness, defense capabilities, and morale of our service members to ensure the United States can appropriately respond to any substantial threat from our adversaries or other bad actors. I proudly voted to advance the defense appropriations bill, which supports our troops, bolsters our border security, and gives President Trump the tools he needs to advance American peace through strength. God bless America and God bless our troops.”
The Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act:
- Includes a 3.8% increase for all military personnel and service members effective January 1, 2026
- Improves quality of life, readiness, and continuity for service members by slowing permanent change of station moves, saving over $662 million
- Codifies the DoD’s cooperation with DOGE and streamlines functions and management improvements at the Pentagon
- Provides $1.5 billion for counter drug programs and increases funding for the National Guard Counterdrug Program
- Prohibits funding for abortion-related travel, drag shows, and COVID vaccine and mask mandates
- Provides funding for the Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Programs and cooperative development programs
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