Fellow Kansan,
Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. I am back in the Big First, traveling across Rice, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ottawa, Dickinson, and Riley counties, meeting with Kansans from 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. | | The most recent data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows that America’s borders are the safest they’ve been in decades. President Trump is the border security president, and the numbers prove it: zero illegal migrant releases in June and the lowest number of daily apprehensions in agency history. President Trump and Congressional Republicans are delivering on the mandate 77 million Americans gave Washington, D.C., on November 5th —securing the border, enforcing the law, and restoring safety and order across the country. Promises made, promises kept. | | Examining the Harmful Impact of California's Prop 12 | | Last week, I participated in a House Agriculture Committee hearing on California’s Proposition 12. While states have the right to govern within their borders, one state's policies should not dictate how livestock, poultry, and swine farmers across the country raise their animals. California’s Prop 12 threatens the livelihoods of Kansas hog farmers and sets a dangerous precedent for interstate commerce. Overreaching policies like Prop 12 that are not rooted in science have the potential to jeopardize our agricultural community's ability to effectively feed, fuel, and clothe the world, and we cannot allow Kansas to be governed by these types of one-size-fits-California mandates. | | Strengthening American Agricultural Supply Chain | |
Successfully feeding, clothing, and fueling the world doesn’t stop when crops are harvested. The entire agriculture supply chain relies on timely and reliable delivery every step of the way from production to consumption. If our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers can’t access the machinery they need to operate their farms or transport their products to storage, it would be impossible for them to fulfill their calling or deliver products to consumers.
Last week, I introduced the Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act, which strengthens the entire agricultural supply chain by enacting commonsense reforms that make it easier for farm-service drivers to do their jobs and serve customers and consumers. Food security is national security, and we must retain it by removing unnecessary regulatory burdens for our agricultural economy.
| | Military Academy Applications | | Each year, I have the honor of nominating select students from the Big First District to join the ranks of the best and brightest in our nation’s service academies. If you or someone you know is interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy, my office is currently accepting military nomination applications through September 29, 2025. For eligibility requirements and to apply, visit my website. | | It was great to catch up with Kansans in Washington last week, including leaders from National Beef, the Farm Journal Foundation, the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, and K-State Truman Scholar Adelaide Easter. I always appreciate hearing directly from Kansans working to grow food, serve their communities, and shape the future of our state. Thanks for the meetings! | | Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities | |
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.
| | 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!
| | 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. | |
Manhattan Office
317 Houston Street
Suite A
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: (785) 370-7277
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Dodge City Office
100 Military Avenue
Suite 203
Dodge City, KS 37801
Phone: (620) 682-7340
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Washington, D.C. Office
344 Cannon HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2715
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If I can do anything to help you, please reach out to my office.
Sincerely,
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