Message from Rep. Tracey Mann. Having Trouble Viewing? Click Here. Fellow Kansan, Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! I’m excited to update you on 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 House Republicans' Commitment to America A Nation that's Safe President Biden and Washington Democrats continue to jeopardize America’s national security through their open-door border policies and senseless war on domestic fossil fuels. The Biden-Harris Administration’s refusal to secure our southern border has created a humanitarian crisis and led to more than 3.5 million illegal border crossings since January 2021. Washington Democrats have also compromised our national security by threatening our energy independence and forcing us to rely on foreign energy sources. When Republicans earn back the U.S. House of Representatives, we will: Enhance border security funding and implement enforcement strategies. Exercise peace through strength with our allies to counter increasing global threats. Maximize the production of domestic energy and make America energy independent again. This is our Commitment to America. Listen to my full message below. Learn more about the Commitment to America Policy Plan here.   Mann.House.Gov In the Office House Republicans send letter to GAO regarding foreign investments in U.S. farmland The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that as of December 2020, foreign ownership and investment in U.S. agricultural land has nearly doubled in the past decade. The staggering increase in foreign-owned land in the U.S. has elevated Americans’ concerns about our food and national security. I joined 129 of my colleagues to send a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Comptroller General, Gene Dodaro, requesting a study regarding foreign investment in U.S. farmland and the impact on national security, food security, and trade. Read the letter below. Protect Farmers from the SEC Act In March, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposed rule which would mandate that all publicly traded companies issue extensive climate disclosures, including detailed reports for every company in their supply chain. Agricultural producers are among the largest suppliers of raw materials to public companies; almost every farmer or rancher has products that will eventually touch a public company. While farm and ranch operations are not public companies, they could still be obligated to track and report data on their greenhouse gas emissions because of their prevalence in the supply chain. This proposed rule goes beyond the SEC’s statutory authority, buries producers in even more onerous regulations, and infringes upon the privacy of the producers who feed, fuel, and clothe the world. That's why I co-sponsor the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act. This bill would exclude American producers from these burdensome reporting requirements. Farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists. They shouldn’t be subject to overreaching climate regulations from the SEC. Click here to read the full text of the legislation.   Mann.House.Gov In the District Mann Listening Tour: Gove County and Trego County One of my top priorities each year is to host a town hall meeting in every county in the first district. I am excited to host two Mann Listening Tour meetings this Friday, October 28, 2022, in Gove and Trego Counties. Getting to visit with Kansans is one of my favorite parts of serving as the Representative for the Big First District. If you live in, or near, Trego or Gove Counties, I hope that you are able to attend. I look forward to listening to your comments, questions, and concerns. Gove County When: Friday, October 28, 2022 Where: Jay Johnson Public Library 411 Main Street | Quinter, KS Time: 8:30AM CT Trego County When: Friday, October 28, 2022 Where: WaKeeney Public Library 610 Russell Avenue | WaK Time: 10:15AM CT Questions? Contact my Manhattan office at (785) 370-7277   Mann.House.Gov Student Opportunities Spring 2023 Internship Applications Are Open! Working in a Congressional office is a unique opportunity for students to learn about the legislative process, the many functions of a Congressional office, and public service. It is my privilege to offer students this truly special experience. Applications for the Spring 2023 semester are now open. Students can apply to intern in my Washington, D.C., Manhattan, and Dodge City offices. The deadline to submit all required materials is October 31, 2022. Applicants are reviewed on a first-come basis. Click here to apply for a Spring 2023 Internship. 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 applications for the 2022 class of Military 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, would like more information about 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. All required materials must be submitted by November 1, 2022. Click here to learn more about Military Academy Nominations and how to apply. Tyler Engstrom, 2021 nominee selected to U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Ian Clark, 2021 nominee selected to U.S. Naval Academy. Click here to learn more about the 2022 Congressional App Challenge.   Mann.House.Gov Since last January, my staff and I have corresponded with and assisted thousands of Kansans, and we are here to serve you too! Please call my Manhattan or Dodge City offices if you need assistance with federal agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you would like to share comments or concerns regarding current legislation, or are planning a visit to Washington, D.C., and would like a tour of the Capitol, please contact my Washington, D.C. office. Click here to visit my website. 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. 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