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 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 In the Office Rep. Mann’s bill renaming Russell Post Office after Sen. Bob Dole becomes law I am pleased that my bill renaming the Russell, Kansas post office after Senator Bob Dole passed in Congress last week and has been signed into law. I spent some time with Senator Dole just a few weeks before he passed away. During our time together we discussed what he called "The Kansas Approach," the markers of which he identified as honesty, hard work, respect for your roots, common sense, service, simplicity, and genuine, thoughtful care for people. These are the Kansas conservative values that motivate me every day. Senator Dole made it clear during his life that we must never forget where we come from. He knew that the heartbeat of our nation lies in places like his hometown of Russell. Naming a post office after one of Kansas' favorite sons in the town where he grew up is a small but meaningful way to pay tribute to this Kansas giant and American hero. Read the full text of the legislation here. Watch my remarks on the House Floor honoring Senator Dole's life. Tracking My Time in Congress Whether it’s voting on the House Floor, assisting with casework, introducing legislation, or keeping you up to date with my current work in Congress - my number one priority is serving Kansans. Over the past two years, my staff and I have corresponded with and assisted thousands of Kansans, and we will continue to serve you in the 118th Congress. Here is how we can help:  Learning more about pending legislation Resolving a federal tax matter or expediting a passport Seeking a military academy nomination Applying for Collegiate internships in Kansas and Washington, D.C. Visiting the U.S. Capitol Learn more about these services by visiting my website. We Moved! My Washington, D.C. office has a new location! See our new address below. **Please note: our phone number is the same. Washington D.C. Office 344 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2715 ICYMI: My vote against Washington Democrats' Lame-Duck Spending Bill Last week, I flew back to Washington, D.C. just days before Christmas to vote against the Washington Democrats' lame-duck spending bill. This was the first time in modern American history that one party has jammed an omnibus bill through Congress during the lame-duck session after losing control of the House. It’s plain and simple – this bad legislation passed in a dishonest, untimely way. House Republicans are prepared to pass pro-economic growth policies, curb out-of-control government spending, and fight against regulations that hamstring American businesses from flourishing. Watch my Mann Minute about voting against the Lame-Duck Spending Bill. ICYMI: Mann Minute on my Resolution Nullifying Lesser Prairie-Chicken Listing Last week, I introduced a resolution that calls for a congressional review of the Biden Administration's rule designating the lesser prairie-chicken as a threatened species in places like Kansas. The legislation states that the rule should have no force or effect unless Congress is consulted. I will continue to fight against this proxy war on American energy producers and agriculturists and will reintroduce the same legislation in the 118th Congress. Watch my Mann Minute below:   Mann.House.Gov In the District World's Largest Belt Buckle Unveiled in Abilene Congratulations to Abilene on the unveiling of the world's largest belt buckle! The giant buckle stands at 19 feet 10 ½ inches wide and 13 feet 11 ¼ inches tall - not including the frame. Kansas has been the first frontier for cowboys since the 1860s when cattle were driven from Texas to towns like Abilene and Dodge City to be sold near the closest railroads. Today, the Big First District is home to more than 4.4 million cattle on ranches and feed yards, and to the hardworking producers who care for them. I can't think of a better place to pay tribute to the American cowboy than in a true cowboy town like Abilene. Read more about the World's Largest Belt Buckle here.   Mann.House.Gov Happening Across the Country U.S. Supreme Court Rules to Keep Title 42 in Place for the Near Future Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that Title 42 will remain in effect while it undergoes baseless claims in the courtroom.  Every nation has the right to secure its borders and control its entry process. The Biden Administration, however, has instituted open-door policies that led to a record 2.76 million illegal border crossings in fiscal year 2022 alone. I've been to the southern border and witnessed the humanitarian crisis that these policies have caused. This chaos is unacceptable and avoidable. We have an immigration process for a reason - to ensure the orderly admission of individuals into the United States after they have been vetted. In light of the situation at our southern border, keeping Title 42 in place makes perfect sense, which is why the highest court in the land has upheld it. I hope that this week's decision will further cement that maintaining Title 42 during a crisis like this one is logical and necessary. Click here to read more. In just a few days, we will ring in 2023 with anticipation and hope for change. The New Year gives us an opportunity to examine ourselves, and reassess our goals and ambitions. Most of all, the New Year reminds us of the greatest privilege we have living in a free nation where we have the right to life, and liberty, and where we can pursue happiness as we see fit. We have a lot of work to do to get America back on track. Next week, the 118th Congress begins, and I am looking forward to sharing my Commitment to the Big First. I am committed to strengthening the economy, making our nation safe, building a future that is free, and holding big government accountable. Be on the lookout for my detailed plan for the new year. Wishing you a very Happy New Year! 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