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| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3663 | Rep. Estes Denounces New WOTUS Rule | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his opposition to the EPA's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that increases bureaucratic control over private land that includes virtually any waters, including many areas that only temporarily hold water. "Today's WOTUS ruling is a detrimental government overreach into ponds and puddles a thousand miles from the D.C. swamp," said Rep. Estes. "Kansas farmers and ranchers are the best stewards of their land, but the final WOTUS rule hands over private property decisions to Washington bureaucrats. As a Kansan and former farm kid, my colleagues and I will continue pushing back against this burdensome administration that chooses to govern with a heavy hand and disregards the common sense conservation by the men and women who actually work the land." The EPA's WOTUS rule will impact farm ditches, agricultural ponds and isolated wetlands found in and near farms and ranches across the country. Rep. Estes has been a consistent voice against the overreaching WOTUS rule and outlined how its implementation will cause harm to Kansas ag producers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-new-wotus-ruling-creates-regulatory-chaos-agricultural-producers | Rep. Mann: New WOTUS Ruling Creates Regulatory Chaos for Agricultural Producers | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's new ruling redefining the Waters of the United States (WOTUS): “Thanks to regulatory overreach, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers will now be forced to operate their businesses under the federal government’s sixth definition of “water” in the past ten years alone. The Biden Administration’s newest version of "Waters of the U.S." removes longstanding bipartisan exemptions for common water features like ponds or streams found on farms and ranches. The Biden Administration has created regulatory chaos for producers, who are working hard to keep us all fed, fueled, and clothed. Farmers are the original conservationists, and they deserve the gratitude and support of the federal government, not red tape and burdensome overregulation. They certainly don’t need Washington Democrats to tell them how to manage their own resources.” Click hereto listen to Rep. Mann's remarks on the House Floor about WOTUS. Click hereto learn more about H.R. 2660, the Withstanding Attempts to Encroach on our Resources (WATER) Act, which Rep. Mann co-sponsors. Click here for more information about the new WOTUS rule. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-manns-bill-renaming-russell-post-office-after-sen-bob-dole-becomes-law | Rep. Mann's bill renaming Russell Post Office after Sen. Bob Dole becomes law | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to his legislation being signed into law, renaming the post office in Russell, Kansas, the "Robert J. Dole Memorial Post Office Building.” "Senator Bob Dole made it clear that we must never forget where we come from. Born and raised in Russell, Kansas, he knew that the heartbeat of our nation lies in places like his hometown. He bravely served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his military service. He served as the congressman representing the Big First District of Kansas for eight years and in the U.S. Senate for 27 years, acting as the majority leader twice, and becoming his party’s nominee for President in 1996. 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 dedicated his life to serving others and has inspired many people, including me. Naming a post office after one of Kansas' favorite sons in the town he grew up in is a small but meaningful way to pay tribute to this Kansas giant and American hero." Click here to view the full text of the legislation. Click here to watch Rep. Mann's remarks on the House Floor honoring Sen. Dole's life. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/passed-davids-secures-federal-funding-14-local-projects-kansas-third | PASSED: Davids Secures Federal Funding for 14 Local Projects in the Kansas Third | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | KS | Sharice Davids | D000629 | davids.house.gov | davids | https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 23, 2022 Government funding package includes directed funds for law enforcement, infrastructure, health care, and more in KS-03 Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that $31.2 million is coming to the Third District of Kansas to benefit local projects, including updating a police mobile command center, modernizing a traffic-heavy bridge, purchasing necessary medical equipment at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and more. Out of hundreds of bipartisan submissions, 14 Davids-requested projects were passed into law today as part of the broader government funding bill. "My job is to advocate for the Third District in Washington and make sure the priorities of folks in our community are being addressed," said Davids. "Our team worked in tandem with local officials and conducted detailed reviews of each proposal to ensure they met strong standards with a high return on investment. I've long fought for responsible budget policies to protect taxpayers, and these investments maintain that commitment to fiscal responsibility while making a difference for Kansas." Each of the 14 Davids-requested projects were submitted in tandem with local officials and selected for their potential to improve health and safety in the community, tackle climate change, and bring opportunity to the Third District. Appropriations requests are subject to strict transparency and accountability rules, which can be found here. Read more about each project and how Kansans are looking forward to using these federal funds to improve lives in our community: Public Safety The City of Olathe will receive $300,000 to upgrade technology in the Olathe Police Department's Police Command Post, which is used during critical incidents within the Kansas City Metro area and includes various pieces of public safety technology, to provide wireless capability for real-time assessment, and $660,000 to expand the Olathe Fire Department's Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program, which uses community paramedics who work directly with oth… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-votes-against-house-democrats-17-trillion-spending-package | Rep. Tracey Mann votes against House Democrats' $1.7 Trillion Spending Package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding his vote against the House Democrats' $1.7 trillion dollar omnibus spending package: "This week, Members of the House of Representatives were called back to Washington, D.C. to vote on a $1.7 trillion spending package under the threat of the government shutting down. This is not the way that a Democracy is supposed to function. In fact, this is 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 is bad legislation passed in a dishonest, untimely way. While Washington Democrats had control of the House, it was their responsibility to pass normal spending bills. They never got their act together, so now we are stuck with this omnibus – a 4,155-page spending bill put together behind closed doors and with no input or oversight from House Republicans. Now, Americans are sure to face even higher rates of inflation because of this legislation and out-of-control spending. If you want to know why Americans chose to give control of the House back to Republicans in the 118th Congress, look no further than this spending bill and the process by which it’s being passed." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3657 | Rep Estes Votes Against Lame-Duck Democrat Spending | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) voted against lame-duck Democrats’ exorbitant $1.7 trillion omnibus package. “The past two years of total Democrat control in Washington have been a complete disaster,” said Rep. Estes. “Not content with causing the worst inflation in decades, Democrats have decided to force through a massive 1.7 trillion-dollar spending package at the 11th hour before Republicans take back control of the House. Their $1.7 trillion package is overflowing with bad policies that will make inflation worse, ignores the crisis at the border and fails to fix the defund the police crime wave. This 4,000-plus-page bill that no one has read in total is everything that’s wrong with Washington, D.C. This deliberate move by lame-duck Democrats sidelines the incoming majority – allowing Nancy Pelosi to pass one more pork-filled bill.” The unprecedented $1.7 trillion, 4,000-plus-page Pelosi-Schumer omnibus spending bill that was fast-tracked through the Senate and passed the House 225 to 201 includes: • $286 million in Title X funding that will fund Planned Parenthood. • $65 million for salmon restoration project • Creates a pandemic czar, adding to our already bloated bureaucracy which will take away Americans’ liberties in name of “public health” • Allocates historic high funding for renewable energy programs at the Department of Energy instead of addressing the decimated American energy independence. • $410 million for border security for Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia and Oman without securing our own southern border • $524.4 million for the NIH to fight "structural racism" • More than 4,000 earmarks for pet projects, like $1.5 million to encourage outdoor eating in Pasadena, California, and $2.35 million for the Leahy Center named after retiring Senate Appropriations Chair Patrick Leahy | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-colleagues-unveil-bicameral-measure-nullifying-lesser-prairie | Rep. Tracey Mann, Colleagues Unveil Bicameral Measure Nullifying Lesser Prairie-Chicken Listing | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann, Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Ron Estes (KS-03), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Frank Lucas (OK-03), and Stephanie Bice (OK-05), alongside Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., Jerry Moran (KS), James Inhofe (OK), and James Lankford (OK) officially introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval in their respective chambers to strike down the Biden Administration’s recent listing of the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). If the CRA resolution is enacted, the measure would prevent the listing from having any force or effect. “I refuse to sit idly by while the United States Fish and Wildlife Service imposes burdensome regulations on producers with no input from Congress,” said Rep. Mann. “The designation of the lesser prairie-chicken as a threatened species in places like Kansas is unacceptable. This resolution calls for an absolute refusal of this rule, which should have no force or effect until Congress is consulted. At a time when inflation is at a 40-year high and families are struggling to fuel their cars while keeping food on their tables, we should be working to eliminate barriers for the agriculture and energy sectors, not hamstringing hardworking Americans with government overreach. Since this rule threatens the livelihoods of the men and women who feed, fuel, and clothe us all, I hope that all my colleagues in Congress will join me in refusing to accept it.” “The recent listing of the lesser prairie-chicken is terrible for Kansas’ economy but great for the climate activists who have way too much influence over President Biden. Private property in the LPC range might as well be federal lands if this egregious policy goes into effect,” said Senator Marshall. “While high inflation is the greatest challenge facing our nation, this listing will increase financial difficulties for the Kansans who raise cattle for your hamburgers and drill oil for your gasoline. This President says lowering costs is a priorit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3656 | Rep. Estes Announces 2022 4th District Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the Kansas 4th District winner of this year's Congressional App Challenge, Lily DeHaven, her second win in this competition. "Students in south central Kansas continue to strengthen their tech and coding skills as tech-based jobs grow in our area and throughout the country," said Rep. Estes. "The Congressional App Challenge is a great way for students to hone their skills and showcase the work they've done inside and outside the classroom. As a previous winner, Lily already highlighted her knowledge and ability to create fun and practical apps. I'm grateful for all of our applicants who developed and designed projects that are innovative and exciting." This was the fourth year the 4th District participated in the national Congressional App Challenge. The competition offers middle school and high school students an opportunity to showcase their creativity and technical skill by submitting the app of their choosing that they have created in the last calendar year, either for a class project, extracurricular or specifically for the App Challenge. Students living in or attending school in Kansas' 4th District were eligible to compete as individuals or teams of up to four. The winning app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured onHouse.gov. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-voting-against-sixth-short-term-continuing | Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Voting Against Sixth Short-Term Continuing Resolution | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives passing the sixth short-term continuing resolution on the national budget: "Washington Democrats have once again failed to fulfill their obligation of passing an annual budget for our government. Last night’s vote on a sixth short-term continuing resolution in two years is no way to fund a government. Rather than passing an annual budget that provides certainty, Washington Democrats chose to pass a week-long extension to buy more time for them to gift Americans another multi-trillion dollar spending package right before the holidays. With record-high inflation and a national debt approaching $32 trillion, Congress should have an open and constructive debate on our nation’s finances. This is a perfect example of why voters handed leadership of the House back to Republicans.” Rep. Mann has voted against all six short-term budget resolutions brought to the House Floor in the 117th Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-house-representatives-adopts-rep-manns-mcgovern-dole-20th-anniversary | U.S. House of Representatives Adopts Rep. Mann’s McGovern-Dole 20th Anniversary Resolution | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement celebrating the adoption H. Res. 1156, Honoring the 20th Anniversary of the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program helps support education, child development, and food security in food-deficit countries around the globe. The Program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to support school feeding projects and is named in part after Kansas legend, the late Senator Robert “Bob” Dole. “There’s a reason that both commodity groups and humanitarian organizations support the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program,” said Rep. Mann. “Whether it’s wheat and sorghum from Kansas, red beans from Louisiana, or peanut butter formula made from Georgia peanuts, American commodities and the men and women who produce them are vital to the Program’s success. This resolution celebrates the Program’s twenty years of keeping kids fed and learning, and thanks American farmers and agricultural producers who provide the commodities required for it to function. I am grateful for Representative Jim McGovern’s consistent work on this issue and am pleased that the House passed our resolution by unanimous consent.” “McGovern-Dole represents the very best of this country,” said Rep. McGovern. “I’ve visited places like Colombia and Kenya and saw its impact firsthand, reducing hunger and increasing school enrollments, attendance, literacy, and the support of families and communities for education, especially for girls. It is an important example of what can be accomplished when Members of Congress put partisanship aside and make the welfare of children and families their number one priority and sends a powerful message to the world about who we are and what we stand for.” “Over the past 20 years, the McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nut… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3642 | Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Protect Private Property Rights | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R–Kansas) introduced the Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Act. This legislation upholds Kansas energy producers and ranchers’ rights to preserve their land. “Kansas energy producers and ranchers are excellent stewards of land and resources,” said Rep. Estes on the House floor. “They work tirelessly to feed, fuel and clothe our nation while taking voluntary, proactive measures to protect the lesser prairie-chicken's habitat. (The lesser prairie-chicken’s) inclusion on the threatened and endangered species list is detrimental to our robust ag and energy industries, blatant bureaucratic overreach and is another example of the Biden administration hindering American energy independence.” Rep. Estes’ bill recognizes the proactive measures taken by Kansans to preserve the lesser prairie-chicken’s habitat and ensures that their protection is under local control. Watch Rep. Estes' Floor Speech Full Remarks: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie–Chicken Act. Kansas energy producers and ranchers are excellent stewards of land and the resources. They work tirelessly to feed, fuel and clothe our nation while taking voluntary, proactive measures to protect the lesser prairie-chicken's habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's inclusion of the lesser prairie-chicken on the threatened and endangered species lists is nonfactual and disregards the preservation efforts of our energy producers and ranchers who best know their land. After a yearlong species status assessment, the federal government spent millions to conclude that the lesser prairie-chicken population is stable and has grown. Its inclusion on the threatened and endangered species list is detrimental to our robust ag and energy industries, blatant bureaucratic overreach and is another example of the Biden administration hindering American energy independence. My legislation stops Washington elites from undermining voluntary public-private conservation pra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3640 | Rep. Estes Honors Late Rep Walorski and Supports Families in Bipartisan Legislation | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today on the House floor, Rep. Ron Estes (R–Kansas) expressed his support of the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 in honor of his late colleague and friend. “In (Jackie’s) honor today, we’re going to pass this critical, bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the program that’s whole purpose is to ensure that mothers and children do not fall through the cracks,” said Rep. Estes on the House floor. “Families will be able to be met where they are and connected to a host of support systems. Earlier this year, I visited with early childhood supporters in Wichita, and the MIECHV program was something they repeatedly told me was important for the work they do and the families they serve.” MIECHV supports expectant mothers and parents of young children to improve maternal and child health outcomes. In August, Rep. Estes attended a briefing on early childhood programs in Wichita with representatives from Child Start, Kansas Children's Service League and Kansas Parents as Teachers Association, where the MIECHV program was discussed. The reauthorization bill was named after the late Jackie Walorski, a champion of children and families as a representative from Indiana's 2nd Congressional District and ranking member of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee. Walorski and two of her staff members tragically passed away on Aug. 3 of this year. The reauthorization of MIECHV honors Jackie’s commitment to American families and passed the House 390 to 26. Watch Rep. Estes' Remarks Full Remarks: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor our friend and colleague, Jackie Walorski, with a cause that was near to her heart – the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, also known as the MIECHV program. Jackie lived a life of service not just as a member of the House of Representatives, but as a missionary for four years in Romania where, not surprisingly, she worked a lot with children. She championed children and families in her role on the Worker and Family Sup… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3632 | Rep. Estes Congratulates Andale Football State Championship Wins, Historic Accomplishments | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today on the House Floor, Rep. Ron Estes (R–Kansas) congratulated the Andale High School Indians on their 2022 Class 3A football state championship, historic record and accomplishments. “Since 2019, Coach Dylan Schmidt and the Class of 2022 have shown the state and the country that the hard work and dedication they put into their game is unmatched on the field,” said Rep. Estes on the House floor. “With their win last Saturday, Andale continued its four-year undefeated streak of 51 games, the second longest active win streak in the entire country.” Watch Rep. Estes Floor Remarks Floor Remarks: Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and congratulate the Andale High School Indians on their 2022 Class 3A football state championship, their fourth in a row. Since 2019, Coach Dylan Schmidt and the Class of 2022 have shown the state and country that the hard work and dedication they put into the game is unmatched on the field. With their win last Saturday, Andale continued its four-year undefeated streak of 51 games, the second longest active win streak in the entire country. To put this in perspective, the seniors at Andale High School have never lost a high school football game. During this impressive run, Andale has outscored their opponents by an average of more than 45 points per game. Coach Schmidt and his team now hold the record for the fourth-longest winning streak in Kansas state history. In a testament to their talent and Coach Schmidt’s commitment to excellence, the team has only lost twice since 2017. I hope the entire House will join me in congratulating Andale High School and Coach Schmidt on their momentous achievements on the field and off the field. I wish them continued success in the upcoming season. Go Indians! Thank you and I yield back. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3629 | Rep. Estes Votes to Exclude Wasteful Spending Tactic | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R–Kansas) voted to prohibit the inclusion of so-called community project funding, frequently called earmarks, in the 118th Congress rules package. "Washington's reckless spending of hardworking taxpayer dollars adds to our ever-growing debt and was worsened last year by the current process of community project funding. And we all know how frivolous spending has become over prior decades using the earmark process,” said Rep. Estes. “The legislative branch does have the Constitutional authority to direct spending, but funds must be allocated responsibly while restoring our fiscal house by reducing spending and balancing our budget. Currently, Biden bureaucrats are using their own earmark process as a swampy tactic to fund wasteful pet projects that benefit DC insiders. Moving forward, I will work with my colleagues to develop guardrails to ensure that taxpayer money is spent appropriately, and that local priorities are addressed." Many taxpayer advocate groups supporting the decision to ban earmarks, including Citizens Against Government Waste who named Rep. Estes a Taxpayer Super Hero in 2020 and 2021. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-reacts-biden-admin-denying-trucking-waiver-ag | Rep. Mann Reacts to Biden Admin. Denying Trucking Waiver for Ag | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rejecting an effort by farm groups to exempt truckers hauling livestock from federal mandates: “This week, the Biden Administration denied a waiver to allow haulers of livestock and agricultural commodities extra time to safely navigate roads and deliver perishable goods. Kansas is a national leader in beef production, and our producers are well aware of the unique set of issues that drivers face while transporting livestock and grain. The livelihoods of America’s agricultural producers are at stake, and consumers depend on producers’ longstanding commitment to keeping America fed. With a looming rail strike, a worker shortage, and a struggling supply chain, we must provide regulatory relief to agricultural producers. Now is not the time to hinder the swift transportation of food. I proudly support the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act, which would update the hours-of-service exemptions for agricultural products and livestock to provide flexibility for those who transport America’s most precious commodities. Congress must act to pass this legislation as President Biden has once again failed to consider the needs of rural America and farm country.” Representative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First is home to 60,000 farms and ranches and is the third-largest agriculture production district in the country. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee, the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, and is a member of the Congressional Hunger Caucus. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-rep-mann-condemns-listing-lesser-prairie-chicken | STATEMENT: Rep. Mann condemns listing of Lesser Prairie-Chicken | 2022-11-18 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's decision to list the Northern Distinct Population Segment of the lesser prairie-chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. "In their final rule, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service first commended landowners’ voluntary efforts to increase lesser prairie-chicken populations in Kansas, and then unilaterally decided that the federal government is better equipped to address these local areas. This ruling is more than another example of federal overreach - it is a proxy war on American agriculture and energy sectors that are vital to our economy. At a time when inflation is at a 40-year high, energy prices are the highest they have been in years, and families are struggling to fuel their cars and keep food on their tables, we should be working to eliminate barriers for the agriculture and energy sectors, not hamstringing hardworking Americans. I will continue to work in opposition to this ruling. I will soon introduce legislation that will prohibit the listing of threatened or endangered species without Congressional input, and I have asked the Government Accountability Office to produce a thorough report on the data the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service used to make their decision. Farmers, ranchers, and landowners are the original conservationists, and the federal government must get out of their way and let them do what they do best." Since taking office, Rep. Mann has sent letters opposing federal overreach in mandatory conservation efforts to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He is also a co-sponsor of H.R. 4370, the Listing Reform Actwhich would prohibit the Department of Interior from using any federal funding to list the Lesser Prairie-Chicken on the endangered species list. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-introduces-legislation-remove-red-tape-interstate-health-care | Rep. Tracey Mann introduces legislation to remove red tape from interstate Health Care Provider Licensing | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, during National Rural Health Week, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) introduced H.R. 9306, the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act. The legislation would expedite the current licensing process for health care providers and increase the number of licensed health care providers able to serve communities across state lines. "Throughout rural communities in Kansas and the United States, hospitals and other health care facilities are experiencing workforce shortages that are causing a considerable strain on our health care system," said Rep. Mann. "If we want to improve the health of those in the Big First, and in rural areas all around the country, we must expand employment opportunities and help expedite licensure process for providers. The SHARE Act will remove the red tape that's holding back health care providers from providing care to our rural communities." The legislation is supported by the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. “The American Physical Therapy Association is grateful to Representative Mann for his sponsorship of the SHARE Act (H.R. 9306),” said APTA Vice President of Public Affairs Aaron Bishop. “This important legislation will support efforts to modernize interstate practice by health care providers through the use of interstate compacts, which play a critical role in improving access to care in rural and underserved areas, reduce administrative burden for licensees, and preserve states’ rights in the licensure of providers. To date, the Physical Therapy Compact has been enacted in 33 states and D.C. improving licensure portability and interstate practice for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The SHARE Act is critical to supporting the continued success of interstate compacts.” "I would like to thank Representative Mann for introducing the SHARE Act, which supports national efforts to create interstate licensure compacts in medical professions," said AOTA Pre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-hosts-thank-american-farmer-david-beasley-world-food-programme | Rep. Mann hosts 'Thank the American Farmer' with David Beasley of the World Food Programme | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Salina, KS - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) convened a group of Kansas farmers and agricultural leaders at a Cargill grain elevator in Salina to pay tribute to the rich history of Kansas agriculture’s role in feeding the world. The event featured David Beasley, the Executive Director of the World Food Programme - the world’s largest humanitarian organization specializing in using American-grown commodities for international food assistance. “The Big First District is the third largest agricultural-producing congressional district in the country, ranking number one in wheat production, sorghum production, and beef production,” said Rep. Mann. “To feed more people, we must encourage more people to become involved in production agriculture. American farmers can produce food more efficiently and effectively here than anywhere else in the world.” Kansas farmers know this mission well. In September 1953, Peter O’Brien, a farmer from Cheyenne County Kansas stood up at his local county Farm Bureau meeting to share an idea. He wanted to donate surplus Kansas grain to hungry people around the world. Over the course of the next several months, today’s Food for Peace program was crafted. The following year, one of Kansas’ favorite sons, President Dwight Eisenhower, signed parts of the program into law. That was the beginning of what is now a longstanding Kansas tradition of commitment, care, and leadership in the international effort to address global hunger. "Kansas farmers feed, fuel, and clothe people around the world, and it’s no small task – it takes grit, determination, and partnership between the public and private sectors," said Rep. Mann. "Farmers here know that well and have acted selflessly for more than half a century through their food contributions to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the World Food Programme. International assistance programs like those that the World Food Programme implements, exemplify a strong return on investment. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-introduces-supporting-market-access-reinvigorate-trade-smart-act | Rep. Mann Introduces Supporting Market Access to Reinvigorate Trade (SMART) Act | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) co-introduced H.R. 9244, the Supporting Market Access to Reinvigorate Trade Act of 2022 (SMART), a bipartisan bill alongside six of his colleagues. Between 1977 and 2019, USDA export promotion programs added 13.7% of additional export revenue (nearly $648 billion) to the value of U.S. agricultural exports. These programs also created almost a quarter of a million American jobs between 2002 and 2019 alone. “Trade promotion is an essential function of a strong Farm Bill,” said Rep. Mann. “The return on investment from private sector contributions, which accounted for roughly 75% of export promotion between 2013 and 2019, is unparalleled. The SMART Act will help agricultural trade associations as they work tirelessly to ensure American producers remain competitive in the international marketplace.” The SMART Act would amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to empower the Secretary of Agriculture to allocate additional resources to the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program for fiscal years 2024 to 2029. Representative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First is home to 60,000 farms and ranches and is the third-largest agriculture production district in the country. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee, the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, and the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Click here for the full text of the bill. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-introduces-legislation-addressing-va-supply-chain-issues | Rep. Tracey Mann introduces legislation addressing VA supply chain issues | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mike Bost (IL-12), Matt Rosendale (MN-AL), and Jack Bergman (MI-01) introduced The VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act. The legislation will authorize and set up parameters for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to acquire a medical supply chain management system. The bill requires the system to be fully implemented within three years and requires the new system to focus on the medical supply chain, ensuring that the VA isn’t taking on more than it can manage. "Unfortunately, the VA has struggled to manage its medical supply chain in recent years due to outdated IT systems," said Rep.Mann. "Previous attempts to replace this outdated system have failed due to the selection of systems that are too large and ill-suited for the VA. The VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act, which I introduced last week, would modernize the VA’s medical supply chain management system ensuring that veterans receive medical care and prescriptions promptly. This bill also ensures the new IT system has a specific and narrow focus to avoid repeating past mistakes. Veterans put their lives on the line in defense of our freedoms. They shouldn’t be left waiting for prescriptions due to antiquated IT systems." Background: In September, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization held a joint hearing examining major acquisition failures at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The hearing discussed several large VA information technology (IT) projects which have stumbled in the past because they were excessively large, or their requirements were unclear. The VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act would provide clarity by limiting the scope of such projects and setting performance objectives. Click here to read the full text of the bill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-voting-against-short-term-continuing-resolution-0 | Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Voting Against the Short-Term Continuing Resolution | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding his vote against a short-term continuing resolution to extend government funding until December 16, today in the U.S. House of Representatives: "This is the fifth time that this Congress has passed a short-term funding bill, channeling billions of dollars to band-aid the Biden Administration’s failed policies. At a time when inflation is skyrocketing, the supply chain is still struggling to recover, and the livelihoods of Americans are at risk, Washington Democrats chose to push through a stop-gap funding bill rather than having a meaningful debate on our nation’s finances and passing a comprehensive, fiscally responsible budget. There are better ways to solve most problems than simply throwing money at them. Congress must work to produce a fiscal year 2023 budget that provides certainty for Americans, cuts wasteful spending, and puts America on a path towards fiscal sustainability." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-stands-us-house-republicans-commitment-america | Rep. Tracey Mann stands with U.S. House Republicans' Commitment To America | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in support of the U.S. House Republicans' Commitment to America, a policy platform to create An Economy That's Strong, A Nation That's Safe, A Future That’s Free, and A Government That's Accountable. "America needs to get back on track, and the Commitment to America will help us do just that," said Rep. Mann. "Strengthening American energy independence, securing our southern border, and fighting inflation are a few of my top priorities in Congress because they matter to Kansans in the Big First. This policy plan outlines real solutions that will help Americans. I did not come to Congress to be a caretaker in the slow demise of our country. I came to fight and work to make it stronger for the next generation. This is my commitment to Kansas and to America." Representative Mann is the member of Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. Prior to representing the First District, Representative Mann served Kansas as the 50th Lt. Governor of Kansas. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. To learn more about the Commitment to America policy plan, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-pappas-bill-improve-veteran-protections-passes-committee | Reps. Mann, Pappas Bill to Improve Veteran Protections Passes in Committee | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, H.R. 8510, The Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act passed out of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee by voice vote. U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Ranking Member on the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, introduced the bipartisan legislation back in July, with the goal of enhancing protections for whistleblowers who expose waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars at the Department of Veterans Affairs. "Whistleblower claims must be taken seriously – especially regarding issues concerning our nation’s heroes,” said Rep. Mann. “As members of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, we have a duty to address problems like a lack of structure and support for whistleblowers that could hinder veterans. This legislation will create checks and balances for offices managing whistleblower complaints – an effort that will simultaneously use taxpayer dollars more efficiently and protect whistleblowers. I appreciate Representative Pappas leading this bill with me, I was proud to see it pass through the Committee yesterday on a voice vote, and I look forward to its swift passage on the House Floor.” Earlier this year, Reps. Mann and Mike Bost, Ranking Member on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation that would require the VA’s Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP) to refer all whistleblower allegations to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) – an independent federal investigative agency found to have higher trust in the whistleblower community than the OAWP. Yesterday's legislation would not only require OAWP to refer whistleblower allegations to OSC but would also require OAWP to track settlement negotiations and agreements between the VA’s Office of General Counsel and VA employees. Click here to view the full text of the bill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3601 | Reps. Estes, Panetta Introduce the Fighting Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorders Act | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – This week Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Jimmy Panetta (D-California) introduced H.R. 8908 – the Fighting Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorders Act – as part of a larger mental health package in the House Ways and Means Committee. “In Kansas and throughout the country, mental health continues to ravage families and communities, and it’s tragically getting worse,” said Rep. Estes during today’s Ways and Means Committee legislative markup. “Doctors and nurses are doing everything they can to help struggling patients, but they also need common sense policies from Washington that will help the crisis – not make it worse. Our common sense legislation tasks Health and Human Services to review evidence-based contingency management incentives so that we can remove a barrier that’s shutting out patients from an effective treatment while also ensuring safeguards against fraud and abuse.” “Many in our communities face addiction and mental health challenges. Unfortunately, the current substance abuse and mental health treatments are inadequate for millions of patients and their families across our country,” said Rep. Panetta. “The Fighting Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorders Act addresses this shortcoming by allowing the Department of Health and Human Services to consider contingency management intervention, which is a proven tool to incentivize drug and mental health treatment by rewarding patients for recovery milestones. This science-based bill will provide communities like mine on the central coast of California with the tools and resources that they need to overcome addiction so that they can lead fuller and more productive lives.” Earlier this year, Rep. Estes questioned a witness during a Ways and Means hearing on mental health where she expressed her support for contingency management therapy as an effective treatment for individuals suffering from stimulant and other substance use disorders. Federal law prohibits federal funds from being used for contingency management treatment, leavin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-responds-president-bidens-tentative-deal-us-rail-road | Rep. Tracey Mann responds to President Biden's tentative deal with U.S. Rail Road | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the tentative deal that was reached early this morning between President Biden and the U.S. Railroad. “The United States economy should never be used as a bargaining chip,” said Rep. Mann. “American producers need rail infrastructure for essential products like fertilizer and grain, which they use to keep our country fed. That critical system should never be under a shutdown threat. This situation escalated way out of control and set a horrible precedent for future contract negotiations. The American people never deserve to have any of their goods or services held hostage under any circumstances. America was on the brink of a disaster because of a failure of leadership from the Biden Administration. Our country is off the rails, and we need new leadership in D.C. to get back on track before it’s too late.” Representative Mann is the member of Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First District is third in the nation for agricultural production and is number one in wheat, beef, and sorghum production. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee and Subcommittees on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, and General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3590 | Reps. Estes, Connolly Introduce Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-Virginia) introduced bipartisan legislation to address a critical shortage of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). H.R. 8805 – the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act – will allow nursing homes that have been forced to suspend in-house CNA education programs after receiving a certain level of penalties to resume those programs once quality standards are met. This bill is companion legislation to S.4381 introduced by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Virginia) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina). "Nearly every business and industry is suffering from workforce shortages, but perhaps some of the most impactful shortages are those within facilities providing care to others," said Rep. Estes. "This bipartisan bill is critical right now to address the devastating shortages of CNAs, especially in rural areas, by allowing nursing homes to resume CNA education programs faster. The Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act makes certain that nursing homes continue to meet high standards without losing staffing levels that are needed for quality care." In-house CNA education at nursing homes is often free to the CNA candidate, allowing students to avoid the burden of paying for an education program at a local community college or school which may or may not exist in their geographic area. This helps meet the need for CNAs while allowing nursing homes to build their own pipelines of skilled nursing staff. Under current law, nursing homes that receive a threshold number of penalties for deficiencies in quality have a two-year mandatory suspension placed on in-house CNA certification programs. The Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act allows suspensions on in-house CNA education to be rescinded once deficiencies are assessed and found to be remedied while allowing for additional oversight of facilities not exceeding the original two years. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3591 | Rep. Estes Introduces Resolution Honoring Walnut Valley Festival's 50th Year | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WINFIELD – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is introducing a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives honoring 50 years of the Walnut Valley Festival. The full text of the resolution is below. RESOLUTION Supporting the idea of celebrating the 50th year of the Walnut Valley Festival. Whereas Bob and Kendra Redford founded the Walnut Valley Festival in the Fourth District of Kansas back in 1972; Whereas Bob Redford served more than 40 years as its president until his passing in December 2016; Whereas Bob and Kendra Redford’s son Bart is the Executive Director of the Walnut Valley Festival; Whereas Bob and Kendra Redford’s dedication to live music resulted in this legendary event, which is one of the longest-running music festivals in United States history, and for 50 years, pickers and music lovers have journeyed to this special place on the Kansas plains to celebrate life with music; Whereas Bob and Kendra Redford have given so much to the community in Cowley County, Kansas, and dedicated years of service to leading and promoting this iconic festival that has become known as Pickers Paradise; Whereas the Walnut Valley Festival is home to the National Flat Pick Championships, the International Finger Style Championships, and the International Autoharp, National Mandolin, National Mountain Dulcimer, National Hammered Dulcimer, National Bluegrass Banjo, and Walnut Valley Old Time Fiddle Championships; Whereas Bob Redford’s legacy lives in the community of musicians and music lovers from around the world, who will gather the third weekend in September in the pecan grove along the Walnut River in Winfield, Kansas, for the 50th Annual Walnut Valley Festival, where thousands return year after year to experience outstanding live music in the grandstands, performed by world-famous musicians, along with legendary campground jams; and Whereas the Walnut Valley Festival has long prided itself on being educational as well as enjoyable, but most of all, the Festival is a homecoming not just because of the music … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3581 | Rep. Estes Refutes Biden's Claims | 2022-09-02 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after President Biden's address to the nation. "Joe Biden has failed as a president," said Rep. Estes. "Rather than own up to his administration’s failures and recognize the real struggles Americans are facing, he doubled down on slandering anyone who dares to support his political opponents. While Democrats look to scapegoat hardworking Americans for the results of their destructive policies, Republicans remain united behind an agenda to make America strong again – that includes inflation relief, abundant energy, crime control, securing the border, and ending wasteful government spending, among many other items." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-responds-biden-administrations-student-loan-forgiveness-plan | Rep. Tracey Mann responds to the Biden Administration's student loan forgiveness plan | 2022-08-25 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to President Biden announcing his student loan forgiveness program: "The Biden Administration’s plan to cancel student loans is a full-on campaign utilizing taxpayer dollars. It is ill-timed, short-sighted, and irresponsible. In the midst of the already record high inflation facing the country, the plan to cancel student loans will cost taxpayers more than $300 billion, transferring the debt burden of borrowers to low and middle-class taxpayers. The Biden plan unfairly punishes Americans who already paid their student loans or never attended college. Americans deserve a well-developed, long-term solution that addresses the high cost of education - not a short-term band aid that buys new votes in the face of a midterm election and adds to already historically high inflation." Of 255 million adult Americans, only 45 million have student loan debt. According to an estimation by the Penn Wharton Budget Model, the Biden Administration's student loan forgiveness plan will cost taxpayers $300-$980 billion. Additionally, the student loan repayment pause has been extended a final time through December 31, 2022. The plan also proposes a new rule that would lower the discretionary percentage payment of monthly income, raise the amount of income that is considered non-discretionary, forgive loan balances after 10 years of payments, and cover the borrower’s unpaid monthly interest. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3571 | Rep. Estes Reacts to Student Loan Forgiveness | 2022-08-24 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following President Biden’s student loan forgiveness announcement. “Thanks to destructive Democrat policies, Kansans are losing $8,761 per year to Bidenflation, will pay higher taxes for the so-called Inflation Reduction Act and are now paying off others' college debt,” said Rep Estes. “This election-year gimmick does nothing for Kansans who worked through school to avoid debt, took side jobs to pay off loans early after graduating or chose to invest in other career paths outside of a four-year degree.” Background: Penn-Wharton Budget Model estimates that forgiving federal college student loan debt will cost between $300 billion and $980 billion over the next ten years. According to the Joint Economic Committee, the annualized cost of inflation per household is $8,761. Most of the debt is held by borrowers in the top 60 percent of income distributions. And 87 percent of American adults don’t have student loans. Student loan forgiveness is a giveaway to highly educated college grads. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget points out, “…debt cancellation gives a much higher proportion of its benefit to top earners. For example, a report from the University of Chicago showed that the top 10 percent of earners receive more from cancellation than the entire bottom 30 percent of earners.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-hartzler-colleagues-push-back-epas-new-atrazine-requirements | Mann, Hartzler, Colleagues Push Back on the EPA’s New Atrazine Requirements | 2022-08-19 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Vicki Hartzler (MO-04) led 90 of their House colleagues in pushing back on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recently proposed revisions to the interim decision for atrazine, a critical crop protection tool. Atrazine is a herbicide used to protect corn, sorghum, sugarcane, and a variety of other crops from damaging weeds. For nearly 60 years, atrazine has been a reliable and proven herbicide for effective and efficient sustainable farming practices. On June 30, 2022, the EPA released proposed revisions to the previous atrazine decision. The revisions included new labeling requirements and an unworkable list of mitigation measures that producers would be required to implement when using atrazine. America’s producers rely on crop protection tools such as atrazine to help them provide the safest, most abundant, and most affordable food, fiber, and fuel supply in the world. This decision, which was based on invalid studies and questionable conclusions, contradicts previous scientific evidence and will have widespread impacts on the use and effectiveness of atrazine. “We are alarmed by the agency’s departure from sound science by changing the concentration equivalent level of concern, and also with the mitigation measures in the proposed revisions," the Members wrote. "We know that the EPA asked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to consult on a proposed ‘picklist’ of mitigation measures a producer would be required to implement when using atrazine; however, it is abundantly clear that the EPA did not incorporate any of USDA’s feedback in these revisions.” “The continued availability of atrazine is absolutely critical to the success of Kansas farms," said Kansas Farm Bureau President Rich Felts. "The EPA’s recent proposal breaks with more than six decades of consensus about the safe use of atrazine to benefit crop production, including the implementation of conservation tillage and no-till practices to conserve soil, preserve … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3570 | Rep. Estes Votes Against Tax-and-Spend Bill | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against the Democrats' tax-and-spend bill. "Kansans are suffering under rampant inflation in Biden's recession – the last things they need are higher taxes and more runaway government spending," said Rep. Estes. "This bill aims to garner $20 billion from working Americans making less than $400,000 through a massively-expanded IRS. It's more of the same disastrous policies that have put us in a recession." Background: The House passed the so-called Inflation Reduction Act 220-207 along party lines. Today, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released new analysis on a Senate amendment that failed along party lines last week that would have prevented new audits on taxpayers making less than $400,000. They said, "CBO has not completed a point estimate of this amendment but the preliminary assessment indicates that amendment 5404 would reduce the 'non-scorable' revenues resulting from the provisions of section 10301 by at least $20 billion over the FY2022-FY2031 period." A previous Congressional Budget Office analysis makes clear that under this plan, audit rates will "rise for all taxpayers," and the policy "would return audit rates to the levels of about 10 years ago." The Joint Committee on Taxation, Congress' official tax scorekeeper, says that from 78% to 90% of the money raised from under-reported income would likely come from those making less than $200,000 a year. Nearly half of the audits would hit Americans making $75,000 per year or less, and only 4% to 9% would come from those making more than $500,000. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-votes-against-democrat-so-called-inflation-reduction-act | Rep. Tracey Mann votes against Democrat so-called Inflation "Reduction" Act | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement following his vote against H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: "Today, I voted 'NO' on the so-called Inflation "Reduction" Act. Due to the highest level of inflation in over 40 years, Americans are struggling to pay for everyday items such as gas and groceries in the same week. On top of these price hikes, the supply chain remains broken, and the economy is shrinking. In the midst of an economic crisis, we need real leadership from Congress, which means careful stewardship of tax dollars and workable solutions to the problems plaguing our country. Instead, Washington Democrats and the Biden Administration have rammed through legislation to raise taxes and burn through $770 billion. Make no mistake: this bill is nothing short of a partisan wish list, chock full of reckless provisions that will increase audits on small businesses and middle-class families, expand the ridiculous war on fossil fuels and fund Green New Deal priorities, and add more fuel to the inflation fire." Representative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. Prior to representing the First District, Representative Mann served Kansas as the 50th Lt. Governor of Kansas. Representative Mann has worked in commercial real estate and served on the loan committee for a community bank. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3566 | Rep. Estes Addresses Inflation, Economy in Rules Committee | 2022-08-10 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) appeared before the House Rules Committee to offer a bipartisan amendment to the so-called Inflation Reduction Act. During his remarks, he also addressed today's Consumer Price Index report and the Senate-passed legislation. Rep. Estes' proposed bipartisan amendment would allow an extension for research and development expensing tax credits though the end of 2025. R&D is vital for long-term economic growth and keeps the United State globally competitive in innovation. Watch Rep. Estes' Testimony Full Remarks: Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Cole, and thank you to the Rules Committee for considering my amendment. I want to talk today about amendment 42 which highlights how we need to focus on the economy. This morning we learned that inflation is still rampant and hurting families. The White House tries to spin this as good news and proof that inflation is easing, but Kansas families are still spending of 8.5 percent more today than they were a year ago, and that’s on top of the 5.4 percent inflation from July 2021. Everyday expenses and necessities are up for family members – milk is up 15.6 percent, eggs are up 38 percent, baby food is up 15 percent, bacon is up 11 percent, and gas is up 44 percent. But here’s one of the worst statistics from today – real average hourly wages are down 3 percent. So President Biden and Democrats are in this bubble trying to push the narrative that it’s a strong economy, but Americans aren’t buying it because they can’t afford it. As members of the Rules Committee and representatives of your respective districts, I’m sure you’ve heard from your constituents – these price increases and the impact they’re having on their paychecks are crushing them. The American economy is suffering, and the policies from the majority are destroying the American Dream. So in response, the House is now going to consider this highly partisan bill that doubles down on the policies that got us here – more spending on theses bad priorities. The bi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-reacts-fbi-raid-president-trumps-home | Rep. Tracey Mann reacts to FBI raid at President Trump's home | 2022-08-10 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) conducting a raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home: "The raid of President Trump’s home on Monday was a brazen political weaponization of the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. When Republicans called on U.S. Attorney General Garland to intervene when violent threats and actions were made against U.S. Supreme Court Justices and pro-life pregnancy centers, he remained silent – but found the time to raid Mar-a-Lago. When former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held state secrets insecurely on a server in her basement, the FBI also did nothing. And what about Hunter Biden’s laptop? Is the FBI concerned with the private business relationship between China and President Biden? This seizure of former President Trump’s property is an embarrassment, it’s un-American, it sets a horrible precedent, and it’s an abuse of our country’s justice system.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3556 | Rep. Estes Reacts to FBI Raid of President Trump's Residence | 2022-08-08 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the FBI raided the residence of former president Donald Trump. "The raiding of a former president's home by FBI agents is unprecedented and a double standard after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton knowingly had classified information on a home server and Hunter Biden's laptop contains evidence of Chinese business dealings with the current president of the United States. This action undermines the credibility of the FBI and further stokes division in our nation. We should ensure justice is done, but it should not be politically driven." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3555 | Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Walorski | 2022-08-03 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski. "I was devastated to hear about the tragic passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and her staff, Emma Thomson and Zachery Potts," said Rep. Estes. "Jackie was an integral part of the Ways and Means Committee, a steadfast advocate for Hoosiers and a dear friend. As the ranking member on Worker and Family Support, Jackie focused on common sense policies that benefited families and made our nation stronger. Susan and I are praying for her family, staff and community." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-reacts-gdp-second-quarter-report | Rep. Mann reacts to GDP Second Quarter Report | 2022-07-30 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for the year's second quarter. "Economists may disagree on whether to coin this as a recession, but the facts are clear. America is experiencing back-to-back quarters of negative economic growth, and we’re in the middle of the highest level of inflation in over 40 years. To get the economy back on track we need to put an end to reckless federal spending, unleash American energy production, and remove onerous government regulations that are hamstringing small businesses." Representative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. Prior to representing the First District, Representative Mann served Kansas as the 50th Lt. Governor of Kansas. RepresentativeMann has worked in commercial real estate and served on the loan committee for a community bank. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-stands-second-amendment-rights-votes-against-gun-ban | Rep. Tracey Mann stands for Second Amendment rights, votes against gun ban legislation. | 2022-07-29 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to his vote against H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. “Our Second Amendment rights are under attack in our country – and with it, the structure of the U.S. Constitution,” said Rep. Tracey Mann. “In a brazen attempt to force their unconstitutional assault weapons ban through the House, Washington Democrats waived long-standing prohibitions against considering a rule on the same day it is reported, leaving little time to review the legislation and its dire impacts on our nation. The bill would prohibit the sale of the types of firearms that 25 million Americans already own and use largely for self-defense and not for criminal activity. It would also mandate universal background checks, making even a temporary loan of a firearm a felony. This legislation is not a path toward public safety, but a misguided, partisan idea that will make our country less safe for law-abiding citizens and put innocent people at risk. The disregard for proper procedure, on top of the already overreaching legislation, is a direct threat to our rights protected by the Second Amendment. I will always fight against any effort to diminish or weaken the rights of law-abiding Americans to own, carry, and use firearms.” Representative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. He is committed to protecting our communities, helping our neighbors who are hurting, and equipping Americans with the knowledge and ability to defend themselves. Representative Mann has also introduced pro-Second Amendment legislation including H.R. 1758, the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act, pushing back on President Biden’s intent to re-define pistols as short-barreled rifles, and eliminating the prohibition on transporting short-barreled rifles in interstate commerce. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3554 | Rep. Estes Reacts to GDP Report | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the second quarter GDP report revealed -0.9% growth. "Today's GDP report is confirmation of what Kansans already know – we have a weak economy suffering from devastating inflation thanks to destructive Democrat policies and one-party rule," said Rep. Estes. "No amount of spin from the White House can cover up the Biden recession. Instead, Republicans have solutions to encourage energy independence, stop out-of-control spending and create a strong economy for a strong America." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-pappas-introduce-bill-improve-veteran-protections | Reps. Mann, Pappas Introduce Bill to Improve Veteran Protections | 2022-07-26 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Ranking Member on the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, introduced bipartisan legislation that will enhance protections for whistleblowers who expose waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars at the Department of Veterans Affairs. "Whistleblower claims must be taken seriously – especially regarding issues concerning our nation’s heroes,” said Rep. Mann. “As members of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, we have a duty to address problems like the lack of structure and support for whistleblowers that could hinder veterans. Our legislation will create checks and balances for offices managing whistleblower complaints – an effort that will simultaneously use taxpayer dollars more efficiently and protect whistleblowers. I appreciate Representative Pappas leading this bill with me which will result in more transparency and a higher standard of service at the VA." “Whistleblowers play an essential role in safeguarding the federal government against waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement,” said Rep. Pappas. “Too often though the messenger is the one who is punished, and we have seen clear proof that this has been the case for VA whistleblowers. Whistleblowers must be protected from retaliation. This is not only the law, it is also the right thing to do. I wish to thank Representative Mann for his ongoing work on this issue, and for joining me in introducing this bipartisan legislation today that will strengthen the independence and mission of VA’s whistleblower office.” Earlier this year, Reps. Mann and Mike Bost, Ranking Member on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation that would require the VA’s Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP) to refer all whistleblower allegations to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) – an independent federal investigative agency found to have higher tr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-reacts-usitc-ruling-fertilizer-imports-trinidad-and-tobago | Rep. Mann reacts to USITC ruling on fertilizer imports from Trinidad and Tobago. | 2022-07-18 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)'s ruling in its investigation concerning urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution fertilizer from Trinidad and Tobago. "Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission rejected imposing final duties on urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) in its determination that anti-dumping activity surrounding UAN fertilizers in Trinidad and Tobago did not harm the U.S. fertilizer industry. This is a step in the right direction for American farmers and agricultural producers who have been laboring under skyrocketing fertilizer prices, with UAN prices at the top of the list. With this determination, the ITC has finally responded to my three letters dating back to March, the legislation that I introduced in that same month, and my testimony before them in June – all urging reconsideration of the initial duties. I am proud to lead the charge in this effort, but the fight is far from over. I will continue to monitor the situation, and I look forward to seeing the immediate removal of duties on UAN imports from Trinidad and Tobago, which is the most immediate opportunity for a near-term, partial remedy to the high cost of fertilizer facing U.S. farmers." Representative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First is home to 60,000 farms and ranches and is the third largest agriculture production district in the country. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee, the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, and the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-marshall-lead-letter-demanding-president-biden-relax-import-duties | Mann, Marshall Lead Letter Demanding President Biden Relax Import Duties on Fertilizer | 2022-07-14 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS) and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) led 27 Members of Congress on a letter to President Biden demanding that his Administration waive import duties on fertilizer from the two countries. At a time when inflation is at the highest it has been in 41 years, along with record fertilizer prices, the Biden Administration imposed duties on imports of Moroccan phosphate fertilizer and is in the process of imposing duties on UAN fertilizer from long-time suppliers Trinidad and Tobago. In their letter, the members wrote, in part, “Our country’s farmers and agricultural producers are making decisions on what to plant today based on fertilizer prices rather than typical market fundamentals. Coupled with inflation at the highest it has been in 41 years and a Consumer Price Index for food up 14.6%, the rising cost of fertilizer will increase food insecurity and geopolitical tension domestically and abroad…Unfortunately, during these unprecedented circumstances, your Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) imposed duties on imports of Moroccan phosphate and is in the process of imposing duties on UAN from long-time supplier Trinidad and Tobago. In fact, currently, a supermajority of the global tradable supply of phosphate fertilizers is subject to U.S. duties…The bottom line is that fertilizer is critical to national security and national defense. Its affordability is also critical to wrangling out-of-control inflation. As such, we strongly encourage you to take immediate action to waive duties on fertilizer imports from Morocco and Trinidad and Tobago…” Also signing Representative Mann and Senator Marshall’s letter were U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (IA), Steve Daines (MT), Bill Hagerty (TN), Jerry Moran (KS), Joni Ernst (IA), and Deb Fischer (NE), and U.S. Representatives Kat Cammack (FL), Ann Wagner (MO), Bob Gibbs (OH), Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO), Austin Scott (GA), Don Bacon (NE), Randy Feenstra (IA), Mary Miller (IL), Jake LaT… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3544 | Rep. Estes Reacts to New 40-year High Inflation | 2022-07-13 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON — Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on today's Consumer Price Index. "Inflation is at a devastating new 40-year high – crushing our economy and causing long-term damage to families and small businesses," said Rep. Estes. "While year-over-year inflation at 9.1% is bad, it's really even worse since Biden took office. Under total Democrat control in Washington, rising prices are actually up 12.6% and still accelerating. The Biden agenda has been a disaster for Kansas families and is not what we need for a strong America." Today the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its June Consumer Price Index reporting consumer prices are 9.1% higher than the previous year, and showing real wages have dropped nearly 4.8% since President Biden took office. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3543 | Rep. Estes Condemns Vandalism at Overland Park Church | 2022-07-11 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement concerning the vandalism at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park. "The vandalism at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park is reprehensible," said Rep. Estes. "There is no room in our society for this type of behavior. While there are serious policy disagreements in our state over abortion regulations and the right to life, vandalizing a place of worship is not the right way to express opinions and should be condemned." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-crawford-lead-letter-urging-biden-admin-hold-india-accountable-world | Mann, Crawford lead letter urging Biden Admin to hold India accountable for World Trade Organization violations. | 2022-07-01 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Rick Crawford (AR-01) led 12 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to hold India accountable for violating their World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. Current WTO rules allow governments to subsidize up to 10% of the value of commodity production; however, the Indian government continues to subsidize more than half of the value of production for several commodities, including rice and wheat. India’s lack of rule-following, and the Biden Administration’s lack of enforcement, have reshaped the global agricultural production and trade channels by driving down prices, depressing production of rice and wheat commodities, and putting American producers at a disproportionate disadvantage. "India’s practices are dangerously trade-distorting on a global scale and impact U.S. farmers and ranchers," wrote the Members. " We urge the Administration to fil[e] a formal request for consultations with India at the WTO and to continue monitoring other WTO member’s domestic support programs that undermine fair trade practices. America must not yield for the sake of reaching consensus. Instead, America must work to promote solutions that will alleviate the global supply chain and food shortages, and America must take actions that will address those consumers most impacted by inflation and rising food prices.” Representatives Mann and Crawford also led their colleagues on a letterin January to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging them to hold India accountable under the WTO rules, particularly regarding wheat and rice production. Click hereto read the full text of the letter. Click here to read the letter sent in January 2022. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3534 | Rep. Estes Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey. "After more than 60 million babies were denied the blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before they were even born, the disastrous and misguided Roe v. Wade ruling from 1973 has finally been overturned," said Rep. Estes. "Today's ruling does not ban abortion, but returns abortion regulation to each state and their democratically elected officials. As the left continues to push radical abortion policy in Kansas, this gives a new voice to the majority who want common sense laws that protect mothers and babies, like parental consent for minors, no taxpayer funded abortions, and an end to late-term abortions." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-reacts-us-supreme-court-ruling-dobbs-v-jackson | Rep. Mann reacts to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade that federally legalized abortion services across the country. “50 years ago, the Supreme Court legislated from the bench with Roe V. Wade and declared abortion a Constitutional right grounded in a woman’s right to privacy – a legal move that was shaky, biased, and wrong. Since the ruling, 62 million American children were robbed of their right to life. The U.S. Supreme Court does not have constitutional grounds to legalize abortion services nationwide, and the ruling in 1973 stripped away the states' rights to decide. It took away the American people's right to decide whether our country values the lives of every citizen, born or unborn. Today's decision gives the power back to the American people as designed in our Constitution. We have witnessed a monumental win for the pro-life movement. Brave American advocates from all walks of life called for this ruling and tirelessly pushed back on the evil of abortion and the radical left, but we still have an uphill battle ahead. On August 2nd, Kansans will be the first citizens to go to the voting booth and decide whether our state will allow abortion services - the very thing that the U.S. Supreme Court has stated we have the right to do as outlined in the Constitution. Kansans are trail blazers by nature, and I encourage everyone to educate themselves on this issue before taking to the polls later this summer. Today is a day to celebrate. Today is a day of answered prayers. Today, the Supreme Court rectified a wrong that has plagued our country and resulted in the deaths of millions. May America’s heart and soul be transformed by this ruling." Rep. Mann believes life begins at conception; and he will fight to protect the life of all Americans, born and unborn. Since taking office in January of 2021, Rep. Mann has supported mor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3533 | Rep. Estes Supports the 2nd Amendment | 2022-06-23 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his opposition to a Senate gun control bill that the House will likely address in the coming days. This comes at the same time that the Supreme Court has ruled against a New York law that violated the Constitution's 2nd Amendment. "Without a hearing or the opportunity to offer amendments, the Senate's gun control bill falls well short of protecting students while also ignoring the rights of law-abiding citizens who own and use guns for personal protection and safety," said Rep. Estes. "Our focus should be on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, securing schools, and enhancing mental health programs through enforcement of existing laws, continuing to fix NICS, and enacting real bipartisan solutions like the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act that passed the House 402-20." On June 22, Rep. Estes voted in support of H.R. 7666 – the bipartisan Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act – that contains many mental health provisions included in the Senate's gun control bill. The legislation passed 402-20. The Senate's gun control bill pushes state-level red flag programs without providing explicit due process requirements, appropriates billions of dollars for grants without guardrails, funds existing and new programs that have not been observed or thoroughly tested, and includes vague language that opens up Washington bureaucracies to interpret and expand the legislation. Rep. Estes and congressional Republicans have supported common sense legislation to curb gun violence, like the Fix NICS Act of 2017, the STOP School Violence Act, and the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mann-tours-stryten-energy-salina-ks | Representative Mann tours Stryten Energy in Salina, KS | 2022-06-22 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Manhattan, KS - Monday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) visited the Stryten Energy manufacturing facility in Salina, Kansas. Stryten Energy staff members gave a tour of the plant operations, and Rep. Mann visited with employees. "Thank you to everyone at Stryten who took the time to visit with me at the Salina manufacturing facility," said Rep. Mann. "Now more than ever, the United States must utilize an ‘all of the above’ energy strategy that prioritizes American energy independence. Stryten Energy is committed to solving the world’s most pressing energy challenges and enhancing America's energy freedom – it is an honor to have such a forward-thinking and cutting-edge business in the Big First District.” “Domestic manufacturers like Stryten are working hard to meet the current demand for energy storage in the United States, and we appreciate Representative Mann’s support for an energy strategy that prioritizes American energy independence,” said Melissa Floyd, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Stryten Energy. Stryten Energy is an innovative energy storage solutions provider. They deliver premium energy storage solutions that power everything from warehouses and distribution centers to the cars, trains, and trucks that Americans rely on every day. Stryten Energy also provides advanced and reliable advanced lead,lithium, and vanadium battery solutions for U.S. Military and Government operations. The Salina Stryten Energy manufacturing facility is a 24/7 operation that employs more than 700 people who serve in four shifts throughout the day. The Salina facility produces transportation batteries that are sent directly to aftermarket retail locations and battery distributors to serve the needs of consumers. On a national scale, Stryten Energy has 12 locations across the continental United States. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3521 | Rep. Estes Receives 2022 Fiscal Hero Recognition | 2022-06-21 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Estes (R–Kansas) has been named a 2022 Fiscal Hero by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget – a nonpartisan group committed to educating the public on issues with significant fiscal policy impact. “Cutting wasteful federal spending is necessary to ensure a better future for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” said Rep. Estes. “Too often, the federal government uses the tax dollars of hardworking Kansans to fund ineffective and harmful programs, and I am proud to take a stand for fiscal responsibility.” Rep. Estes was recognized alongside 30 other members of the House and 19 members of the Senate as leaders on issues of fiscal responsibility. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mann-and-senator-moran-urge-department-commerce-suspend-duties | Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers | 2022-06-17 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Wednesday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) led several of their colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging it to consider the record-high fertilizer cost and suspend the duties it placed on urea ammonium nitrate fertilizer imports from Trinidad and Tobago. "The Department’s decision to exercise its discretion to increase the producer/exporter’s cost of production, and thus its dumping margin, has effectively shut down all imports of [urea ammonium nitrate] UAN from Trinidad and Tobago at a time when U.S. fertilizer prices are at all-time highs," the members wrote. "Unfortunately, the Department’s preliminary determination is only contributing to extreme hardship to America’s farmers.” The letter comes a day before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) heard final arguments in the antidumping duty investigation of UAN fertilizers from Trinidad and Tobago, in which Representative Mann testified on behalf of farmers and agricultural producers in Kansas and across the country who are making decisions on what to plant today based solely on the cost of fertilizer rather than typical market conditions. “Since the ITC’s determination to investigate UAN fertilizers from Trinidad and Tobago, conditions surrounding on-farm expenses in the United States have dramatically worsened,” Rep. Mann testified. “Extreme weather has significantly delayed or prolonged planting. The supply chain is the most congested it has been in decades. Farm production costs are at record levels; just in the last year, fuel is up 115%, natural gas is up 202%, and fertilizer is up 220%. To make matters worse, the Department of Commerce made the decision to effectively shut down all imports of UAN from Trinidad and Tobago.” The letter follows a bicameral, bipartisan letterfrom Rep. Mann, Sen. Moran, and 84 members from both chambers to the ITC stating that eliminating the duties on fertilizer imports provides the most immediate opportunity for a n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3518 | Rep. Estes Delivers Floor Speech on the Detrimental Effects of One-Party Rule on our Economy | 2022-06-15 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R–Kansas) delivered a floor speech about Democrats’ America last policies’ effect on the inflation and rising prices during a special hour on fiscal responsibility and the state of our economy. “There’s a lot of noise in this bubble we call Washington, D.C., but everyday Americans have the same top concerns about the economy and rising prices,” said Rep. Estes. “After a year of total Democratic control in this city, Americans no longer have a positive outlook on the economy. Our economy shrank in the first quarter. Americans are paying more for everything they buy on a regular basis. Gas has skyrocketed to an average above $5 per gallon, and consumer sentiment has dropped to a record low of 50.2.” On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a higher-than-expected inflation rate of 8.6% with a cumulative 11.4% rise in inflation since Biden took office. On average, American households are spending $635 more in monthly costs due to rising prices. Video of Rep. Estes's remarks Full Remarks: Madam Speaker, tonight as many Americans put their kids to bed; they are checking their schedules for the next day and doing a quick review of their bank accounts; they are deeply concerned about how they are going to be able to live with the crushing price increases in Joe Biden's America. We're talking a lot about the debt tonight. How do you afford to make your payments on the issues that you have to address today? But also, how do you have to plan for the future knowing how this debt will weigh down on people, weigh down on Americans. How will this weigh down on individuals as well as their kids and grandkids? There's a lot of noise in this bubble we call Washington, D.C., but everyday Americans have the same top concerns about the economy and rising prices. In fact, it has been a top concern for months now. Even last year, at a town hall in October, 98% of respondents to me said they'd seen an increase in the cost of regular necessities. Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3517 | Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Secure Strategic Petroleum Reserve | 2022-06-09 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – This week Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced H.R. 7963 –Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act – that will ensure the replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a time when the Biden administration has failed to create a reasonable plan to do so. "Kansans are suffering from crippling gas prices that continue to rise despite the Biden administration's short-sighted action of releasing one million barrels per day from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve," said Rep. Estes. "Instead of helping families now, this do-nothing policy puts our nation at further risk in the future with a depleted supply and no real plan to replenish this vital national security reserve. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act will restore the SPR, while Biden's proposed formula is both vague and confusing and does not follow the traditional mechanism used by oil traders." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-expresses-concerns-proposed-sec-regulations-agricultural-producers | Rep. Mann expresses concerns with proposed SEC regulations on agricultural producers | 2022-06-01 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) joined 117 of his colleagues in sending a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing their concerns with a new proposed rule that would have a negative impact on U.S. agricultural producers. The proposed rule, “Enhanced and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors,” would mandate that all public 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 poses significant privacy, liability, and compliance concerns for Kansas farmers and ranchers. Most agricultural producers do not have the resources necessary to gather all the information required by the proposal, or the team of attorneys necessary to ensure compliance with SEC regulations. If finalized, this rule could restrict small producers from selling their products to certain buyers and force consolidation. "The SEC was established to oversee capital markets and protect investors, not to scrutinize the day-to-day activities of farmers and ranchers in the name of climate protection," said Rep. Mann. "This proposed rule goes way beyond the SEC’s statutory authority, buries producers in even more onerous regulations, and infringes upon the privacy of the men and women who feed, fuel, and clothe the world. Farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists. They shouldn’t be subject to overreaching climate regulations from the SEC." “On top of soaring energy and input costs farmers and ranchers are facing, the SEC’s proposed rule would add complexity and uncertainty in addition to privacy concern… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/kansas-congressional-delegation-announces-disaster-declaration-march-winter | Kansas Congressional Delegation Announces Disaster Declaration for March Winter Storms | 2022-05-27 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a request from the Kansas Congressional Delegation, the Biden Administration declared a Major Disaster Declaration this week for the State of Kansas in response to two back-to-back winter storms that occurred from March 17-22. This declaration will provide federal funds to help several communities in western and central Kansas recover from the severe winter storms that produced heavy snow and high wind gusts. Earlier this month, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Ron Estes (KS-04), along with U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (Kan.) requested this federal declaration to help trigger the release of federal resources. “Kansans are resilient people,” said Rep. Mann. “Over the past couple of months, these communities have come together to rebuild from the winter storms last March. Now with this declaration of disaster, they will have access to resources to help them rebuild their homes, businesses, and farms, and make them even stronger than before.” “Kansans are no strangers to the devastation caused by storms and high winds,” said Sen. Moran. “These federal resources will help these 20 counties in rural Kansas rebuild after two damaging winter storms so that local families and businesses can continue to thrive.” “Communities and individuals across Kansas are facing a long road to recovery following the storms that ripped through communities in March,” said Sen. Marshall. “I applaud President Biden for granting this federal disaster declaration that will provide our state with the support and resources needed to rebuild and restore our communities. My office stands at the ready to help Kansans in need of federal assistance as they work towards getting back on their feet.” “Kansans in our state are determined, resilient and rugged individuals who have been weather-tested for years,” said Rep. Estes. “While the spirit of these Kansans remains undeterred, the assistance provided from this federal disaster… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:09:24Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3497 | Rep. Estes Supports Defunding Biden's Disinformation Governance Board | 2022-05-13 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has cosponsored H.R. 7690, a bill prohibiting taxpayer dollars from funding the Biden administration's Disinformation Governance Board. "The Biden administration is taking it upon themselves to be the standard-bearer of truth, but this Disinformation Governance Board is more like an Orwellian Ministry of Truth than a legitimate government working group," said Rep. Estes. "This bill prevents taxpayer dollars from funding this un-American and unconstitutional board that is counter to our country's foundational right of free speech." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3496 | Rep. Estes Announces $15 Million for Eisenhower Airport | 2022-05-12 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a $15,305,526 grant for the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport for reconstructing the apron pavement. "It's always great to see improvements and upgrades at Kansas' largest airport here in the Air Capital of the World," said Rep. Estes. "This $15 million grant will assist with needed reconstruction for Eisenhower's apron pavement that is aging. While this improvement might go unnoticed by most travelers, it's critical maintenance that keeps our airport a hub for the region and welcomes visitors to south central Kansas." The airport's apron – or paved area where airplanes park – at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport has reached the end of its useful life. The grant from the Department of Transportation is a multi-year grant that will help reconstruct 107,705 square yards of existing general aviation apron pavement. Rep. Estes has previously advocated for support of the Eisenhower National Airport and other airports in south central Kansas. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-manns-statement-regarding-supreme-court-opinion-leak | Rep. Mann’s Statement Regarding Supreme Court Opinion Leak | 2022-05-04 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion leaked last night. The majority opinion, written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, states that the court is favored to overturn the 1973 Roe V. Wade court ruling. “Yesterday, an initial draft U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked to the public. If the Court does indeed overturn this ruling, the prayers of millions of people over the last 50 years will finally be answered, and I will join in the celebration of the greatest victory for the unborn in my lifetime. In 1973, the Supreme Court legislated from the bench with Roe V. Wade and declared abortion a Constitutional right grounded in a woman’s right to privacy – a jurisprudential move that was shaky, biased, and flat wrong. The United States has some of the same abortion laws as China and North Korea – countries infamous for human rights abuses. We are one of only eight countries in the world that permit abortion after 20 weeks of gestation, which means that 95% of the countries on earth think that the United States is wrong on abortion. Now, as the Supreme Court grapples with this immense and historic decision, there is an effort to apply political pressure on the court from the person(s) who leaked this draft decision. While the news suggested by the leak is joyous for pro-life individuals like me, the leak itself is completely beyond the pale, inappropriate, and the culprit(s) must face consequences. May the Lord God protect our Supreme Court Justices, grant them safety in the midst of the efforts to intimidate them, and grant them wisdom as they face the most important decision that any of them have ever made. 62 million children – Americans – have died as a result of Roe V. Wade. Now that the equivalent of 1/5th of the U.S. population is dead, is that enough for our country to finally wake up? I pray that it is.” Representative Mann believes life begins at concep… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3488 | Rep. Estes Reacts to SCOTUS Leak | 2022-05-03 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following response to the Supreme Court leak. The recent leak from the Supreme Court should alarm all Kansans – it's a shocking attack and intimidation on our nation's justices and an apparent attempt to hijack the Court's decision-making process. In this case, it shows how radical the far left has become on the issue of abortion – calling for taxpayer-funded abortion up until the moment of birth, but it also serves as a reminder that Kansas is and will be a destination for people seeking abortions unless we codify our common sense protections for women and babies. Regardless of the outcome, Susan and I, along with many Kansans throughout the state, continue to be staunch defenders of the most fundamental inalienable right: the right to life. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3480 | Rep. Estes Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winners | 2022-04-27 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition Saturday, April 23, during a reception and awards program at Mark Arts in Wichita. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts An Artistic Discovery: Congressional Art Competition for High School Students, which takes place in each congressional district with each first-place winner having their artwork on display in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., for about one year. Because of his support for young artists in the 4th congressional district of Kansas, Rep. Estes also hosted an art exhibit in the district to display and celebrate the talent of all of the participants. This year, the 4th Congressional District had 168 entries from 116 students representing 17 high schools in six different counties. "This year's Congressional Art Competition contained many exceptional pieces from a talented group of young artists," said Rep. Estes. "Jacob's mixed media painting, 'The Bouquet,' will represent Kansas well alongside art from across the country on display in the U.S. Capitol." The winner, Jacob Espinoza, a Wichita High School East student, received a cash prize courtesy of Marc and Erin Mason. Second and third place winners also received cash prizes courtesy of Craig and Dalene Nelson. Twelve other students received Honorable Mentions, and two People's Choice winners tied after voting ended at Saturday's reception. The jury consisted of Jim Clements, oil painter; Ann Hathaway, line artist; Chloe Lang, gallery & program director, Mark Arts; and Steve Rasmussen, photographer. 2022 Congressional Art Competition – Final Results 1st Place – Jacob Espinoza, "The Bouquet," Mixed Media, Wichita High School East 2nd Place – Haley Wyckoff, "Hands of a Fisherman," Pencil, Arkansas City High School 3rd Place – Taylor Sutton, "Danica's Cow," Painting, Flinthills High School Honorable Mentions: Madeleine Albert, "Deceitful Guidance," Mixed Media, Wichita Collegiate School Madeleine Albert, "Disentangle… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-leads-letter-opposing-president-bidens-farm-killer-tax | Rep. Mann leads letter opposing President Biden's Farm Killer Tax | 2022-04-27 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) led 28 of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden expressing concerns with provisions in the President's Fiscal Year 2023 budget that threaten the stepped-up tax basis and impose ‘marked-to-market’ capital gains taxes on property such as farmland that has been held in families for 90 years or more. Among the cosigners joining Representative Mann were House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), and U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (NE-03), Ranking Member on House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade. Beginning in 2030, President Biden’s 'marked-to-market' proposal would tax the unrealized gains of generational farm assets and inflict hundreds of thousands of dollars in new capital gains taxes on American farmers and ranchers, jeopardizing the future of family-owned agricultural operations. "Farming is a multi-generational calling, with many producers operating on the same land as their parents and grandparents did decades before,” said Rep. Mann. “The proposals in this budget – threatening the stepped-up basis and imposing the new Farm Killer Tax – will destroy the livelihoods of producers in Kansas and across the country. Taxing the unrealized gains of generational farm assets threatens the livelihoods of the people who feed, fuel, and clothe us - and in turn the food security of our nation. As the Congressman for the First Congressional District of Kansas, home to 60,000 farms and the third-largest agricultural producing district in the country, I urge President Biden to reconsider these devastating tax proposals." “President Biden’s farm killer tax is a direct threat to the livelihoods of farm families nationwide and the generational history of American farms and ranches," said Republican Leader Thompson. Agricultural producers have been sounding the alarm on new tax levies and the impact of changes to stepped-up basis and the estate tax for years, but their concerns have repeatedly fallen on deaf e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3454 | Rep. Estes' Five Year Anniversary | 2022-04-25 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today marks five years since Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) took the oath of office to represent the 4th District of Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives. Since taking office, he has been appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee, the oldest and one of the most influential committees in the House with jurisdiction over trade, taxes, Social Security, and health care. He also serves on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee. "It has been an honor to serve the people of Kansas and to take our common sense values to our nation's capital," said Rep. Estes. "We've accomplished a lot in five years, but much more needs to be done to strengthen our economy, elections, southern border, and our nation in the years to come." Rep. Estes was instrumental in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, authored and worked with bipartisan and bicameral colleagues on the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act, served as a member of the House Republican whip team to ensure passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, supported common sense proposals to address the crisis at our southern border, protected seniors and future retirees with two bills included in the recently-passed major bipartisan SECURE 2.0 legislation, prevented chemical testing at Chilocco near south central Kansas communities, encouraged the enactment of the Title X Protect Life Rule, and prevented air traffic control privatization that would have decimated rural airports. Outside of legislation, Rep. Estes and his office have assisted hundreds of individuals with constituent services issues, being a liaison between federal agencies and Kansans. The office has assisted constituents with casework involving many federal agencies including the IRS, Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, Small Business Administration, Department of State and others. Rep. Estes and his district office most recently assisted two Kansans trapped and in danger in a remote area of Costa Rica that was being invaded by Nicaraguan rebels. Both arr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-welcomes-scorpion-biological-services-big-first-district | Rep. Mann Welcomes Scorpion Biological Services to Big First District | 2022-04-20 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann offered his congratulations and welcomed Scorpion Biological Services, a subsidiary of Heat Biologics, Inc., to the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Kansas Governor's office and Scorpion announced on Monday that their new 500,000 square foot biomanufacturing facility will be developed in Pottawatomie County near Manhattan. "It is a tremendous honor to welcome Scorpion to the Big First District," said Rep. Mann. "The Riley and Pottawatomie County areas are leading the way with innovative research efforts at Kansas State University, Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI), and the USDA National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). Adding the biodefense and biopharmaceutical research of Scorpion further exemplifies the community's efforts to put the United States, and Kansas, in the driver's seat of disease protection. On top of their groundbreaking research, Scorpion will stimulate the local and state economy with more than 500 jobs with starting salaries at $75,000, and a total capital investment of $650 million. I'm excited to see what great accomplishments come out of Scorpion's new biodefense biomanufacturing facility, and I look forward to working closely with them in the future." Heat Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing first-class therapies to modulate the immune system. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-releases-statement-epa-lifting-e15-summer-restriction | Rep. Mann Releases Statement on EPA lifting E15 summer restriction | 2022-04-13 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding yesterday's announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is lifting summer sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend under emergency authority: “Prices at the pump are out of control, and using a home-grown resource like ethanol is a workable solution that Americans deserve,” said Rep Mann. “While it’s months overdue, I’m glad to see that the President has finally signed a waiver for E15 use this summer. Since ethanol is an available, affordable, and renewable way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, I believe that we should be using E15 year-round.” In addition to boosting U.S. biofuels resources, the EPA has also announced its efforts to expand the use of canola oil, providing new pathways for canola oil to participate in the Renewable Fuel Standard program. In the last year, Representative Mann, alongside his colleagues, sent two letters to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, urging him to take immediate action to combat increasing biofuels prices. He also cosponsors H.R.4410, the Year Round Fuel Act. Representative Mann believes America should have an “all of the above” energy strategy that prioritizes American energy independence, embraces fossil fuels and renewable energy, and doesn’t allow Washington to pick winners and losers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-opposes-executive-order-infringing-second-amendment-rights | Rep. Mann Opposes Executive Order Infringing on Second Amendment Rights | 2022-04-11 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to President Biden's new executive order that infringes on the Second Amendment rights of American citizens: "If you weaken a loadbearing wall, the entire structure is compromised. That is what happens to our Constitution when the government violates the Second Amendment rights of the American people, and that is exactly what this executive order does. President Biden's action is yet another brazen attack on our right to protect ourselves and our loved ones. On top of a similar executive order issued last May that broadened the definition of a firearm to include parts used to make legal, private firearms, this order will: Allow the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to end the online sale of gun parts at will. Mandate the serialization of many gun parts, forcing Americans to undergo a background check for a new legal “firearm” to repair or buy replacement parts for their guns. Require that 100% of Firearm Transaction Records from gun stores dating back to 2002 end up in ATF’s billion record gun registry. I stand against the President's overreaching executive order, and will always stand up against any efforts to diminish or weaken the rights of law-abiding citizens to own, carry, and use firearms." Representative Mann introduced H.R. 716, the More Accountability is Necessary Now (MANN) Act - requiring the executive branch to notify the American public and Congress with its intent to issue any new, or revoke any existing, executive order pertaining to the rights of law-abiding American to own, carry, and use firearms as protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. He also introduced H.R. 1758, the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act, and is a co-sponsor of H.R. 6945, the No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your (REGISTRY) Rights Act. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3439 | Rep. Estes Votes Against Reckless Restaurant Relief Bill, Supports Common Sense ENTRÉE Act | 2022-04-07 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against the House Democrats' Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act that adds funding to a program that has left thousands of eligible applicants behind. "Many restaurants hurting from pandemic-related shutdowns in south central Kansas were left without help from a restaurant revitalization fund because of the Democrats' rigged preferential treatment scheme that was found unconstitutional," said Rep. Estes. "Now, as these same restaurants are struggling with the rising high cost of food prices since President Biden took office, Democrats are doubling down on their illegal scheme to pick winners and losers. Instead, I'm working to reduce inflation and have cosponsored the common sense ENTRÉE Act that is fully paid for and requires all applications to be reviewed, processed and disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis." The Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act passed the House 223 to 203. Courts have already ruled against the constitutionality of the restaurant revitalization portion of President Biden's American Rescue Plan Act, citing arbitrary distinctions that would qualify some restaurant owners for relief while disadvantaging other owners. As reported by Forbes, the court wrote, "The stark realities of the Small Business Administration's racial gerrymandering are inescapable. Imagine two childhood friends—one Indian, one Afghan. Both own restaurants, and both have suffered devastating losses during the pandemic. If both apply to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, the Indian applicant will presumptively receive priority consideration over his Afghan friend. Why? Because of his ethnic heritage." Additionally, the arbitrary rules don't take into account a restaurant's employees or the communities they serve. The Entrepreneurs Need Timely Replenishment for Eating Establishments (ENTRÉE) Act was introduced by Small Business Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Missouri) and has 94 cosponsors. It would pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3443 | Rep. Estes Votes Again to Sanction Russia, End Oil Purchases | 2022-04-07 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted to pass two bills further isolating Russia. Both bills had already passed the House, but required an additional vote following changes and passage in the Senate. "The atrocities we've seen in Ukraine have been heart-wrenching, and there's no question that the United States should stand with our allies and isolate Putin," said Rep. Estes. "For a second time, I voted to end U.S. purchases of Russian oil and suspend normal trade relations." Before the House voted in favor of suspending normal trade relations with Russia the first time, Rep. Estes addressed the legislation and the atrocities by Putin on the House floor. Rep. Estes has previously addressed the attacks on Ukraine, voted to sanction Russian oil, commended Ukraine President Zelensky's address to Congress, voted to end normal trade relations with Russia, and cosponsored H.R. 7083 – the Make Russia Pay Act, H.R. 6748 – the Midland Over Moscow Act, and H.R. 7014 – a stronger suspension of trade relations with Russia. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-delivers-state-agriculture-house-floor | Rep. Mann Delivers State of Agriculture on the House Floor | 2022-04-06 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann delivered another installment of his Farm Bill Impact Series on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, showcasing the state of agriculture. Click here to watch Rep. Mann's full remarks on the House Floor. Read the full transcript of his remarks on the House Floor below. "Madam Speaker, I rise today to deliver the next installment of my Farm Bill Impact Series – The State of Agriculture. We’re at the end of the first quarter, National Ag Month just ended, and as Congress prepares to reauthorize the Farm Bill, we should examine the state of agriculture. Agriculture is not just a business; it’s a rich heritage and a lifestyle. Sadly, the distance from farm to fork has never been greater, and there are fewer legislators than ever before who have experience on the farm. Since Congress will reauthorize the Farm Bill in 2023, I’m standing here today to remind Congress that for this legislation to be effective in ensuring the food security (and therefore national security) of our nation, we need to get in the field and consider the perspectives of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. Last month, House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader GT Thompson and I did just that on a tour of my district. We went to farms, we toured facilities, we ate at dinner tables, and we listened. We did it because hearing from producers is crucial to legislating well on matters that concern their livelihoods. Today, I will report to Congress on what they have been telling me about the economic, human, and natural resources surrounding their work, and what producers believe to be the state of agriculture. A farmer or rancher’s economic health depends on things like cash and assets on hand, protections against the government taxing the farm at transfer or death, and well-crafted Farm Bill programs like crop insurance. You don’t have to look far to know that producers are facing the highest input prices in 40 years. Fertilizer is four to five times higher … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-smith-latta-introduce-legislation-protecting-family-owned-farms-ranches | Mann, Smith, Latta Introduce Legislation Protecting Family-Owned Farms, Ranches, Businesses | 2022-03-31 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, at the conclusion of National Agriculture Month, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Jason Smith (MO-08), and Bob Latta (OH-05) led more than 70 of their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing the important role of the stepped-up basis in preserving family-owned farms, ranches, and small businesses. A long-standing provision in the tax code, the stepped-up basis prevents heirs from paying capital gains taxes on inherited assets such as land, equipment, or buildings. "We continue to see damaging policies in the Biden Administration's tax plan, including an effort threatening with the stepped-up basis," said Rep. Mann. "Removing this provision would hurt generational Kansas farmers and ranchers and weaken their ability to keep assets in the family. The day-to-day trials of operating a successful farm, ranch, or small business are challenging enough without worrying about paying devastatingly large capital gains taxes. We must preserve the stepped-up basis and protect agriculturists now and in the future." “From his first day in office, President Biden has engaged in a nationwide assault on American agriculture," said Rep. Smith "Repealing stepped-up basis, as President Biden has called for, would have a devastating impact on America's working families, farms, and small businesses, costing 800,000 jobs and reducing our nation’s GDP by $100 billion in the first ten years alone. The President’s own Department of Agriculture has found this policy to harm all farms no matter their size – including 66 percent of mid-sized farms across the country. Earlier this week, President Biden continued his assault on American agriculture by renewing calls to eliminate the stepped-up basis in his FY23 budget. This legislation we are introducing today will send a clear message that Congress firmly stands with family-owned farms and small businesses.” “Rural Americans are still reeling from the economic blows of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the last thing they need to be worrying… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-challenges-president-bidens-farm-killer-tax-house-floor | Rep. Mann Challenges President Biden's Farm Killer Tax on House Floor. | 2022-03-31 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, during National Agriculture Month, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, drawing attention to dangerous tax provisions included in President Biden's proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The President’s budget includes provisions threatening the stepped-up basis and imposing capital gains taxes on property such as farms, ranches, and businesses that have been held in the family for 90 years or more. This new tax on unrealized gains would inflict hundreds of thousands of dollars in new capital gains taxes on hardworking Americans and jeopardize family-owned agricultural businesses. "Farming is a multi-generational calling,” said Rep. Mann. “The ideas in this budget – threatening the stepped-up basis and imposing the new Farm Killer Tax – will destroy the livelihoods of producers in Kansas and across the country. In 1940, the average cost of Kansas farmland was $50 per acre. Now, irrigated land is over $4,000 per acre. This new tax is not just a game-changer for thousands of family farms – it is a game-ender.” Yesterday, Representative Mann led a resolution with 73 of his colleagues that supports the preservation of the stepped-up basis, opposes any new efforts to impose new taxes on family farms and small businesses, and recognizes the importance of generational transfers of farm and small business operations. Click the link below to watch Rep. Mann's full remarks on the House floor: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3408 | House Passes SECURE 2.0, Includes Rep. Estes Priorities | 2022-03-29 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R–Kansas) joined his Ways and Means colleagues on the House floor during debate of the bipartisan SECURE 2.0. Rep. Estes was instrumental in passing the SECURE Act in 2019 and building the framework for SECURE 2.0. SECURE 2.0 includes legislation Rep. Estes helped introduce that improves the required minimum distribution rules and another that allows employers to match retirement contributions when their employees are making student loan payments. “Since my time as Kansas State Treasurer and as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, increased retirement security for Americans of all ages has been a major policy priority for me,” said Rep. Estes. “Building on our great success with the SECURE Act in 2019, Secure 2.0 includes a number of provisions for new employees and near-retirees.” The House passed H.R. 2954 – the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021, better known as SECURE 2.0 – by a vote of 414 to 5. Along with introduced legislation, Rep. Estes cosponsored legislation that allows the retirement plans of teachers and church employees to have greater investment options and legislation that enhances the ability of small businesses to offer retirement accounts for employees. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee that has jurisdiction over retirement security, Rep. Estes has prioritized increasing retirement security for Americans of all ages. Watch Rep. Estes’ Remarks Full Remarks: Madam Speaker, today I rise in support for SECURE 2.0. Since my time as Kansas State Treasurer and as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, increased retirement security for Americans of all ages has been a major policy priority for me. Building on our great success with the SECURE Act in 2019, Secure 2.0 includes a number of provisions for new employees and near-retirees, like my bill to improve the required minimum distribution rules and my bill that would make it easier for employees to save for retirement and pay off their student loans. Employees who are part of an employe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-and-pappas-introduce-legislation-enhance-va-oversight-community-care | Mann and Pappas Introduce Legislation to Enhance VA Oversight of Community Care Program, Ensure Veterans Have Access to Safe, High-Quality Care | 2022-03-29 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee, introduced bipartisan legislation to require the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to deactivate ineligible providers from its Community Care Network and mitigate both the risk of veterans receiving care from unqualified health care providers and of VHA making payments to fraudulent providers. This legislation would require action following the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that identified approximately 1,600 providers in VHA’s Community Care Network provider directory who were deceased, ineligible to work with the federal government, or had revoked or suspended medical licenses. GAO made a series of ten recommendations, and the legislation would help ensure their implementation. The legislation will be considered during the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on Wednesday, March 30 at 2:00pm. “Veterans who have fought for this country should not have to face yet another battle to get the care they have earned when their service ends,” said Congressman Pappas. “Community care helps increase access for critical services for our veterans, but only if VA can ensure safe, quality care. This bipartisan legislation would require stronger oversight of VA’s Community Care Network and ensure that veterans are not at risk of receiving care from unqualified providers, protecting their health and well-being.” “Our nation’s heroes deserve the highest quality of care when they return home,” said Congressman Mann. “When outdated health care information is left in the VA system, veterans are at risk of receiving unsafe health care services. As members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, it is our duty to ensure that veterans are in good hands. They fought for our safety. We should fight for theirs.” Specifically, the legislation would… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-axne-sen-moran-lead-letter-combat-fertilizer-import-prices | Reps. Mann, Axne, Sen. Moran Lead Letter to Combat Fertilizer Import Prices | 2022-03-18 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Cindy Axne (IA-03), and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) led 83 of their colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) requesting it address the strain on the fertilizer supply by eliminating duties on phosphate fertilizer products imported from Morocco, and suspending the process to impose new duties on urea ammonium fertilizer from Trinidad and Tobago. “Farmers are deciding what to plant not on market fundamentals, but on the cost of fertilizer,” said Rep. Mann. “The conditions surrounding on-farm expenses in the United States have dramatically changed since the U.S. International Trade Commission’s determinations to impose duties on fertilizer from Morocco and Trinidad and Tobago. Given the last several years’ unprecedented volatility for farmers and ranchers, it is crucial America avoids imposing unnecessary duties that could further limit the fertilizer supply or raise its cost. My colleagues and I look forward to the ITC’s immediate action.” “One of the biggest concerns I’ve been hearing lately from farmers is the sharp increase in fertilizer costs,” said Rep. Axne. “Iowa growers are particularly affected and are facing increased stress and uncertainty. In fact, I’ve even heard from producers considering planting less this spring. With record-high prices and uncertain future, I’m hopeful the International Trade Commission will listen to the concerns expressed by the bipartisan group of Members and reconsider and suspend trade duties that have contributed to the price increases.” “Skyrocketing input costs, and particularly record-high fertilizer prices, are damaging Kansas farmers’ ability to grow a crop and earn a living,” said Sen. Moran. “With tight fertilizer supplies in the U.S., I am urging the administration to remove or suspend countervailing duties on fertilizer products from key suppliers. This commonsense solution would increase the availability of fertilizer products and provide needed relie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3406 | Rep. Estes Supports Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia | 2022-03-17 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) spoke on the House floor in support of legislation he helped introduce to suspend normal trade relations with Russia. This legislation garnered broad bipartisan support and further isolates Russia following their unjust invasion of Ukraine. “We must keep in mind that the American marketplace is not something that is a right. It is a privilege for those that uphold international order,” said Rep. Estes. “Congress must make clear to the world that normal trade relations with the United States must be reserved for honest brokers that adhere to international order.” Watch Rep. Estes’ remarks here. Full remarks: Madam Speaker, The United States is the greatest market in the world to do business with. Our consumer spending is double that of the European Union, and more than triple that of China. Every country on earth wants to do business with America. As we deal with the unjust invasion of Ukraine by Russia and continue to modernize our nation’s trade deals – like we did with USMCA – we must keep in mind that the American marketplace is not something that is a right. It is a privilege for those that uphold international order. For far too long many have overlooked repeated abuses by certain trading partners. For whatever reason, they decided it was OK for the United States to do business with those that lie cheat and steal in violation of international law. This has been a terrible mistake. Trade, when done right, is a critical boost to the economy and our families – when done poorly, it enriches our adversaries at the expense of those who do uphold international system. It’s clear that the unjust invasion of Ukraine by Russia cannot stand. Congress must make clear to the world that normal trade relations with the United States must be reserved for honest brokers that adhere to international order. This is the moment when irresponsible trade with the United States without consequence comes to an end. Thank you, I yield back. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3400 | Rep. Estes Responds to President Zelensky’s Address to Congress | 2022-03-16 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following response to President Zelensky’s address to Congress. "President Zelensky delivered a powerful address this morning. I think it’s clear that we can do more to aid suffering Ukrainians, while also ensuring that this war does not escalate or go on indefinitely,” said Rep. Estes. “My hope is that President Biden, along with our European allies, will work to quickly bring about a prompt resolution to this unjust invasion." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3390 | Rep. Estes Votes to Sanction Russia, Calls for Stronger Bipartisan Action | 2022-03-10 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last night Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted for sanctions on Russia that include banning the purchase of Russian oil while also cosponsoring stronger bipartisan, bicameral legislation he and Ways and Means colleagues had developed. “I strongly support ending the U.S. importing Russian oil and moving back to American energy independence,” said Rep. Estes. “While the vote to ban Russian oil purchases and sanction Putin was an important next step, however, it was disappointing to see the White House pressure House Democrats into scrapping the much stronger bipartisan bill that was developed in the Ways and Means Committee that would have applied greater pressure on Russia for their atrocities against Ukraine.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3391 | REP. ESTES VOTES FOR SECURING US, AGAINST RECKLESS SPENDING | 2022-03-10 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last night Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of robust defense spending and against the bloated omnibus spending bill. "The House took two separate spending votes – I voted in favor of the first that funded the Department of Defense and against the second that unnecessarily increases spending and will further drive up debt and inflation," said Rep. Estes. "The major focus of our federal government should be the protection of this nation, and recent global events showcase why it's important to fund defense operations, like those at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-marshall-lead-bicameral-legislation-combat-surge-fertilizer-prices | Mann, Marshall Lead Bicameral Legislation to Combat Surge In Fertilizer Prices | 2022-03-10 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced the Emergency Relief From Duties Act aimed at creating emergency waivers for duties levied on fertilizers by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). This legislation creates a pathway to establish a waiver of Countervailing Duty (CVD) or Anti-dumping Duty (AD) for a year if there is an emergency situation including natural disasters, war, epidemics, labor disputes, or major accidents. “Farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers provide America with essential products while operating in one of the most high-risk industries,” said Representative Mann. “That’s why it’s critical to provide them with opportunities for market remedies, especially in times of emergency and unprecedented volatility like we have seen over the last several years. If we don’t support farmers now, we’ll see the crumbling of America’s independent food security in the future.” “Fertilizer prices are at an all-time high yet additional tariffs continue to be placed on fertilizer, worsening the burden of historic production costs for America’s farmers,” said Senator Marshall. “While we don’t want foreign governments to distort trade with the United States, we must provide flexibility during emergency situations to ensure input costs don’t hinder our farmers’ ability to feed, fuel, and clothe the world.” “Fertilizers and other inputs have been at an all-time high, and the war in Ukraine promises to drive up the price of products even more,” said Iowa farmer and NCGA President Chris Edgington. “Fertilizers have become increasingly hard to secure and pay for because of tariffs or the threat tariffs on imports. That’s why passage of this legislation would come as a welcome relief to farmers across the country.” “The National Sorghum Producers commends Senator Roger Marshall and Rep. Tracey Mann for their legislation to help address the high price of fertilizer and the concentrated fertilizer market. NSP strongly supports m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-introduces-legislation-stop-russian-energy-imports-increase-us-energy | Rep. Mann Introduces Legislation to Stop Russian Energy Imports, Increase U.S. Energy Production | 2022-03-10 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) introduced the Use Stocks, Stop Russia (USSR) Act of 2022. The bill directs the President to prohibit Russian petroleum products from being imported into the United States, resumes construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, and encourages the use of domestically produced energy, including renewable energy, to meet the current demand for energy in the United States. "It's high time America utilizes the energy supply in our own backyard," said Rep. Mann. "President Biden's policies have put us in a position where we can't afford to hit Russia where it hurts - their oil and gas exports to the U.S. - because he’s made us so dependent on other nations’ energy supplies. It's time for President Biden to put America's best interests first." Rep. Mann believes it is important for the U.S. to be energy-independent and end its reliance on Russian oil. Last night, Rep. Mann also voted for the Suspending Energy Import from Russia Act, which would ban importing Russian products into the United States and require the President to impose sanctions on those that have directly or indirectly engaged in serious human rights violations. Click here to read the full text of Rep. Mann's bill. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-votes-against-fourth-short-term-budget-continuing-resolution-omnibus | Rep. Mann Votes Against Fourth Short-Term Budget Continuing Resolution, Omnibus Spending Bill | 2022-03-10 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding his votes against the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill for Fiscal Year 2022 and a fourth continuing resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives: "Rather than fulfilling their constitutional duty to have a true debate on our nation’s finances and pass a comprehensive, fiscally responsible budget, Washington Democrats have kicked the can down the road with three continuing resolutions since October 2021. They also decided it was finally time to hold a vote on their omnibus spending bill for Fiscal Year 2022, nearly 6 months after fiscal year 2022 began and only 12 hours after releasing the final text. The 2,700-page omnibus bill, which Speaker Pelosi released at 1:30 AM on the day of the vote, increases government spending by nearly $100 billion. In the past year, inflation has risen by nearly 8%, almost neck and neck with the growth of government spending. The deficit spending contained in the omnibus bill will only add more fuel to the inflation fire. To make matters worse, the omnibus bill is the first one since 2011 that isn't subject to budget caps, leaving the door wide open for our $30 trillion national debt to grow even larger. It also contains over 2,700 earmarks, returning us to a process that is bad for the country. These last-minute spending bills are bad for America, and they force Americans to foot the bill. Congress must produce a national budget through the right process, reign in government waste, and end Washington's spending addiction." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3388 | Rep. Estes and Republican Colleagues Address the Biden Administration’s Devastating Effects on American Energy Costs | 2022-03-08 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined fellow Republicans on the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) for a special order on the House floor to discuss the effects of high energy prices on America. “For the past year, we’ve seen policies from the Biden administration devastate families and small businesses across the country,” said Rep. Estes. “The national average for a gallon of gasoline is now $4.17 – the highest ever on record.” “President Biden and the congressional Democrats are solely responsible for the year-over-year increase, and their anti-American energy agenda prevented the United States from maintaining our energy independence at a critical moment in history.” Watch Rep. Estes’ remarks Full Remarks: Madam Speaker, for the past year, we’ve seen policies from the Biden administration devastate families and small businesses across the country. Moms in my district like Megan have seen the cost of filling up their tanks and heating their homes continue to climb. The average American family will spend an extra $1,300 in gas this year. And Biden’s Green New Deal energy policies have left us weak abroad and crushed us economically at home. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is now $4.17 – the highest ever on record. There’s nothing to stop that number from going even higher as we head into summer. But the prices at the pump today are not the result of just the recent events in eastern Europe. If we look at gas prices on Jan. 21, 2021 – just one day after President Biden took office – the national average was $2.40. One year later on Jan. 20, 2022 – before Putin ruthlessly invaded Ukraine – the national average was already $3.33. President Biden and the congressional Democrats are solely responsible for the year-over-year increase, and their anti-American energy agenda prevented the United States from maintaining our energy independence at a critical moment in history. That’s why it’s so important that we have good, permanent policies in place that encourage production here at home, ke… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3375 | Rep. Estes and Republican Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi to end CMS Vaccine Mandate | 2022-03-02 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Republican House colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) urging her to reconsider the Biden administration and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) final rule mandating COVID-19 vaccines for health care providers and to consider legislation that would invoke the Congressional Review Act (CRA). "Individuals should not be forced to choose between a health care decision or losing their livelihood," said Rep. Estes. "We are already experiencing a labor shortage in the health care industry, and President Biden's vaccine mandate will only exacerbate the problem." "I am in the health care field, and we are already struggling so much to maintain adequate staffing," wrote one health care worker on Rep. Estes' Share Your Story webpage at estes.house.gov/stories. "A vaccine mandate would make the staffing crisis we are faced with now so much worse. Even though I am vaccinated, if I lose all employees who, by their personal choice and right to their own bodies, I am not sure I will be able to remain in the field myself." A CRA resolution allows an expedited process for the House and Senate to review federal regulations and, upon passage, revoke the regulation. In order to overturn a federal regulation, the resolution must pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the president, or receive a two-thirds majority vote in each chamber to override a president's veto. Rep. Estes has also introduced legislation to protect religious liberty exemptions and cosponsored legislation to stop vaccine mandates, as well as signing a letter seeking answers from President Biden. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-response-president-bidens-state-union | Rep. Tracey Mann's Response to President Biden's State of the Union | 2022-03-02 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address: "Kansans and Americans across the nation tuned in last night in the hope of hearing our Commander in Chief address the crippling crises facing our country and tell us how he plans to fix them. Instead, they heard a self-serving monologue full of half-truths and empty promises," said Rep. Mann. "He even failed to discuss China taking advantage of our country and U.S. agricultural producers. This Administration has failed on the world stage, creating one foreign policy disaster after another, and the repercussions are posing threats to America's food supply, energy security, and freedom. We need to secure our southern border, cut government spending to fix inflation, and reinstate American energy and food independence by supporting our producers here at home. It's time to put America's best interests first." Last month, Representative Mann, alongside Representative August Pfluger (TX-11), and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, led 57 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden to make the U.S.-China agricultural trade relationship more balanced and reciprocal. Representative Mann serves on the House Agriculture Committee and Subcommittees on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, and General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Watch Representative Mann's remarks about the President's State of the Union address on the House Floor here: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3378 | Rep. Estes Responds to President Biden's State of the Union | 2022-03-01 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. "Total Democrat control of Congress and the White House has crushed families across the country and our state," said Rep. Estes. "By every meaningful metric, Biden and Pelosi have taken us in the wrong direction and created multiple crises. To make our Union strong we must secure our southern border, rein in excessive Washington spending that’s caused rising prices, and return to American energy independence like we had under President Trump." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3364 | Rep. Ron Estes Reacts to the Attacks on Ukraine | 2022-02-24 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Today, Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement on the attacks on Ukraine. “Our prayers are with the people of Ukraine as they endure this unprovoked and unjust attack on their sovereignty. Former KGB officer and tyrant Vladimir Putin is disrupting stability in the world for his personal gain without regard to loss of life or even the will of his own people. There must be consequences for such a reckless and dangerous action. President Biden should take a strong stance against this invasion of an independent nation.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3363 | Rep. Estes Announces 2022 Annual High School Art Competition | 2022-02-23 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WICHITA – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced the annual Congressional Art Competition dates. "Each year I'm always impressed with the talent of our students here in the Sunflower State," said Rep. Estes. "The Congressional Art Competition is an incredible way for our young people to showcase their work locally while also competing for a unique and coveted spot in the Capitol complex. I encourage all high school artists in our district to enter and be a part of this fun and distinctive competition." High school students in Kansas' 4th District may submit up to two art pieces for the competition. The deadline to submit artwork is Monday, April 4. All artwork that meets the competition criteria will be displayed at Mark Arts in Wichita April 15 to May 28 with a reception Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m. The winning artwork will be framed and shipped to Washington, D.C., to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year along with other winners from around the country. Prizes may be awarded. Students and high school art teachers interested in learning more about the Congressional Art Competition should visit estes.house.gov/art. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-panetta-gt-thompson-and-langevin-introduce-ffa-week-resolution | Reps. Mann, Panetta, GT Thompson, and Langevin Introduce FFA Week Resolution | 2022-02-18 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), co-chairs of the Congressional FFA Caucus, and Representatives GT Thompson (PA-15) and Jim Langevin (RI-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution designating February 19-26 as National FFA Week. Nearly 90 cosponsors joined the effort in the U.S. House of Representatives, and it was also introduced in the U.S. Senate in an effort led by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE). In addition to designating National FFA Week, the resolution also recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world and celebrates 70 years of the National FFA Organization’s membership magazine, now called New Horizons. “The future is making strong demands,” said Rep. Mann. “By the year 2030, the global population is expected to surpass eight billion people. Now more than ever, we need young people with the foresight, creativity, and skills necessary to meet the challenges of delivering food, fiber, and fuel to the world. The National FFA Organization, state FFA associations, and local FFA chapters across the country give students the tools and resources they need to tackle those problems head-on. As a past chapter FFA officer from Quinter, Kansas, proud FFA alumnus, and founder of the Congressional FFA Caucus, I am honored to introduce this resolution to celebrate National FFA Week.” “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution to establish National FFA Week,” said Rep. Panetta. "Although many of us from agricultural communities appreciate what our young farmers and ranchers do throughout the year, this resolution will allow the entire nation to take a week to formally acknowledge what they do and encourage them to continue their work for the country. This resolution demonstrates Congress' commitment to the FFA and the young men and women who proudly wear the blue corduroy jacket, kno… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-pfluger-mccarthy-lead-letter-urging-president-biden-hold-china | Reps. Mann, Pfluger, McCarthy Lead Letter Urging President Biden to Hold China Accountable | 2022-02-15 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), August Pfluger (TX-11), and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy led 57 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden to make the U.S.-China agricultural trade relationship more balanced and reciprocal. More than two years ago, the United States and China signed a two-year Phase One trade deal that required China to make structural reforms to its trade regime and import $73.9 billion of U.S. agricultural products in 2020 and 2021 combined. Today, China has failed to live up to that commitment by $16 billion. "President Biden either needs to force China to comply with their end of the agreement or punish them for failing to do so. That's how deals work," said Rep. Tracey Mann. “This administration must address the full suite of issues in a comprehensive and holistic manner and hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for treating America and its farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers like a doormat. My colleagues and I are calling for immediate action.” “America must enforce our agreements," said Rep. August Pfluger. "I am proud to join my colleagues in calling on President Biden to hold China accountable for their Phase One commitments. This administration must take immediate action and stand up for the agricultural producers that feed and clothe our nation. It’s time to put the United States first and stand up to our adversaries.” In the letter, the members express their deep concerns with China not holding up their end of the agreement and urge President Biden, U.S. Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to immediately rectify the situation and stand for U.S. agricultural producers. They state that the U.S. must fully enforce the agreement and receive damages from China for China’s failure to perform. Click here to view the full text of the letter. Click here to read Rep. Mann's opinion piece on holding China accountable. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3359 | Rep. Estes, Sen. Moran Announce Additional $772,000 in Grants for Kansas Aviation Manufacturers | 2022-02-11 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) today announced $771,975 in grants for aviation manufacturers through the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) program. These funds will help Kansas aviation employers retain 39 employees. The AMJP program was created by legislation introduced by Rep. Estes and Sen. Moran. This is the third round of AMJP program awards announced to Kansas companies. In combination with the first and second round grants, the AMJP program has awarded over $111 million to Kansas aviation employers to help retain 4,786 employees. “Once again, more Kansas aviation workers are about to benefit from the bipartisan Aviation Manufacturers Jobs Protection Program that Sen. Moran and I developed in 2020,” said Rep Estes. “The coronavirus pandemic deeply impacted one of the most important industries in the Sunflower State, but thanks to the AMJP Program, we aren’t losing a significant number of our skilled workforce. This final round of funding means that now, we’ve been able to help retain more than 4,700 employees who live and work in our communities.” “The aviation manufacturing industry in Kansas plays a critical role in providing our state with high-paying jobs and supporting commercial and general aviation across the country,” said Sen. Moran. “Congressman Estes and I created the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program to support this important industry and its skilled workforce during the pandemic. I’m pleased this program has now helped over 50 Kansas companies and thousands of their invaluable employees.” The AMJP program provides funding to eligible businesses to pay up to half of their compensation costs for certain categories of employees, for up to six months. Rep. Estes and Sen. Moran hosted an information session in June with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) AMJP Program Director Elliott Black for aviation manufacturers in the Wichita area to learn more about the AMJP Program and ask questions directly to the program lead. After … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-co-sponsors-bill-make-trump-tax-cuts-permanent | Rep. Mann Co-Sponsors Bill to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent | 2022-02-11 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) joined U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (IL-13), Kevin Brady (TX-08), and 87 other representatives in introducing the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, a bill that would make permanent the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 signed into law by President Trump. The TCJA included historic tax cuts for American families and small businesses. The average family of four received an annual tax cut of $2,900, while the business provisions helped lead to record levels of new investment and wage growth for employees. "Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Kansas families and businesses were thriving under the pro-growth policies of the Trump Administration,” said Rep. Mann. “TCJA provided more opportunities, greater economic development, and a positive impact on their income. Unfortunately, many of these tax cuts will expire at the end of 2025. Our legislation ensures many provisions of the 2017 tax cuts remain in place, giving Kansans the certainty of lower taxes and better opportunities both now and into the future." The Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act will make the TCJA tax cuts permanent. Key provisions of the bill include: Making permanent the doubled standard deduction of $12K for individuals and $24K for couples filing joint returns. Maintaining the ability for homeowners to deduct interest payments on their mortgages. Maintaining the Medical Expense Deduction to allow the deduction of qualified health care expenses that exceed 7.5% of an individual’s income. Provides a 20% tax deduction for small businesses. Click here to view the full text of the bill. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-voting-against-short-term-continuing-resolution | Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Voting Against the Short-Term Continuing Resolution | 2022-02-09 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding the Continuing Resolution vote last night in the U.S. House of Representatives: "Yesterday, House Democrats pushed through yet another irresponsible continuing resolution. This is not the first, not the second, but the third time that Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats have resorted to stop-gap funding bills since September 2021. Rather than undergoing a normal process in which the Appropriations Committees develop a budget and send it to the full House and Senate for a vote, Washington Democrats have focused all efforts on pursuing reckless “Build Back Better” spending measures that will deepen our already $30 trillion national debt and fuel the inflation fire. We are nearly halfway through the fiscal year, yet we still do not have a full-year budget. This is no way for a sovereign nation to govern. I voted against the continuing resolution - for the third time - because it kicks the can down the road instead of kicking off a true debate on our nation’s budget. This haphazard budgeting needs to stop. Congress must work to produce an FY 2022 budget that provides certainty for the American people, includes longstanding provisions such as the Hyde Amendment, protects agriculture programs, and puts America on a path towards fiscal sustainability." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-bost-introduce-bill-improve-veteran-protections | Reps. Mann, Bost Introduce Bill to Improve Veteran Protections | 2022-02-08 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Ranking Member on the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Mike Bost (IL-12), Ranking Member on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, introduced a bill which would ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent properly - to protect and defend legitimate whistleblowers at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. "It's imperative that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly to provide high-quality services for our nation's veterans," said Rep. Mann. "We must ensure that when whistleblowers raise concerns they are taken seriously. Our legislation will help streamline consideration of these complaints from an untrusted office in VA and establish checks and balances for another, all to ensure taxpayer money is being used efficiently while protecting whistleblowers at the same time." “When Congress identifies problems, we have a duty to address them. It’s no secret that VA’s Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection is one place where Congress has found many problems,” said Ranking Member Bost. “With that in mind, I’m proud to join my friend and the lead Republican on the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, Rep. Mann, in introducing important legislation today to finally address them. Our bill would remove the investigative functions of OAWP and require all whistleblower allegations to be referred to the Office of Special Counsel, an independent, investigative agency. That will ensure that protections for whistleblowers are maintained and refocus OAWP on improving services for veterans.” House Veterans' Affairs Committee oversight revealed that the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), which is an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency, has higher trust in the whistleblower community than the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP). This bill would require OAWP to refer all whistleblower allegations to OSC for investigation. Roughly one-third of OSCs whistl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-opposes-house-democrats-bill-concedes-china | Rep. Tracey Mann Opposes House Democrats' Bill That Concedes to China | 2022-02-04 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding his vote on the House Democrats' bill that concedes American interests to China. "China is using the United States as a doormat. The House Democrats' COMPETES Act, which should rightly be called the CONCEDES Act, gives the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) even more opportunities to take advantage of our country. With a $350 billion price tag, the bill is packed with Build Back Better policies that House Democrats couldn’t slip through in previous legislation and neglects to hold China accountable for the origins of COVID-19, their human rights violations, their malign influence on American college campuses, and their aggression toward U.S. allies like Taiwan. I voted against this partisan bill because it puts the security of our nation at risk and concedes American interests to the Chinese Communist Party. Americans deserve elected officials who put their safety and best interests first. This toothless, partisan legislation does the exact opposite. As a member of Congress, I am committed to fighting for the best interests of Kansans in the First District - and all Americans." Rep. Mann cosponsored three amendments to the Concedes Act in an effort to hold China accountable, but all were voted down by House Democrats. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a 222-210 vote. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Mann has also called on the Biden Administration to hold China accountable for failing to meet their end of the Phase One trade deal. To date, China still owes American agricultural producers $16 billion in imported U.S. products. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-marshall-fight-epa-regulatory-expansion-behalf-oil-and-gas-industry | Mann, Marshall Fight EPA Regulatory Expansion on Behalf of Oil and Gas Industry | 2022-01-31 | 2022 | 2022-01 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), and Jodey Arrington (TX-19), alongside U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) and Ted Cruz (TX), led their colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. The letter urges EPA Administrator Regan to withdraw a proposed rule seeking to further regulate the oil and gas industry. The letter states in part, “Recently, energy costs have significantly risen, and all across the country, Americans are paying the price," the Members write. "Burdening the oil and natural gas industry at this time would be a colossal mistake that would further exacerbate this trend. Higher energy costs harm all Americans. We urge you to withdraw this proposed rule pending further environmental and economic study. Barring that, we call for a further extension of the comment period, of not less than 60 days, to give the public, regulated community, and other stakeholders the time necessary to analyze the proposal and fully participate in the rulemaking process. As the country continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic we need to be working to strengthen American energy production, not burdening the industry with unnecessary and costly regulation.” The leading members are joined by 11 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 4 members of the U.S. Senate. Click here to view the full text of the letter. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:50:39Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3341 | Rep. Estes and Republican Colleagues Demand Answers for Southern Border Crisis | 2022-01-21 | 2022 | 2022-01 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R–Kansas) joined more than 100 Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a comprehensive review of the decisions by the Biden Administration that have led to the worst border crisis in United States history. “Over the past year, President Biden’s policies allowed our southern border to turn into utter chaos,” said Rep. Estes. “With critical border enforcement measures removed and offering amnesty to those here illegally, there have been record-breaking numbers of illegal immigrant crossing. As a member of the border security caucus, I’ve seen firsthand the distress that Biden’s open border policy brings to states that share a border with Mexico and the accompanying national security risk it has for the entire country.” In the letter, the lawmakers requested a full accounting of the 2021 crisis on the Southern Border, including a breakdown of illegal immigrants encountered, apprehended, and released into the United States, as well as DHS vetting procedures, involvement with nonprofit organizations (NPOs), and communications with the White House transition team regarding the consequences of undoing the former Trump administration’s immigration policies. “If not for a deep desire to serve the American public, it would be nearly impossible for rank-and-file Border Patrol Agents to put on a uniform day in and day out in an attempt to secure this great nation’s borders. Against the direct will of the American people, President Biden has made the securing of our borders impossible. Instead, his policies have allowed criminal cartels to advertise their services throughout the world with the promise that illegal border crossers will be allowed to remain in the United States without fear of deportation. This has caused severe human misery as vulnerable women and children put themselves in the hands of dangerous smugglers and human traffickers to be physically and sexually abused and, at times, even m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:50:39Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-receives-rating-pro-life-susan-b-anthony-list | Rep. Mann Receives A+ Rating from Pro-Life, Susan B. Anthony List | 2022-01-21 | 2022 | 2022-01 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) received a perfect A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List. The score takes into account votes and actions taken by members of Congress during the first session of the 117th Congress. "It is an honor to receive an A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony List," said Rep. Mann. "For far too long, elected members in Congress have spent more time protecting sea turtle eggs and the lesser-prairie chicken than unborn babies. As a father, a Christian, and an American, I vow to advocate tirelessly for life. I believe that every life matters and I am proud that my work in Congress last year reflected it. It is an honor to stand with my pro-life colleagues and organizations like SBA to protect life, which is an inalienable and self-evident right, and which must be protected at all costs. I will never stop fighting for the lives of unborn Americans." In 2021, Rep. Mann voted for life more than 20 times, sent 15 letters urging for the protection of the Hyde and Helm Amendments in spending bills, and cosponsored 16 pieces of pro-life legislation including H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortions which would permanently prohibit federal funding for abortions and abortion services. The Susan B. Anthony List serves as an educational resource for Americans about pro-life legislation and works to enhance policy research for members of Congress. Click here to view Rep. Mann's SBA scorecard. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:50:39Z |
| https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-host-town-hall-listening-tour-across-big-first-district-0 | Rep. Tracey Mann to Host Town Hall Listening Tour Across Big First District | 2022-01-21 | 2022 | 2022-01 | Republican | House | KS | Tracey Mann | M000871 | mann.house.gov | mann | https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Representative Mann will host 13 town hall meetings next week to hear from Kansans. Below are the meeting dates, times, and locations. More town halls in other counties within the First Congressional District will be scheduled in the coming months. MEDIA RSVP: Media is welcome at all the meetings below. Please contact Michaela Todd at Michaela.Todd@mail.house.gov to RSVP and for further information. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Town Hall Schedule Barton County Where: Great Bend Chamber of Commerce 1125 Williams Street | Great Bend, KS Time: 8:00 AM CT Rush County Where: Barbed Wire Museum 120 First Street | LaCrosse, KS Time: 9:45 AM CT Ness County Where: High Plains Farm Credit 101 Eagle Drive | Ness City, KS Time: 11:15 AM CT Lane County Where: Joy Center - West Room 144 North First Street | Dighton, KS Time: 12:45 PM CT Scott County Where: Scott County Library 110 West 8th Street | Scott City, KS Time: 2:00 PM CT Wichita County Where: Wichita County Community Building 502 M Street | Leoti, KS Time: 3:15 PM CT Greeley County Where: Dixon Drug – Redeeming Grounds Coffee 422 Broadway Avenue | Tribune, KS Time: 3:30 PM MT Wallace County Where: The Farmhouse Restaurant – Back Room 1685 US Highway 40 | Sharon Springs, KS Time: 5:00 PM MT Thursday, January 27, 2022 Town Hall Schedule Sherman County Where: Goodland Public Library 812 Broadway Avenue | Goodland, KS Time: 8:45 AM MT Thomas County Where: Colby Event Center – Meeting Rooms 1200 South Franklin Avenue | Colby, KS Time: 11:15 AM CT Logan County Where: Logan County Courthouse - Meeting Room 710 West 2nd Street | Oakley, KS Time: 12:45 PM CT Sheridan County Where: Sheridan County Library – Meeting Room 801 Royal Avenue | Hoxie, KS Time: 4:45 PM CT Graham County Where: Average Joes’ 222 North Pomeroy Avenue | Hill City, KS Time: 6:15 PM CT | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:50:39Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3339 | Rep. Estes Marks One Year of Biden Administration | 2022-01-20 | 2022 | 2022-01 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) marked one year of the Biden Administration and complete Democrat control of the House, Senate and White House in a floor speech. "This week, we look back over a year of failures; from the economy and crime to foreign policy and national security – there is not one area where this year of total Democrat control shouldn’t receive an F," said Rep. Estes. Watch the remarks here. Download the remarks here. Full Remarks: Madam Speaker, this week, we look back over a year of failures; from the economy and crime to foreign policy and national security – there is not one area where this year of total Democrat control shouldn’t receive an F. It’s hard to believe that it was only a year ago this Thursday, that President Biden swore to uphold the Constitution just outside the building from where we stand today. Despite assuring American people he sought to unify the country, Biden’s first hours in office were marked by divisive and controversial executive orders. Biden’s incompetent economic policies destroyed our chance at a strong economic recovery, and harmed hardworking families and small businesses. A year later, Americans are paying about 50% more each time they fill up their tank. That’s after President Biden canceled the Keystone XL Pipeline, halted new oil and gas leasing on federal land, and proposed burdensome taxes and regulations on small energy producers. These policies all matter – they impact real people. That’s why tonight I wanted to share some insight and experiences from folks in Kansas after a year of President Biden holding office. Nick, a new father in Derby, has certainly noticed the increase in the price of fuel. He just had a baby last year and started a new job. Paying more at the pump means he has less for his newborn’s needs, and as every new parent knows – diapers aren’t cheap. But that’s not the only thing Kansans are paying more for. The Biden Administration has directly caused rising prices by flooding the economy with their big… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:50:39Z |
| https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3328 | Rep. Estes Votes Against Democrat's Radical Partisan Election Bill | 2022-01-13 | 2022 | 2022-01 | Republican | House | KS | Ron Estes | E000298 | estes.house.gov | estes | https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON –Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted against Democrats, proposal to drastically change election procedure. “I voted against Democrats’ radical election takeover bill. It’s vital to have basic safeguards such as voter ID requirements in our elections — which a vast majority of Americans support,” said Rep. Estes. “Instead of addressing rising prices, the supply chain crisis, or our lawless southern border, Democrats are working to remove critical voting processes within states like Kansas.” The bill passed the House 220 to 203 along party lines. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:50:39Z |
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