SW Kansas News

Tracey Mann, a U.S. Congress member representing Kansas' 1st District since 2021, recently shared his views on various topics through a series of tweets. Mann, who was born in Quinter, Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State University in 2000, discussed rural infrastructure and energy policy, livestock protection measures at the border, and trade deals with China.

On May 13th, 2025, Tracey Mann tweeted about his meeting with representatives from KSElectricCoops and NECANet to deliberate on rural infrastructure and energy policies. He emphasized the necessity for "smart federal policy that strengthens the power grid and protects the future of agriculture in Western Kansas."

Later that day, Mann addressed concerns regarding livestock health by supporting a decision made by Secretary Rollins to close the border to live imports from Mexico. In his tweet, he warned against allowing "the New World Screwworm" into the U.S., stating it would have "devastating repercussions for America’s livestock producers and consumers."

In another tweet posted on May 13th, Mann expressed support for former President Donald Trump’s efforts related to American agricultural interests. He commended Trump for standing firm in favor of farmers and looked forward to seeing further developments on Trump's trade deal with China.

Tracey Mann continues to focus on issues critical to his constituents in Kansas’ 1st district while advocating for policies that benefit agriculture and rural communities.