Little Apple Times

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) took a strong stand against the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, voting against H.R. 8035 which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 311-112. Following the vote, Rep. Mann expressed his concerns, stating, “Being the leader of the free world comes with great responsibility – both at home and abroad. It is in America’s interest for Ukrainian forces to defeat Russia, but it is irresponsible and unsustainable to continue funding a war in Ukraine without any oversight as to how Americans’ tax dollars are spent. I could not in good conscience vote to send $60.84 billion more to Ukraine without proper checks in place for the $75 billion that America has already sent. We do not allow our own federal agencies to spend our tax dollars that way, and we should not allow foreign governments to either. It should not be controversial."

Rep. Mann has been a vocal advocate for supporting Ukraine in a fiscally responsible manner since Russia's invasion of the country. He has previously supported amendments to increase oversight of funds allocated to Ukraine and opposed bills that lacked accountability and oversight, such as H.R. 2670.

In line with his commitment to the Big First, Rep. Mann remains dedicated to ensuring that the government is accountable to the people of Kansas and that the nation remains safe.