Little Apple Times

U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted against H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The legislation passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 341-82 but did not meet Mann's criteria for reducing government spending, protecting election integrity, or addressing the $35 trillion national debt.

“I did not come to Congress to be a caretaker in the slow demise of America,” said Rep. Mann. “Our country currently has $35 trillion in debt that our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will be responsible for. We cannot continue to do the same thing over and over again and expect different results. Kansans regularly tell me that the economy and the federal government’s reckless spending are two of their top concerns. I will not contribute to the decimation of America’s fiscal house by supporting spending bills that fail to prioritize the real needs of America. It is Congress’ job to pass 12 individual appropriations bills each year to fund the government. We must return to regular order, stop kicking the can down the road, and do our job.”

In March 2024, Rep. Mann voted against H.R. 1061, part of a $1.66 trillion spending package, and opposed another vehicle in the package that exceeded spending caps and increased national debt.

H.R. 9747 will now proceed to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.

For more information about Representative Mann, visit: www.mann.house.gov