Little Apple Times

U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives, sharing feedback from Kansas residents about recent tax cuts for working families. Mann highlighted that small business owners and family farmers across the district expressed appreciation for legislation promoted by President Trump and Congressional Republicans.

During his remarks, Mann stated, "Mr. Speaker, over the August in-district work period, I had the privilege of meeting with Kansans from all across the district, from Salina to Great Bend, Hutch to WaKeeney, Hoxie to Jetmore, Hays to Hill City. It is the honor of my life to represent the Big First District of Kansas in this Congress and I was grateful to spend time with Kansans while I was able to be home. For the fifth year in a row, I visited all 60 counties in the Big First and had the chance to hear about the impacts the One Big Beautiful Bill will make on our families and our communities."

He continued by emphasizing local support for policies aimed at preventing significant tax increases on working and middle-class families: "As I visited companies and families across the Big First District, stop after stop, my fellow Kansans expressed their appreciation for the wins the bill delivers for Kansas families. They are relieved that we were able to prevent the largest tax hike in American history for working and middle-class families. They’re grateful to have a Congress and a White House that embrace pro-family policies and our commitments to doubling the Child Tax Credit and expanding 529 education savings accounts. These are commonsense policies that promote and strengthen families across the nation, and they’re yet another promise made, promise kept."

Mann described how making permanent certain small business deductions has benefited agriculture businesses: "Small business owners and family farms shared how monumental our legislation is for their families. We were able to make the 199A small business deduction permanent, allowing agriculture and small business families to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. Farm families were relieved that they no longer have to fear being forced to sell land when they lose a loved one. By expanding the death tax exemption, we brought the tax code in line with today’s farm economy and allowed more farm families to keep their operations in the family. This is life-changing for millions of families across the country and throughout the Big First District."

The Congressman also noted changes intended to assist young people from farming backgrounds seeking higher education financial aid: "Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers were also grateful that our legislation restored a decades-old standard that exempts the values of assets found on family farms and small businesses from being assessed as part of a family’s net worth. Over the past few years, net farm income has decreased by nearly 25%. When young people from these families are applying for higher education financial aid, the assets tied up in the family farm or the small business should not count against them. Our bill makes their lives easier, not harder, by leveling the playing field for these students and families, while protecting the American dream for every student, regardless of their parents’ careers."

He added that provisions now prioritize domestic products: "Our farmers were also deeply grateful for the commonsense provisions that ensure our tax incentives benefit American-grown products and American farmers, not foreign producers. By extending the 45Z tax credit and limiting eligibility to domestic feedstocks, this majority delivered long-term certainty for American agriculture."

On agricultural policy updates Mann said: "Kansas farmers started the year needing a new Farm Bill that meets needs for today and not from six years ago. Last year Congressional Democrats held farm country hostage... In The One Big Beautiful Bill our Republican majority answered rural America’s call by updating reference prices...and expanding crop insurance." He explained these measures aim at supporting farm stability during difficult crop years.

Mann concluded with an outlook on future legislative efforts: "Mr. Speaker...we ought to build on that momentum by passing policies that promote safety in American communities...I look forward to working with this majority...in next four months."

Tracey Mann has represented Kansas’ 1st congressional district since 2021 after succeeding Roger Marshall (https://mann.house.gov/about). Born in Quinter in 1976 (https://ballotpedia.org/Tracey_Mann), he resides in Salina.

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