Mann, Tracey

Tracey Mann represents Kansas's 1st congressional district, a sprawling rural region covering parts of 63 counties in central and western Kansas. As chair of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, Mann oversees federal policy affecting the nation's meat, dairy, and poultry sectors. Subcommittee chairs control hearing schedules, legislative priorities, and which bills advance to the full committee, giving them significant influence over agricultural regulation and farm support programs affecting these industries.

Mann brings practical experience to his agricultural role. Before his election to Congress in 2020, he served as Kansas's 50th lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2019, appointed by Governor Jeff Colyer. His background as a businessman in a predominantly agricultural state positions him to understand the economic concerns of livestock producers, dairy farmers, and poultry operations across his district and beyond.

As subcommittee chair, Mann sits on both the House Agriculture Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, giving him a broad legislative platform. His sponsored bills reflect his focus areas, including the Recreational Drone Empowerment Act and the Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025, alongside measures addressing tax policy and agricultural infrastructure. Through his subcommittee role, Mann shapes federal oversight of livestock markets, dairy regulations, and poultry industry standards—issues central to Kansas's rural economy and his constituents' livelihoods.