Tracey Mann

H.R. 10683 was introduced on October 1, 2026 by Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS-1) with no cosponsors. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

This resolution recognizes September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day to honor agricultural educators and the work they do across the country. The resolution celebrates the more than 11,000 agricultural educators who teach students about agriculture, food, and natural resources in all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It also recognizes the National FFA Organization and the National Association of Agricultural Educators for their roles in preparing students for leadership and careers in agriculture. The resolution does not involve any funding or create new programs, but simply expresses congressional support for designating this day to highlight the importance of agricultural education in developing future leaders in the farming and natural resources sectors.

This resolution honors the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America on its 100th anniversary, recognizing the organization's founding in 1926 and its role as the leading professional association for golf course managers and maintenance professionals worldwide. The GCSAA represents over 20,000 members across more than 78 countries and contributes significantly to the golf industry, which generates approximately $226.5 billion annually for the U.S. economy. The resolution highlights the organization's contributions to environmental stewardship, including helping establish best management practices in all 50 states and funding research for sustainable course management. It also recognizes the GCSAA's educational initiatives, such as its First Green program that introduces students to science and technology concepts through golf course field trips, and its workforce development programs offering career guidance and scholarships. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or implementation requirements, serving simply to commend the organization's century of service to the golf industry and community.

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to study whether smaller aircraft with 10 to 19 passenger seats that meet current safety standards can be used in regular commercial airline service. The FAA must complete the study within 180 days of the bill's enactment and must consider how changing economics affect airlines serving small communities, examine how foreign countries handle similar aircraft, and gather input from aircraft manufacturers, rural community representatives, and aviation safety experts. The study particularly focuses on aircraft certified after August 2017 under the FAA's part 23 regulations, with an eye toward potentially allowing their use in commercial operations under part 121. After completing the study, the FAA must submit its findings to Congress. The bill aims to address the decline of scheduled air service to remote and rural communities by exploring whether existing smaller aircraft could help restore connectivity to these areas.

This bill clarifies how the Department of Housing and Urban Development should handle documentation proving that projects meet domestic content requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act. Specifically, it allows HUD to accept paperwork generated through the "Make It American Process Standard" (NEMA 70901-2024) as valid evidence that funding recipients are using enough American-made materials in their projects. The legislation does not require recipients to use this specific standard, nor does it prevent them from using other acceptable certification methods that comply with domestic content rules. HUD is also given authority to accept documentation from similar standards if they provide reliable and verifiable domestic content certification processes. The bill affects HUD-administered financial assistance programs and companies or organizations receiving federal funds for projects that must meet Buy America requirements.

This bill would repeal a federal law that currently grants the State of Kansas criminal jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Native Americans on tribal lands within the state. The repeal would affect how crimes on Kansas tribal lands are prosecuted, shifting jurisdiction away from state courts. The bill contains no specified funding or timeline requirements, as it is a straightforward repeal of existing law. The change would primarily impact Native American tribes in Kansas, state law enforcement, and the federal criminal justice system's handling of tribal crime cases. This represents a shift toward restoring tribal sovereignty over criminal matters on Native American reservations in Kansas.

This resolution supports the recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.The resolution also supports the efforts of the Department of Transportation, state and local governments, and state and local law enforcement to prevent and stop distracted driving.

The CFTC International Operational Improvements Act of 2026 strengthens the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's ability to cooperate with foreign financial regulators and other U.S. agencies. The bill allows the CFTC to temporarily exchange staff with foreign governments and financial authorities, share resources and funding with other federal agencies, and accept assistance from foreign central banks and ministries without requiring reciprocal agreements. Employees detailed from other agencies or foreign governments maintain their civil service status and benefits, though foreign detailees cannot hold management positions and must follow U.S. ethics and conduct laws. The legislation also expands the definition of "foreign futures authority" to cover swaps and commodity regulation, not just futures and options. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the bill, which simply authorizes these operational arrangements to proceed at the commission's discretion.

H.R. 8034 modifies tax deductions for small oil and gas producers by increasing percentage depletion allowances on marginal oil and gas wells. Specifically, the bill raises the depletion rate from a base of 15 percent to potentially up to 25 percent, with the rate increasing by one percentage point for each dollar that crude oil prices fall below $70 per barrel (adjusted for inflation after 2027). The bill also doubles the threshold for qualifying as a "marginal property" from 1,000 barrels to 2,000 barrels of daily production and removes income limitations on these depletion deductions. These changes primarily benefit small independent oil and gas operators and rural communities that depend on energy production, and take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.

This resolution supports the designation of National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week.It also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the chartering of Alaska as a State FFA Association of the National FFA Organization.

This bill allows first-time homebuyers to withdraw money from 529 college savings plans without the normal tax penalties if the account has been open for at least 15 years. Specifically, beneficiaries can withdraw up to $35,000 (reduced by any other qualified withdrawals) from older contributions and earnings to purchase their first home, provided they use the funds within 60 days of withdrawal. The bill affects first-time homebuyers who have had 529 education savings accounts for at least 15 years and want to use accumulated funds for down payments or home purchases. If the home purchase is delayed or cancelled, withdrawals can be recontributed to a 529 plan or ABLE account within 120 days without penalty. However, if a beneficiary sells the home or stops living in it within five years of purchase, they must repay the tax benefit that was deferred, though the repayment obligation decreases by 20 percent for each full year the home was retained. The legislation takes effect for distributions made after the bill's enactment date.

Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization ActThis bill expands and modifies a commercial vehicle operator safety screening program to allow the motor carrier industry to access an individual operator's crash and serious safety violation inspection history during employment. Under current law, this Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) program provides information for pre-employment screening.The bill also directs FMCSA to revise the appeals process for DataQs to require an appeal to be decided by a person other than the person that issued the violation. DataQs is the online system for motor carriers and commercial motor vehicle drivers to request and track a review of federal and state crash and inspection data that the requestor believes is incomplete or incorrect.

The Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025 allows states and transportation agencies to use federal highway safety grants to adopt advanced technologies like predictive analytics, telematics data, and other data-driven tools to identify and prevent crashes before they happen. The bill modifies three main federal highway safety programs—the Highway Safety Improvement Program, the National Highway Freight Program, and National Priority Safety Programs—to explicitly support these modern safety technologies alongside traditional approaches. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Transportation Secretary must issue guidance on best practices for protecting privacy, ensuring data security, and validating the effectiveness of these tools, while also coordinating across federal agencies to promote their consistent use. The bill also requires the Federal Highway Administration to study whether new operating standards are needed for intelligent freight transportation systems and report findings to Congress within one year. No specific new funding amounts are allocated in the text; rather, the bill expands how existing federal highway safety grant money can be spent.

Recreational Drone Empowerment ActThis bill expands the areas in which recreational unmanned aircraft systems (i.e., drones) are authorized to fly.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has various classifications for airspace, including Class E airspace, which is controlled airspace that is comprised of multiple sectors (e.g., Classes E1 to E5). Class E airspace includes sectors that (1) generally begin where Class G airspace (i.e., uncontrolled airspace) ends, and (2) are associated with an airport surface area or a surface level extension to another class of airspace.Under current law, recreational drones may generally operate in certain circumstances from a fixed site, including within Class B, C, or D airspace. They may also operate within Class G airspace (1) up to 400 feet above ground level, without prior FAA authorization; and (2) over 400 feet above ground level with prior FAA authorization.The FAA has interpreted current law to allow recreational drone operations in Class E2 airspace designated for an airport and prohibit recreational drone operations in other Class E sectors.The bill specifies that the FAA may authorize recreational drones to operate at fixed site locations in Class E airspace that isabove Class G airspace; ordesignated as an extension to a Class B, C, D, or E surface area.

The Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act of 2025 modifies how the federal government determines which clinics qualify as "rural health clinics" eligible for Medicare funding. Currently, the law excludes clinics in "urbanized areas" from rural health clinic status, but this bill changes that definition to exclude only clinics in urban areas with populations of 50,000 or more. This change allows clinics in smaller towns and less densely populated areas that were previously considered urbanized to potentially qualify for rural health clinic benefits and reimbursement rates. The bill affects rural healthcare providers and their patients by potentially expanding access to federally supported clinic services in communities that fall between traditional rural and urban classifications. The new rules take effect on January 1, 2027.

This bill modifies Medicare rules to allow physician assistants and nurse practitioners to work more independently in rural healthcare facilities that aren't physician-directed clinics. Currently, these mid-level providers must operate under strict physician oversight arrangements; the bill loosens these requirements by allowing them to practice according to state law instead of federal mandates. The change affects rural healthcare delivery by giving states more flexibility to determine how physician assistants and nurse practitioners can practice, potentially expanding access to care in underserved areas. The legislation has no specific federal funding attached, as it primarily changes regulatory requirements for Medicare-covered services. The new rules take effect on January 1, 2027, for all Medicare services provided after that date.

This bill directs the U.S. Department of Transportation to modernize regulations for seasonal commercial driver's licenses used in agriculture and related industries. Specifically, it requires the department to establish rules allowing states to create online systems for renewing these restricted licenses, making it easier for farm workers and agricultural service providers to keep their credentials current. The bill also clarifies that farm implements—such as tractors and other equipment designed specifically for agricultural use—should not be classified as commercial motor vehicles subject to weight regulations. The Secretary of Transportation must issue these new regulations within one year of the bill's enactment. The legislation aims to reduce bureaucratic burdens on the agricultural workforce while maintaining safety standards for commercial transportation.

H.R. 4085 converts Haskell Indian Nations University from a Bureau of Indian Education-managed institution into an independent federally chartered corporation governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The university will maintain its mission of providing tuition-free education to Indian students while gaining autonomy to manage its own operations, fundraise from private donors, and establish academic programs. The bill exempts Haskell from federal civil service rules and most taxes, allows the university to prioritize Native Americans in admissions and hiring, and establishes a $5 million endowment trust fund with matching requirements for private donations. The legislation authorizes at least $27 million annually for operations, with $5 million dedicated to the initial trust fund in fiscal year 2026 and ongoing contributions thereafter, while requiring the university to submit a comprehensive facilities master plan to Congress within two years and annual financial and performance reports.

The Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act modifies the federal clean fuel production tax credit to prioritize American-grown feedstocks and strengthen environmental accounting. The bill prohibits the use of foreign feedstocks in qualifying fuels for the tax credit starting in 2025, directly benefiting U.S. farmers and domestic fuel producers by limiting competition from imported materials. The legislation also refines how emissions are calculated by excluding indirect land use changes from greenhouse gas measurements, giving Treasury, the EPA, and the Department of Agriculture authority to determine the methodology. Additionally, the bill extends the clean fuel production credit from its current 2027 expiration date to December 31, 2034, providing long-term certainty for the industry. The bill also changes how emissions factors are rounded in credit calculations, moving from 0.1 to 0.01 for more precision in determining fuel eligibility and credit amounts starting in 2025.

The End Driving While Intoxicated Act of 2025 establishes a national standard requiring states to mandate ignition interlock devices—equipment that prevents a vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected on a driver's breath—for people convicted of drunk driving. States must require a minimum 180-day interlock restriction for DWI offenders and maintain a violation-free period before removal, though states can define exceptions for certain employment situations. To encourage compliance, the bill withholds federal highway funding from states that fail to meet these requirements: 3 percent of funding beginning in fiscal year 2027, and 5 percent in subsequent years until states comply. The bill cites research showing that ignition interlocks reduce repeat drunk driving incidents by up to 70 percent and notes that drunk driving fatalities have increased significantly since 2019, with one death occurring every 39 minutes. States that later enact compliant laws can recover their withheld funds within a three-year window, though funds not used after that period are forfeited.

The SHARE Act of 2026 allows the FBI to share federal criminal history records with state licensing boards when those states participate in interstate occupational licensing compacts, which let professionals get recognized across state lines more easily. This information can only be used to conduct required background checks for licensing applicants and cannot be passed along to the compact's governing commission, other state agencies, or the public in raw form. States may only report whether an applicant passed or failed the background check, not the underlying criminal history details. This bill primarily affects professionals seeking multistate licenses (such as nurses, doctors, teachers, or other licensed occupations) and the state agencies that administer those licenses, aiming to streamline background checks while protecting the privacy of applicants' criminal records. The bill does not include new funding provisions or set specific implementation deadlines.

This resolution supports preserving the stepped-up basis of certain inherited assets (such as land, equipment, or buildings), opposes any efforts to impose new taxes on family farms or small businesses, and recognizes the importance of generational transfers of farm and family-owned businesses. As background, the basis for federal tax purposes of certain inherited assets is reset (or stepped up) from the original cost basis to the fair market value of the asset on the date of the previous owner’s death. Thus, any gain or loss on the subsequent sale of an inherited asset generally is calculated based on the asset’s stepped-up basis (and not the original cost basis).

This resolution supports the designation of National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week. It also celebrates the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America (NFA), which served Black vocational agriculture students in segregated public schools until NFA and FFA became one organization in 1965.The resolution also commemorates the 75th anniversary of the federal charter for the Future Farmers of America.

This bill would transfer responsibility for the Food for Peace Act program from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture, effective upon enactment. The transfer includes all related functions, assets, contracts, regulations, and authority currently managed by USAID's administrator. The Secretary of Agriculture would take over managing food aid programs and could immediately update regulations to ensure smooth operation during the transition. The bill specifies that the Department of Agriculture must continue operating the Famine Early Warning Systems Network to monitor food security threats and requires the Agriculture Secretary to consult with the State Department on certain aspects of the program. This legislation affects international food aid delivery and consolidates food security operations under one department rather than splitting them between USAID and Agriculture.

Family Farm and Small Business Exemption ActThis bill restores an exemption for certain family farms and small businesses on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The bill applies to the net worth of (1) a family farm on which the family resides, or (2) a small business with not more than 100 full-time or full-time equivalent employees that is owned and controlled by the family.Prior to recent changes made to the FAFSA, the net worth of these family farms and small businesses were excluded as assets when calculating a student's financial need to determine federal student aid eligibility. Beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year, the net worth of these farms and businesses are treated as an asset and therefore included in the calculation. This bill restores the exemption to exclude such net worth from the calculation.