{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", party = \"Democrat\" and state = \"KS\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-secures-new-grant-deliver-emergency-shelter-counseling-legal-support", "Davids Secures New Grant to Deliver Emergency Shelter, Counseling, Legal Support for Kansas Crime Victims", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $11,407,514 to the State of Kansas. The federal investment, which Davids voted to support, will directly fund victim assistance programs, providing essential support services \u2014 including crisis counseling, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and therapy \u2014 to survivors of crime across Kansas.\n\n\"When someone experiences a crime, they shouldn't have to figure out how to rebuild their life alone,\" said Davids. \"Whether it's finding a safe place to stay in the middle of the night or having someone stand by your side in a courtroom, our local crisis centers and victim advocates do incredible, heavy work every single day. I was glad to vote for the funding that brought these dollars home to Kansas, and I'll keep working to make sure our local support networks and law enforcement have what they need to keep people safe and supported.\"\n\nAdministered through the DOJ\u2019s Victim Assistance Formula Grant program, funds are subgranted by the state to local, community-based nonprofits and public agencies that serve crime victims directly. The $11,407,514 award will support a range of critical services, including:\n\nCrisis Counseling & Therapy: Onsite emergency support, mental health counseling, and specialized trauma care for victims and survivors.\n\nEmergency Shelter & Relocation: Safe housing, emergency shelter, and basic needs assistance for domestic violence survivors and victims of crime.\n\nLegal Advocacy & Criminal Justice Support: In-person courtroom advocacy, legal aid, and help navigating the criminal justice process.\n\nInformation & Referrals: 24/7 hotlines, emergency intervention, and referral networks for health, housing, and social services.\n\nThis investment builds on Davids' long-standing effort to deliver federal public safety resources directly to Kansas communities. She has secured more than $27 million in law enforcement and safety grants for the Third District, including grants to recruit police officers in Olathe and Wyandotte County, to stop illicit fentanyl, and for officer mental health and emergency operations infrastructure across Johnson County.", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-cole-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-honoring-survivors-indian-boarding", "Davids, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Survivors of Indian Boarding Schools", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, introduced a bipartisan House Resolution designating the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as Indian Boarding School \"National Week of Remembrance.\"\n\nThe resolution aims to formally honor the thousands of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities to attend government-funded and church-run Indian boarding schools, while acknowledging the enduring intergenerational trauma experienced by survivors and their descendants.\n\n\"I would not be here today if not for the strength and resilience of my ancestors, including my grandparents who survived federal Indian boarding schools,\" said Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Member of the Wisconsin Ho-Chunk Nation. \"These boarding schools were explicitly designed to strip Indigenous children of their languages, cultures, and identities \u2014 causing harm that continues to ripple through Native families and communities today. Designating this week isn't just about acknowledging a dark chapter in our history; it is about honoring the survivors, remembering the children who never returned home, and committing to healing for future generations.\"\n\n\u201cFor many years, Indian boarding schools were created to forcibly remove Native children from their homes, strip them of their heritage, and, sadly, in some cases, take their lives,\u201d said Representative Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. \u201cHowever, this history is not often spoken about or taught in curriculum. Recognizing this week as Indian Boarding School National Week of Remembrance can bring light to this dark chapter in our nation\u2019s history. I would like to thank Representative Sharice Davids of Kansas, who I co-chair the Congressional Native American Caucus with, for her work on this legislation, as it is critical that we remember and honor these boarding school survivors and those who did not make it home.\u201d\n\nStarting with the Indian Civilization Fund Act of 1819, the United States government enacted policies that established or funded more than 526 Indian boarding schools across 38 states. By 1926, an estimated 83 percent of Native American children were enrolled in these institutions, where physical, psychological, and spiritual abuse were widespread.\n\nLoss of Life and Unmarked Graves: Untold numbers of children died from disease, abuse, or while trying to escape. Recent ground-penetrating radar research has uncovered evidence of unmarked graves, off-campus cemeteries, and unrecorded casualties.\n\nLasting Intergenerational Trauma: Studies show that survivors and their descendants experience disproportionate rates of post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic health conditions, and intergenerational trauma stemming from the systematic disruption of Tribal family structures and cultural identity.\n\nState Impact: In Kansas alone, there were 14 federal Indian boarding schools \u2014 including the Shawnee Indian Manual Labor School in Fairway (now preserved as the Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site in Kansas' Third District). In Oklahoma, 76 federal boarding schools operated, accounting for roughly 19 percent of all known boarding schools nationwide.\n\n\"The National Week of Remembrance calls on us to reflect on the history that forever changed our Native families, communities, and generations. We honor those who were taken from their families, survivors who carried the weight of the boarding school experience throughout their lives, and, with reverence, those who never returned to their homes,\" said Nikki Santos, Chief Executive Officer (Coeur d'Alene Tribe), National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS). \"We honor the children. Their lives matter, and their stories and their truth belong in the history of this nation. Remembrance Week calls on all of us to ensure that experiences of Native children and families are never again forgotten or erased.\"\n\nThis resolution builds directly on Davids and Cole's ongoing bipartisan work to address the history of federal assimilation policies. The co-chairs have also introduced the bipartisan Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act, legislation that would establish a formal federal commission to investigate, document, and report on the full extent of abuses and lingering impacts of Indian boarding school policies.", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-major-grant-johnson-county-airport-safety-improvements", "Davids Announces Major Grant for Johnson County Airport Safety Improvements", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Johnson County Airport Commission with $13,240,851 in federal funding for much-needed upgrades to aging infrastructure at Olathe\u2019s New Century AirCenter Airport, the second-busiest airport in Kansas. Funding was made possible by the Davids-backed bipartisan infrastructure law.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to see the bipartisan infrastructure law continuing to deliver for Kansas,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis grant will replace aging, deteriorating runways with safer, more reliable infrastructure \u2014 helping protect passengers and airport workers while keeping Kansas connected to the rest of the country and the world. That\u2019s an investment in aviation safety and in the Kansas economy.\u201d\n\nFunding for the project comes by way of the Federal Aviation Administration\u2019s Airport Infrastructure Grant program. This latest investment will support efficient, fiscally responsible airport upgrades in line with the Johnson County Airport Commission's master plan, which supports economic growth and creates good-paying jobs for the region:\n\nReconstructing 7,339 feet of aged runway\n\nReconstructing aged lighting\n\nReplacing aged signage\n\n\u201cNew Century AirCenter is grateful for the Federal Aviation Administration\u2019s announcement of $13.4 million in new Airport Infrastructure Program funding, which will allow us to fully reconstruct Runway 18-36 and upgrade critical airfield signage,\u201d said Bryan Johnson, Executive Director, Johnson County Airport Commission. \u201cThis investment supports a runway that is essential to the economic vitality and transportation reliability of our region. As the second-busiest airport in Kansas, New Century AirCenter supports more than 96,000 annual operations and is home to approximately 183 aircraft, serving corporate, military, and general aviation users throughout the Midwest. Reconstructing our 7,339-foot primary runway ensures that we can continue delivering safe, efficient, and modern airfield operations for decades to come. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, and we will work closely with our partners to ensure the project minimizes operational impacts on tenants, pilots, and the communities we serve. We appreciate Representative Sharice Davids\u2019 advocacy for aviation safety and infrastructure modernization, as well as the Department of Transportation\u2019s continued support in keeping Kansas a national leader in business aviation, and safe airfield operations.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-schmidt-introduce-bipartisan-bill-help-kansas-families-build-financial", "Davids, Schmidt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Kansas Families Build Financial Security for Children", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to help Kansas families save for their children\u2019s futures. The bill would streamline how state agencies connect with new parents, ensuring families receive timely information on tax-favored savings and investment programs right when a child is born.\n\n\"As someone who worked my way through college, I know how life-changing it is when a family can start saving early for a child's future,\u201d said Davids. \u201cBut right now, too many new parents miss out on savings programs simply because no one tells them that they exist. This bipartisan bill fixes that. By delivering clear, actionable information to parents the moment a child is born, Representative Schmidt and I are helping Kansas families build real financial security from day one.\"\n\n\u201cEvery child deserves the opportunity to build a strong financial foundation, and parents should have clear information about the tools available to help them do that,\u201d said Representative Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02). \u201cThe Born to Invest Act will help connect families with information about accounts that can help them save and invest for their children\u2019s future, while giving states a practical framework for making that information available from the beginning of a child\u2019s life.\u201d\n\nFederal law offers several tax-advantaged accounts to help families plan for higher education, disability-related expenses, and long-term financial security. However, because birth records are handled by state health departments while financial programs are run by state treasurers, a lack of inter-agency coordination leaves many new parents in the dark. Better alignment between these agencies ensures families receive this critical information right at birth, when starting a financial plan is most effective.\n\nThe Born to Invest Act addresses this communication gap by establishing a clear federal model for state agencies to safely coordinate birth notifications and deliver actionable financial guidance directly to families. Specifically, it amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish guidance that helps states:\n\nEducate Parents on Savings Options: Provide state treasurers with standardized frameworks to share information with parents and legal guardians on tax-advantaged accounts, including Section 530A Trump accounts, 529 college savings plans, and 529A ABLE accounts.\n\nCoordinate Inter-Agency Birth Data: Assist state treasurers and state health departments in establishing voluntary, secure information-sharing protocols regarding live births so state treasurers can proactively send financial literacy and account information to new parents.\n\nDavids has consistently led bipartisan efforts to help Kansas families build long-term financial security. In addition to working to lower everyday costs across the board, she introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) to expand tax-favored ABLE accounts, allowing employees with disabilities to receive employer contributions toward their future without risking their essential benefits. The Born to Invest Act directly builds on Davids' track record of delivering practical, bipartisan financial tools to help Kansans achieve lasting independence.\n\n\u201cKansas has been leading the way in finding practical, innovative ways to make sure people with disabilities and their families know about and can access the financial tools available to them,\u201d said Sara Hart Weir, Executive Director, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities. \u201cThrough our work at the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities alongside Kansas ABLE and our state partners, we have helped build a model that connects families early with information about ABLE accounts and other opportunities to save and invest for the future. I\u2019m thrilled to see Congress, specifically Congressman Schmidt and Congresswoman Davids, take that Kansas-grown idea to the national level through the Born to Invest Act. By helping states connect families with information about ABLE accounts, Trump Accounts and 529 plans from the very beginning of a child\u2019s life, this legislation can help ensure that children with disabilities are included in our country\u2019s growing culture of saving, investing and building wealth. For too long, Americans with disabilities have been told what they cannot earn, save or own. This is about changing that trajectory from day one \u2014 and giving every child, including every child with a disability, a real opportunity to build a financially secure future.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-evans-introduce-bipartisan-bill-streamline-social-security-survivor", "Davids, Evans Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Social Security Survivor Benefits for Families", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Gabe Evans (R-CO-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to streamline and modernize how surviving spouses, children, and dependent parents apply for Social Security survivor benefits. The bill would help families avoid long phone hold times and unnecessary in-person visits during a period of intense emotional and financial strain.\n\n\"When a family loses a parent, spouse, or breadwinner, the last thing they should have to deal with is a maze of administrative red tape just to access the benefits their loved one earned through a lifetime of hard work,\" said Davids. \"My casework team will always help Kansans recover backlogged federal benefits \u2014 including Social Security \u2014 but families shouldn\u2019t have to turn to their representatives\u2019 offices just to get the benefits they\u2019ve earned. This bipartisan bill would make it easier for families to get those benefits on their own, without having to navigate unnecessary hurdles during an already difficult time.\"\n\n\u201cWhen families experience the loss of a loved one, the last thing they should have to deal with is red tape and complications when accessing the benefits they are owed,\u201d said Representative Gabe Evans (R-CO-08). \u201cI\u2019m proud to co-lead the bipartisan Survivor Benefits Applications Modernization Act to ensure grieving families have faster access to the resources and services they need during difficult times.\u201d\n\nUnder current Social Security Act provisions, when a person passes away, their surviving family members \u2014 including young children, surviving spouses caring for children, and dependent parents \u2014 are eligible for survivor insurance benefits. However, unlike other federal programs that offer streamlined digital services, the Social Security Administration (SSA) process for survivor benefits still largely relies on manual scheduling and paper-based applications. This leads to extended processing delays, crowded field offices, and unnecessary stress for families facing sudden loss.\n\nThe bipartisan Survivor Benefits Application Modernization Act would fix that problem by requiring the Social Security Administration to:\n\nEstablish an Online Self-Scheduling Portal: Within 180 days of enactment, the SSA Commissioner must launch an online system allowing applicants for survivor benefits to independently schedule appointments.\n\nDevelop Online Application Filing: Within one year of enactment, the SSA must enable beneficiaries to complete and submit their survivor benefits applications directly through the secure online portal.\n\nReport on Efficiency and Integrity: Requires the SSA to submit a report to Congress within three years detailing application processing trends, administrative cost savings, and fraud and identity theft instances.\n\n\u201cNew York Life supports the Survivor Benefits Application Modernization Act, which would enable grieving families to apply for Social Security survivor benefits online,\u201d said Heather Nesle, Senior Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, New York Life. \u201cAs the nation\u2019s largest corporate funder of childhood bereavement causes, the New York Life Foundation has long championed efforts that help grieving families access the support they need. We thank Representatives Davids and Evans for leading the effort to help more children access the financial support they are entitled to during an incredibly difficult time.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/quindaro-townsite-national-historic-landmark-act-receives-hearing-natural", "Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act Receives Hearing in Natural Resources Committee", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act, introduced by U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Derek Schmidt (R-KS), received a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources. The bipartisan legislation would designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Historic Landmark. The site served as a critical entry point for anti-slavery settlers and a sanctuary for those escaping bondage via the Underground Railroad prior to and during the U.S. Civil War.\n\n\"This national landmark designation for Quindaro is long overdue. From its role on the Underground Railroad to its deep roots with the Wyandot Nation, Quindaro represents a crucial chapter of the Kansas City story. Today\u2019s hearing gets our bill one step closer to cutting through administrative delays and making sure this history is preserved for our kids and grandkids,\" said Rep. Sharice Davids.\n\n\u201cThe history of the Quindaro Townsite is an important piece of the story of Kansas City that must be told for generations to come. I\u2019m pleased that our bipartisan legislation to designate Quindaro as a National Historic Landmark was heard in the Natural Resources Committee, and following this important step in the legislative process, I look forward to continuing our push to ensure it becomes law,\" said Congressman Cleaver.\n\n\u201cQuindaro holds an important place in the history of Kansas and our nation. Founded during the turbulent days of Bleeding Kansas, it became a place of hope and refuge for those fighting for freedom and seeking a better future. This hearing is an important step toward ensuring Quindaro\u2019s legacy is properly preserved and recognized for generations to come. I\u2019m proud to lead this bipartisan effort with Representatives Cleaver and Davids, and I look forward to working with the committee to advance this legislation,\u201d said Rep. Schmidt.\n\nNational Historic Landmarks are designated through the National Park Service System Advisory Board or an official act of Congress. Last May, the National Historic Landmarks Committee unanimously recommended Quindaro Townsite for designation as a National Historic Landmark, however the administrative process has since stalled. This bill would bypass the administrative process and designate the site by congressional action.\n\nRepresentatives Davids and Cleaver submitted a letter to the House Committee on Natural Resources in support of the bipartisan legislation. The official letter is available here.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/watch-davids-joins-flight-5342-victims-families-demand-action-bipartisan", "WATCH: Davids Joins Flight 5342 Victims\u2019 Families to Demand Action on Bipartisan Aviation Safety Legislation", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) joined more than 20 family members of the victims of Flight 5342, safety professionals, and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to urge immediate action on aviation safety legislation. The event marked more than 19 months since the tragic midair collision involving Flight 5342, which claimed 67 lives, including Kansans.\n\n\u201cThe victims\u2019 families from last year\u2019s horrific midair collision are still fighting to make sure no one else experiences the loss they\u2019ve endured,\u201d said Davids. \u201cI\u2019m proud to have worked alongside them and safety experts to pass bipartisan legislation that would make our skies safer, and we need to keep that momentum going. Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate need to come together, resolve the remaining differences, and get comprehensive aviation safety legislation to the President\u2019s desk. These families have waited long enough, and I\u2019m going to keep pushing until we get this done.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks following today\u2019s press conference\n\nOn January 29, 2025, Flight 5342 departed Wichita, KS (ICT), bound for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). As the flight approached its destination, it collided midair with a military training helicopter, tragically killing the two pilots, two flight attendants, and 60 passengers on the airplane, along with all three crew members aboard the helicopter.\n\nEarlier this year, the U.S. House passed Davids\u2019 ALERT Act, bipartisan legislation she introduced to reduce the risk of future tragedies. The bill, which is supported by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), would upgrade aircraft collision warning systems, strengthen air traffic controller training, improve airspace communication, review airspace congestion and airport capacity, and enhance military aviation safety.\n\nDavids also voted to support the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act \u2013 a bipartisan bill aimed at improving aviation safety standards. Although it failed to pass the U.S. House, it is supported by the victims\u2019 families and safety professionals. Davids is working to bring the strongest provisions of both bills together and get commonsense aviation safety reforms signed into law.\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks on the U.S. House Floor about the impact of her ALERT Act\n\nFollowing the tragic collision, Davids has taken several additional steps to improve aviation safety and honor the lives lost:\n\nMet with the victims\u2019 families in Wichita and pledged to be a voice for transparency and reform in the investigation.\n\nPressed FAA and NTSB experts in a U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on air traffic controller shortages and safety protocols.\n\nToured the Olathe Air Traffic Control Center to highlight critical staffing needs and renew her call for increased investments in aviation safety infrastructure.\n\nResponded to initial NTSB recommendations with a commitment to act on any legislative fixes needed to keep passengers and crew safe.\n\nPledged to act on recommendations from an initial NTSB investigative hearing on the tragic midair collision.\n\nHonored the one-year anniversary by submitting a statement into the Congressional Record pledging continued action to prevent future tragedies.", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-rides-johnson-county-airport-shuttle-highlights-success-pilot-program", "Davids Rides Johnson County Airport Shuttle, Highlights Success of Pilot Program", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids rode Johnson County United\u2019s Airport Drop & Ride from the Overland Park Convention Center to Kansas City International Airport, highlighting the success of the soon-closing public transit service and the demand for convenient, reliable transportation options in Johnson County.\n\n\u201cPeople want transportation options that are easy, reliable, and affordable \u2014 and this service has shown exactly what that can look like in Johnson County,\u201d said Davids. \u201cMore than 6,000 people chose to ride these buses during the World Cup and after, and the overwhelming majority of riders said they had an excellent experience and would recommend the service. We should take what we learned from this pilot and use it to build a stronger public transportation system that works for Johnson County families, workers, and visitors.\u201d\n\nWatch Davids speak on the success of Johnson County United\u2019s Airport Drop & Ride shuttle.\n\nJohnson County United\u2019s Airport Drop & Ride has provided free, direct service between Kansas City International Airport, the Overland Park Convention Center and Lenexa City Center during the summer. The service has provided 6,635 rides through August 31, including more than 4,500 rides through July 16.\n\nAccording to the Johnson County Public Works & Infrastructure Department, riders gave the service overwhelmingly positive reviews:\n\n96.2 percent rated their experience \u201cexcellent,\u201d with another 3.27 percent rating it \u201cgood.\u201d\n\n97.57 percent said they were \u201cvery likely\u201d to recommend the service.\n\n95.45 percent cited the comfort and cleanliness of the buses as something they liked most.\n\n90.27 percent said the service was easy to use.\n\n88.79 percent cited on-time arrival as a positive.\n\nIf the shuttle had not been available, 35.7 percent said they would have relied on a family member or friend for a ride, while 30.3 percent said they would have used Uber or Lyft.\n\nThe service was designed as part of Johnson County\u2019s temporary transportation network surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but county data showed that Johnson County residents used the airport shuttle for more than just World Cup-related travel. In a survey reported by the Johnson County Post, 73 percent of riders said they were using the service for vacation or personal travel, and 12 percent for business travel. County officials have viewed the temporary service as a pilot to gather data and operational experience that could inform the future of transit in the county.\n\n\"This pilot program represents an unprecedented investment in Johnson County transit, combining federal, state, and local dollars,\" said Mike Kelly, Chairman, Johnson County Board of Commissioners. \"We built the JoCo United Airport Drop & Ride to move World Cup visitors efficiently, but it's Johnson County residents who have embraced it, using it as a fast, free and convenient way to get to the airport.\"\n\nDavids has long advocated for federal investment in public transportation and helped pass the bipartisan infrastructure law as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The law represents the largest federal investment in public transportation in the nation\u2019s history and delivered record funding to modernize Kansas City\u2019s public transit network.\n\nDavids secured more than $49.3 million in direct federal formula funding for Kansas public transit systems in the first allocation under the bipartisan infrastructure law.", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-secures-major-federal-award-recruit-support-kansas-teachers", "Davids Secures Major Federal Award to Recruit, Support Kansas Teachers", "2026-09-09", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids announced that she secured $8.3 million for the Kansas State Department of Education through the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (TSL). The program strengthens teacher and school leader recruitment, retention, professional development, and leadership opportunities across the country.\n\n\u201cI went to Kansas public schools and became a first-generation college student, so I know firsthand how much a good teacher and a strong education can change a student\u2019s trajectory,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis new investment will help Kansas continue to build the kind of schools where students can thrive by supporting the teachers and school leaders who show up for our kids every day.\u201d\n\nThe TSL program helps schools recruit and keep quality teachers and school leaders. The funding can help schools provide teachers with additional training and coaching, create opportunities for experienced teachers to take on leadership roles, and offer incentives for educators who take on more responsibility. The program also helps schools attract and keep strong educators in low-income and rural communities where they are needed most.\n\nA U.S. Department of Education evaluation of the program\u2019s predecessor found that performance-based incentives led to student achievement gains equivalent to roughly three to four additional weeks of learning. The TSL program has since funded 160 projects serving more than 2,000 schools in 36 states and Washington, D.C.\n\nLast year, Davids spoke out against the Trump Administration\u2019s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, warning that eliminating the department could put critical education funding and services at risk for students, teachers, and families. She has continued pushing for federal investments that support Kansas classrooms, including securing funding for early education, STEM programs, and apprenticeships.\n\nThis award includes $2,903,167 in base funding and $5,483,666 in additional frontloaded funding, bringing the total FY 2026 award to more than $8.3 million. The FY 2026 TSL program is expected to provide approximately $60 million nationwide through competitive grants to eligible state agencies, school districts, and other organizations.", 1, "2026-09-10T09:25:58Z", "2026-09-10T09:27:09Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-votes-bipartisan-legislation-avoid-government-shutdown", "Davids Votes for Bipartisan Legislation to Avoid Government Shutdown", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids voted for a bipartisan Senate-passed continuing resolution to keep the federal government open and funded through December 11. The measure prevents a costly government shutdown on September 30 while giving lawmakers additional time to negotiate a long-term, responsible budget.\n\n\u201cKansans are sick and tired of last-minute Washington games and threats of a government shutdown that only create chaos for our families, federal workers, and local small businesses,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWhile no stopgap measure is perfect, this bipartisan agreement keeps the government open, provides much-needed stability through the end of the year, and protects critical community programs from reckless administrative overreach. Shutdowns are a self-inflicted wound that solve nothing. The only way forward is for both parties to sit down at the table, cut through the political noise, and deliver common-sense results for working families.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nDavids continues to push for a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open past the new deadlines set in today\u2019s legislation. A shutdown would have serious impacts on Kansas families and the overall U.S. economy. Americans would face disruptions to important benefits, service members would not be compensated, many small businesses would have to alter their operations, and federal workers would be furloughed and go unpaid.\n\nSpecifically:", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-langworthy-introduce-bipartisan-bill-make-it-easier-tribal-communities", "Davids, Langworthy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make It Easier for Tribal Communities to Access Federal Economic Development Programs", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for Tribal communities to access federal programs that can create jobs, grow businesses, strengthen local economies, and support families. Davids, a citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation, was one of the first two Native American women ever elected to Congress.\n\n\u201cTribal communities know what their families and businesses need to succeed, but too often they have to navigate a maze of federal programs to find the resources that can help,\u201d said Davids. \u201cOur bipartisan bill is about making the federal government a better partner \u2014 listening to Tribal leaders, making sure they have a seat at the table, and making it easier to access programs that can help create jobs and build stronger communities. I\u2019m proud to work with colleagues from both parties to get this done.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn New York\u2019s 23rd Congressional District, I\u2019m proud of the strong relationship we\u2019ve built with the Seneca Nation, but too often across the country, federal bureaucracy, agency red tape, and siloed information has been a barrier for our tribal nations to find and access federal resources available to them,\u201d said Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23). \"This bill is a practical fix that addresses these challenges by improving coordination, cutting administrative burdens, and making sure Tribal leaders have a meaningful voice in federal programs that impact their communities, while still respecting their sovereignty. I\u2019m proud to join with my colleague, Rep. Davids, to introduce this important bipartisan legislation.\u201d\n\nTribal governments are eligible for a wide range of federal economic development programs, but finding the right program and navigating different application requirements can be difficult. The REACH Our Tribes Act would make it easier for Tribal communities to know what resources are available, have a stronger voice in how U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs are developed, and spend less time dealing with unnecessary federal red tape.\n\nSpecifically, the REACH Our Tribes Act would:\n\nGive Tribal leaders a stronger voice: Require USDA to consult with Tribal governments when developing its annual budget and major legislation that affects USDA programs, including Farm Bills.\n\nShow where the money is going: Require USDA to track and publicly report funding provided through programs that Tribal entities can apply for.\n\nCut federal red tape: Create a task force across USDA, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Economic Development Administration to identify ways to simplify applications and reduce unnecessary administrative work.\n\nMake programs easier to find: Create a public, regularly updated list of federal economic development programs available to Tribal communities, so Tribal leaders don't have to hunt through multiple federal agencies to find opportunities.\n\nFor Tribal communities, that could mean less time filling out paperwork and searching for programs \u2014 and more time putting federal resources to work creating jobs, supporting businesses, and strengthening local economies.\n\n\u201cTribal Nations deserve a federal partnership that recognizes their sovereignty, understands the unique barriers they face, and ensures that they have a meaningful seat at the table when federal policies and investments are shaped,\u201d said Larry Wright Jr., Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). \u201cThe REACH Our Tribes Act advances that goal by strengthening government-to-government consultation, increasing transparency, and improving coordination across federal economic development programs. The National Congress of American Indians is proud to support this bipartisan legislation and looks forward to working with Congress to ensure that Tribal Nations can more effectively access the resources needed to build strong, self-determined economies and communities.\u201d\n\n\"Drawing on more than 50 years of experience helping Tribal communities manage their financial strategies and apply for USDA loan and grant programs, the REACH Our Tribes Act lessens the burden on Tribes seeking federal funding and ensures technical assistance reaches them more effectively,\u201d said Olga Morales-Pate, CEO, Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP). \u201cRCAP is proud to support legislation that makes federal investment work better for the Tribes we serve.\"\n\n\u201cThe Native Farm Bill Coalition supports the REACH Our Tribes Act because it would strengthen USDA\u2019s consultation and budget processes, improve transparency around federal obligations to Tribes, and reduce unnecessary administrative barriers to promoting economic development,\u201d said Chairman Cole Miller of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and Kari Jo Lawrence, CEO of the Intertribal Agriculture Council, Co-Chairs of the Native Farm Bill Coalition. \u201cBy improving coordination across agencies and creating clearer pathways to federal resources, this legislation will help make federal investments more responsive and effective for Tribal communities. We thank the sponsors for advancing this legislation.\u201d\n\nDavids, co-chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, has made strengthening Tribal communities and expanding economic opportunity a priority throughout her time in Congress. That work goes back long before she was elected: she worked in economic development on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, where she partnered with Tribal leaders and local businesses to help create economic opportunities in the community.\n\nAs a member of the House Agriculture Committee, she has worked to ensure Tribal governments have a stronger voice in federal agriculture and nutrition programs and has pushed for policies that help Tribal entrepreneurs and businesses succeed. This bipartisan bill builds on that work by making the federal government a better partner for Tribal communities \u2014 and making sure Tribal leaders have a meaningful voice in the programs and decisions that affect them.", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-new-grant-strengthen-olathe-head-start-programs", "Davids Announces New Grant to Strengthen Olathe Head Start Programs", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Olathe Public School\u2019s Head Start program with a new federal grant. The $1.9 million award will be used to continue providing early education opportunities and family support services to children and families in the Olathe area.\n\n\u201cThese programs provide affordable early education and care that working parents can count on, help children build the skills they need to succeed, and create good-paying jobs for educators right here at home,\u201d said Davids. \u201cHead Start is incredibly important to our community and I am fighting to preserve funding so kids have the resources they need.\u201d\n\n\"Olathe Public Schools is proud to have been a Head Start grantee for 65 years,\" said Dr. Kim Hawkins, Director of Early Childhood, Olathe Public Schools. \"The continuation of this funding reflects a longstanding commitment to supporting children and families throughout our community. Through high-quality early learning, strong family partnerships, and connections to important resources, Olathe Head Start helps support the whole child and the whole family. We are grateful for the partnership between Head Start, our school district, and the families we serve, and we are excited to continue building strong foundations for our youngest learners!\"\n\nStudents in early childhood education programs are 25 percent more likely to graduate high school and are four times more likely to complete a bachelor\u2019s degree in comparison to non-Head Start students. Children in Head Start are also healthier and have better social and emotional skills. In adulthood, statistics show that former Head Start students experience greater economic stability and earn higher wages.", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-house-colleagues-call-trump-administration-reverse-decision-could-raise", "Davids, House Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Decision That Could Raise Medicare Drug Costs for Millions", "2026-08-20", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Recently, Representative Sharice Davids joined 50 House colleagues in calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to immediately reverse its planned termination of the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration at the end of this year.\n\n\u201cSeniors and disabled beneficiaries have seen prices fall over the past three years as a result of [this Medicare program],\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cLower costs and a rise in covered individuals indicate that the demonstration is working. Despite this fact, CMS has chosen to terminate the program amidst a cost-of-living crisis. Ending this demonstration without a plan to maintain lower costs does not solve these problems, but instead shifts the cost onto beneficiaries least able to afford them.\u201d\n\nThe Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration has helped keep prescription drug plan costs down for nearly 25 million seniors and people with disabilities. Average monthly premiums fell by $26 in 2025 and another $16 in 2026. But with the program set to be terminated, millions of Americans could be asked to pay more each month just to keep the prescription drug coverage they already have. For seniors living on fixed incomes, even a modest increase can mean a real choice between paying for medicine and paying for groceries, utilities, or other necessities.\n\nThis action follows Davids\u2019 meeting with Kansans from across the Third District on the economic impacts of the Trump administration\u2019s policies on working families. In the last month alone, she\u2019s hosted two roundtable discussions with patients and healthcare providers on the impacts of rising healthcare costs, held a press conference on her work to provide economic relief for middle-class families, and met one-on-one with constituents to hear about the financial challenges families are facing.\n\nRead the full letter here or below:\n\nDear Administrator Oz,\n\nWe write to urge the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reverse the termination of the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration. The demonstration program has stabilized drug prices for nearly 25 million people and CMS\u2019s decision to end the demonstration puts affordability at risk during a time where seniors continue to face rising costs.\n\nSeniors and disabled beneficiaries have seen prices fall over the past three years as a result of this program. The base beneficiary premium has lowered, which is used to calculate individual plan premiums, and annual increases in monthly premiums have been limited. Since the rollout of the demonstration, enrollment increased from 22.8 million in 2024 to 24.9 million in 2026 and average monthly premiums reduced by $26 in 2025 and $16 in 2026. Lower costs and a rise in covered individuals indicate that the demonstration is working. Despite this fact, CMS has chosen to terminate the program amidst a cost of living crisis.\n\nWe want to hold Part D sponsors and drug manufacturers accountable for the prices ultimately paid by beneficiaries, and we welcome the opportunity to work with you to address the underlying drivers of increased costs. Ending this demonstration without a plan to maintain lower costs does not solve these problems, but instead shifts the cost onto beneficiaries least able to afford them. Plan prices are expected to be made available in September and roughly 75% of current enrollees are likely to see their plan costs increase. Ahead of this, we ask that CMS reverse this decision and respond to the following:\n\nCMS claims that insurers no longer need temporary stabilization payments, do you have evidence to support this claim? Has CMS publicly released any analyses, and if not, will it do so?\n\nWhat analysis has CMS conducted on the impact of premium increases on individuals living on fixed incomes? If no analysis exists, please state so.\n\nIf premium increases exceed CMS\u2019s expectations, what corrective actions will you take to help immediately?\n\nWhat data will be collected to evaluate how the termination of this program is impacting seniors and disabled individuals?\n\nDid CMS consult beneficiary advocates, plan sponsors, or state insurance regulators before deciding to end the demonstration? If so, please identify them and describe what CMS heard.\n\nAs health care costs surge, pushing individuals off insurance due to unaffordability, we urge you to reinstate the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration immediately. We must do all that we can to protect lower prescription drug prices for those who need it most. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.", 1, "2026-08-21T05:30:57Z", "2026-08-21T05:32:22Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-escalates-calls-weather-safety-demands-federal-action-restore-vital", "Davids Escalates Calls for Weather Safety, Demands Federal Action to Restore Vital Weather Balloon Launches", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Representative Sharice Davids recently helped lead 33 members of Congress in demanding that the Trump Administration immediately restore the National Weather Service\u2019s (NWS) twice-a-day weather balloon launch schedule. The letter highlights how federal workforce cuts have created critical atmospheric data gaps, putting Kansas communities at risk during peak severe weather seasons.\n\n\u201cWe are alarmed by the reduction in weather balloon launches and its impact on the accuracy of weather forecasting across the United States. Timely and accurate weather forecasts are critical to protecting the lives, livelihoods, and property of the American people,\u201d wrote Davids and her colleagues. \u201cThis is a manufactured crisis... [workforce cuts] haphazardly slashed the NWS workforce by roughly 15 percent without considering the impact on public safety. Now, the American people are paying the price... NWS must immediately restore balloon launch capacity before an inaccurate or delayed forecast puts our constituents in harm's way.\u201d\n\nThe Members specifically call out the severe storm outbreak that struck the Kansas City metropolitan area in April, noting that no weather balloons were launched upstream of eastern Kansas that morning. Following the missing launch data, a tornado watch for impacted local communities was issued just 30 minutes before the first touchdown \u2014 far later than standard protocol.\n\nThis demand represents the latest escalation in Davids\u2019 ongoing efforts to hold federal weather officials accountable and protect Kansans from severe weather warning gaps:\n\nJune 2025: Davids raised concerns about staffing shortages and operational capacity at local NWS offices, some of which were forced to cut back operations just days before an EF-3 tornado touched down nearby. She still has not received a response from the administration.\n\nApril 2026: Following severe EF-2 tornadoes in the region, Davids pressed NWS leadership after reports surfaced that routine 7 a.m. weather balloon launches were skipped ahead of the storm outbreak.\n\nMay 2026: Public upper-air records revealed that 25 out of 30 standard morning weather balloon launches were missed at Kansas data collection sites during peak tornado season. Davids renewed her demands for answers, noting that \"you don't get to quietly scale back something this important without transparency, especially in a state where severe weather can turn deadly fast.\"", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-hosts-rural-healthcare-roundtable-highlights-impact-medicaid-cuts", "Davids Hosts Rural Healthcare Roundtable, Highlights Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Kansas Communities", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "GARNETT, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids convened a roundtable with leaders from rural hospitals, community health clinics, and other organizations serving rural Kansans to discuss the harmful impact of extreme Medicaid cuts \u2014 made to fund tax giveaways for billionaires. With Kansas already having lost several rural hospitals over the past decade, these new cuts are accelerating closures and further limiting access to care in rural communities.\n\n\u201cRural hospitals are already stretched thin, and these reckless Medicaid cuts only make it worse,\u201d said Davids. \u201cIf we lose a rural hospital, everyone in that community \u2014 whether they\u2019re on Medicaid or not \u2014 loses access to life-saving care. And these cuts don\u2019t just put lives at risk. They drive up costs for everyone by forcing people to travel farther, wait longer, and delay the care they need. I\u2019ll keep fighting to protect Kansas hospitals and the families who rely on them.\u201d\n\nThe extreme Republican budget law includes the largest cuts to Medicaid in American history. According to the U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee, the new law will strip coverage from 92,937 Kansans, put six rural hospitals across Kansas at risk of closure, restrict reproductive healthcare, and increase Affordable Care Act premiums by $708 per year for Third District families.\n\nMedicaid is a vital lifeline for rural hospitals, particularly in states like Kansas that have not expanded coverage. These extreme cuts threaten to strip over $78 million annually from Kansas hospitals that already care for high numbers of uninsured patients. Because Medicaid accounts for one-fifth of overall hospital spending, slashing this funding will drive up uncompensated care costs and push struggling facilities past the breaking point \u2014 forcing Kansans to travel hours just to get emergency or specialized care.\n\nTo help fix this issue, Davids introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen rural hospital infrastructure and enhance patient care. The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act would provide interest-free loans of up to 10 years through the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Community Facilities Program to support the construction and renovation of rural hospitals. The bill would allow rural hospitals to reinvest the savings from reduced debt costs into clinical care, workforce retention, and other operational needs.\n\nThroughout her time in Congress, Davids has championed policies to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. She voted to cap insulin costs at $35 per month for Medicare recipients, extend tax credits that help families afford insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and cap annual out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors. She also supported giving Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices \u2014 saving 74,000 Kansans up to 79 percent \u2014 and led efforts to ban surprise medical billing and increase transparency from insurers to help patients avoid costly out-of-network care.\n\nParticipants in today\u2019s roundtable included AdventHealth Ottawa, Hunger Free Kansas, Kansas Hospital Association, and Watkins Public Strategies.", 1, "2026-08-14T06:13:05Z", "2026-08-14T06:14:08Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-uses-kc-streetcar-travel-meetings-across-kc-highlights-bipartisan", "Davids Uses KC Streetcar to Travel to Meetings Across KC, Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Investments in Local Public Transit", "2026-08-12", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "KANSAS CITY, MO \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids spent the day utilizing the KC Streetcar to travel to her public and local stakeholder meetings across Kansas City. Traveling between key stops from UMKC to Union Station, Davids demonstrated the impact of modern, accessible public transit while meeting with local leaders, business groups, and community partners across the metro area.\n\n\u201cAffordable public transportation is what connects our communities \u2014 getting people to work, school, local businesses, and doctor\u2019s appointments safely and efficiently,\u201d said Davids. \u201cBy relying on the KC Streetcar to get across town, I saw firsthand how vital reliable and affordable transit options are for helping folks get around the bi-state area. Investing in our infrastructure isn't just about roads and bridges; it\u2019s about ensuring our transit systems can grow alongside \u2014 and in service of \u2014 our local economy.\u201d\n\nThroughout the day, Davids used the transit line to connect directly with regional stakeholders and community leaders:\n\nPlaza & University of Missouri-Kansas City Stops: Met with community members to discuss local transit infrastructure and economic development along the Main Street extension.\n\nWinstead's: Joined former Mayor Sly James and KC Streetcar Authority Executive Director Tom Gerend for lunch to discuss regional transportation growth and community connectivity.\n\nUnion Hill & KCPT: Traveled to 31st & Main Street for meetings with local public media leadership at KCPT.\n\nUnion Station & KC Chamber: Took the streetcar to a meeting with the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Board to discuss regional economic development, followed by a meeting with Kansas City SmartPort + KC Foreign Trade Zones President Chris Gutierrez.\n\nDavids has been a champion for securing federal transportation investments to expand the KC Streetcar:\n\nIn 2021, Davids and Representative Emanuel Cleaver announced that the Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension project would receive full federal funding through a bill they supported in Congress.\n\nFollowing years of construction and coordination, Davids joined local leaders and community members in October 2025 to officially celebrate the grand opening of the Main Street Extension.\n\nEarlier this year, Davids secured $100 million to help regional transit agencies cover costs associated with hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026.\n\nDuring the tournament, the KC Streetcar shattered ridership records by carrying 838,826 passenger trips.\n\n\u201cWorking together as a city under the leadership of Tom Gerend, we\u2019ve been able to give citizens and visitors to Kansas City free transportation from the Riverfront to the Plaza,\u201d said SlyJames, Former Mayor, Kansas City, MO. \u201cThis kind of investment doesn\u2019t happen without champions in Washington, and Congressman Sharice Davids has been exactly that. She fought for the federal support that made this expansion possible. Kansas City is stronger, more connected, and more accessible because of her support.\u201d\n\n\"Since opening in 2016, the KC Streetcar System has carried over 20 million passenger trips and helped to stimulate billions of dollars in economic impact.\u201d Said TomGerend, Executive Director, KC Streetcar Authority. \u201cWithout support from critically important federal transportation programs, and a supportive regional congressional delegation including Congressman Cleaver and Congresswoman Davids, these projects don't happen and these incredible benefits are not realized. We thank them for their support and urge Congress to continue to deliver national transportation funding critical for the success of our transit systems and our communities.\"\n\nAs a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Davids helped pass the bipartisan infrastructure law. It\u2019s the largest federal investment in public transportation in the nation\u2019s history, delivering record funding to modernize Kansas City's public transit network:\n\nDavids secured over $49.3 million in direct federal formula funding for Kansas public transit systems during the first allocation under the bipartisan infrastructure law, delivering the largest single federal transit investment in state history.\n\nWorking alongside Cleaver, Davids secured $14.88 million for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA). This included investments to renovate bus facilities, add electric charging infrastructure, and develop high-capacity, zero-emission transit corridors across the bi-state region.", 1, "2026-08-14T06:13:05Z", "2026-08-14T06:14:08Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-returns-local-grocery-store-track-price-changes-kansas-families", "Davids Returns to Local Grocery Store to Track Price Changes for Kansas Families", "2026-08-11", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "ROELAND PARK, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids returned to a local grocery store in Roeland Park to buy the exact same basket of household staples she purchased last month. Davids bought 13 everyday food items \u2014 including milk, eggs, bread, tortillas, ground beef, chicken, apples, and tomatoes \u2014 to track whether checkout prices are going down for Kansas families.\n\n\"Every Kansas family knows what it feels like to watch checkout totals creep up at the grocery store,\u201d said Davids. \u201cPrices are still far too high, and progress isn't coming fast enough. We shouldn't have corporate tax giveaways for billionaires while regular families struggle to put food on the table. I\u2019ll keep fighting to strengthen our supply chains, support Kansas farmers, and lower everyday costs across the board so working families actually get the relief they deserve.\"\n\nMany Kansas households continue reporting financial pressure due to rising inflation and reckless policy decisions in Washington that only favor billionaires. The average family is paying more than $2,500 extra this year due to tariffs and is expected to spend about $740 more on gas. In the past year, residential electricity prices have risen by 13 percent nationally, and families have paid more than $300 more for groceries.\n\nDavids has made lowering the cost of groceries for families and small businesses a priority in Congress, including by:\n\nSupporting the bipartisan Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act, which ensures fair compensation for all farms affected by avian flu, including those in both infected and buffer zones.\n\nCompleting a one-day tour to highlight how strengthening supply chains helps lower grocery prices for Kansas families.\n\nUrging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to begin enforcing the Robinson-Patman Act to prevent corporate price discrimination that drives up grocery costs for consumers.\n\nVoting to pass the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Actto shore up the food and agriculture supply chain, ensure fair competition in the meat and poultry sectors, and lower food and gasoline costs for consumers.\n\nSupporting the Price Gouging Prevention Act, legislation ensuring large corporations can\u2019t take advantage of consumers at the grocery store.\n\nHolding multipleroundtables with Kansas business, manufacturing, and technology leaders on how recent legislation to improve supply chains will help boost their businesses\u2019 financial security.\n\nWorking a \u201cSharice\u2019s Shift\u201d at a local Price Chopper, where she helped store employees unload deliveries from shipping trucks, stock grocery shelves, and bag groceries.\n\nFor beef prices specifically, Davids called on the Trump Administration to reverse a policy that would significantly increase imports of Argentinian beef. Economists say increasing imports is unlikely to lower consumer prices while potentially increasing market volatility and benefiting large corporations over family ranchers. Farm bankruptcies are also rising, and more imports risk further squeezing struggling operations without delivering meaningful relief at the grocery store. The administration received bipartisan backlash over its original beef trade deal last year.", 1, "2026-08-12T06:18:38Z", "2026-08-12T06:20:33Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-meets-johnson-county-seniors-new-report-warns-impending-social-security", "Davids Meets with Johnson County Seniors as New Report Warns of Impending Social Security Cuts", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids met with Johnson County seniors to talk about protecting the Social Security benefits they rely on. A new federal report shows the Social Security trust fund could run out of money by 2032 \u2014 two years earlier than expected. If Congress doesn't fix this shortfall, retirees could see an automatic 20 percent cut to their benefits, costing the average senior about $500 a month. Davids made it clear that she opposes any cuts to Social Security and wants billionaires to pay their fair share to keep the program strong.\n\n\u201cSocial Security is a promise Kansans spend a lifetime paying into,\u201d said Davids. \u201cSeniors who worked hard and budgeted carefully shouldn\u2019t have to worry about D.C. gridlock, bad policy, or irresponsible rhetoric threatening their retirement security. Losing $500 a month would be devastating for local families already dealing with high prices on groceries and medicine. I will stand up against any attempt to cut earned benefits. It\u2019s time Congress keeps this program solvent by ensuring billionaires finally pay their fair share.\u201d\n\nThe report comes as President Trump and congressional Republicans continue pursuing policies that undermine Social Security, including the largest staffing cut in the program's history and office closures at the Social Security Administration (SSA). President Trump previously called the program a \u201cscam,\u201d and earlier this week, Speaker Mike Johnson indicated Republicans could pursue additional changes to the program if they retain their House majority next year.\n\nSocial Security is the foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans and provides essential benefits to families and people with disabilities. In Kansas\u2019 Third District alone, 130,424 residents receive Social Security, including more than 105,000 retirees, nearly 10,000 disabled workers, and more than 6,000 children.\n\nParticipants in today\u2019s conversation included Johnson County residents Duncan B. (67), Paul C. (72), Pat O. (77), Larry P. (82), Linda P. (82), and Ruth P. (81).\n\nDavids has consistently defended Social Security and delivered real results:", 1, "2026-08-14T06:13:05Z", "2026-08-14T06:14:08Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-highlights-support-local-small-businesses-work-secure-tariff-refunds", "Davids Highlights Support for Local Small Businesses, Work to Secure Tariff Refunds", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited local small businesses in Prairie Village to discuss the economic challenges of reckless tariffs. She highlighted her efforts in Congress to secure tariff refunds for small businesses, strengthen supply chains, and support small business growth.\n\n\u201cWhen tariffs hit local favorites like toy stores and craft shops, it\u2019s Kansas families who end up paying the price at the register,\u201d said Davids. \u201cOur local shops shouldn't be forced to choose between raising prices on neighbors or cutting jobs while big corporations with fancy lawyers get easy refunds. I\u2019m pushing to make these refunds automatic for small businesses, so they get immediate relief and can keep prices down for everyone in our community.\u201d\n\nDuring the tour, Davids met with the owners and employees of The Learning Tree, a local toy and educational store in Prairie Village; Made in KC, a local store showcasing goods from regional artisans and makers; and Casa Ama, a Mexican restaurant in Prairie Village.\n\nReckless tariff policies have hit Kansas hard, driving up costs for families and threatening small businesses and farmers. According to estimates, average American households will pay roughly $2,500 more this year because of these policies, and small businesses lost 4.5 times more jobs in 2025 than in 2020 during the pandemic. Local industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and retail have faced higher costs for imported goods, forcing some businesses to raise consumer prices, cut jobs, or close entirely.\n\nTariff refunds are ongoing, but under the current system, small businesses often lack the resources to reclaim funds, while large corporations can pursue lengthy litigation to recover tariff payments. Davids supports the RELIEF Act, legislation that would provide automatic refunds to small businesses and families forced to pay President Trump\u2019s reckless tariffs.\n\nThe RELIEF Act would:\n\nRequire automatic refunds for all tariffs collected since January 1, 2025 \u2013 so small businesses and families don\u2019t have to wait years or hire lawyers to get back the money they were forced to pay.\n\nEnsure refunds are processed within 90 days of enactment \u2013 giving immediate relief to businesses struggling with higher costs and helping keep prices lower for everyday consumers.\n\nEliminate the need for individual applications or formal protests \u2013 removing bureaucratic hurdles so small businesses and families can actually access the refunds without extra cost, confusion, or delay.\n\n\"Small and local businesses are what make communities unique and special, and unfortunately they often get overlooked in macroeconomic policy,\u201d said Keith Bradley, Owner, Made in KC. \u201cGetting to share our experience with our local representatives who have a voice and seat at the larger table is important not only for the health and longer-term viability of small and local businesses but also for our communities which they are tied to.\"", 1, "2026-08-06T07:37:31Z", "2026-08-06T07:38:34Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-meets-kansans-facing-rising-costs-highlights-work-lower-everyday", "Davids Meets with Kansans Facing Rising Costs, Highlights Work to Lower Everyday Expenses", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OVERLAND PARK, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids met one-on-one with Kansans to hear directly about the financial challenges families are facing and discuss solutions to lower costs. During the daylong Cost-of-Living Check-Ins, Kansans shared how rising prices for groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare are impacting their everyday lives and making it harder to make ends meet.\n\n\u201cI know what it\u2019s like to sit around the kitchen table and make tough choices about how to stretch every dollar,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThat\u2019s why I spend so much time listening directly to Kansans about the challenges they\u2019re facing. Right now, families are feeling squeezed by rising costs, and they need leaders who understand what that means in their everyday lives. I\u2019ll keep fighting for solutions that lower costs, support working families, and make sure the voices of Kansans are heard in Washington.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Click the following photos to learn more about some of the conversations\n\nMany Kansas households continue reporting financial pressure due to rising inflation and reckless policy decisions in Washington that only favor billionaires. The average family is paying more than $2,500 extra this year due to tariffs and is expected to spend about $740 more on gas. In the past year, residential electricity prices have risen by 13 percent nationally, and families have paid more than $300 more for groceries.\n\nDavids discussed her work to lower costs for Kansans, including efforts to cap insulin at $35 for seniors, lower prescription drug prices through Medicare negotiation, expand affordable housing supply, strengthen Kansas agriculture and local food systems, support year-round E15 fuel access to lower prices at the pump, and extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help families afford health coverage. She also highlighted her opposition to reckless tariffs and extreme Medicaid cuts that are closing rural hospitals and increasing healthcare costs for Kansas families.\n\nDavids was raised by a single mom who served in the Army for 20 years. She knows what it\u2019s like to struggle to put food on the table, stretch every dollar, and make difficult choices between paying for groceries, healthcare, gas, or rent. That experience continues to shape her focus on lowering costs for working families and making sure everyday people \u2014 not just billionaires and large corporations \u2014 have a fair shot at getting ahead.", 1, "2026-07-31T07:49:23Z", "2026-07-31T07:50:48Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/watch-davids-highlights-tax-cuts-putting-money-back-pockets-kansas-families", "WATCH: Davids Highlights Tax Cuts Putting Money Back in the Pockets of Kansas Families \u2014 Not Billionaires", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OVERLAND PARK, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined Kansans who have benefited from the middle-class tax cuts and cost-saving policies she has supported to highlight her work to lower everyday expenses for working families. While Davids has fought to ensure tax policy delivers real relief for everyday Kansans, extremists in Washington passed a package that only benefits billionaires and wealthy corporations. Davids voted against it.\n\n\u201cAt a time when Kansas families are struggling with rising costs, extreme politicians in Washington chose to give massive tax breaks to billionaires and wealthy corporations instead of delivering real relief for working people,\u201d said Davids. \u201cI know firsthand how much every dollar matters \u2014 I was raised by a single mom who worked hard to put food on the table and make ends meet. That experience has shaped my commitment to fighting for policies that lower costs for working families and make sure tax cuts go to the Kansans who need it most \u2014 not just those at the very top.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Davids hosts press conference with Kansans benefiting from tax policies she supports\n\nThe press conference featured Kansans who shared how tax cuts have made a meaningful difference in their lives, including savings on healthcare, energy bills, and the everyday costs of raising a family. Speakers included:\n\nCrystal Henry (Start Young Manager at Futures First): discussed how the Child Tax Credit helped her family afford everyday expenses and support her two children.\n\n\u201cThe Child Tax Credit has allowed me as a single parent to have a little breathing room in my budget. Every dollar counts as groceries and gasoline costs rise, and the child tax credit came in time to get us through the summer. I am grateful that Rep. Davids is always fighting to lower costs for families like mine,\u201d said Crystal Henry.\n\nEileen Spickler (retiree and healthcare advocate): shared how Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits helped make health coverage more affordable and provided financial security.\n\nMalcolm Proudfit (Chief Executive Officer at Good Energy Solutions, Inc.): discussed how clean energy tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act helped make solar and energy efficiency upgrades more affordable for Kansas homeowners and families.\n\n\"Investments in solar systems can help homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint and ease the burden on their wallets. Clean Energy Tax Credits in the IRA made these investments possible for many working class families who could not have afforded them otherwise. We live in a time where we need more electricity production than ever, and these types of credits help solar systems to come online and ease the burdens placed on our electrical grid,\u201d said Malcolm Proudfit.\n\nThe press conference comes as many Kansas households continue reporting financial pressure due to rising inflation and reckless policy decisions in Washington that only favor billionaires. The average family is paying more than $2,500 extra this year due to tariffs and is expected to spend about $740 more on gas. In the past year, residential electricity prices have risen by 13 percent nationally, and families have paid more than $300 more for groceries.\n\nDavids discussed her work to lower costs for Kansans, including efforts to cap insulin at $35 for seniors, lower prescription drug prices through Medicare negotiation, expand affordable housing supply, strengthen Kansas agriculture and local food systems, support year-round E15 fuel access to lower prices at the pump, and extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help families afford health coverage. She also highlighted her opposition to reckless tariffs and extreme Medicaid cuts that are closing rural hospitals and increasing healthcare costs for Kansas families.\n\nDavids was raised by a single mom who served in the Army for 20 years. She knows what it\u2019s like to struggle to put food on the table, stretch every dollar, and make difficult choices between paying for groceries, healthcare, gas, or rent. That experience continues to shape her focus on lowering costs for working families and making sure everyday people \u2014 not just billionaires and large corporations \u2014 have a fair shot at getting ahead.", 1, "2026-07-30T07:32:48Z", "2026-07-30T07:34:08Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/healthcare-costs-soar-kansas-families-davids-calls-restoring-aca-tax-credits", "Healthcare Costs Soar for Kansas Families as Davids Calls for Restoring ACA Tax Credits", "2026-07-28", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids met with Kansans whose health insurance premiums have skyrocketed since enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expired last year. Some participants shared that their monthly premiums have more than quadrupled, forcing them to rethink family budgets and raising concerns about whether they can continue to afford the coverage they rely on.\n\n\"No one should lose affordable healthcare because politicians chose tax breaks for billionaires over tax relief for working families,\u201d said Davids. \u201cI heard from Kansans today who are doing everything right but are now facing impossible choices because their health insurance costs have skyrocketed. I'll keep fighting to restore these tax credits so families can afford the care they need instead of worrying about whether they can keep their coverage.\"\n\nThe enhanced tax credits helped more than 160,000 Kansans save an average of $700 each year on health insurance. But after Republican leadership allowed the tax credits to expire, premiums began climbing sharply, putting affordable coverage further out of reach for working families, seniors, and small business owners.\n\nIn Kansas' Third District alone, an estimated 52,000 people are facing higher health insurance costs because the enhanced ACA tax credits were allowed to expire. The impact includes:\n\nA 60-year-old couple earning $85,600 a year could see their annual premiums increase by $24,385 \u2014 a 474 percent increase.\n\nA family of four earning $66,000 a year could pay $2,353 more annually.\n\nA family of four earning $133,750 a year could see annual premiums rise by $14,797 \u2014 a 154 percent increase.\n\nNationally, health policy experts project the expiration of the tax credits are increasing premiums by an average of 77 percent and could cause an estimated 4.2 million Americans to lose their health insurance. As healthier individuals drop coverage because of rising costs, premiums will climb even further for those who remain insured.", 1, "2026-07-29T07:41:48Z", "2026-07-29T07:42:57Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-joins-kc-diamonds-highlight-lower-cost-fuel-help-kansas-families-save", "Davids Joins KC Diamonds to Highlight Lower-Cost Fuel to Help Kansas Families Save at the Pump", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined the Renewable Fuels Association and the KC Diamonds for \"Fuel Up Friday\" at Casey's in Lenexa, where Kansas families received discounts on E15. As gas prices continue to climb, Davids highlighted how expanding access to E15 \u2014 a lower-cost fuel made from American-grown crops \u2014 can help lower prices at the pump, support Kansas farmers, strengthen American energy independence, and reduce reliance on foreign oil.\n\n\"When gas prices go up, Kansas families feel it almost immediately,\" said Davids. \"That's why I've worked across the aisle to make lower-cost fuels like E15 available year-round. It's a commonsense solution that helps families save money, creates new opportunities for Kansas farmers, and strengthens our energy independence at a time when global instability from the war in Iran is driving up costs. We should be making it easier \u2014 not harder \u2014 for Americans to choose a fuel that's made right here at home.\"\n\nEarlier this year, the U.S. House passed Davids' bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. The bill ensures drivers have permanent, uninterrupted access to E15, which reduces emissions and can lower prices at the pump by 15 to 40 cents per gallon compared to regular unleaded. It would also increase American energy independence and create additional opportunities for family farmers at a time of growing economic uncertainty across farm country.\n\nRising fuel costs underscore the urgency of expanding access to lower-cost alternatives like E15. Since the outbreak of the Iran war, global oil prices have surged sharply, exceeding $100 per barrel. U.S. gasoline prices have followed, jumping from under $3.00 per gallon before the conflict to more than $4.00, with analysts warning prices could climb even higher if instability continues.\n\nWATCH: Davids urged passage of year-round E15 during a speech on the U.S. House floor\n\nPreviously, Davids has taken multiple actions to lower gas prices for Kansans by:", 1, "2026-07-25T07:13:44Z", "2026-07-25T07:15:09Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-invites-kansans-one-one-cost-living-check-ins", "Davids Invites Kansans to One-on-One Cost of Living Check-Ins", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids is inviting Kansans in the Third District to share their experiences with the rising cost of living during a day of individual conversations on Thursday, July 30.\n\n\u201cEvery day, I hear from Kansans who are working hard, making smart choices, and still feeling squeezed by rising costs,\u201d said Davids. \u201cI want to hear directly from you about what you\u2019re experiencing, what challenges you\u2019re facing, and what solutions you think will make a difference. These conversations help me take your voices back to Washington and fight for real, meaningful change that lowers costs for families across Kansas. It will be a fun day!\u201d\n\nThrough her Cost of Living Check-Ins, Davids will meet directly with Kansans to hear how rising costs are affecting their families, businesses, and communities \u2014 including expenses like groceries, housing, healthcare, childcare, energy bills, and other everyday costs.\n\nKansans interested in participating can request an appointment here: https://bit.ly/4w8fZPg\n\nSpace is limited. If more Kansans sign up than can be accommodated during the available time, Davids\u2019 office will review the feedback submitted and follow up directly with Kansans about the issues they shared.", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-secures-34-million-federal-investment-grow-kansas-citys", "Davids Secures $34 Million Federal Investment to Grow Kansas City's Biomanufacturing Industry, Create Good-Paying Jobs", "2026-07-20", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $33.5 million to the Kansas City BioSecure Manufacturing Tech Hub (KC BioHub). The major grant will help expand the region's leadership in biomanufacturing, strengthen domestic supply chains for lifesaving medicines, and create good-paying jobs. The Tech Hubs program and this funding was created through the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, which Davids voted to pass.\n\n\"This is a huge win for Kansas City,\" said Davids. \"Our region has everything it takes to lead the future of medical innovation, and this investment is proof that the rest of the country sees that, too. It will help create good-paying jobs, strengthen our regional economy, and reinforce America's supply chains and national security. I'm proud to have helped make this possible, and I'll keep fighting to bring more opportunities like this home to Kansas.\"\n\n\u201cThis award is a vote of confidence in the strength of our regional assets, the depth of our relationships with our partners, and the promise of our shared vision for the future,\u201d said Melissa Roberts Chapman, President & Regional Innovation Officer, KC BioHub. \u201cTogether, we have demonstrated that our region has the talent, infrastructure, partnerships, and innovation necessary to onshore the manufacturing of biologics. As a consortium, we have positioned the Kansas City region to lead in the global race to build the next great biotech ecosystem.\u201d\n\nThe award marks the latest milestone for the KC BioHub. In 2023, the Kansas City region was selected as one of only 31 inaugural Tech Hubs nationwide because of its unique strengths in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. In 2024, after narrowly missing out on the first round of implementation funding, the consortium received a $500,000 award to continue developing projects and preparing for future investment. Today's announcement builds on that progress by providing approximately $34 million to help bring the region's vision to life.\n\nLed by BioNexus KC, the KC BioHub brings together businesses, research universities, hospitals, entrepreneurs, workforce partners, and state and local governments to position the region as a global leader in biomanufacturing. The consortium focuses on developing and manufacturing biologic medicines and cancer therapies, strengthening domestic production of critical medical technologies, and helping new biotechnology companies grow and commercialize their discoveries more quickly. The investment is expected to accelerate innovation, attract additional private investment, and support the growth of a highly skilled workforce in the region.\n\nDavids has long championed federal investments that strengthen the Kansas economy and create opportunities for workers. She voted for the bipartisanCHIPS and Science Act, which established the Tech Hub program to ensure that the technologies of the future are developed and manufactured in the United States. Davids urged the administration multiple times to grant this designation and led a discussion with senior Department of Commerce officials, local leaders, manufacturers, and researchers to discuss implementation of the bill, including Kansas City's Tech Hub designation.\n\nSince the Kansas City region was first designated as a Tech Hub, Davids has worked alongside regional partners to advocate for continued federal investment and highlight the area's unique strengths in biotechnology, animal health, and advanced manufacturing.", 1, "2026-07-21T07:32:02Z", "2026-07-21T07:33:33Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-cleaver-call-release-delayed-funding-supporting-local-history-tourism", "Davids, Cleaver Call for Release of Delayed Funding Supporting Local History, Tourism", "2026-07-17", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO-05) called on the Trump Administration to release overdue federal funding that supports museums, historic sites, classrooms, and tourism across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Congress approved the funding more than five months ago, but local organizations are still waiting for the money they rely on to keep staff employed and programs running.\n\n\u201cThese repeated delays in funding are causing significant strain on our [National Heritage Areas] \u2013 many of which rely on small staffs and robust volunteer networks,\u201d wrote the Members. \u201c[The Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area] is facing this shortfall \u2013 and on the verge of having to lay off staff \u2013 while servicing a record number of grant applications, providing opportunities to 122 percent more students compared to the last fiscal year, and meeting increased tourism demand from the semiquincentennial and the FIFA World Cup 2026.\u201d\n\nThe federal funding helps preserve historic landmarks, support museums and cultural organizations, provide grants to local communities, expand educational opportunities for students, and attract visitors whose spending supports local businesses. Every federal dollar invested through National Heritage Areas is matched by at least one dollar in private funding and generates more than $5 in additional nonfederal investment.\n\nEstablished in 2006, the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) connects more than 300 museums, historic sites, libraries, trails, and cultural organizations across 41 counties in Kansas and Missouri. Together, these partners tell the story of the western frontier, Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War, Brown v. Board of Education, Native American history, and influential Americans like President Harry Truman and Amelia Earhart.\n\nThe annual federal funding also allows Freedom's Frontier to award grants to local organizations, preserve historic sites, develop classroom programming, support heritage tourism, and coordinate projects that many smaller museums and nonprofits could not undertake on their own.\n\nThe official letter from Davids and Cleaver is available here or below:\n\nDear Director Vought,\n\nWe write to you regarding critical funding for our nation\u2019s 62 National Heritage Areas (NHAs) for fiscal year (FY) 2026. In January 2026, President Trump signed into law the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which included annual appropriations for NHAs through the National Park Service (NPS) at $30.985 million. Since this bill was signed into law over five months ago, many NHAs \u2013 including the Freedom\u2019s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA), which encompasses much of eastern Kansas and western Missouri \u2013 have not received their annual funding (around $500,000 per NHA) or any continuing resolution funding passed into law prior to January. This comes after FY25 funding for NHAs was significantly delayed with FFNHA not receiving their award until weeks before the end of the last fiscal year.\n\nNHAs are an excellent example of public-private partnerships that preserve our nation\u2019s history, showcase our cultural heritage, and boost local economies. With modest federal appropriations, NHAs secure a minimum 100-percent match in nonfederal dollars to provide irreplaceable educational and tourism opportunities. FFNHA tells important stories of American settlement of the western frontier, Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War, Brown v. Board of Education and significant figures in our nation\u2019s history such as President Harry Truman, Amelia Earhart, and the Native tribes of the Great Plains.\n\nNHAs contribute billions to the U.S. economy annually and support hundreds of thousands of jobs, leveraging each dollar of federal funding into more than $5 of nonfederal resources. For example, FFNHA provided 54 percent of its FY25 income from nonfederal sources. Our nation\u2019s 62 NHAs provide an excellent and sustainable model of economic development at little cost to the federal government and are critical to telling our nation\u2019s story amidst the America250 celebration.\n\nThese repeated delays in funding are causing significant strain on our NHAs \u2013 many of which rely on small staffs and robust volunteer networks; annual NPS appropriations are critical to attracting private donations, planning grants and historic preservation efforts, and executing educational opportunities. FFNHA is facing this shortfall \u2013 and on the verge of having to lay off staff \u2013 while servicing a record number of grant applications, providing opportunities to 122 percent more students compared to the last fiscal year, and meeting increased tourism demand from the semiquincentennial and the FIFA World Cup 2026.\n\nWe respectfully request that you immediately disburse these FY26 appropriations for NHAs and provide us with an outline of the award process and the reason for these delays. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. We look forward to your response.\n\nSincerely,", 1, "2026-07-18T06:58:50Z", "2026-07-18T07:00:34Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-calls-return-bipartisan-farm-bill-tradition-center-forward-discussion", "Davids Calls for Return to Bipartisan Farm Bill Tradition at Center Forward Discussion", "2026-07-16", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) joined Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN-01) and Center Forward for a bipartisan discussion on the future of the Farm Bill coalition. During the event, Davids emphasized that supporting farmers, strengthening rural communities, and keeping food affordable have long been bipartisan priorities \u2014 and urged Congress to move away from political games and get back to working together.\n\n\"Kansas has a long history of showing that the Farm Bill works best when people come together,\u201d said Davids. \u201cLeaders like Senator Bob Dole and Senator Pat Roberts understood that supporting farmers and making sure families can put food on the table aren't competing priorities \u2014 they're connected. That's the bipartisan tradition that made the Farm Bill successful for decades. We need to stop playing political games, rebuild that coalition, and get back to passing a Farm Bill that gives producers certainty and keeps our food system strong.\"\n\n\u201cAs a fourth-generation farmer, I know firsthand the importance of delivering a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that responsibly addresses the needs of my fellow Minnesotans,\u201d said Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN-01). \u201cWhile the Farm Bill is a critical tool for farmers and rural communities, it also serves as a crucial piece of legislation for strengthening food security across the country. Whether it be my colleagues in Congress or community members back home, what makes the Farm Bill effective is listening to others to ensure we are meeting the needs of Americans. I appreciated the opportunity to be a part of this bipartisan conversation about how we can continue to make the Farm Bill successful for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cBipartisan policymaking delivers durable results that benefit all Americans,\u201d said Cori Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Center Forward. \u201cAt Center Forward, we are proud to serve as Washington's leading bipartisan convenor, bringing together leaders to foster the conversations that make meaningful progress possible. We are grateful to Congresswoman Davids and Congressman Finstad for their commitment to pragmatic problem-solving as they work to advance the Farm Bill through Congress. Their leadership demonstrates that when lawmakers work across the aisle, they can build consensus and move important legislation forward on behalf of communities across the country \u2014 from rural towns to urban neighborhoods.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Davids, a member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, voted to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill through the House Agriculture Committee, emphasizing the need to provide certainty for Kansas farmers, strengthen the nation's food supply, and help address rising costs for families after years of delays in Congress.\n\nFor decades, the Farm Bill has been one of Congress' most bipartisan pieces of legislation, bringing together lawmakers representing both rural and urban communities around a shared commitment to supporting American agriculture, strengthening conservation programs, expanding trade opportunities, and ensuring families can put food on the table. That longstanding coalition has become increasingly strained in recent years as partisan disagreements over nutrition programs have made it more difficult to reach the broad bipartisan consensus that has historically defined the legislation.\n\nLast year's partisan budget law, which Davids opposed, cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help pay for tax breaks that benefit billionaires. Those cuts are projected to reduce farm income by more than $30 billion over the next decade while threatening jobs throughout the food and agriculture supply chain. During consideration of the Farm Bill, Davids supported an amendment to reverse those SNAP cuts and restore the historic bipartisan approach that has long united the Farm Bill coalition, but the Republican majority rejected the proposal.", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-bipartisan-lawmakers-urge-reinstatement-988-lgbtq-suicide-crisis-line", "Davids, Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Reinstatement of 988 LGBTQ+ Suicide Crisis Line", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues to urge the Trump Administration to reinstate the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ phone line. One year ago, the administration ended the LGBTQ+ \u201cPress 3\u201d option. Following sustained bipartisan pressure and Congress appropriating funding to restore the service, the administration has announced plans to bring it back \u201cby the end of the year\u201d \u2014 but today\u2019s coalition demanded that those lifesaving services be reinstated without further delay.\n\n\u201cA year ago today, we stood here because the administration made the decision to shut down the 988 LGBTQ+ youth crisis line,\u201d said Davids. \u201cI said then that it was the wrong decision. It was and still is. Because this has never been about politics. It's about people. It's about a young person who feels completely alone and is trying to decide if tomorrow is worth it, and making sure someone is there to answer the phone in that moment.\u201d\n\nSince its launch in 2022, the LGBTQ+ subline under the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has been a critical, life-saving resource for LGBTQ+ youth and adults facing mental health crises. The line has handled nearly 1.3 million calls, texts, and chats from LGBTQ+ individuals seeking support. Its closure comes at a time of growing need \u2014 just last year, over 40 percent of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered suicide, according to national surveys.\n\nThe decision to shut down the LGBTQ+ subline drew widespread concern from mental health experts and civil rights organizations. Although the administration has pledged to reopen the line, advocates remain concerned that organizations with the most experience serving LGBTQ+ youth, including The Trevor Project, which helped establish the original program, may not be included in the updated 988 Lifeline.\n\nAlong with Davids, today\u2019s press conference included Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), and Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), as well as The Trevor Project and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).\n\nIf you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text, or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-calls-stronger-water-infrastructure-reduce-flooding-risks", "Davids Calls for Stronger Water Infrastructure to Reduce Flooding Risks", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, during a U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), Representative Sharice Davids underscored the critical importance of investing in water infrastructure for Kansas communities facing both flooding and drought conditions.\n\n\u201cWater infrastructure is not abstract for Kansas families \u2014 it\u2019s personal,\u201d said Davids. \u201cFrom severe flooding in eastern Kansas that damages homes and roads to drought conditions in western Kansas that strain agriculture and local water supplies, our communities depend on smart, reliable investments. I\u2019m focused on making sure Kansas has the tools it needs to manage both extremes and protect families, farmers, and local economies.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks on protecting Kansas communities from extreme flooding and drought\n\nWRDA is the primary federal legislation that authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure projects, including flood control, levees, dams, navigation systems, and ecosystem restoration. For Kansas, these investments directly impact communities that regularly face weather extremes \u2014 helping reduce flood risk, improve water management, and strengthen long-term resilience.\n\nIn 2024, Davids\u2019 WRDA request was successfully passed, saving Kansas taxpayers $41 million in water contracts. This update provides significant financial relief for Kansas, benefiting municipalities, industries, and water supply districts relying on these reservoirs. It also ensures a more affordable and reliable water supply for residents and businesses, addressing the challenges of ongoing drought and extreme weather.\n\nDavids has consistently advocated for flood safety, including securing investments for the national levee safety initiative and advancing solutions to help Kansas communities respond to increasingly extreme weather. In partnership with local governments, she has also helped secure federal funding to address flooding in Princeton and support the Upper Turkey Creek levee project in Merriam.\n\nDuring the markup, Davids championed an amendment to make U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracting rules more consistent across different types of projects. Right now, similar engineering work is treated differently depending on whether it\u2019s for military construction or civil water projects like flood control and levees. Her amendment would update the rules, so the Corps uses the same approach in both cases, helping them hire the best qualified experts more efficiently and deliver projects more effectively for communities.", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/city-lenexa-receives-16-million-build-grant-lone-elm-interchange", "City of Lenexa receives $16 million BUILD grant for Lone Elm Interchange", "2026-07-13", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The Kansas Department of Transportation announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the City of Lenexa a $16 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) discretionary grant for the Lone Elm Interchange Project.\n\nThe project, a partnership between KDOT and the City of Lenexa, will construct a new diamond interchange at K-10 and Lone Elm Road, along with two miles of auxiliary lanes between K-7 and Woodland Road.\n\nThe new Lone Elm Interchange, which was identified as a priority during KDOT\u2019s K-10 Corridor study, will provide a safe connection between the north and south sides of K-10. This interchange will also be constructed to accommodate future expansion of the K-10 corridor through Johnson County.\n\n\"No one wants to spend more time in traffic than they have to. This federal grant will improve safety, reduce congestion and make it easier for families, workers and first responders to get where they need to go,\u201d said U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03). \u201cI'm thankful to the Kansas Department of Transportation and the City of Lenexa for the years of planning and am proud to have helped make this investment possible.\"\n\n\u201cThis project has been envisioned for decades and is an important connection in a growing part of Lenexa,\u201d said Lenexa Mayor Julie Sayers. \u201cThe BUILD grant brings us closer to delivering an interchange that will improve safety, create more direct access for our students who attend school in the Olathe School District and support economic development for decades to come. We appreciate USDOT\u2019s investment and look forward to working with KDOT to make this long-planned project a reality.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis crucial project is the result of a partnership between the City of Lenexa, KDOT and local and federal partners, all of whom were imperative to bringing it to fruition,\u201d said Governor Laura Kelly. \u201cTheir hard work has resulted in a critical investment that will drive economic growth and benefit all who travel through Kansas.\u201d\n\nThis interchange will relieve congestion on K-10, K-7, Woodland Road and Prairie Star Parkway, reducing travel times and improving roadway safety. It will also improve emergency response routes, provide sidewalks and trail connections for pedestrians and cyclists, create better access to local middle and high schools and support planned future investments in the development of the K-7 and K-10 corridors.\n\nKansas was also awarded three additional FY2026 BUILD grants:\n\nJunction City, Rebuilding Grant Avenue Project - $23.9 million awarded\n\nPawnee County, Pawnee Feedlot Freight Access Project - $20.3 million awarded\n\nCity of Wichita, Eisenhower National Airport Interchange Planning and Design - $2.4 million awarded\n\nThe federal BUILD grant program provides grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact.", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-highlights-olathe-manufacturers-role-historic-artemis-ii-mission-moon", "Davids Highlights Olathe Manufacturer\u2019s Role in Historic Artemis II Mission to the Moon", "2026-07-07", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OLATHE, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Mid-State Aerospace in Olathe, a small Kansas manufacturer whose components helped make NASA\u2019s Artemis II mission possible \u2014 the first crewed flight to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years.\n\nDuring the visit, Davids highlighted her successful efforts earlier this year to push the Trump Administration to reverse funding cuts to a manufacturing program that provides critical technical assistance to Kansas manufacturers.\n\n\u201cMid-State Aerospace is exactly what Kansas manufacturing looks like \u2014 skilled workers, a small team doing big things, and products that end up supporting some of the most complex missions our country undertakes,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWhen I visited this company a few years ago, I saw firsthand the kind of precision and pride that goes into their work. I\u2019m glad I got to come back and see how that same work helped power a mission around the Moon. It\u2019s a reminder that Kansas manufacturing is part of America\u2019s story.\u201d\n\n\"At Mid-State Aerospace, we believe that the next giant leap for mankind begins with precision manufacturing right here at home,\u201d said Robert Somers, Vice President of Operations, Mid-State Aerospace. \u201cBy serving as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier for the Artemis mission, our local team is proving that the road to the Moon runs directly through our community's hard work and dedication. We aren't just building aerospace components; we are manufacturing the future of space exploration.\"\n\nDavids first visited Mid-State Aerospace in 2022 with former U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman. Today, Davids once again met with company leadership and employees to tour the facility and highlight the role Kansas manufacturers play in advanced aerospace supply chains and national space exploration efforts.\n\nArtemis II marks a major milestone in NASA\u2019s efforts to return humans to deep space exploration, and Kansas companies like Mid-State Aerospace played a role in building key components used in both the rocket and spacecraft systems that supported the mission.\n\nLast year, the Trump Administration cut off Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) funding, forcing Kansas Manufacturing Solutions (KMS) to lay off nearly half its staff and putting local jobs and economic growth at risk. In response, Davids introduced the Defend American Manufacturing Act, legislation to restore and protect critical funding for MEP programs \u2014 the primary source of support for KMS. Following Davids\u2019 advocacy and bipartisan pressure from Congress, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) restored funding to the MEP program.", 1, "2026-07-08T07:27:19Z", "2026-07-08T07:28:28Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-invites-kansans-share-their-stories-ahead-americas-250th-birthday", "Davids Invites Kansans to Share Their Stories Ahead of America\u2019s 250th Birthday", "2026-07-01", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Representative Sharice Davids is inviting Kansans in the Third District to share what America means to them through a short video submission as part of her America 250 initiative.\n\nKansans of all ages can submit their videos HERE.\n\n\u201cEvery community has a story to tell, and I want to make sure Kansans are part of how we mark this moment in our nation\u2019s history,\u201d said Davids. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to hearing from people across the Third District about what they love about this country, what patriotism means to them, and what they hope for the next 250 years.\u201d\n\nParticipants are invited to submit a short video response addressing one of the following prompts:\n\nWhat do you love about America?\n\nWhat does patriotism mean to you?\n\nWhat is your hope for this country for the next 250 years?\n\nWhat would you like your fellow Americans to know?\n\nHow are you celebrating America250?\n\nVideo Submission Guidelines:\n\nVideos must be filmed horizontally (landscape mode)\n\nParticipants should begin by introducing themselves\n\nVideos must be 1 minute or less and may be edited for final use\n\nAccepted formats: .mp4 or .mov\n\nAll participants must sign an appearance release form to be featured; participants under 18 must have parent or guardian permission\n\nRelease forms should be returned via email to DavidsPress@mail.house.gov or by mail to 9200 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 562, Overland Park, KS 66210\n\nSubmissions must be made using the official form to be considered\n\nOnly submissions from residents of Kansas\u2019 Third Congressional District (KS-03) will be accepted\n\nSubmissions must be original work; videos suspected of plagiarism or artificial intelligence generation will not be accepted\n\nDeadline for submission is July 10, 2026", 1, "2026-07-02T06:20:02Z", "2026-07-02T06:21:32Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-leads-over-100-lawmakers-urging-administration-protect-safe-drinking", "Davids Leads Over 100 Lawmakers in Urging Administration to Protect Safe Drinking Water Standards", "2026-07-01", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) led over 100 of her House colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to protect safe drinking water standards and address PFAS contamination that poses risks to the physical health and environmental health of communities across America. In a new letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Congresswoman Davids and 112 of her colleagues in the House pressed the administration to reconsider eliminating the 2024 National Drinking Water Standards for four PFAS forever chemicals. The water standards established an enforceable limit of forever chemicals and required that public water systems monitor for PFAS, notify the public of PFAS, and reduce PFAS in drinking water.\n\n\u201cSafe drinking water should never be a luxury or a legal debate. For families facing PFAS contamination, this is about the water they pour into a glass, cook with, and give to their children. America should be moving faster to get PFAS out of our drinking water\u2014not giving families more years of uncertainty and harm. We will not stand by while protections are weakened and working families are left waiting. We will continue fighting to protect clean water, hold polluters accountable, and put public health ahead of the interests that created this crisis. We urge EPA to reconsider its proposals to eliminate and delay the 2024 National PFAS Drinking Water Standards and meaningfully protect Americans from PFAS contamination,\u201d said the lawmakers.\n\nNearly 98% of Americans have PFAS detectable in their blood, and as of March 2026, about 176 million Americans drink water contaminated with PFAS. By EPA\u2019s own estimates, the Drinking Water Standards would protect as many as 105 million Americans from exposure to PFAS in their drinking water, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses. The EPA also cited economic benefits from the standards, estimating cost savings of over $1 billion in avoided health costs.\n\nA copy of the letter can be found HERE and text is below:\n\nDear Administrator Zeldin:\n\nWe write to urge EPA to reconsider its proposals to eliminate the 2024 National Drinking Water Standards for four PFAS forever chemicals and to allow water utilities to opt-in to an extension of the compliance deadline for the remaining two standards by two years to 2031. These standards regulate and set legally enforceable limits to protect millions of Americans from unsafe levels of PFAS in their drinking water. Rescinding and delaying these standards is dangerous and undermines the core purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is to provide communities with clean and safe drinking water.\n\nPFAS contamination affects communities across the country. These forever chemicals persist in our environment and can accumulate in our bodies. Nearly 98% of Americans have PFAS detectable in their blood, and as of March 2026, about 176 million Americans drink water contaminated with PFAS. While this Administration is investing nearly $1 billion dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to states to address PFAS in drinking water, rolling back these standards and extending the compliance deadline risks exacerbating the PFAS crisis across the country and fails to address this public health problem.\n\nThe 2024 Drinking Water Standards established an enforceable maximum contaminant level (MCL) standard of four parts per trillion for two of the more widespread and harmful PFAS variants, PFOS and PFOA. It also regulated other known toxic PFAS (PFNA, PFHxS, and GenX) with health-based enforceable MCL standards of ten parts per trillion each. In addition, EPA set a mixture-based hazard-index for these three PFAS and PFBS that sets a limit for the total amount of these four PFAS in any combination. It required that public water systems monitor for PFAS, notify the public of PFAS, and reduce PFAS in drinking water through phased-in approaches.\n\nThe 2024 Drinking Water Standards were finalized in response to EPA\u2019s own extensive scientific research and analysis consisting of hundreds of scientific studies that overwhelmingly point to associations between PFAS exposure and serious health effects, including high cholesterol, kidney cancer, decreases in birth weight, and immune suppression. EPA also received extensive input from the public on these standards during the comment period and issued an exhaustive response to the comments that spanned over 4,500 pages. EPA\u2019s conclusions on the toxicity of these PFAS are well in line with other authoritative evaluations, including those conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Michigan, California, New Jersey, Canada, and the European Union.\n\nBy EPA\u2019s own estimates, the Drinking Water Standards would protect as many as 105 million Americans from exposure to PFAS in their drinking water, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses. In its analysis, EPA also cited substantial economic benefits from the Standards, estimating cost savings of $1.17 billion in avoided health costs, though the agency noted it only considered three health effects, and many additional health benefits were not quantified in this estimate. More comprehensive economic analyses have estimated PFAS-related health care costs up to $60 billion per year. Finalizing the 2024 Standards was a critical step in keeping PFAS out of homes and communities. Rescinding and delaying the standards will do nothing to alleviate the economic and health burden on families and individuals who are exposed to PFAS contamination.\n\nEPA\u2019s decision to limit monitoring and treatment solely to PFOA and PFOS will not be sufficient to protect against exposure to and harms associated with other PFAS, including the four PFAS the agency is proposing to remove protections for. Not all PFAS contamination can be predicted by the presence of PFOA and PFOS.\n\nAdditionally, newer generation, short chain PFAS, like GenX and PFBS, are more difficult to remove from drinking water than PFOA and PFOS. If water systems are only focused on removing PFOA and PFOS, they may opt to install treatments that are insufficient to fully address the PFAS that are present. This will leave communities unprotected and waste resources while not fully addressing the problem.\n\nSafe drinking water should never be a luxury or a legal debate. For families facing PFAS contamination, this is about the water they pour into a glass, cook with, and give to their children. America should be moving faster to get PFAS out of our drinking water\u2014not giving families more years of uncertainty and harm. We will not stand by while protections are weakened and working families are left waiting. We will continue fighting to protect clean water, hold polluters accountable, and put public health ahead of the interests that created this crisis.\n\nWe urge EPA to reconsider its proposals to eliminate and delay the 2024 National PFAS Drinking Water Standards and meaningfully protect Americans from PFAS contamination.", 1, "2026-07-02T06:20:02Z", "2026-07-02T06:21:32Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-federal-grant-help-kansas-youth-young-adults-disabilities", "Davids Announces Federal Grant to Help Kansas Youth, Young Adults with Disabilities Overcome Obstacles to Employment", "2026-06-29", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced a $7.1 million federal grant to help more Kansas youth and young adults with intellectual disabilities \u2014 particularly in underserved communities \u2014 access job training, build career skills, and connect with employment opportunities in high-growth industries.\n\n\u201cEvery Kansan who wants to work should have the opportunity to build a career and support themselves,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis investment will help more young people with disabilities gain the skills, training, and support they need to succeed in the workforce. That's good for those workers and their families, and it helps Kansas employers connect with talented people who are ready to contribute to our economy.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are thrilled to receive continued funding for this important initiative, ensuring that youth and young adults with disabilities across Kansas have greater access to the services, supports and opportunities they need to thrive,\u201d said Mike Beene, Assistant Secretary, Kansas Department of Commerce. \u201cThis continued investment will strengthen Kansas\u2019 capacity to expand transition services and build sustainable partnerships that help individuals and families navigate pathways to community participation, education, and most importantly, employment.\u201d\n\nThe $7,135,150 grant for the Kansas Department of Commerce was awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s Equitable Transition Model (ETM) Demonstration Grant Program. The program is designed to help participants successfully transition into competitive jobs, earn higher wages, and build long-term economic independence.", 1, "2026-06-30T06:29:10Z", "2026-06-30T06:30:42Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-leads-congressional-action-new-world-screwworm-cases-threaten-kansas", "Davids Leads Congressional Action as New World Screwworm Cases Threaten Kansas Beef Production, Prices", "2026-06-25", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nJune 25, 2026\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03), along with Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), led 21 New Democrat Coalition members in demanding answers from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins about the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) response to the emergence of New World Screwworm (NWS) and urging the Trump Administration to provide ranchers, farmers, and producers with the tools they need to contain the outbreak.\n\n\u201cAcross the livestock sector, producers and industry experts have made clear that they are prepared to work with USDA to eradicate this pest again,\u201d the members wrote. \u201cRight now, in the face of this serious and quickly developing situation, ranchers and farmers want real solutions, not excuses or finger pointing. It is time to take responsibility for events that occur under your leadership and move forward to work to improve the situation.\u201d\n\nDavids and her New Dem colleagues are urging USDA to prioritize transparency, coordination, and science-based response. After years of drought, higher costs, and shrinking cattle herds, ranchers need clear federal guidance and a fast, effective plan to protect livestock and livelihoods. The last thing they need is a new parasite threatening herds and pushing beef prices even higher.\n\nDuring a previous U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing, Davids questioned Secretary Rollins on the recent detection of New World Screwworm and the threat it faces everyday Kansans. Analysts estimate that even a limited NWS outbreak could cost producers approximately $732 million per year and result in $1.8 billion in total losses. The cattle industry alone represents a $15 billion sector in Kansas.\n\nYou can read the full letter here, and below:\n\nDear Secretary Rollins:\n\nOn June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed New World Screwworm (NWS) larvae in a calf in Zavala County, Texas, approximately 60 miles from the southern border. In the days since, USDA has confirmed additional cases in Texas and New Mexico. The arrival of NWS is unfortunate and was potentially preventable if certain programs and staff at USDA and across the government had been retained. The reality for ranchers and producers across the southwest is that NWS is here. The administration must now recommit to transparency and proactive communication with stakeholders and the public about the situation, while also taking appropriate steps to ensure that producers in border states are prepared and have the necessary tools to prevent further spread.\n\nAcross the livestock sector, producers and industry experts have made clear that they are prepared to work with USDA to eradicate this pest again. While NWS is not a food safety concern, it is vital that we protect animal health and American agriculture. Right now, in the face of this serious and quickly developing situation, ranchers and farmers want real solutions, not excuses or finger pointing. It is time to take responsibility for events that occur under your leadership and move forward to work to improve the situation. In line with that reality Congress requests the following information by July 1st, 2026:\n\nResources and staffing. What personnel, equipment, and sterile-fly resources is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) deploying to the ongoing response, including any resources drawn from the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program and the National Veterinary Stockpile? If detections multiply, is current staffing sufficient, and what is the surge plan? Please also provide current specific staffing levels for APHIS by mission area, including the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, APHIS Veterinary Services, and the border inspection workforce, including Tick Riders. Please identify any positions within APHIS that have been eliminated or relocated since January 20th, 2025. Further, please identify any positions that were eliminated and since restored within APHIS since January 20th, 2025. Did any employees who were working on NWS opt into the deferred resignation program? In 2025, the Trump administration cut funding for animal disease monitoring projects funded through United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and operated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This included the termination of projects dedicated to monitoring and containment of NWS in Central America. What role did USDA have in the cancellation of FAO grants or funding to other organizations or governments working to contain or surveil NWS?\n\nSurveillance zones. USDA has announced a 20-kilometer Infested Zone, and your Response Playbook also calls for an Adjacent Surveillance Zone and a Fly Surveillance Area reaching up to 200 kilometers. What zones, surveillance measures, or planning are now in effect for affected counties in Texas and New Mexico? Please include trapping density, inspection requirements, movement certificates, outreach to veterinarians and animal owners, and 14-day trace-back measures. Please also provide data on what samples from the trap network deployed along the border have shown, and what USDA has learned from the location of these detections about any gaps, blind spots, or limits in the existing surveillance network.\n\nWildlife surveillance. Wildlife surveillance is often difficult, and white-tailed deer, exotic game, and feral hogs are abundant across the affected region. How is USDA APHIS Wildlife Services coordinating with the Department of the Interior and with state wildlife agencies such as Texas Parks and Wildlife, to conduct wildlife surveillance, manage infested carcasses, and keep wildlife from sustaining the outbreak?\n\nHuman health. What is the joint USDA-HHS plan, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state health departments, to monitor and prevent human cases?\n\nSterile fly supply. USDA has activated the Moore Air Base sterile fly dispersal facility in Texas, but the country still depends on a single operating sterile fly production facility in Panama. USDA has projected that Mexico\u2019s Metapa facility will reach 60 to 100 million sterile flies per week once renovated and that the south Texas facility will reach 300 million per week, while estimated need is 400 to 500 million per week. When will the Moore Air Base production facility produce its first fly? What is USDA\u2019s interim plan to bridge the supply gap, and what additional resources or authorities are needed to meet demand? Has USDA validated modular, field-deployable SIT production units? And what is the status of NovoFly, the male-only genetically engineered strain developed by USDA\u2019s Agricultural Research Service and now under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review that could roughly double sterile-fly output, including any discussions with Mexican authorities about adopting it to strengthen the shared barrier?3 Given that sterile fly dispersal is critical to stop the spread, and the Moore facility will not be operational for some time, for how long do you expect the current outbreak to persist?\n\nInterstate movement and coordination with the states. The detections are no longer confined to one county or one state. How is USDA coordinating with the Texas Animal Health Commission, New Mexico authorities, and State Animal Health Officials in the states that receive Texas and New Mexico cattle? What interstate movement and certification requirements now apply, and how will USDA ensure movement controls protect animal health without needlessly disrupting interstate commerce?\n\nBorder and trade. Since the detection of NWS, Canada has issued partial import restrictions on U.S. livestock. Please outline how you are working with trade partners to ensure continuity of trade flows. How are you working with trade partners on regionalization agreements, and please provide assessments for the overall impact on beef and cattle trade.\n\nDairy. Dairy cows produce milk every day that must be moved or dumped, so a quarantine harms a dairy from day one. The FDA has authorized treatments for lactating dairy cattle, including a May 2026 emergency use authorization for doramectin, but milk-discard and withdrawal periods carry real costs for producers. What is the USDA doing to ensure affordable, reliable access to treatments and support any quarantined dairies?\n\nEconomic Impact. Based on the current situation and USDA modeling, what is the expected impact on the Texas and New Mexico economies and the broader cattle sector? In a recent economic analysis, the USDA estimated that a large outbreak in Texas could cost producers $1.8 billion. How does that estimate compare to an estimate for a more contained outbreak? What would a large outbreak in New Mexico or another state cost producers?\n\nThe United States eradicated New World Screwworm once before through sustained federal leadership, scientific expertise, coordination with producers and states, and the resources necessary to meet the threat. USDA can succeed again with adequate staffing, reliable sterile-fly capacity, clear timelines, science-based movement protocols, and close coordination with state animal health officials and affected stakeholders. That response is essential to protect the health of the nation\u2019s livestock, safeguard producers\u2019 livelihoods, and drive this pest out again. We stand ready to work with you to ensure the federal response has the resources, coordination, and urgency needed to succeed.\n\nIssues:Agriculture", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-feenstra-introduce-bipartisan-bill-include-tribal-voices-federal-food", "Davids, Feenstra Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Include Tribal Voices in Federal Food Programs After Shelves Went Empty", "2026-06-24", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04) introduced bipartisan legislation that would ensure the federal government does not make decisions about the nutrition assistance programs Tribes rely on without their input. These unilateral decisions, opposed by Tribal leaders, previously left grocery shelves empty in tribal communities across the country.\n\n\u201cLast year\u2019s food delivery failures made clear that Tribal Nations need a seat at the table when decisions are made about programs their communities rely on,\u201d said Davids. \u201cNo family should have to wonder whether food will arrive on time because concerns raised by Tribal leaders were ignored. This bill helps ensure tribes are heard, strengthens accountability at USDA, and provides a clear plan to keep food flowing when supply chain disruptions occur.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to help introduce this bill that would ensure those relying on food assistance programs in Tribal communities are not impacted by federal government shortcomings,\u201d said Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04). \u201cThe Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act makes an important fix to strengthen USDA's response when disruptions occur and ensures they are working more closely with the communities they serve.\"\n\nIn 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture shifted from using two vendors to a single national contractor to distribute food, which Tribal Nations and Indian Tribal Organizations warned could create serious risks for food delivery. Those concerns proved well-founded when tribal communities began experiencing delayed shipments, canceled deliveries, inventory shortages, and even expired food products. By the fall of 2024, some tribes reported bare shelves and significant food shortages, prompting USDA to acknowledge the problems and bring back a second contractor on an emergency basis.\n\nThe Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act would address the major failures by:\n\nRequiring USDA to include Tribal representatives in reviewing and awarding contracts under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).\n\nFDPIR provides income-eligible households with food on Indian reservations. Many households participate in FDPIR as an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).\n\nDirecting USDA to designate an emergency contractor within 45 days of any supply chain disruption under FDPIR or the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).\n\nCSFP is targeted at low-income elderly persons 60 years or older and distributes both food and administrative funds to participating states and Tribes.\n\nAllowing USDA to provide direct payments to Tribes to purchase food themselves during an FDPIR disruption.\n\nEncouraging states to conduct Tribal consultation before amending CSFP State Plans.\n\nDirecting USDA to support this work through cooperative agreements or technical assistance.\n\nThe bill is led in the Senate by Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE), Tina Smith (D-MN), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Hoeven (R-ND), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Michael Bennet (D-CO).", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-votes-pass-bipartisan-housing-package-lower-housing-costs", "Davids Votes to Pass Bipartisan Housing Package to Lower Housing Costs", "2026-06-23", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids once again voted to pass the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, major legislation aimed at lowering housing costs, expanding affordable housing supply, and strengthening renter protections. Following years of work led in part by Davids, the bill passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support and now heads to President Trump\u2019s desk.\n\n\u201cRising housing costs are hitting families across Kansas, and people are tired of feeling like homeownership or affordable rent is moving further out of reach,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis bipartisan bill takes practical steps to build more housing, strengthen protections for renters and homeowners, and crack down on large corporate investors buying up homes. It\u2019s the kind of commonsense work Congress should be focused on to help lower costs and create more stability for families.\u201d\n\nDavids previously voted for the legislation when it passed the House in May. The updated version reflects years of bipartisan work to cut red tape and remove unnecessary barriers to new home construction, as well as providing needed relief to community banks. The legislation would:\n\naccelerate construction of multifamily, manufactured, and rural housing;\n\nexpand access to small-dollar mortgages;\n\nprohibit large institutional investors that own more than 350 single-family homes from purchasing additional single-family houses;\n\nstrengthen protections for families living in federally assisted housing;\n\nestablish a renter complaint hotline and public resource center to help resolve disputes with large institutional investor landlords; and\n\nsupport community banks, credit unions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), and rural lenders that help finance housing projects and mortgages.\n\nAcross Kansas, there is a shortage of rental homes that are affordable and available to low-income households, causing many families to spend more than half of their monthly income on housing. It\u2019s estimated that in 2021, Kansas had more than 55,000 fewer rental homes than needed. Also, currently 40 percent of renters in Johnson County are housing cost-burdened, meaning these families and others across the state must forgo necessities \u2014 food, healthcare, childcare \u2014 to afford rent.\n\nLast year, Davids released her Housing Affordability Agenda, outlining a path forward for bipartisan legislation in Congress to ensure every American has access to safe, decent, affordable housing and the amenities needed to thrive. Her agenda centers on expanding supply, reducing cost burdens, and strengthening consumer protections in the housing market.\n\nIn February, Davids convened local housing and community development leaders in Olathe to discuss strategies to expand affordable housing access for Kansans. Also, she and former Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02) previously urged U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to schedule a vote on bipartisan legislation that boosts affordable rental housing options in rural, suburban, and urban Kansas. Davids has also secured federal funding for multiple housing projects across Kansas\u2019 Third District, from rural to urban to suburban communities.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/passed-davids-bipartisan-bill-boost-native-american-entrepreneurs-passes-us", "PASSED: Davids\u2019 Bipartisan Bill to Boost Native American Entrepreneurs Passes U.S. House", "2026-06-23", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, the U.S. House unanimously passed Representative Sharice Davids\u2019 (D-KS-03) bipartisan Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act, legislation to strengthen the Small Business Administration\u2019s (SBA) Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) and expand support for Native entrepreneurs.\n\nDavids, an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin, is one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress. To introduce this legislation, she was joined by Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), Jake Ellzey (R-TX-06), and Kelly Morrison (D-MN-03).\n\n\"Native entrepreneurs are creating jobs, strengthening local economies, and building opportunities in their communities, but too often they face barriers that make it harder to succeed,\" said Davids. \"This bipartisan bill ensures Native business owners have a permanent advocate within the Small Business Administration and better access to the tools they need to grow. I'm proud to see it pass the House, and I'll keep working to get it signed into law.\"\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks on the House floor about the importance of supporting Native entrepreneurs\n\nCurrently, the ONAA has a valuable but limited mission: to support Native American entrepreneurs, conduct outreach with tribal communities, and connect Native business owners with SBA resources. However, because the current SBA budget does not include explicit funding for the ONAA, the office can only support a small staff and can be unilaterally disbanded.\n\nThe Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act would codify the ONAA into federal law, establishing an Assistant Administrator role to oversee its operations and report directly to SBA leadership. It would also create a better government-to-government working relationship with tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. ONAA would also be able to expand its grant-making ability, conduct tribal consultation, utilize SBA\u2019s entrepreneurial and contracting programs, and provide training, counseling, and technical assistance.\n\n\u201cThe Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act is critical for boosting economic development in tribal communities,\u201d said Chris James, President and CEO, The National Center. \u201cAs a former Associate Administrator at SBA, I understand the need for Indian Country to have an advocate within the agency who has a direct line to the Administrator. Codifying the Office of Native American Affairs and establishing an Assistant Administrator position at SBA is essential so that Indian Country always has a seat at the head table in an agency that plays a critical role in supporting and growing tribal economies. The unique economic and entrepreneurial needs of our community \u2013 and government-to-government consultation \u2013 must always be a priority at SBA. The National Center thanks Reps. Davids, Crane, Ellzey, and Morrison for their continued leadership and looks forward to working with them to ensure this bipartisan legislation becomes law in the 119th Congress.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe SBA\u2019s Office of Native American Affairs is essential to the agency providing opportunities, support, and education to Native owned businesses across the country and advising the Administrator on programs and policies that impact Native communities. The Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act lends further stability to bolster Tribal and Native economies,\u201d said Jon Panamaroff and Haven Harris, Native American Contractors Association (NACA) Co-Chairs. \u201cThe House\u2019s passage of this legislation marks an important step forward, with the included emphasis on the office\u2019s involvement with the 8(a) Business Development Program, and we urge the Senate to do the same without delay.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-visits-paola-restaurant-forced-raise-prices-amid-rising-food-costs", "Davids Visits Paola Restaurant Forced to Raise Prices Amid Rising Food Costs", "2026-06-18", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PAOLA, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited We B Smokin', a restaurant in Paola, where owners recently raised menu prices after sharp increases in the cost of beef and other food products. During the visit, Davids heard directly from the small business owners about the challenges rising costs are creating for restaurants and consumers alike.\n\n\u201cSmall businesses are doing everything they can to keep prices down, but they're getting hit by rising costs that are making it harder to stay afloat,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWhen the cost of basic ingredients keeps going up, local restaurants are often left with impossible choices. I'll keep fighting to bring costs down and pushing back against reckless policies that are making it harder for Kansas families and small businesses to get ahead.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe did everything we could to avoid raising prices, but the cost of beef jumped so much that we had no choice,\u201d said Gloria Bright, owner, We B Smokin\u2019. \u201cWe raised some menu prices by 25 percent, and even then, we're still not fully covering our costs. Other meats are getting more expensive too, and if these increases continue, we'll have to raise prices across the board. We kept hoping prices would stabilize, but so far they've only continued to climb.\u201d\n\nWe B Smokin' recently increased menu prices after the cost of beef rose from $6.70 per pound to $8.88 per pound. According to the owners, profit margins on some beef items had already been reduced to zero in an effort to avoid raising prices for customers. However, continued increases in food costs ultimately forced the restaurant to raise prices by approximately 25 percent. Even after the increase, some menu items are still not covering their full costs.\n\nThe owners also noted that the prices of other proteins \u2014 including turkey, pork, chicken, and ham \u2014 have continued to increase. They warned that if current trends continue, additional menu price increases may become necessary.\n\nEarlier this year, Davids called on the Trump Administration to reverse a policy that would significantly increase imports of Argentinian beef. Economists say increasing imports is unlikely to lower consumer prices while potentially increasing market volatility and benefiting large corporations over family ranchers. Farm bankruptcies are also rising, and more imports risk further squeezing struggling operations without delivering meaningful relief at the grocery store. The administration received bipartisan backlash over its original beef trade deal last year.\n\nDavids has made lowering the cost of groceries for families and small businesses a priority in Congress, including by:", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/part-her-america-250-week-davids-visits-john-brown-park-highlights-federal", "As Part of Her America 250 Week, Davids Visits John Brown Park, Highlights Federal Investments in Kansas History", "2026-06-18", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OSAWATOMIE, KS \u2014 Today, as part of her America 250 Week, Representative Sharice Davids visited John Brown Park in Osawatomie to highlight federal funding she secured to refurbish the site and her ongoing efforts to strengthen Kansas\u2019 history amid cuts from the current administration.\n\n\u201cAmerica 250 is about recognizing the places and stories that shaped our country, and Kansas has played a central role in that history,\u201d said Davids. \u201cJohn Brown Park is tied to the struggle over slavery and civil rights, and it deserves investment and care so future generations of Kansans and tourists can learn from it. I\u2019m proud to have secured federal investments to help restore and improve this space, and I\u2019ll keep fighting to protect Kansas history and the communities that preserve it.\u201d\n\nDuring the visit, Davids toured John Brown Park, a historic site located in Osawatomie that sits on the grounds of the Battle of Osawatomie and serves as a key cultural and recreational destination for the community. She highlighted $3.81 million she secured for infrastructure refurbishment at the park, including improvements to aging streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and sewer systems, as well as enhancements to public engagement and historical storytelling spaces. Part of the funding was a joint request with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS).\n\nDavids also highlighted her work to protect and restore funding for the Freedom\u2019s Frontier National Heritage Area, which spans eastern Kansas and western Missouri and preserves sites tied to the Civil War era and the struggle over slavery and freedom in the region. Last year, Davids and Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-05) successfully pushed for the release of delayed federal funding for the Heritage Area after concerns that withheld funds were disrupting staffing, preservation work, and educational programming.\n\nIn 2023, Representative Davids, alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), urged the National Park Service (NPS) to assess the feasibility of designating John Brown Park as a national park unit. This is the first step in the federal process for potential National Park System inclusion. If advanced, it could lead to additional surveys by the NPS and subsequent congressional action to establish the site as an official unit of the National Park System.\n\nPartner Quotes:\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the people of Osawatomie, I want to thank Congresswoman Sharice Davids and Senator Jerry Moran for their bipartisan leadership,\u201d said Nick Hampson, Mayor, City of Osawatomie. \u201cThese investments will drive tourism, create economic opportunity, and help us tell our story for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cBleeding Kansas was the crucible where the question of who we are as a nation was first forced into the open,\u201d said Mike Scanlon, John Brown Foundation. \u201cSenator Moran and Congresswoman Davids \u2014 across party lines, much like the unlikely alliances of 1856 \u2014 show Kansas still knows how to lead.\u201d\n\n\u201cInvesting in our region\u2019s past is a bet on its future,\u201d said Lucinda Barnhart Adams, Executive Director, Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area. \u201cBy securing funding for John Brown Memorial Park and Museum, Rep. Davids has strengthened a key Freedom\u2019s Frontier partner site and preserved an important chapter in our nation\u2019s history. This investment will help attract visitors and tourism dollars from across the region and beyond, generating economic benefits that extend far beyond a single destination to communities throughout Freedom\u2019s Frontier.\u201d\n\n\u201cI grew up hearing about John Brown and his legacy that he left for our community,\u201d said George Pretz, Chair, Miami County Commission. \u201cWith the support of Senator Moran and Congresswomen Davids, the John Brown Foundation is carrying this legacy forward for our future generations. Not as a relic but as a living commitment to the ideals that made Kansas free.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-schmidt-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protect-local-usda-field-offices-amid", "Davids, Schmidt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Local USDA Field Offices Amid Staff Cuts", "2026-06-17", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Tomorrow, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02) will introduce bipartisan legislation in response to significant United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) staffing reductions in Kansas and across the country. It would ensure farmers, ranchers, and rural communities maintain reliable access to local USDA services.\n\n\u201cFarmers and rural communities shouldn\u2019t have to worry about whether the USDA office they depend on will still be there or properly staffed when they need help,\u201d said Davids. \u201cKansas has already lost more than 500 USDA employees since last year, and when offices are understaffed or disappearing, it makes it harder for rural communities to access basic services they\u2019ve earned and deliver food more cheaply. Rep. Schmidt and I agree that all Kansas communities deserve dependable access to farm support.\u201d\n\n\"Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities depend on local USDA offices to access the programs and services they need,\" said Congressman Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02). \"Whether it's disaster assistance, conservation programs, farm loans, or technical support, Kansans deserve reliable, in-person access to USDA resources. Yet many small offices are staffed by only one or two people, which means a reduction in staffing can leave the office unable to function. Our bipartisan bill helps ensure USDA remains accessible to the people it serves and that rural communities are not left behind.\"\n\n\u201cCounty-level USDA staffing shortages have impeded program implementation for multiple administrations,\u201d said Donn Teske, President, Kansas Farmers Union. \u201cCuts to the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other USDA agencies have been detrimental to rural America and to the agencies' ability to fulfill their mission. Kansas Farmers Union opposes county office downsizing, consolidation, relocation, and/or closures. We call on USDA to increase funding, hiring, training, and pay for its staff so they can continue to provide quality service to the agriculture community. We thank Representatives Davids and Schmidt for leading this effort in a bipartisan manner, and we look forward to working with them and other key policymakers and stakeholders on this priority.\u201d\n\nThe USDA Field Office Stability Act would prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture from closing or relocating Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), and Rural Development (RD) county and field offices, with limited exceptions for offices located within 20 miles of another USDA office (unless that office is in another state) or for relocations within the same county.\n\nThe legislation would also require USDA to maintain minimum staffing levels at NRCS, FSA, and RD service centers to ensure offices remain open and accessible to the public during standard business hours.\n\nThe bill comes amid significant USDA workforce reductions. Kansas has lost more than 500 USDA employees \u2014 approximately 32 percent of its workforce \u2014 the largest percentage decline in the region. Nationally, more than 24,000 USDA employees have left the department since January 2025, contributing to a nearly 27 percent reduction in workforce between September 2024 and December 2025.\n\nLast year, during a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing, Davids questioned USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on the staff cuts, including at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. Rollins called the firings an \u201cimperfect process.\u201d\n\nThe timing of these firings is alarming given the emergence of the New World Screwworm. Davids previously warned that slashing key roles at local USDA facilities undermines the very mission of the USDA and weakens the nation\u2019s ability to respond to agricultural emergencies.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/part-her-america-250-week-davids-hosts-bison-restoration-conversation", "As Part of Her America 250 Week, Davids Hosts Bison Restoration Conversation on Significance of America\u2019s National Mammal", "2026-06-17", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SHAWNEE, KS \u2014 Today, as part of her America 250 Week, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a roundtable discussion with state and conservation leaders focused on bison herd restoration efforts and the cultural and historical significance of the American bison, the national mammal of the United States.\n\n\u201cBison are deeply tied to the history of the Great Plains, to Kansas itself, and to many Tribal Nations whose cultures and lifeways have long been connected to them,\u201d said Davids. \u201cTheir recovery is one of the most important conservation success stories in our country, but it only happened because of sustained collaboration and commitment. As we reflect on America 250, it\u2019s also a reminder that we have a responsibility to keep protecting and restoring what makes this place unique.\u201d\n\nDuring the roundtable, participants discussed ongoing bison conservation and herd restoration efforts across Kansas and the broader Great Plains, including habitat management, land stewardship, and long-term strategies to support both wild and managed bison populations. The American bison was officially designated the national mammal of the United States in 2016 through the National Bison Legacy Act, signed by President Barack Obama.\n\nOnce driven to near extinction in the late 19th century, when populations fell to approximately 541 animals by 1889 due to overhunting and habitat loss, bison have since recovered to an estimated population of more than 500,000 as of 2026. However, only approximately 5 percent exist in wild herds, underscoring the continued importance of conservation and habitat preservation efforts.\n\n\u201cBison are an iconic and integral part of North American grasslands,\u201d said John Blair, Director, Konza Prairie Biological Station. \u201cThey also are a keystone species, altering prairie ecosystems in ways that allow other species to thrive. Our research at the Konza Prairie Biological Station is providing new insights into the ecological role of bison in Kansas prairies, where their presence increases biodiversity and enhances resilience to disturbances, such as drought.\u201d\n\n\"The Nature Conservancy works to protect our lands and waters for nature and people,\" said Katie Roby, Director, The Nature Conservancy in Kansas. \"Grasslands are one of the most threatened, least protected habitats on Earth, and need grazing and fire to remain healthy and productive. When Americans see bison out on the prairie, it connects them to the history of the land and inspires them to help conserve and maintain our grasslands for generations to come.\u201d\n\nParticipants in the roundtable included Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Secretary Christopher Kennedy and Deputy Secretary Stuart Schrag, representatives from The Nature Conservancy, and Kansas State University.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/part-america-250-week-davids-visits-kansas-city-va-highlights-impact-pact-act", "As Part of America 250 Week, Davids Visits Kansas City VA, Highlights Impact of PACT Act on Veterans\u2019 Care", "2026-06-15", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, as part of America 250 Week, Representative Sharice Davids toured the Kansas City VA Medical Center to highlight the impact of the bipartisan PACT Act on veterans\u2019 healthcare access, exposure screenings, and benefits delivery.\n\n\u201cAmerica 250 is about recognizing the people and service that have shaped our country; and that all must begin with our veterans,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThe bipartisan PACT Act is making a real difference in Kansas, helping more veterans get screened, treated, and connected to the benefits they earned after toxic exposure while deployed. I\u2019ll keep working to make sure we deliver on that promise.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe PACT Act is a major victory for veterans, finally recognizing conditions like allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis as presumptive tied to toxic exposure,\u201d said Rick McKenna, KS VFW Junior Vice Commander and Air Force veteran. \u201cI\u2019m grateful for leaders like Representative Sharice Davids, who voted to pass this historic law and ensure veterans receive the care and benefits we earned. This legislation is already making a real difference for veterans like me.\u201d\n\nDuring her visit, Davids met with Ryan Locascio, Assistant Director of the Kansas City VA, and Rick McKenna, KS VFW Junior Vice Commander and Air Force veteran, to discuss implementation of the PACT Act and ongoing outreach efforts to veterans across the region.\n\nThe PACT Act has provided approximately $40 million in funding to the Kansas City VA to expand care and outreach. At the facility, 76 percent of enrolled veterans have been screened for exposure \u2014 above the national average of 72 percent \u2014 and among more than 45,000 veterans screened, 48 percent have reported at least one exposure concern, consistent with national trends.\n\nThe Kansas City VA has also expanded its capacity with two environmental health clinicians certified in Military Environmental Medicine, increased outreach efforts in partnership with local veteran\u2019s service organizations to improve access and awareness and began offering Military Environmental Exposure Assessments in 2025.\n\nNationally, more than 2.36 million veterans and survivors have completed PACT Act-related claims between August 2022 and March 2026, reflecting the scale of demand and the law\u2019s ongoing impact in connecting veterans to earned benefits.\n\nDavids has worked hard to ensure Kansas veterans are supported after returning home from active duty. She passed bipartisan legislation to help veterans succeed when starting a small business and pushed back on extreme attempts to gut the VA.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-social-security-report-underscores-need-protect-earned-savings-davids-says", "New Social Security Report Underscores Need to Protect Earned Savings, Davids Says", "2026-06-11", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids highlighted findings from the newly released 2026 Social Security Trustees Report, which shows the Social Security trust fund is now projected to become insolvent in 2032. If Congress fails to act, millions of Americans could face an automatic savings cut of roughly 20 percent, costing the average senior approximately $500 per month.\n\n\"Social Security is a promise that Americans earn over a lifetime of work, and it's a promise we have a responsibility to keep,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis new report makes clear that the cost of inaction is simply too high \u2014 millions of seniors, people with disabilities, and families could see their savings cut through no fault of their own. We should be protecting and strengthening Social Security, not making it harder for people to access their earned savings or asking them to pay the price while billionaires get another tax break.\"\n\nThe report comes as President Trump and congressional Republicans continue pursuing policies that undermine Social Security, including the largest staffing cut in program history and office closures at the Social Security Administration. President Trump previously called the program a \u201cscam,\u201d and earlier this week, Speaker Mike Johnson indicated Republicans could pursue additional changes to the program if they retain their House majority next year.\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks this week on the importance of protecting Social Security\n\nLast year\u2019s report projected that Social Security would have a modest funding shortfall in 2034. Yet, after considering President Trump\u2019s policies during his second term, this year\u2019s report moves the date to 2032. Congress can prevent those cuts either by increasing revenue flowing into the program or by cutting savings. Davids has made clear that she opposes cuts and supports making billionaires pay their fair share.\n\nSocial Security is the foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans and provides essential benefits to families and people with disabilities. In Kansas\u2019 Third District alone, 130,424 residents receive Social Security, including more than 105,000 retirees, nearly 10,000 disabled workers, and more than 6,000 children.\n\nDavids has consistently defended Social Security and delivered real results:", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-votes-bipartisan-bill-prevent-federal-fraud", "Davids Votes for Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Federal Fraud", "2026-06-10", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 This week, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass bipartisan legislation that strengthens oversight of federal programs by preventing individuals convicted of defrauding the federal government from continuing to receive taxpayer-funded contracts, grants, loans, and other federal assistance. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support.\n\n\"Taxpayer dollars should be protected, and people who commit fraud against the federal government should be held accountable,\" said Davids. \"This bipartisan bill takes a commonsense approach to addressing documented cases of fraud while helping ensure federal resources are available for the families, businesses, and communities they are meant to serve.\"\n\nThe Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act would establish an automatic three-year ban on individuals convicted of certain federal fraud and theft offenses tied to federal programs, helping ensure taxpayer dollars are protected and directed to those who need them most.\n\nThe legislation was developed in consultation with inspectors general and is designed to streamline the process of preventing convicted fraudsters from receiving additional federal funding. According to the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, more than 95 percent of individuals convicted of pandemic-related federal program fraud were not suspended or debarred from doing business with the federal government.", 1, "2026-06-26T06:29:35Z", "2026-06-26T06:31:46Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-after-voting-against-partisan-budget-fails-lower-costs", "Davids Statement After Voting Against Partisan Budget That Fails to Lower Costs for Families", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after voting against a partisan budget bill that uses taxpayer dollars for controversial immigration enforcement instead of lowering costs for hardworking families.\n\n\u201cKansans are struggling to afford gas, groceries, and rent. Instead of focusing on lowering those costs, Republicans in Congress are once again putting their party\u2019s leaders over hardworking families.\n\n\u201cYes, our immigration system is broken. But we don\u2019t fix it with partisan bills that lack oversight. We fix it by coming together on bipartisan solutions that secure the border, address the fentanyl crisis, and treat families and children with dignity and due process.\n\n\u201cThis is exactly why so many Kansans feel like Washington isn\u2019t working for them \u2014 because what they see as Congress\u2019 priorities don\u2019t match their own. As always, I\u2019m ready to work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, on real solutions that bring down costs for Kansas families. It\u2019s not always easy, but it\u2019s always possible.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nToday\u2019s bill comes from a budget process known as reconciliation, which allows certain legislation to move through Congress on a simple majority vote and is often used for partisan priorities instead of bipartisan compromise.\n\nCongressional Republicans could have used this bill to lower costs for families \u2014 the number one issue facing Americans right now \u2014 block the proposed \"Anti-Weaponization Fund\" for the president\u2019s political allies and January 6 defendants, and prevent taxpayer dollars from being spent on ballrooms. Instead, they used it to advance partisan immigration priorities.", 1, "2026-06-25T06:30:03Z", "2026-06-25T06:31:21Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-celebrates-start-fifa-world-cup-highlights-kansas-citys-global-stage", "Davids Celebrates Start of FIFA World Cup, Highlights Kansas City's Global Stage", "2026-06-08", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids marked the start of the FIFA World Cup with remarks on the U.S. House floor, celebrating Kansas City's role as one of the tournament's host cities. Beginning this week, Kansas City will host six matches and serve as the home base for four national teams during the FIFA World Cup. Davids is the founder and co-chair of the Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus.\n\nThe World Cup is expected to deliver significant economic benefits to Kansas City and communities across the country. With thousands of visitors expected to travel to the region, Kansas City could see approximately $650 million in economic activity. Nationwide, the tournament is projected to generate 185,000 full-time jobs, $30.5 billion in gross output, and $17.2 billion in GDP.\n\nFor years, Davids has helped lead federal efforts to ensure host cities, including Kansas City, have the resources needed to successfully prepare for the tournament. Through her leadership, Congress secured more than $625 million for safety and security efforts and $100 million for transit operations to support host cities across the country.\n\nDavids has also convened multiple community conversations across the Kansas City region, bringing together federal, state, and local partners to coordinate preparations on public safety, transportation, healthcare, small business support, and other key priorities ahead of the tournament.\n\nRead Davids\u2019 full speech below:\n\nMr. Speaker, later this week, the FIFA World Cup will kick off here in the United States, and I couldn't be more excited for Kansas City to welcome the world.\n\nAs the founder of the Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, I've had the opportunity to see firsthand just how much work has gone into preparing for this moment. And today, I want to thank everyone who helped make it possible.\n\nFrom local leaders and small businesses to first responders, transit workers, volunteers, and organizers, countless people have spent years preparing for these next five weeks.\n\nThe matches will bring excitement, visitors, and economic opportunity to the Kansas City Metro Area. And the impact won't end when the final whistle blows. The investments we've made in infrastructure, transportation, safety, and community development will benefit Kansas City and our surrounding communities for generations to come.\n\nThis is a chance to showcase what makes our community so special: our hospitality, our culture, our BBQ, our love of sports, and our ability to come together to accomplish big things. The world is coming. Kansas City is ready. It's going to be an incredible celebration. I yield back.", 1, "2026-06-24T06:25:30Z", "2026-06-24T06:26:49Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-presses-usda-secretary-rollins-rising-costs-facing-kansas-farmers-flesh", "Davids Presses USDA Secretary Rollins on Rising Costs Facing Kansas Farmers, Flesh-Eating Parasite Detected in United States", "2026-06-04", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, during a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) questioned U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins on the recent detection of New World Screwworm in the United States, as well as rising costs and staffing cuts affecting the Department\u2019s ability to respond to agricultural threats.\n\n\u201cI continue to hear from Kansas farmers and ranchers who feel like they are getting hit from every single direction,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWhen farmers are hurting, it doesn't stay on the farm. It affects food prices, local businesses, and the entire country and our rural communities. And that's exactly why farmers need a Department of Agriculture that they can count on. Instead, we have seen significant staffing cuts across the board.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks with USDA Secretary Rollins during today\u2019s hearing\n\nThe USDA confirmed yesterday that New World Screwworm larvae were detected in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas \u2014 the first confirmed case in the United States in decades. The New World Screwworm is a flesh-eating parasite that can devastate livestock herds, threaten ranchers' livelihoods, and drive up grocery prices. Federal and state officials have established surveillance zones and initiated eradication measures, including increased deployment of sterile flies designed to stop reproduction of the pest.\n\nThe parasite\u2019s northward spread from Mexico has raised concern among agriculture experts due to its potential to rapidly damage cattle herds and other livestock. Analysts estimate that even a limited outbreak could cost producers approximately $732 million per year and result in $1.8 billion in total losses. The cattle industry alone represents a $15 billion sector in Kansas.\n\n\u201cYesterday, when confirming the New World Screwworm case in Texas, I have to say I was struck by your use of the phrase \u2018as expected\u2019 in the USDA post on X,\u201d Davids told Secretary Rollins. \u201cI know there were projections on timing, \u2026 but from talking to Kansans, I can say that ranchers don't care that it's expected. They want to know what's being done to prevent [it].\u201d\n\nDavids also highlighted broader pressures facing Kansas farmers, including rising input costs and market uncertainty. She cited a 30 percent increase in fertilizer prices, $28 billion in crop losses over the last crop year tied to trade policy uncertainty, and a 70 percent increase in Midwest farm bankruptcies last year.", 1, "2026-06-24T06:25:30Z", "2026-06-24T06:26:49Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-davids-talks-rising-costs-healthcare-voting-access-support-kansas", "ICYMI: Davids Talks Rising Costs, Healthcare, Voting Access, Support for Kansas Families on Up To Date", "2026-06-04", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Yesterday, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss the issues she\u2019s hearing most from Kansans: the rising cost of living and the need to focus on practical solutions rather than chaotic policies.\n\nDuring the interview, Davids highlighted her work to lower costs for families, protect healthcare access, support Kansas agriculture, and ensure Kansans can make their voices heard at the ballot box. She also raised concerns about the impacts of Medicaid cuts, rural hospital closures, rising prices driven by tariffs, and the lack of a clear strategy in the escalating conflict with Iran.\n\nListen to Davids\u2019 full interview HERE or read excerpts below:\n\nOn Johnson County Early Voting Site Closures\n\n\u201cVoting should be simple and accessible\u2026 There was one piece of the decision that I was glad to see, which is new locations in De Soto and Spring Hill, but closing early voting sites in busy parts of the county is going to make it harder for folks to participate\u2026 If voting location changes are going to happen, that's something that needs to be done out in the open with clear data, with community input. And that is not what it looks like happened here. And that's a huge concern.\u201d\n\nOn Lowering Healthcare Costs\n\n\u201cHealthcare is one of the biggest pressures on families\u2026 I was so proud to be able to support and push for allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices\u2026 [and to cap] the cost of insulin at $35 for our seniors, putting real money back in people's pockets\u2026 The ACA tax credits are one of the key pieces of helping Kansans afford coverage because after they expired, we saw a lot of premiums spike immediately.\u201d\n\nOn Medicaid Cuts\n\n\u201cRight now, unfortunately, what we're trying to do is stop all these cuts from taking place in Medicaid\u2026 Tons of people are getting ripped off of their healthcare. So, what I propose and what I am fighting for is that instead of trying to score political points by talking about ripping away healthcare from people, that we actually try to figure out how to make sure people can afford their prescription drugs.\u201d\n\nOn Rural Hospital Closures\n\n\u201cKansas is losing rural hospitals at an alarming rate. We need to be focused on improving things and not just tearing things down. And unfortunately, especially on this topic, the president and too many of my Republican colleagues have been focused on trying to destroy the Affordable Care Act\u2026 and it [has] real devastating impacts on people's everyday lives.\u201d\n\nOn the Farm Bill and Nutrition Assistance Cuts\n\n\u201cKansas farmers and ranchers have been getting squeezed from every single direction\u2026 I supported the bipartisan farm bill that came out of the House\u2026 There are policies in there that are going to strengthen rural economies\u2026 and, at the same time, that does not mean that I am not livid about the cuts [in] the budget bill that the Republicans passed out of the House that made cuts to nutrition assistance.\u201d\n\nOn Tariffs and Rising Costs\n\n\u201cWe need America to be competitive on the global scale, and if we continue to see chaotic, reckless approaches to tariffs, that absolutely cuts against the goal of lowering costs. These tariffs have raised costs for hardworking families. It has forced businesses to close. It is putting more pressure again on the agricultural sector\u2026 And instead of prioritizing the families and the farmers, the president continues to enact policies that are going to benefit massive corporations and his billionaire buddies.\u201d\n\nOn the Iran War\n\n\u201cEvery single person in an elected position's priority should be protecting American lives and our national security. And every bit of what we're seeing right now, the president's lack of strategy, the president's lack of communication, the lack of congressional approval. Right now, decisions are being made without a clear strategy, and it has cost us service members' lives\u2026 We need to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. And reckless escalation without a plan is not going to make Americans [safer].\u201d", 1, "2026-06-24T06:25:30Z", "2026-06-24T06:26:49Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-bonamici-markey-pocan-introduce-legislation-care-rural-lgbtqi-seniors", "Davids, Bonamici, Markey, Pocan Introduce Legislation to Care for Rural LGBTQI+ Seniors", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Senator Markey (D-MA) introduced legislation to offer LGBTQI+ specific services for older LGBTQI+ Americans and individuals living with HIV in rural communities.\n\nLGBTQI+ older adults in rural communities often face greater barriers to receiving the support and resources they need because of geography, costs, insufficient broadband infrastructure, and lack of specialized providers. Stigma can also deter members of the LGBTQI+ community and people living with HIV from seeking help. The Elder Pride Act would update the Older Americans Act (OAA) and provide funding to help rural Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) serve LGBTQI+ individuals and those living with HIV.\n\n\"Many of our LGBTQI+ elders fought tirelessly for equality in a world that refused to accept their identity,\" said Congresswoman Sharice Davids, Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. \"While they overcame tremendous odds to give future generations the rights they deserve, our elders, particularly those in rural communities, continue to face discrimination when accessing long-term care and healthcare. I am proud to support the Elder Pride Act because who you are and who you love should never increase your risk for isolation, poverty, and poor health outcomes as you age.\"\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s unacceptable that many elder Americans are unable to access the care they need simply because of who they love and where they live,\u201d said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to lead the Elder Pride Act with Representatives Pocan and Davids to help provide LGBTQI+ seniors and those who live with HIV in rural areas with the care they need to age with dignity.\u201d\n\n\u201cLGBTQ+ older Americans deserve the protections their neighbors are afforded. After decades of exclusion from and discrimination in health care settings, workplaces, and local communities, queer and trans elders should be able to age with dignity, grace, and surrounded by community. The Elder Pride Act will help ensure that all older adults are able to have access to the care and services they need,\u201d said Senator Edward J. Markey.\n\n\u201cCongress has a responsibility to ensure LGBTQI+ older adults and older people living with HIV in rural communities have the support they need to age with dignity,\u201d said Rep Mark Pocan (WI-02), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. \u201cI\u2019m honored to join Rep. Bonamici and Rep. Davids in introducing the Elder Pride Act to ensure meaningful investments in support services for these rural community members.\u201d\n\nThe legislation is endorsed by SAGE, Congressional Equality Caucus, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), InterACT, MAZON: a Jewish Response to Hunger, Justice in Aging, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP), The Institute for Health Research & Policy at Whitman-Walker, Massachusetts Senior Care Association, Grantmakers In Aging, Home Care Aide Council, Gerontological Society of America, Fenway Health, LGBTQIA+ Aging Project, Oregon LGBTQ+ Aging Coalition, New England Association for HIV Over Fifty, MassEquality, New England Association for HIV Over Fifty, LGBTQ+ Elders of Color, Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Aging, and National Women's Law Center Action Fund.\n\n\u201cEvery LGBTQ+ person in every community across the country deserves to thrive. The Elder Pride Act will ensure that LGBTQ+ people who live in more rural areas, which represent 29% of LGBTQ+ older Americans, and those living with HIV have access to the support and services they need to age with dignity,\u201d said SAGE CEO Lynn Faria. \u201cWe\u2019d like to thank Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) for reintroducing this important legislation,\u201d said Lynn Faria, CEO, SAGE.\n\nThe Elder Pride Act would establish a rural grant program designed to fund programs that provide:\n\ncultural competency training for service providers;\n\nconnections between LGBTQI+ older adults and local service providers and community organizations;\n\nexpanded use of nondiscrimination policies and community spaces for older adults who are members of the LGBTQI+ community or another protected class;\n\nresources on sexual health and aging, including for individuals with HIV, for senior service providers; and\n\ncare or services to LGBTQI+ and seniors of other protected classes.\n\nIn addition to Representatives Davids Bonamici, and Pocan, the legislation is cosponsored in the House by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Sean Casten (D-IL), Scott Peters (D-CA), Becca Balint (D-VT), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).\n\nIn addition to Senator Markey, the legislation is cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Tina Smith (D-MN).\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-23T06:27:52Z", "2026-06-23T06:29:20Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-d-fitzpatrick-r-seek-answers-delays-nih-research-funding", "Davids (D), Fitzpatrick (R) Seek Answers on Delays in NIH Research Funding", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and 37 others questioned Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about staffing shortages at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that are slowing the distribution of congressionally approved research funding.\n\n\u201cThese delays are not abstract,\u201d wrote the Members. \u201cThey affect research into cancer treatments, Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia, diabetes, and rare diseases that families across the country are living with every day. When grants stall, so does progress toward new therapies and potential cures.\u201d\n\nEvery dollar of NIH funding adds more than $2.50 to the economy, and annually, NIH awards support 400,000 jobs and $94 billion of economic activity. Yet this year, NIH awarded just 3,081 new grants between January 1 and May 10, roughly half the average number awarded during the same period over the previous five years.\n\nThe impact is felt in Kansas. University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod recently warned that federally funded research dollars are not reaching universities at their normal pace, reporting that the University of Kansas has experienced a decline of $182 million in research funding three quarters into Fiscal Year 2026.\n\nIn their letter, Davids and Fitzpatrick asked HHS to provide information about current staffing shortages at NIH, plans to hire additional grants management specialists, whether the agency expects to fully distribute congressionally appropriated funding this fiscal year, and how NIH is communicating with grant recipients about funding timelines.\n\nA full copy of Davids\u2019 letter can be found here or below:\n\nDear Secretary Kennedy,\n\nWe write to express concern about continued staffing challenges at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the impact on the pace and reliability of lifesaving health research. As you know, the NIH is the global gold standard of medical research. It\u2019s robust budget funds efforts at institutions nationwide, leading to some of the most vital health discoveries of the last several decades. Every dollar of NIH funding adds more than $2.50 to the economy; in FY2025, NIH awards supported nearly 400,000 jobs and $94 billion of economic activity.\n\nIn recent months, recipients in our districts have shared concerns that the lack of sufficient grants management specialists (GMSs) have significantly slowed NIH\u2019s award process. GMSs are a critical piece of the award process, and statistics show the agency has \u2013 between January 1 and May 10 \u2013 awarded just half of new grants (3,081) it averaged in the same time span over the previous five years (6,544).\n\nThese delays are not abstract. They affect research into cancer treatments, Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia, diabetes, and rare diseases that families across the country are living with every day. When grants stall, so does progress toward new therapies and potential cures.\n\nWith just over four months left in FY2026, the window to award new grants is rapidly closing. In April 2026, you testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that your agency is in the process of hiring 12,000 staff to \u201cright size\u201d the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).\n\nAnd earlier this year, Congress \u2013 on a bipartisan basis \u2013 funded the NIH at $48.7 billion to continue its mission of finding unparalleled breakthrough results for patients and leading the world in healthcare innovation. As our constituents seek clarity on the future of NIH awards, please provide answers to the following questions by June 15, 2026:\n\nHow many GMSs below the needs of the NIH are currently employed by the agency (disaggregated by institutes and centers [ICs])?\n\nOf the 12,000 staff HHS is in the process of hiring, how many will be at the NIH and how many of those will be GMSs (disaggregated by ICs)?\n\nIf any, when will those GMSs be fully onboarded?\n\nAre other NIH staff or researchers being asked to volunteer as GMSs on a temporary basis?\n\nIf so, how many have been assigned to this task and for how long (disaggregated by ICs)?\n\nDo you anticipate the NIH will be able to fully execute its new award funding for FY2026, fulfilling congressional budget intent?\n\nIf not, what percentage of award funding do you anticipate forgoing at the end of FY2026?\n\nHow are you communicating with NIH awardees on the timeline of their funding?\n\nWe thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. NIH funding is one of the most important investments our country makes, and these awards must be executed correctly and with maximum efficiency.\n\nSincerely,", 1, "2026-06-23T06:27:52Z", "2026-06-23T06:29:20Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-responds-changes-johnson-county-early-voting-locations", "Davids Responds to Changes in Johnson County Early Voting Locations", "2026-06-02", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, following reports that the Johnson County Election Office is eliminating eight early voting sites ahead of the August primary, Davids released the following statement.\n\n\u201cEvery eligible voter should be able to cast their ballot easily and confidently, but while families are already facing high gas prices, they\u2019re now being asked to travel farther just to participate in one of the most basic parts of our democracy. These eliminated sites serve dense communities currently represented by both Republicans and Democrats. It\u2019s not about one political party; it\u2019s about ensuring every Kansan can make their voice heard.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m always open to thoughtful conversations about aligning voting access with population growth, like in De Soto and Spring Hill, but those discussions should be transparent, data-driven, and open to the public. Instead, these changes appear to have moved quickly, with limited community input and without clear data shared publicly. Bottom line: we should be making it easier, not harder, to vote.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-06-18T06:41:00Z", "2026-06-18T06:43:25Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-17-local-students-receive-us-service-academy-appointments", "Davids Announces 17 Local Students Receive U.S. Service Academy Appointments", "2026-05-30", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OVERLAND PARK, KS \u2013 Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids announced that 17 students from Kansas\u2019 Third District have successfully received their appointments to U.S. Service Academies following her nomination. At her annual send-off event in Overland Park, Davids presented each student with a certificate acknowledging their incredible achievement.\n\n\u201cAs the daughter of an Army veteran, I know the strength and sacrifice it takes to serve,\u201d said Davids. \u201cIt\u2019s an incredible honor to nominate these hardworking young Kansans to our nation\u2019s Service Academies. Their dedication and drive represent the best of our community, and I have no doubt they\u2019ll make us proud as the next generation of military leaders.\u201d\n\nDavids\u2019 nonpartisan Academy Panelist Board conducted personal interviews with each applicant, in addition to reviewing written applications, letters of recommendation, and GPAs. Davids then nominated the students based on the board\u2019s recommendations. This year\u2019s board included:\n\nEries L.G. Mentzer, Colonel, United States Air Force (Retired)\n\nMike Souder, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)\n\nSteve Wallace, Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry, U.S. Army (Retired)\n\nAfter receiving a nomination from Davids, these 17 applicants successfully met the individual admission requirements for their respective academies, which made the final decisions on admission appointments. They include:\n\nUnited States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO\n\nCora Dow \u2013 Bonner Springs High School\n\nKambree Duker \u2013 Saint James Academy\n\nJames Dykes \u2013 De Soto High School\n\nRyan Kwan \u2013 Blue Valley Northwest High School\n\nNeely Leathers \u2013 Olathe West High School\n\nAlex Roberts \u2013 Blue Valley Southwest High School\n\nUnited States Military Academy at West Point, NY\n\nThomas Deppe \u2013 Rockhurst High School\n\nVance Provost \u2013 Olathe North High School\n\nMalia Reeder \u2013 Blue Valley North High School\n\nUnited States Military Academy Preparatory School at West Point, NY\n\nJason Brendel \u2013 Blue Valley High School\n\nUnited States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD\n\nKaden Allen \u2013 Saint Thomas Aquinas High School\n\nSnowden Connor \u2013 Pembroke Hill School\n\nArcher Esh \u2013 Christ Preparatory High School\n\nRoger Li \u2013 Blue Valley West High School\n\nLevi Mason \u2013 Rockhurst High School\n\nAbraham Sund \u2013 Saint James Academy\n\nUnited States Naval Academy Preparatory School at Newport, RI", 1, "2026-06-18T06:41:00Z", "2026-06-18T06:43:25Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-davids-warns-us-risks-falling-behind-china-without-long-term", "ICYMI: Davids Warns U.S. Risks Falling Behind China Without Long-Term Infrastructure Investment", "2026-05-28", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids published an opinion piece in the Washington Examiner highlighting the importance of long-term infrastructure investment to strengthen America\u2019s competitiveness against China, support economic growth, and keep Kansas moving forward.\n\nThe piece comes after Davids voted last week in the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to advance a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill investing in roads, bridges, transit, rail, and transportation safety programs. While the legislation does not include every Davids-supported provision, it would create good-paying jobs, strengthen supply chains, and improve the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.\n\nRead the full piece in the Washington Examiner or below:\n\nWhen most people think about infrastructure, they picture orange cones, traffic jams, and potholes. Trust me \u2014 I get frustrated by them, too. But as someone who proudly considers herself an infrastructure nerd, I also see something bigger: whether America is serious about competing for the future.\n\nThat\u2019s especially true in Kansas.\n\nOur state sits at the crossroads of the American economy. The roads, railways, bridges, broadband networks, and energy systems that run through Kansas help move crops to market, keep supply chains running, power manufacturers, and connect rural communities to opportunity. When those systems fail, the consequences ripple far beyond our state lines.\n\nThat\u2019s why, since coming to Congress, I\u2019ve made infrastructure one of my top priorities as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. I went to the White House to help negotiate the bipartisan infrastructure law, and I worked alongside colleagues from both parties to help write and pass it because I believed then \u2014 and still believe now \u2014 that America cannot afford to fall behind.\n\nMake no mistake: we are in a global competition.\n\nChina is investing aggressively in transportation, logistics, ports, manufacturing capacity, and energy infrastructure because they understand something simple: economic strength depends on whether goods, people, and information can move quickly, safely, and efficiently.\n\nAmerica must understand that too.\n\nThe next surface transportation reauthorization bill is a test of whether Congress is willing to build on the progress we made through the bipartisan infrastructure law or retreat back into the cycle of short-term patches and political dysfunction that left our infrastructure lagging behind for years.\n\nIn Kansas, we are already seeing what long-term investment can accomplish.\n\nThe bipartisan infrastructure law is helping folks in Olathe replace aging lead pipes so families can trust the water coming from their taps.\n\nIt is strengthening the electric grid in central and western Kansas, helping reduce wildfire risks and expand access to affordable energy.\n\nCommunities from Wichita to Ottawa and Overland Park are improving road safety and preventing fatal crashes.\n\nAnd expanded broadband infrastructure is helping connect rural and underserved communities to jobs, education, healthcare, and economic opportunity.\n\nThese projects are not abstract political talking points. They create jobs. They help farmers and manufacturers move products more efficiently. They strengthen supply chains. They lower long-term costs. They provide stability. And they help make sure communities in Kansas can compete economically for decades to come.\n\nThat certainty matters.\n\nBusinesses do not invest based on two-year political fights. Manufacturers do not hire workers or expand facilities based on congressional chaos. States cannot responsibly plan major transportation projects while wondering whether Washington will pull the rug out from under them every few years.\n\nThat\u2019s why the next transportation reauthorization bill matters so much \u2014 and why Congress can\u2019t afford to delay it.\n\nAnd frankly, Kansas understands this better than most places.\n\nPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Kansan, created the interstate highway system because he understood infrastructure was about more than roads. It was about national strength, economic growth, mobility, security, and preparing America for the future.\n\nThat same mindset should guide us now.\n\nAnd this should not be a partisan issue. The bipartisan infrastructure law proved that when Congress comes together and focuses on solving problems instead of scoring political points, we can still deliver real results for the American people.\n\nNow we have an opportunity to keep building.\n\nAmerica cannot outcompete China with crumbling roads, aging freight systems, and outdated infrastructure. Kansas families, workers, farmers, and businesses deserve better than that. And if Congress is willing to stay focused on the future instead of the politics of the moment, we can get there.", 1, "2026-06-16T06:53:21Z", "2026-06-16T06:55:02Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-hears-kansans-rising-costs-facing-families", "Davids Hears from Kansans on Rising Costs Facing Families", "2026-05-27", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OVERLAND PARK, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a listening session with Kansans from across the Third District focused on the rising cost of living and the financial pressures families continue to face from higher prices on groceries, healthcare, housing, fuel, and utilities. Davids emphasized the need for practical, bipartisan solutions that lower costs for hardworking families instead of policies that reward billionaires and large corporations at everyone else\u2019s expense.\n\n\u201cKansans are working hard, doing everything right, and still getting hurt by rising costs,\u201d said Davids. \u201cFamilies should not be paying more at the grocery store, more at the gas pump, and more for healthcare while billionaires and massive corporations keep getting tax breaks and special treatment. I wanted to hear directly from Kansans about what they\u2019re experiencing so we can keep pushing for practical, bipartisan solutions that actually lower costs for everyday folks.\u201d\n\nThe discussion comes as many Kansas households continue reporting financial pressure due to rising inflation and reckless policy decisions in Washington that only favor billionaires. The average family is paying more than $2,500 extra this year due to tariffs and is expected to spend about $740 more on gas. In the past year, residential electricity prices have risen by 13 percent nationally, and families have paid more than $300 more for groceries.\n\nDavids discussed her work to lower costs for Kansans, including efforts to cap insulin at $35 for seniors, lower prescription drug prices through Medicare negotiation, expand affordable housing supply, strengthen Kansas agriculture and local food systems, support year-round E15 fuel access to lower prices at the pump, and extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help families afford health coverage. She also highlighted her opposition to reckless tariffs and extreme Medicaid cuts that are closing rural hospitals and increasing healthcare costs for Kansas families.\n\nEach participant previously wrote to Davids\u2019 office, expressing concerns about rising costs:\n\nSteven S., Olathe\n\n\u201cContinue to work in a bipartisan manner to address rising consumer prices and do something about the spiraling costs of healthcare. It's the biggest failure that our democracy has created.\u201d\n\nRobert B., Overland Park\n\nHis wife said, \u201cThank you for your amazing work in Washington and in Kansas. \u2026 I don\u2019t understand what exactly the government can do to affect the prices of groceries and fuel. \u2026 My concern is for those who really do struggle to make ends meet \u2014 between rising healthcare costs and all the other things folks have to spend money on. And my concern is for a long view for the next generation of leaders in Washington.\u201d\n\nKay E., Shawnee\n\n\u201cRising costs are a major concern. Prices continue to go up and probably will never go down. There is so much political fighting that the common person can hardly afford to live anymore.\u201d\n\nErika K., Gardner\n\n\"I am a federal employee. \u2026 My husband and I \u2026 purchased a home in Gardner because that's where we could afford to purchase, and we're glad we did. Driving 5 times per week, plus childcare, plus groceries \u2014 and mind you, groceries and fuel have increased from this Republican administration's tariffs and wars \u2014 our capacity to save has become more limited. I'm worried how far this can go.\u201d\n\nDavids was raised by a single mom and knows what it\u2019s like to struggle to put food on the table, stretch every dollar, and make difficult choices between paying for groceries, healthcare, gas, or rent. That experience continues to shape her focus on lowering costs for working families and making sure everyday people \u2014 not just billionaires and large corporations \u2014 have a fair shot at getting ahead.", 1, "2026-06-12T06:37:16Z", "2026-06-12T06:39:00Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-major-federal-investment-build-new-air-traffic-control-tower", "Davids Announces Major Federal Investment to Build New Air Traffic Control Tower at Olathe AirCenter", "2026-05-26", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) announced she secured a $2.6 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to help build a new air traffic control tower at Olathe\u2019s New Century AirCenter to improve safety and operations at one of the region\u2019s key aviation hubs.\n\n\u201cNew Century AirCenter plays a vital role in supporting jobs, commerce, and connectivity across our region,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis investment, which I voted for, will help ensure pilots, workers, and passengers are operating in a safer, more modern facility that can meet the demands of continued growth in Johnson County and the Kansas City metro area.\u201d\n\nNew Century AirCenter is a critical hub for business aviation, freight activity, and regional economic development in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The new air traffic control tower will modernize operations at the airport by improving air traffic coordination, enhancing safety for pilots and airport personnel, and increasing the facility\u2019s capacity to manage growing aviation demand. The project is part of a broader effort to ensure the airport can safely and efficiently support continued economic growth across Johnson County and the surrounding region.\n\n\u201cThis award represents a major milestone for Johnson County and underscores the critical role New Century AirCenter plays in supporting regional aviation and economic development,\u201d said Bryan Johnson, Executive Director, Johnson County Airport Commission. \u201cThe investment reflects strong federal confidence in the airport\u2019s continued growth and its importance as a transportation and business hub for the region.\u201d\n\nDavids has long supported investments in New Century AirCenter and regional transportation infrastructure. She previously visited the AirCenter to share her priorities for the FAA reauthorization discussions. She also announced federal grants for structural and safety improvements to multiple runways that have experienced deterioration in recent years.\n\nWith more than 96,000 operations each year, roughly 120 aircraft, and a 7,339-foot main runway \u2014 the second-longest in the region \u2014 New Century AirCenter ranks among the busiest towered airports in Kansas.", 1, "2026-06-11T06:38:38Z", "2026-06-11T06:41:07Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-renews-calls-answers-after-25-missed-weather-balloon-launches-kansas", "Davids Renews Calls for Answers After 25 Missed Weather Balloon Launches in Kansas Last Month", "2026-05-22", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Thirty days after Representative Sharice Davids demanded answers from the National Weather Service (NWS) following severe tornado outbreaks in Kansas, the agency has failed to respond \u2014 even as critical weather data collection disruptions continue and seven more tornadoes touched down across the state this week.\n\nAccording to publicly available upper-air data records, the standard 7 a.m. weather balloon launch was missed 25 out of the last 30 days at Kansas sites responsible for collecting atmospheric data used in severe weather forecasting.\n\n\u201cKansans deserve confidence that the systems meant to keep them safe are fully operational during tornado season, and meteorologists deserve the reliable data they need to do their jobs. Instead, we\u2019re seeing ongoing data collection failures and no transparency from the National Weather Service about why this keeps happening,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThese are not abstract bureaucratic problems \u2014 they can directly impact how much time families have to get to shelter before dangerous storms hit. After seven more tornadoes touched down in Kansas this week, the administration owes the public answers and immediate action to address these reported failures before tragedy strikes.\u201d\n\nLast month, Davids sent a letter to the NWS after tornadoes struck Kansas\u2019 Third District and reports emerged that routine morning weather balloon launches \u2014 a critical forecasting tool used to assess atmospheric conditions before severe storms \u2014 may not have occurred ahead of the outbreak. Despite requesting a response within 30 days, Davids has received no answers from the agency.\n\nWeather balloon launches provide forecasters with real-time atmospheric measurements, including temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind conditions that help determine tornado risk and storm intensity. Missing launches can reduce forecasting accuracy and limit the data available to meteorologists during dangerous weather events.\n\n\u201cFor decades, 7 a.m. weather balloon launches have been a standard part of how meteorologists track severe weather and protect communities,\u201d said Davids. \u201cIf that standard has changed, the National Weather Service owes Kansans clear answers about why \u2014 and the science and data behind that decision. You don\u2019t get to quietly scale back something this important without transparency, especially in a state where severe weather can turn deadly fast.\"\n\nIn her original letter, Davids requested information on:\n\nWhether weather balloon launches were missed and why;\n\nWhether missing data contributed to delayed tornado watches;\n\nStaffing vacancy levels across regional NWS offices;\n\nThe agency\u2019s hiring and operational plans moving forward;\n\nAnd additional severe weather preparedness concerns.", 1, "2026-06-10T06:36:00Z", "2026-06-10T06:37:32Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-votes-advance-key-bipartisan-transportation-bill-invest-roads-bridges", "Davids Votes to Advance Key Bipartisan Transportation Bill to Invest in Roads, Bridges, Transit, Rail", "2026-05-22", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Early this morning, Representative Sharice Davids voted to advance the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act out of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee \u2014 a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill investing in roads, bridges, transit, rail, and transportation safety programs. While it does not include every Davids-supported provision, it creates good-paying jobs, strengthens the economy, and improves the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.\n\n\u201cWhen infrastructure works well, it shows up in everyday life \u2014 less time sitting in traffic, businesses moving products, safer trips for families, and lower costs at the end of the month,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis bipartisan package is about making those basic things work the way they should, while creating good-paying jobs and ensuring Kansas and the country stay competitive in a global economy. We\u2019ll keep improving it as it moves through Congress.\u201d\n\nThe legislation builds on the bipartisan infrastructure law \u2014 which Davids was the only Kansas Member to support \u2014 by investing in projects that improve the nation\u2019s transportation systems, support workers, and maintain Buy America protections that strengthen American jobs and manufacturing.\n\nSpecifically, the legislation includes support for:\n\nrepairing and replacing aging bridges and roads;\n\nimproving rail and transit systems;\n\nexpanding bicycle and pedestrian safety infrastructure;\n\nimproving accessibility at transit stations for Kansans with disabilities;\n\ngiving local governments flexibility to pursue projects tailored to their communities;\n\nreconnecting neighborhoods divided by major highways;\n\nand more.\n\nThe bipartisan infrastructure law, which has been called the most fiscally responsible infrastructure bill in the last decade by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is funded through a combination of new revenues and existing savings. To date, more than $3.2 billion has been invested in Kansas through the bipartisan infrastructure law \u2013 from expanding statewide rural broadband access, lead pipe replacements in Olathe, safety initiatives in Kansas City, and long-overdue upgrades to K-68 in Miami County.\n\nBecause federal surface transportation programs must be reauthorized on a regular cycle, Congress is required to pass a long-term bill to keep national investments in roads, bridges, transit, rail, and safety programs moving forward. The current authorization expires on September 30, 2026, and without action, states and local governments could face delays and uncertainty for critical infrastructure projects already underway.", 1, "2026-06-09T06:27:37Z", "2026-06-09T06:30:10Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-cleaver-demand-answers-halted-pediatric-brain-cancer-research", "Davids, Cleaver Demand Answers on Halted Pediatric Brain Cancer Research", "2026-05-21", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) have called on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide information into the recent decision to cease federal funding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC), which is the oldest pediatric cancer research network in the U.S. and consists of 15 hospitals and research centers nationwide. The PBTC oversees early-stage clinical trials and plays a critical role in the nation\u2019s work to treat and cure pediatric brain cancer. Following an announcement last year, the administration officially ceased federal funding for the PBTC in March.\n\n\u201cFamilies facing pediatric brain cancer are already dealing with the unimaginable \u2014 they should not also have to worry about whether critical research and clinical trials will disappear,\" said Davids. \"Cutting that research threatens to stall lifesaving progress and leaves patients, families, and researchers with an incredible amount of uncertainty. Representative Cleaver and I are demanding answers and fighting to make sure this work continues so more children have a chance to survive and thrive.\"\n\n\u201cBrain cancer is the deadliest type of cancer among American children,\u201d said Representative Emanuel Cleaver. \u201cRather than ending federal investments into essential studies and clinical trials that could provide the pathway to better treatments and an eventual cure, we should be increasing funding for pediatric cancer research. Even in today\u2019s polarizing political climate, curing childhood cancer should have universal support. If the administration disagrees, I think the American people deserve to know why.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Head for the Cure Foundation strongly supports the continued Federal funding of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC), which plays a critical role in advancing innovative research and clinical trials for children diagnosed with brain tumors,\" said Maggie Haynes, Executive Director, Head for the Cure Foundation. \"Pediatric brain tumors remain the leading cause of cancer-related death among children, underscoring the urgent need for sustained investment in research that can lead to safer treatments, improved outcomes, and ultimately cures.\"", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-revitalize-rural-hospitals", "Davids, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Revitalize Rural Hospitals", "2026-05-21", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen rural hospital infrastructure and enhance patient care. With Kansas already losing several rural hospitals over the past decade \u2014 and last year\u2019s devastating Medicaid cuts worsening the strain \u2014 this bill would help communities keep critical care closer to home and prevent more families from being forced to travel hours for treatment.\n\n\u201cRural hospitals are already hanging on by a thread, and extreme Medicaid cuts are now forcing closures and leaving families with hours-long drives just to see a doctor,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis bipartisan bill helps keep rural hospitals open by strengthening the resources they need to provide care close to home, so people aren\u2019t left scrambling when they need help the most.\u201d\n\nThe Rural Hospital Revitalization Act would provide interest-free loans of up to 10 years through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\u2019s Community Facilities Program to support the construction and renovation of rural hospitals. The bill would allow rural hospitals to reinvest the savings from reduced debt costs into clinical care, workforce retention, and other operational needs.\n\nMedicaid is a lifeline for rural hospitals, especially in states like Kansas that haven\u2019t expanded coverage. Recent cuts, which Davids voted against, will strip more than $78 million annually from Kansas hospitals, threatening facilities that already serve large numbers of uninsured patients. With Medicaid covering one-fifth of hospital spending, these cuts will increase uncompensated care, worsen overall public health, and could push struggling hospitals past the breaking point \u2014 reducing access, worsening outcomes, and forcing Kansans to travel hours for treatment.\n\nIn introducing the bipartisan bill, Davids was joined by Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Lauren Boebert (R-CO-04), Maxine Dexter (D-OR-03), Shomari Figures (D-AL-02), Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03), Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), Carol Miller (R-WV-01), and Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02).\n\n\"From Kula to Kahuku, rural hospitals across Hawai\u2019i are grappling with rising expenses and deteriorating facilities, putting their future at risk and making it increasingly difficult to ensure care remains accessible in our local communities,\" said Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02). \u201cNo one should have to buy a plane ticket, catch a ferry, or drive for hours just to see a doctor. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to introduce the Rural Hospital Revitalization Act to help rural hospitals improve their infrastructure and capacity to keep essential medical services close to home.\u201d\n\nNational and regional organizations endorsing the bill include the National Rural Health Association, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, the Eastern Plains Healthcare Consortium, the Association of Washington Public Health Districts, and Lincoln Health.", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-votes-advance-bipartisan-housing-package-lower-costs-expand-affordable", "Davids Votes to Advance Bipartisan Housing Package to Lower Costs, Expand Affordable Housing", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation aimed at expanding affordable housing supply, lowering housing costs, strengthening renter protections, and supporting community financial institutions that help Kansans access homeownership and housing development opportunities.\n\n\u201cRising housing costs are hitting families across Kansas, and people are tired of feeling like homeownership or affordable rent is moving further out of reach,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis bipartisan bill takes practical steps to build more housing, strengthen protections for renters and homeowners, and crack down on large corporate investors buying up homes. It\u2019s the kind of commonsense work Congress should be focused on to help lower costs and create more stability for families.\u201d\n\nThe updated House package \u2014 an amended version of the Senate bill \u2014 preserves nearly 90 percent of the Senate\u2019s approach while restoring several bipartisan housing provisions the House previously passed and that Davids supported this year. It also addresses concerns raised about the Senate version by maintaining protections against large institutional investors purchasing single-family homes, while preserving new rental housing construction and preventing forced home sales that could lead to unnecessary evictions.\n\nThe legislation includes provisions to:\n\naccelerate construction of multifamily, manufactured, and rural housing;\n\nexpand access to small-dollar mortgages;\n\nprohibit large institutional investors owning more than 350 single-family homes from purchasing additional single-family houses;\n\nstrengthen protections for families living in federally assisted housing;\n\nestablish a renter complaint hotline and public resource center for resolving renter disputes with large institutional investor landlords;\n\nand support community banks, credit unions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), and rural lenders that help finance housing projects and mortgages.\n\nThe House version also removes Senate provisions opposed by housing advocates that could weaken tenant protections and federal oversight in public housing programs. More than 30 national housing organizations urged House leaders to pass the updated package, and several housing industry groups that previously opposed the Senate bill announced support for the amended House version in recent days.\n\nAcross Kansas, there is a shortage of rental homes that are affordable and available to low-income households, causing many families to spend more than half of their monthly income on housing. It\u2019s estimated that in 2021, Kansas had more than 55,000 fewer rental homes than needed. Also, currently 40 percent of renters in Johnson County are housing cost-burdened, meaning these families and others across the state must forego necessities \u2014 food, healthcare, childcare \u2014 to afford rent.\n\nLast year, Davids released her Housing Affordability Agenda, outlining a path forward for bipartisan legislation in Congress to ensure every American has access to safe, decent, affordable housing and the amenities needed to thrive. Her agenda centers on expanding supply, reducing cost burdens, and strengthening consumer protections in the housing market.", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/watch-davids-urges-colleagues-join-bipartisan-movement-lower-gas-prices", "WATCH: Davids Urges Colleagues to Join Bipartisan Movement to Lower Gas Prices, Support Farmers", "2026-05-13", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, on the House floor, Representative Sharice Davids urged her colleagues to support year-round sales of E15 to help lower gas prices and strengthen American agriculture. E15 is a lower-cost fuel made from domestically grown crops that can help reduce what families pay at the pump, support Kansas farmers with a more stable market, and strengthen U.S. energy security by reducing reliance on foreign oil.\n\nWATCH: Davids urges the passage of year-round E15 during a speech on the U.S. House floor\n\nEarlier this year, House leadership failed to pass a Davids-supported bipartisan effort to allow year-round sales of E15. In its place, they created a federal task force to study the issue, which many farm groups and biofuel advocates found inadequate. Davids agreed and continues to push for year-round sales, which would be accomplished through this bill expected to be included in the Farm Bill.\n\nRising fuel costs underscore the urgency of expanding access to lower-cost alternatives like E15. Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, global oil prices have surged sharply, exceeding $100 per barrel. U.S. gasoline prices have followed, jumping from under $3.00 per gallon before the conflict to mor than $4.00 in recent weeks, with analysts warning prices could climb even higher if instability continues.\n\nPreviously, Davids has taken multiple actions to lower gas prices for Kansans by:\n\nSecuring an emergency waiver to allow the sale of E15 during the past four summers and 2026.\n\nVoting for the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act, which allows retailers the ability to sell higher ethanol-blended fuels year-round.\n\nVisiting East Kansas Agri-Energy (EKAE), a Garnett-based renewable ethanol producer, as part of her Farm Bill listening tour.\n\nEKAE has around 40 full-time employees and relies heavily on Kansas corn producers to supply the crops needed to make the biofuel.\n\nHelping to pass legislation that promotes sustainable aviation fuel, a liquid fuel that achieves significant emissions reductions compared to fossil-based jet fuel.\n\nSupporting legislation that expands biofuels infrastructure, opening up new market opportunities for sustainable fuel sources and lowering energy costs for Kansas families.\n\nPushing the President to suspend the federal gas tax, providing immediate relief to Kansans at the gas pump.", 1, "2026-06-03T06:40:39Z", "2026-06-03T06:42:22Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-bacon-leger-fernandez-lujan-lead-bipartisan-bill-prevent-wrongful", "Davids, Bacon, Leger Fern\u00e1ndez, Luj\u00e1n Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement", "2026-05-12", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Don Bacon (R-NE-02), and Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (D-NM-03) and Senator Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-NM) introduced the bipartisanRespect Tribal IDs Act to improve how Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel recognize and interact with tribal identification documents during immigration enforcement. The legislation comes amid growing reports of Native Americans being questioned, delayed, or detained after federal officers failed to recognize valid tribal IDs and documentation as proof of citizenship.\n\n\u201cTribal sovereignty is a legal and constitutional recognition of Tribal Nations and their citizens, and the federal government has a responsibility to respect that,\u201d said Davids. \u201cBut lately, we\u2019ve seen troubling reports of Native Americans being questioned or detained because federal officers lacked the training needed to recognize tribal documentation or understand Tribal Nation citizenship. This bipartisan bill is about preventing those failures, improving training and accountability, and making sure all people are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.\u201d\n\nThe Respect Tribal IDs Act would require DHS, in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Nations, to develop standardized training for officers and employees involved in immigration enforcement. The training would include how to identify tribal documents, when tribal IDs qualify as proof of U.S. citizenship, proper protocols for interacting with enrolled tribal members, and the federal government\u2019s trust responsibility to Tribal Nations.\n\nThe bill also requires DHS to create region-specific guidance and reference materials for officers, including examples of tribal IDs used by federally recognized tribes in areas where agents operate. Officers would be required to complete the training annually and whenever they are reassigned to a new region.\n\n\u201cThe Respect Tribal IDs Act is a commonsense bill to ensure DHS personnel are properly trained to recognize Tribal IDs and work respectfully with Tribal communities,\u201d said Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02). \u201cFederal agencies have a responsibility to protect and support Tribal citizens, and this legislation helps ensure they do that.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe\u2019ve seen Trump\u2019s Department of Homeland Security violate the rights of the first Americans countless times. Indigenous people in New Mexico and across the country have been unfairly questioned, harassed, and detained. This bill will require that DHS officers be trained to recognize Tribal IDs and prevent wrongful detentions,\u201d said Representative Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (D-NM-03), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. \u201cAll law enforcement officials must respect tribal governments and the documents they provide their citizens. ICE and CBP agents must follow the law and respect tribal sovereignty.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn New Mexico and across the country, our Tribal brothers and sisters deserve to be treated with dignity and respect,\u201d said Senator Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-NM), member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. \u201cUnder the Trump Administration, we\u2019ve seen disturbing incidents where Tribal members were stopped, questioned, and harassed by ICE officers simply because of their appearance or because officers failed to recognize their Tribal IDs. That is unacceptable and deeply wrong. To address these failures, my legislation would establish clear standards and ensure DHS officers are properly trained to recognize and accept Tribal IDs. No one should have to fear being harassed because of a failure in training or accountability.\u201d\n\nThe legislation follows multiple high-profile incidents and reports involving Native Americans whose tribal documentation was reportedly rejected or questioned during federal enforcement encounters. Tribal leaders and advocates have raised concerns that inconsistent training and lack of familiarity with tribal IDs have contributed to wrongful stops and confusion involving U.S. citizens, particularly in border states and regions with large Native populations. The legislation seeks to establish clearer standards and prevent future incidents by ensuring federal personnel are properly trained before conducting enforcement activities.\n\n\u201cThe National Congress of American Indians supports this legislation to ensure that federal agents within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are properly trained to recognize and respect Tribal identification documents,\u201d said Larry Wright, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). \u201cToo often, the lack of consistent training has led to confusion, delays, and the improper treatment of Tribal citizens. By requiring comprehensive training on Tribal IDs, this bill affirms the validity of Tribal governments and strengthens the federal trust responsibility. NCAI urges its passage to promote respectful interactions, enhance security, and uphold the rights of Tribal citizens.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe\u2019ve seen federal immigration agents reject valid Tribal IDs and question the citizenship of Native people \u2014 something that should never happen,\u201d said John E. Echohawk, Executive Director, Native American Rights Fund. \u201cTribal IDs are official documents issued by sovereign Tribal Nations and must be recognized as such. The Respect Tribal IDs Act provides a common-sense, bipartisan fix by ensuring agents are properly trained to identify and accept these documents and understand the federal trust responsibility. We strongly support Sharice Davids\u2019 leadership on this issue, alongside the National Congress of American Indians. This bill will help prevent unlawful detentions and protect Native citizens.\u201d\n\nDavids is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and one of the first two Native women ever elected to Congress. As co-chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, she is dedicated to strengthening Tribal sovereignty, improving the federal government\u2019s relationship with Tribal Nations, and advancing policies that support Native communities across the country.", 1, "2026-05-31T06:34:19Z", "2026-05-31T06:35:58Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-celebrates-major-expansion-aviation-communication-systems-manufacturing", "Davids Celebrates Major Expansion of Aviation Communication Systems Manufacturing in Kansas, Supporting 200 Jobs", "2026-05-08", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OLATHE, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids participated in a \u201cSharice\u2019s Shift\u201d at Indra Group USA\u2019s new manufacturing hub in Olathe, where she helped assemble one of their first NextComm radios, communication systems used between pilots and air traffic controllers. She was joined by Kansas Deputy Secretary of Business Development Joshua Jefferson as they highlighted the company\u2019s expanded investment in Kansas manufacturing, innovation, and workforce.\n\n\u201cKansas has always been a leader in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, and that legacy comes with real responsibility,\u201d said Davids. \u201cAfter the recent plane collision that took Kansans\u2019 lives, it\u2019s impossible to ignore what happens when communication systems fail in the air. Pilots and controllers need tools they can rely on every second to keep people safe while in the sky. I\u2019m immensely proud to see those systems being built right here in Kansas, creating good-paying jobs while making aviation safer where it matters most.\u201d\n\nIndra Group USA\u2019s new 118,000-square-foot facility at the Great Plains Commerce Center represents a $50 million investment in Kansas for advanced manufacturing of aviation communication, navigation, and surveillance systems. The expansion is expected to create more than 200 high-quality jobs over the next three years, tripling the company\u2019s local workforce and complementing its existing 40,000-square-foot facility in Overland Park.\n\nThe Olathe hub will produce next-generation air traffic surveillance radars for the Federal Aviation Administration, along with more than 20,000 NextComm radios and portable Tactical Air Navigation (MP-TACAN) systems for the U.S. Air Force, supporting both aviation safety and national security. The NextComm radios enable clear, secure communication between pilots and air traffic controllers to help guide aircraft safely in the air and on the ground.\n\nIn January 2025, Flight 5342 departed Wichita, KS, bound for Washington, D.C. As the flight approached its destination, it collided midair with a military training helicopter, tragically killing the two pilots, two flight attendants, and 60 passengers on the airplane, along with all three crew members aboard the helicopter. Aviation safety experts found that communication missteps played a role in this tragedy.\n\n\"Our new Center of Excellence is a massive economic driver for the region, anchored by a $50 million investment,\u201d said Bill Colligan, CEO, Indra Air Traffic. \u201cIn the upcoming years we will triple our local workforce by creating more than 200 new, high-quality jobs right here in Kansas. Rep. Davids' unwavering support of the NEXCOM radio replacement program has been instrumental in ensuring that a significant portion of the $12.5 B in funds allocated by Congress towards the Brand New Air Traffic Control System are deployed to create jobs in the third district. We are relying on this exceptional local talent to operate advanced manufacturing processes, build critical communication, navigation, and surveillance systems, and ultimately modernize U.S. airspace infrastructure.\"\n\n\u201cKansas has long been a leader in aviation, and Indra\u2019s expansion in Olathe further strengthens our position as a hub for aerospace innovation and advanced manufacturing,\" said Joshua Jefferson, Deputy Secretary of Business Development, Kansas Department of Commerce. \"This investment means high-quality jobs for Kansans, but it also means Kansas workers will help modernize critical air traffic infrastructure that supports the safety and efficiency of America\u2019s skies. We\u2019re proud Indra chose Kansas for its next chapter.\u201d\n\nIn April 2026, Indra was also awarded a $75.9 million contract by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for its Fare Vending Machine Replacement Project, with machines to be built in Kansas. Davids wrote a letter of support for the company\u2019s application, underscoring her commitment to expanding local manufacturing and good-paying jobs at home.\n\nDavids\u2019 office has also provided direct casework support to Indra, helping expedite critical document authentication through the U.S. Department of State. That assistance enabled the company to secure payment tied to a $1.8 million international project after delays and processing issues within the Office of Authentications.\n\nIndra\u2019s new expansion also represents a broader long-term commitment in Kansas, with a potential contract value of up to $244.3 million and plans to manufacture as many as 46,000 radio units if all options are exercised, supported by a 10-year warranty that underscores confidence in both the technology and the Kansas workforce. The NextComm radios are based on Indra\u2019s globally used Park Air technology and now being produced in Kansas through this facility\u2019s production line.", 1, "2026-05-29T06:31:28Z", "2026-05-29T06:32:48Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-funding-improve-healthcare-access-kansas-third-district", "Davids Announces Funding to Improve Healthcare Access in Kansas\u2019 Third District", "2026-05-06", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2.6 million to Health Partnership Clinic to expand access to primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services in the greater Kansas City area. The clinic, whose leaders warned about the impact of recent Medicaid cuts, will use the grant to keep locations staffed, sustain patient services, and maintain affordable care for underserved families in Kansas\u2019 Third District.\n\n\u201cEveryone should have access to quality and affordable healthcare, but many Kansans struggle to get the care they need due to skyrocketing costs, especially after last year\u2019s extreme cuts to Medicaid ripped healthcare away from thousands of Kansans,\u201d said Davids. \u201cHealth centers like this play a vital role in providing healthcare services to Kansans, no matter their income level or background. I\u2019ll continue supporting all health centers in our community and working not just to protect, but also expand Medicaid to make healthcare more affordable for Kansas families.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are grateful for the continuation of our funding,\u201d said Amy Falk, CEO, Health Partnership Clinic. \u201cThis is instrumental in allowing us to continue our mission of providing access to quality care to the over 11,000 individuals we care for in Johnson, Miami, and Franklin counties.\u201d\n\nIn 2024, Davids visited Health Partnership Clinic with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to urge Medicaid expansion in Kansas. Last year, the clinic\u2019s leadership also warned of the partisan Medicaid cuts, saying \u201cthese are not easy decisions.\u201d That law, which includes the largest cuts to Medicaid in American history, will strip coverage from 92,937 Kansans, put six rural hospitals across Kansas at risk of closure, restrict reproductive health care, and increase Affordable Care Act premiums by $708 per year for Third District families.\n\nSince coming to Congress, Davids has worked to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to all Kansans. She helped pass legislation that, for the first time ever, empowers Medicare to begin negotiating for lower prescription drug prices. The law also caps the cost of insulin at $35 for Medicare beneficiaries, and following Davids\u2019 support for an extension of this cap to all insulin users, the top three insulin producers, who make up about 90 percent of the insulin market in the U.S., announced they'll cut or cap the price of insulin.", 1, "2026-05-28T06:29:45Z", "2026-05-28T06:31:18Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-winners-2026-congressional-art-competition", "Davids Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition", "2026-05-04", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the winner and runner-up of her 2026 Congressional Art Competition, which showcases the creativity and talent of high school students across Kansas\u2019 Third District. The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, while the runner-up will be featured in Rep. Davids\u2019 Overland Park district office.\n\nThis year\u2019s winner is Olivia Wang, an 11th grader at Blue Valley High School, for her piece titled \u201cNOT a Collage: My Pieces.\u201d Olivia was also the winner of last year\u2019s competition. The runner-up is Sawyer Peralta, an 11th grader at Shawnee Mission South, for \u201cThe Coin Toss.\u201d\n\n\u201cEach year, I\u2019m blown away by the creativity, talent, and perspective of students across our community,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis competition is a reminder that our young people have powerful stories to tell, and it\u2019s an honor to help elevate their work. Congratulations to Olivia and Sawyer, and thank you to every student who participated this year.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Davids congratulates this year\u2019s winners\n\nOlivia\u2019s winning artwork is a colored pencil drawing of a girl composed of multiple torn paper-like pieces, set against a black background with white cracked-glass detailing. The piece reflects themes of identity, pressure, and self-understanding as students approach major life transitions. Olivia describes the work as an exploration of how different parts of her personality and experiences come together to form a cohesive sense of self.\n\n\u201cWinning means a lot to me,\u201d said Olivia Wang, winner, 2026 Congressional Art Competition. \u201cIt\u2019s truly a huge blessing and honor, and a great encouragement as I prepare to go to art school. It reminds me of the support I\u2019ve received so far, and how much further I still have to grow. Seeing all the other amazing submissions motivates me to keep learning. I\u2019m very grateful for this opportunity and honor.\u201d\n\n\u201cI think being the runner-up really shows that putting work into something like this pays off,\u201d said Sawyer Peralta, runner-up, 2026 Congressional Art Competition. \u201cI only started last year, but since then I\u2019ve put in a lot of effort to improve, and I feel like I\u2019ve grown pretty quickly. It\u2019s really cool that this competition exists, and knowing my work will be displayed in her office is a great reminder that hard work does pay off.\u201d", 1, "2026-05-27T06:38:34Z", "2026-05-27T06:40:17Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-helps-pass-bipartisan-farm-bill-deliver-stability-kansas-farmers-lower", "Davids Helps Pass Bipartisan Farm Bill to Deliver Stability for Kansas Farmers, Lower Costs for Families", "2026-04-30", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass the Farm Bill, emphasizing the need to provide certainty for Kansas farmers and address rising costs for families after years of delayed action in Congress.\n\n\u201cKansas farmers and families have been hit over and over again this past year \u2014 from unstable markets to rising input costs and the ripple effects of reckless tariffs,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWhat they need most right now is stability, not uncertainty. This bipartisan Farm Bill moves us toward more predictability for producers, lower costs for everyone, and a system that actually works for the people feeding and fueling this country. We still have work to do to ensure no family goes hungry, but this is a step toward giving farmers and families the certainty they deserve.\u201d\n\nToday\u2019s Farm Bill:\n\nSupports farmers\u2019 bottom line: Expands access to farm loans, strengthens crop research, and invests in rural development\n\nCuts red tape and boosts innovation: Increases federal support for precision agriculture tools and modern farming practices\n\nProtects food security: Adds cybersecurity safeguards for the agriculture and food supply chain\n\nGrows rural economies: Supports new markets for American-grown renewable fuels\n\nLowers grocery prices: Strengthens the agricultural supply chain so farmers can produce food more efficiently, helping bring down grocery costs\n\nDavids-Led Provisions:\n\nSupports Kansas wheat farmers: Requires USDA study on winter wheat as a cover crop to reduce regulatory confusion and improve soil health\n\nFixes Tribal parity gap: Ensures Tribes can access USDA agricultural credit and support programs under the same terms as states\n\nLast year\u2019s partisan budget, which Davids voted against, took food off Kansans\u2019 tables by cutting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. In Kansas\u2019 Third District alone, 8,000 households could lose access to food assistance, and up to 27,000 grocery stores nationwide could close due to lost revenue. These cuts are also reducing farm income by more than $30 billion and threatening good-paying jobs. Davids supported an amendment to today\u2019s Farm Bill that would reverse these reckless cuts, but it was not accepted by the Republican majority.\n\nDavids previously went on a Farm Bill listening tour, where she visited a poultry and livestock operation in Anderson County, a co-op in Franklin County, a goat farm in Miami County, an organic vegetable farm in Johnson County, and an educational community farm in Wyandotte County. Davids also toured a Garnett-based renewable ethanol producer, participated in FFA activities at Spring Hill High School, served a school lunch at Black Bob Elementary in Olathe, spoke with industry leaders on financial support programs for farmers, toured a dairy farm in Garnett, and more.\n\nKansas families and farmers are feeling the impact of President Trump\u2019s trade policies. The Budget Lab at Yale estimates the average American household will pay about $2,400 more per year due to tariffs. Davids raised these concerns during a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing on trade disruptions \u2014 concerns echoed by Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland.", 1, "2026-05-23T06:08:46Z", "2026-05-23T06:10:20Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-davids-goldman-introduce-bill-protect-native-american-culture-amid", "Reps. Davids, Goldman Introduce Bill to Protect Native American Culture Amid Administration\u2019s Removal of Historical Content at National Parks", "2026-04-28", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03), one of the first two Native American women ever elected to Congress, and Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Truth in National Parks Act, legislation aimed at stopping the Trump Administration\u2019s ongoing efforts to erase and rewrite parts of Native American history at National Park Service (NPS) sites.\n\n\u201cGrowing up, I learned from my family and my community how important it is to tell the truth about our ancestors \u2014 even when it\u2019s hard,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWhat we\u2019re seeing right now is a deliberate attempt to erase the experiences of Native communities and other marginalized groups from places that are supposed to educate and inform the public. That\u2019s unacceptable. Our national parks should reflect the full story of who we are as a country, not a version edited to fit a political agenda. This bill is about protecting the integrity of those stories, honoring Tribal voices, and making sure future generations learn the truth.\u201d\n\nRecent actions at NPS sites across the country have raised concerns about the removal or alteration of interpretive materials related to Native American history, including exhibits addressing forced removal and the federal Indian boarding school system. In some cases, historically accurate displays have been taken down or edited without meaningful consultation with Tribal Nations, undermining longstanding government-to-government relationships and the NPS\u2019s mission to preserve and interpret history for public benefit.\n\n\u201cThe Trump Administration\u2019s relentless whitewashing and rewriting of American history is a disgrace to this nation\u2019s fundamental values. Each national park site represents the rich cultural and historic roots that shaped America,\u201d said Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10). \u201cThis legislation will safeguard sites in NY-10, such as the African Burial Ground, the Stonewall National Monument, and Ellis Island, and reverse any attempts to erase history at National Park sites \u2014 including the recent effort to take down the Pride flag and erase Trans and Queer history at Stonewall. I refuse to allow any sitting president to have unilateral authority in dictating how these stories are told.\u201d\n\nThe Truth in National Parks Act would:\n\nRequire that NPS interpretive and educational materials are historically and culturally accurate;\n\nProhibit the removal or alteration of accurate materials unless necessary to incorporate new, credible information;\n\nRestore historically accurate materials removed or altered since January 20, 2025;\n\nRequire consultation with Tribal Nations and other relevant stakeholders before making changes to exhibits;\n\nDirect a report on co-stewardship agreements between Indigenous communities and federal agencies to strengthen Tribal partnerships.\n\n\"Under these unprecedented times, when factual history and science in our parks are being called into question, we're grateful for Representative Davids' leadership that protects the integrity of the truthful and inclusive stories told within the National Park System,\" said Terrius Harris, Midwest Senior Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). \"This bill ensures that our Tribal partners, along with others, are consulted effectively and share the collective power of owning our American story. Our national parks are living classrooms where our shared history comes to life, helps inform our future, and inspires us to find the beauty in our country and each other.\"\n\n\"The National Congress of American Indians supports this legislation to ensure that National Park Service educational and interpretive materials are historically and culturally accurate and protected from inappropriate removal or alteration,\" said Larry Wright, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). \"The bill\u2019s consultation requirements and focus on co-stewardship agreements reflect an important commitment to Tribal sovereignty and the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives. NCAI urges its swift passage to promote truth, accountability, and respectful representation across our national parks.\"", 1, "2026-05-23T06:08:46Z", "2026-05-23T06:10:20Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-delivers-new-grant-kansas-manufacturing-after-administration-tried", "Davids Delivers New Grant for Kansas Manufacturing After Administration Tried to Slash Support", "2026-04-23", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that Kansas will receive a major boost in its manufacturing sector, with the U.S. Department of Commerce awarding Kansas Manufacturing Solutions (KMS) $2.2 million in renewed funding through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program. The new investment follows Davids\u2019 vote to guarantee MEP funding after the Trump Administration attempted to cut it last year.\n\n\u201cManufacturing is a cornerstone of Kansas\u2019 economy, and strengthening it starts with supporting the workers and small businesses who make it possible,\u201d said Davids. \u201cKansas Manufacturing Solutions has been a critical partner in helping local manufacturers modernize, expand, and stay competitive while creating good-paying jobs. That\u2019s why I fought for this investment, which ensures KMS can keep helping Kansas manufacturing grow, strengthening our supply chains, and supporting American-made production right here at home.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn behalf of Kansas Manufacturing Solutions, we are grateful to Representative Sharice Davids for her continued support and for being a strong ally for Kansas manufacturers in Congress, as well as Senator Jerry Moran for his ongoing support of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the manufacturers who drive our state\u2019s economy,\u201d said Tiffany Stovall, CEO, KMS. \u201cThis funding ensures we can continue delivering the resources, expertise, and workforce initiatives Kansas manufacturers need to grow, compete, and strengthen our communities.\u201d\n\nLast year, the Trump Administration cut off MEP funding, forcing KMS to lay off nearly half its staff and putting local jobs and economic growth at risk. In response, Davids introduced the Defend American Manufacturing Act, legislation to restore and protect critical funding for MEP programs like KMS. Following Davids\u2019 advocacy and bipartisan pressure from Congress, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) temporarily restored funding to the MEP program.\n\nKMS has made a tremendous impact on the state\u2019s economy, where 86 percent of yearly exports are manufactured goods. In 2024, KMS created or retained 2,339 jobs, spurred $122 million in new investment, saved local businesses $14.3 million, and generated $328 million in sales. In Kansas\u2019 Third District alone, KMS assisted 552 manufacturers and more than 30,000 manufacturing employees in 2024.\n\nFor nearly 40 years, the MEP program has helped small and mid-sized manufacturers improve efficiency, strengthen supply chains, and expand into new markets. Through 51 public-private centers operating in every state and Puerto Rico, MEPs provide services such as workforce training, cybersecurity assistance, and market expansion support. In 2024 alone, the program helped create or save more than 108,000 manufacturing jobs nationwide, generated $15 billion in sales, and saved businesses $2.6 billion.", 1, "2026-05-22T06:27:39Z", "2026-05-22T06:29:18Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-kansas-tornadoes-davids-demands-answers-weather-service-failures", "After Kansas Tornadoes, Davids Demands Answers on Weather Service Failures Impacting Public Safety", "2026-04-22", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids demanded answers from the National Weather Service (NWS) following tornadoes that struck Kansas\u2019 Third District. Davids raised serious concerns about potential breakdowns in forecasting and warning systems that may have put Kansans at risk during last week\u2019s storms. Despite no reported fatalities, she emphasized that gaps in preparedness and response could lead to devastating consequences in the future.\n\n\u201cThe fact that Kansans avoided catastrophic loss in this instance does not excuse these breakdowns \u2014 it underscores how close we came, and what could happen if these failures continue,\u201d wrote Davids. \u201cThese irresponsible decisions at the NWS have direct, real-world consequences for the safety of communities across Kansas and the country. Kansans should not have to wonder whether the systems designed to protect them are fully operational when severe weather strikes.\u201d\n\nDavids\u2019 demand follows reporting that multiple NWS offices in the region may not have conducted standard morning weather balloon launches on the day of the storms \u2014 a key tool used to assess atmospheric conditions and inform severe weather forecasts. Additionally, the Storm Prediction Center did not identify a tornado threat in a timely manner, and tornado watches were issued later than is typical.\n\nDavids underscored that missing data and staffing shortages can directly impact forecasting accuracy, reducing warning times and increasing risk to communities in the path of severe weather.\n\nThis is not the first time Davids has raised concerns about staffing and operational capacity at the NWS. Last year, she pressed the administration for answers on workforce shortages and the agency\u2019s ability to maintain around-the-clock operations. After receiving no response for nearly ten months, Davids is now renewing her call for accountability following the recent storms.\n\nIn her letter, Davids requested a detailed response within 30 days on:\n\nWhether weather balloon launches were missing and why.\n\nWhether any missed data contributed to delays in issuing tornado watches.\n\nCurrent staffing vacancies across key NWS offices in the region.\n\nOverall staffing levels and hiring needs across the National Weather Service.\n\nAnd more.\n\nA full copy of Davids\u2019 letter can be found here or below:\n\nDear Secretary Lutnick, Administrator Jacobs, and Director Graham,\n\nI write following recent severe weather and EF-2 tornadoes with peak winds of 125 miles per hour that hit my home community, Kansas\u2019 Third District. While I am grateful there were no fatalities, that outcome should not obscure a more serious reality: Kansans were put at risk by failures in forecasting and warning systems that are meant to protect them.\n\nIn a state like Kansas, timely and accurate weather data is not optional \u2014 it is lifesaving.\n\nNearly a year ago, I raised concerns about staffing shortages and operational disruptions at the National Weather Service (NWS) following actions taken by this administration. I asked how you would maintain 24/7 operations, ensure consistent weather balloon launches, and preserve forecasting accuracy. After ten months, my office has received no response. Now, we are seeing the consequences.\n\nReporting indicates that on the morning of these storms, multiple NWS offices in the region did not conduct standard 7:00 a.m. weather balloon launches \u2014 a critical input for forecasting severe weather. Just hours before tornadoes touched down, the Storm Prediction Center identified no tornado threat in northeast Kansas. And the tornado watch for impacted areas was issued far later than normal \u2014 within an hour of touchdown.\n\nWeather balloon data is essential to understanding atmospheric conditions in real time. When that data is missing \u2014 whether due to staffing shortages or operational decisions \u2014 forecasting accuracy suffers. When forecasting accuracy suffers, warning times shrink. And when warning times shrink, families are put in danger.\n\nThe fact that Kansans avoided catastrophic loss in this instance does not excuse these breakdowns \u2014 it underscores how close we came, and what could happen if these failures continue.\n\nThese irresponsible decisions at the NWS have direct, real-world consequences for the safety of communities across Kansas and the country. Kansans should not have to wonder whether the systems designed to protect them are fully operational when severe weather strikes.\n\nMy constituents deserve clear answers and immediate action to ensure this does not happen again. Therefore, I respectfully ask you to provide answers to the following questions within 30 days of receipt:\n\nDid stations in and around Kansas not launch morning weather balloons on April 13, 2026? If so, what was the reason for these missing launches?\n\nDid this lack of weather balloon launches contribute to a delayed tornado watch in northeast Kansas? If not, what do you attribute this delay to?\n\nIs the NWS implementing permanent changes to twice-a-day weather balloon launches? If so, how are you justifying this change in schedule?\n\nHow often does the NWS launch supplemental midday weather balloons? Does the NWS have the resources and partnerships with relevant university programs to increase these supplemental launches?\n\nWhat current staff vacancies exist at the following NWS Weather Forecast Offices: Pleasant Hill, Topeka, Wichita, Springfield, Dodge City, Goodland, and Hastings?\n\nWhat is the current staffing level of the overall NWS? How many meteorology and forecasting positions is the Service looking to fill? How does the number of meteorologists and forecasters at the NWS compare today to April 20, 2024?\n\nKansans rely on the National Weather Service to provide timely, accurate warnings that save lives. The gaps we saw in this storm cannot become the new normal. I look forward to your prompt response.\n\nSincerely,", 1, "2026-05-22T06:27:39Z", "2026-05-22T06:29:18Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-sorensen-introduce-bipartisan-homegrown-fertilizer-act-lower-costs", "Davids, Sorensen Introduce Bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to Lower Costs for Farmers", "2026-04-22", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), along with Reps. Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Tracy Mann (KS-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced the bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to boost domestic fertilizer production and storage, lower costs for farmers, and reduce reliance on unstable global supply chains.\n\nThe bill would provide grants and low-interest loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand fertilizer production and improve storage capacity here at home\u2014helping make sure farmers have reliable, affordable access to the inputs they need.\n\nThis legislation is led in the Senate by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS).\n\n\u201cFarmers in Kansas and across the country are getting squeezed by high input costs, and fertilizer is a big part of that. This new bill invests in more domestic manufacturing and storage, so producers aren\u2019t at the mercy of supply disruptions caused by chaotic policy decisions. By boosting competition and supporting innovative, lower-cost alternatives, we can bring down fertilizer prices, help farmers keep their operations running strong, and ultimately lower grocery costs for families at the checkout line,\u201d said Representative Davids.\n\n\u201cOur farmers are already dealing with tight margins and unpredictable markets\u2014and global conflicts are only making things worse,\u201d said Congressman Eric Sorensen. \u201cWhen fuel and fertilizer prices spike, it hits our farmers first. This bill is about cutting through those challenges by investing in American production, lowering costs, and giving farmers more certainty so they can keep doing what they do best.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerican farmers are struggling, and we should be using every option available to increase competition and grow our domestic supply of inputs like fertilizer. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve helped introduce this bipartisan bill that will help lower costs, shore up our supply chains, and break the stranglehold a handful of companies have over the fertilizer market. I will not stop fighting until Iowa farmers get the relief and transparency they deserve,\u201d said Congresswoman Ashley Hinson.\n\n\u201cTrump\u2019s war with Iran has thrown fertilizer markets and supply chains into disarray at a time when farmers are already paying higher prices due to inflationary tariffs. I am proud to support the Homegrown Fertilizer Act to support a steady, reliable supply of the fertilizer American farmers need to feed our communities and the world,\u201d said Congresswoman Angie Craig.\n\n\"Right now, farmers in Illinois are waking up wondering how they\u2019ll keep up with rapidly rising fertilizer costs. It\u2019s time to put control back where it belongs \u2014 in their hands and here at home. This legislation will strengthen domestic fertilizer production, bring down costs, and ensure our farmers\u2019 success isn\u2019t tied to forces beyond our borders,\" said Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski.", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-reintroduces-bipartisan-bill-inspire-youth-entrepreneurship-0", "Davids Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Inspire Youth Entrepreneurship", "2026-04-21", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced the bipartisan 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act to increase workforce and entrepreneurship opportunities, especially for students from underserved communities.\n\n\u201cWhether it\u2019s opening a shop on Main Street or starting something new from the ground up, entrepreneurship creates jobs and keeps our communities strong,\u201d said Davids. \u201cBut too many young people \u2014 especially in underserved areas \u2014 don\u2019t have a clear path to get started. This bill helps bridge that gap by giving students the tools, mentorship, and real-world experience they need to launch businesses and support their local economies.\u201d\n\n\u201cAcross Bucks and Montgomery counties, some of the strongest pillars of our community are the entrepreneurs and small business owners who saw an opportunity, took a risk, and built something that now creates jobs and serves others,\u201d said Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01). \u201cI have seen how that kind of initiative can change the trajectory of a Main Street, a neighborhood, or a young person\u2019s future. The 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act is about helping more students \u2014 especially those too often left outside these opportunities \u2014 gain the mentorship, skills, and real-world experience to turn ambition into enterprise and promise into progress. That is how we widen the pathway to entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunity for the long term,\u201d\n\nEntrepreneurship is an engine of economic growth, job creation, and innovation, but American entrepreneurship has steadily declined over the past several decades. New businesses accounted for 38 percent of all businesses in the U.S. in 1982, compared to just 29 percent in 2018.\n\nThe bipartisan bill aims to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop an entrepreneurship curriculum for students in the 21st century and encouraging mentorship from proven business leaders across the country.\n\nWhile most existing federal entrepreneurial development and mentorship programs focus on those with already established careers, this bill would help create a pipeline to entrepreneurship by targeting entrepreneurial education toward students from underprivileged and underrepresented backgrounds.\n\n\u201cThe Center for American Entrepreneurship proudly endorses the bipartisan 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act from Representatives Sharice Davids and Brian Fitzpatrick,\u201d said John Dearie, President, Center for American Entrepreneurship. \u201cStartups drive innovation, economic growth, and most of the new job creation in America. Strengthening entrepreneurship is essential to our economic future. By connecting students in underserved communities with SCORE mentors through Community Learning Centers, this bill will help equip the next generation of great American entrepreneurs with the skills to succeed. We thank Reps. Davids and Fitzpatrick for their leadership and look forward to swift passage.\u201d", 1, "2026-05-14T06:11:37Z", "2026-05-14T06:12:56Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-davids-smucker-introduce-bipartisan-bill-strengthen-nutrition-based", "Reps. Davids, Smucker Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Nutrition-Based Disease Prevention", "2026-04-21", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) introduced the bipartisan Accountable Produce is Medicine Act, legislation aimed at modernizing the U.S. health care system by incorporating proven nutrition-based interventions to prevent and manage chronic disease.\n\n\u201cKansas families know that good health doesn\u2019t start in a doctor\u2019s office \u2014 it starts at home, with what\u2019s on the table,\u201d said Davids.\u201cIn too many rural and underserved communities, people are managing serious conditions like diabetes and heart disease without reliable access to healthy food. This bipartisan bill I'm leading with Representative Lloyd Smucker helps change that by bringing together doctors, care teams, and local food systems so patients can get the nutrition they need to stay healthier and out of the hospital.\u201d\n\nThis legislation would direct the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a new bundled payment model that integrates \u201cproduce prescriptions\u201d interventions into care for patients with chronic diseases. Through this \u201cfood is medicine\u201d approach, eligible individuals would gain access to nutrition-focused support, including healthy foods, care coordination, and monitoring services, with the goal of improving health outcomes and reducing overall health care costs.\n\nMore than 75 percent of adults in the United States live with at least one chronic disease, many of which are diet-related. Research shows that preventive, nutrition-based interventions can play a critical role in addressing this growing epidemic.\n\n\u201cDiet-related chronic disease is one of our nation\u2019s most pressing health challenges and a main driver of rising health care costs,\u201d said Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11). \u201cOur system can and must do more to prevent disease\u2014not just treat it. I\u2019m grateful for Rep. Davids\u2019 partnership to advance preventive health measures that will improve the lives of Americans, including proven food is medicine interventions, and I look forward to working closely with Secretary Kennedy to make it possible.\u201d\n\nOrganizations supporting the measure include FreshRx Oklahoma, National Produce Prescription Collaborative, Kellyn Foundation, School of Global Health, Hunger Free Kansas, Texas Health Resources, Coalition for Metabolic Health, National Alliance to Impact Social Determinants of Health, Healthcare Partnerships, Mosaic Life Care, the Sunflower Foundation, and the International Fresh Produce Association.\n\nHere is what they are saying:\n\n\u201cPreventing and reversing chronic diseases in Kansas and across rural America must be given a higher priority, and this legislation puts us on the right path,\" said Robert Moser, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., Medical Director, UKHS Care Collaborative and Kansas Clinical Improvement Collaborative, University of Kansas Health System. \"The University of Kansas Health System and the Care Collaborative have long been committed to improving the health of those with chronic diseases. Representatives Davids and Smucker are demonstrating a keen understanding of what it will take to effectively tackle America\u2019s chronic disease epidemic.\u201d\n\n\u201cHunger Free Kansas commends Representative Davids and her colleagues for this bipartisan effort to scale proven solutions that improve health outcomes while reducing costs. Through the Blueprint for a Hunger-Free Kansas, we are advancing Food is Medicine as a strategy at the intersection of health, agriculture, and community. Kansas is positioned to be a nationwide leader in Food is Medicine, and we are proud to support the Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026.\u201d \u2014 Erika Debrick Kelly, Executive Director of Hunger Free Kansas\n\n\"The National Produce Prescription Collaborative (NPPC) commends Reps. Smucker and Davids for their introduction of the Accountable Produce is Medicine Act which builds on what we already know: prescribing fruits and vegetables at the point of care improves health outcomes and leads to lower healthcare costs. With its focus on regenerative agriculture, this important legislation addresses rising chronic illness in the United States while also strengthening connections to local farms. Rep. Smucker has been a champion for this work for some time, pushing to modernize Medicare Advantage guidance so that food-based interventions are recognized as \u201cprimarily health related\u201d supplemental benefits. We are deeply grateful for his longstanding commitment to integrating healthy food into healthcare for Americans.\u201d \u2014 NPPC Coalition Director Sam Hoeffler\n\n\u201cToo often, we treat the consequences of chronic disease while overlooking the root causes. One of the most powerful foundations of good health is optimal nutrition. Empowering the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test bundled \u2018food is medicine\u2019 models can improve outcomes, enhance quality of life, and reduce costs. This is a practical, evidence-based step toward a more effective healthcare system that prioritizes whole-person health.\u201d \u2014 Meagan L. Grega, MD, FACLM, Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer, Kellyn Foundation\n\n\u201cRepresentatives Lloyd Smucker and Sharice Davids are trailblazing a new path for health care by introducing an accountable bundled payment model for food is medicine. This historic first for Medicare would align incentives and payments while empowering patients with the tools to advance wellbeing and tackle preventable chronic diseases through nutritious food that is locally grown. Healthcare is truly local, and it starts with the healthy food our local farmers and ranchers provide for communities across the country.\u201d \u2014 Winjie Miao, President, Texas Health Resources\n\n\u201cThe Coalition for Metabolic Health strongly supports the bipartisan Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026 and its focus on integrating nutrition into care for chronic disease, and encourages its implementation to reflect the full range of nutrient-dense foods and evidence-based dietary approaches. As food is medicine models are implemented, it is essential they reflect current nutrition science and allow for individualized, clinically appropriate approaches. Nutrition interventions should include a broad range of whole, minimally processed, nutrient-dense foods, including fruits and vegetables; dairy; and animal and plant protein sources (including eggs, poultry, seafood, meat, beans, peas, lentils, legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy), to support diverse patient needs and cultural preferences. A growing body of evidence\u2014including recommendations reflected in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030\u2014supports therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, including low-carbohydrate and ketogenic interventions, as effective tools for improving \u2018metabolic health and reducing health care costs, particularly for conditions like diabetes, obesity, and related comorbidities.\u2019 We encourage the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to ensure flexibility for clinicians and to evaluate outcomes across different dietary approaches. This will help maximize the model\u2019s impact on improving health outcomes and reducing costs. We applaud Representatives Smucker and Davids for their leadership.\u201d \u2014 Coalition for Metabolic Health\n\n\u201cNASDOH applauds the introduction of the Accountable Produce is Medicine Act, which would require the CMS Innovation Center to test a bundled payment model that includes nutrition-focused interventions\u2014such as produce prescriptions and nutrition counseling\u2014in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs. The CMS Innovation Center has an important role in testing and implementing innovative payment and service delivery models to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. For this reason, it is critical that these value-based care efforts incorporate efforts to address the root causes of health, including nutrition.\u201d \u2014 National Alliance to Impact Social Determinants of Health\n\n\"We\u2019re grateful to Representatives Smucker and Davids for their continued leadership on commonsense solutions that better align our health care system with real outcomes. This legislation reinforces a simple truth: what people eat directly shapes their health, and fruits and vegetables must be central to the solution. Produce prescriptions are a proven, effective way to help prevent and manage chronic disease, and scaling these approaches is critical to improving the health of more Americans.\u201d \u2014 Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association\n\n\u201cAt Morrissey Market, we've built a national network of regional suppliers to deliver medically tailored groceries to patients managing chronic disease \u2014 because we believe locally grown food and clinical nutrition intervention go hand in hand. The Accountable Produce is Medicine Act gets this right, prioritizing local and regional producers while creating the federal infrastructure to scale food is medicine programs through Medicare and Medicaid. We applaud Rep. Smucker's leadership and are proud to support this legislation.\u201d \u2014 Emily Roach, VP Healthcare Partnerships, Morrissey Market\n\n\u201cOur mission at Mosaic Life Care is to put the needs of the patient first by empowering a culture where caregivers bring their best, ensuring a healthier future for generations to come. The Food Is Medicine program reflects that commitment in a real way. We know that access to healthy food can be a barrier to better health. When patients are struggling to manage chronic conditions or recover from illness without reliable nutrition, clinical care alone isn\u2019t enough. By addressing food insecurity as part of care, we are meeting patients where they are while investing in the long\u2011term health of our region.\u201d \u2014 CEO Mike Poore, Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri", 1, "2026-05-13T06:12:22Z", "2026-05-13T06:13:52Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-scanlon-introduce-bill-stop-social-security-cuts-seniors-people", "Davids, Scanlon Introduce Bill to Stop Social Security Cuts for Seniors, People with Disabilities", "2026-04-15", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) introduced new legislation to change a longstanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rule that can reduce benefits for seniors and people with disabilities simply because they receive basic help like food or housing from family, friends, or caregivers.\n\n\u201cIn Kansas, we take care of our neighbors \u2014 whether that\u2019s a parent helping their child get through a tough month or a family making sure a loved one has a place to stay,\u201d said Davids. \u201cBut right now, federal rules can actually punish seniors and people with disabilities for receiving that kind of support. That\u2019s wrong. My new bill, which I\u2019m leading with my colleague Rep. Scanlon, fixes it so people don\u2019t lose out on their Social Security just because of the way Kansans naturally look out for each other.\u201d\n\n\u201cSocial Security provides a critical social safety net for seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children,\u201d said Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05). \u201cSSI\u2019s rules disfavoring in-kind support and maintenance punish people receiving basic assistance from friends and family. At a time when the cost of living has skyrocketed, it is critical that we address these harmful rules, which discourage people from staying connected to their communities. I\u2019m grateful for Rep. Davids\u2019 partnership in making SSI more accessible for those who need it.\u201d\n\nSSI is a federal program that provides monthly financial support to seniors and people with disabilities who have very low income. Under current rules, their benefits can be reduced if they receive basic help like food or housing from family or others, or if certain income from household members is counted toward them. These rules can also make the program more complicated to administer and harder for beneficiaries to understand.\n\nDavids\u2019 bill would eliminate these reductions so that seniors and people with disabilities do not lose SSI benefits simply because they receive basic support to meet everyday needs. The legislation is aimed at simplifying the program, reducing administrative complexity, and ensuring more consistent and fair access to the full benefits people rely on.\n\n\"The SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026 takes a long-overdue step to fix one of SSI\u2019s most outdated and harmful policies,\u201d said Heather Sachs, Policy & Advocacy Co-Director, National Down Syndrome Congress. \u201cThe current ISM rules punish people with disabilities for receiving basic help like food or housing \u2014 support that keeps people stable and connected to their communities. Eliminating ISM is a commonsense reform that promotes fairness, reduces bureaucracy, and ensures SSI works the way it should.\u201d\n\n\u201cANCOR applauds Representatives Davids and Scanlon for their common-sense approach to tearing down barriers that for far too long have kept people with disabilities and older adults from accessing the support they need to remain in their homes and communities,\u201d said Barbara Merrill, Chief Executive Officer, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). \u201cBy removing SSI\u2019s in-kind support and maintenance rules, the SSI Savings & Efficiency Act would take us closer to an SSI program that is fairer, simpler, and more responsive to the daily realities facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ANCOR is proud to support this legislation and grateful for the leadership of Representatives Davids and Scanlon.\u201d\n\nSocial Security plays a crucial role in the lives of millions, from birth to retirement. In Kansas\u2019 Third District, there are 130,424 Social Security recipients, including 105,041 retirees, 6,120 children, and 9,975 disabled workers. Yet, both President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have made damaging comments about Social Security. Musk called the program a \"Ponzi scheme,\" and Trump referred to it as a \"scam.\"\n\nDavids has been an advocate for Social Security beneficiaries throughout her time in Congress. She helped pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, a law repealing outdated rules that reduce benefits for millions of public sector retirees, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers. These benefits have already begun hitting Kansans\u2019 bank accounts. Davids also voted against an extreme, partisan funding bill that would allow Trump and Musk to fire Social Security workers, causing office closures, longer wait times, and delays in benefits.\n\nThe bill is endorsed by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), Autism Speaks, the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC), the National Organization of Social Security Claimants\u2019 Representatives, Access Ready Inc., and Justice in Aging.", 1, "2026-05-09T06:00:32Z", "2026-05-09T06:02:31Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/kansas-city-area-lawmakers-introduce-bill-designating-quindaro-townsite", "Kansas City-area Lawmakers Introduce Bill Designating Quindaro Townsite as National Historic Landmark", "2026-04-14", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "National Historic Landmarks are designated through the National Park Service System Advisory Board or an official act of Congress. Last May, the National Historic Landmarks Committee unanimously recommended Quindaro Townsite for designation as a National Historic Landmark, however the administrative process has since stalled. This bill would bypass the administrative process and designate the site by congressional action.\n\n\u201cQuindaro was a place of courage, hope, and resilience \u2014 a sanctuary for those risking everything for freedom. Designating this site as a National Historic Landmark has been long overdue and would ensure future generations can learn from the sacrifices and triumphs of those who came before us. I\u2019m proud to join Representatives Schmidt and Cleaver in this bipartisan effort to protect our Kansas City history and honor Quindaro\u2019s legacy,\u201d said Congresswoman Davids.\n\n\u201cQuindaro holds an important place in the history of our region and nation,\u201d said Congressman Schmidt, whose district includes the site. \u201cDesignating the site as a National Historic Landmark would ensure its legacy is properly preserved and recognized for generations to come. I\u2019m honored to lead this bill and join Representatives Davids and Cleaver in supporting Quindaro.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Quindaro Townsite is an important piece of the regional history in eastern Kansas and western Missouri \u2013 and its legacy must be preserved for the generations still to come,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cBy designating Quindaro as a National Historic Landmark, we can ensure the story of those who resided on these grounds lives on through the locals and tourists who visit every day, spreading the inspiring story of Americans who fought to ensure the United States lives up to its highest ideals. I\u2019m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Reps. Schmidt and Davids, and I look forward to working with them to ensure it is passed into law.\u201d\n\nFounded in 1857, Quindaro emerged as a beacon for Free-State advocates during the turbulent \u201cBleeding Kansas\u201d era. Strategically located along the Missouri River, it served as a critical entry point for anti-slavery settlers and a sanctuary for those escaping bondage via the Underground Railroad. The town\u2019s establishment was a collaborative effort among the Wyandot Nation, New England abolitionists, and African American settlers, exemplifying a unique and harmonious multicultural alliance during a period marked by division and conflict.\n\nBeyond its pivotal role in the anti-slavery movement, Quindaro became a nucleus for post-Civil War African American advancement. The establishment of the Quindaro Freedman\u2019s School, later known as Western University, marked a significant milestone as the first Black school west of the Mississippi River. Institutions like Douglass Hospital further underscored the town\u2019s commitment to education and healthcare within the African American community.\n\nArchaeological excavations have unveiled a wealth of artifacts, offering invaluable insights into the daily lives of Quindaro\u2019s diverse inhabitants. The site\u2019s preserved foundations and structures provide a tangible connection to this rich history. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places since 2002, Quindaro\u2019s significance has been further acknowledged through its designation as a National Commemorative Site in 2019.", 1, "2026-05-05T05:58:12Z", "2026-05-05T05:59:44Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/passed-us-rep-sharice-davids-d-ks-03-bipartisan-bill-strengthen-aviation", "PASSED: U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids\u2019 (D-KS-03) Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Aviation Safety Passes U.S. House", "2026-04-14", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, the U.S. House passed Representative Sharice Davids\u2019 ALERT Act, bipartisan legislation she introduced to modernize aviation safety systems, strengthen air traffic controller training, and reduce the risk of future tragedies. The bill, written in response to the tragic plane collision at DCA that took 67 lives, is supported by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which investigates aviation accidents and issues safety recommendations to prevent future incidents.\n\n\u201cThe tragic loss of 67 lives, including Kansans on Flight 5342, is something our state and our country will carry with us forever, and it demands action,\u201d said Davids. \u201cI helped lead the ALERT Act to take bipartisan steps to strengthen aviation safety by modernizing technology, improving air traffic controller training, and addressing communication gaps so we can better protect passengers and crew. Kansans expect accountability and results, and this legislation reflects the work I\u2019ve done with the victims\u2019 families, safety experts, and federal agencies. Now, we need to finish the job with a final, bipartisan bill that ensures safety measures are implemented without delay.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks on the U.S. House Floor about the impact of her ALERT Act\n\nOn January 29, 2025, Flight 5342 departed Wichita, KS (ICT), bound for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). As the flight approached its destination, it collided midair with a military training helicopter, tragically killing the two pilots, two flight attendants, and 60 passengers on the airplane, along with all three crew members aboard the helicopter.\n\nThe ALERT Act, split between civilian air travel and military aircraft safety, is informed by recommendations from the NTSB and addresses concerns about airspace congestion, communication failures, outdated collision-avoidance systems, and coordination between civilian and military aircraft.\n\nSpecifically, the ALERT Act would:\n\nUpgrade Aircraft Collision Warning Systems\n\nDirect the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to evaluate and implement improvements to advanced collision-avoidance technology on commercial aircraft.\n\nEstablish a timeline for deploying updated systems that provide earlier and clearer warnings to pilots.\n\nStrengthen Air Traffic Controller Training\n\nCreate expert working groups to modernize controller training standards.\n\nImprove risk assessment tools to help controllers identify hazards in real time.\n\nIncrease transparency if safety recommendations are not adopted.\n\nImprove Airspace Communication\n\nStudy technology that detects \u201cblocked transmissions,\u201d which occur when radio messages overlap and critical information is lost.\n\nProvide Congress with cost and implementation recommendations.\n\nReview Airspace Congestion and Airport Capacity\n\nRequire the FAA to assess safe arrival and departure rates at congested airports.\n\nReview aircraft spacing requirements in complex airspace environments.\n\nEnhance Military Aviation Safety\n\nRequire closer coordination between the Department of Defense and the FAA on collision-avoidance systems.\n\nStrengthen helicopter safety management systems, particularly in shared civilian-military airspace.\n\nAnd more\n\nDavids also previously voted to support the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act \u2013 a bipartisan bill aimed at improving aviation safety standards. Although it failed to pass the U.S. House, it is supported by the victims\u2019 families and safety professionals.\n\nFollowing the tragic collision, Davids has taken several additional steps to improve aviation safety and honor the lives lost:\n\nMet with the victims\u2019 families in Wichita and pledged to be a voice for transparency and reform in the investigation.\n\nPressed FAA and NTSB experts in a U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on air traffic controller shortages and safety protocols.\n\nToured the Olathe Air Traffic Control Center to highlight critical staffing needs and renew her call for increased investments in aviation safety infrastructure.\n\nResponded to initial NTSB recommendations with a commitment to act on any legislative fixes needed to keep passengers and crew safe.\n\nPledged to act on recommendations from an initial NTSB investigative hearing on the tragic midair collision.\n\nHonored the one-year anniversary by submitting a statement into the Congressional Record pledging continued action to prevent future tragedies.", 1, "2026-05-07T13:38:59Z", "2026-05-07T13:40:28Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-sharice-davids-hosts-fifa-world-cup-briefing-cross-country-transit", "U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids Hosts FIFA World Cup Briefing with Cross-Country Transit Agencies", "2026-04-14", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, hosted her second Capitol Hill briefing with transit agencies from across the country to highlight the critical role transportation will play in ensuring the success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Earlier this year, the U.S. House passed $100 million to help transit agencies cover costs associated with hosting the matches.\n\n\u201cThe FIFA World Cup is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase our communities and our country on a global stage, and strong, reliable transit systems will be key to making that happen,\u201d said Davids. \u201cI\u2019m proud to bring partners together to make sure transit agencies have the resources they need to move people safely and efficiently while supporting the economic benefits this event will bring to regions across the country. This is all about teamwork, on the field and off!\u201d\n\n\u201cSafe and enjoyable sporting events across America begin with properly functioning transit agencies, and the 2026 World Cup is no exception,\u201d said Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA-01). \u201cWorking with Representative Davids, we secured critical funding to support these agencies as they prepare to host the World Cup. I\u2019m excited and proud of Georgia's role as a host city for what\u2019s on track to be the largest sporting event in history.\"\n\nThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest sporting event in history, with the United States hosting 78 matches over 39 days across 11 cities in 9 states. Each host city will manage the matches and the daily celebrations and movement of tens of thousands of visitors. To meet FIFA\u2019s requirements, each stadium must be supported by a nearby airport capable of handling at least 1,450 passengers per hour. The economic impact is expected to be significant \u2014 generating an estimated 185,000 full-time jobs nationwide, $30.5 billion in gross output, and $17.2 billion in GDP.\n\nToday\u2019s discussion brought together representatives from World Cup host cities to share the planning already underway, the anticipated challenges facing their transit systems, and the resources needed from all levels of government. With just months until the tournament, the discussion served as a call to action for coordinated, proactive investment in infrastructure and operations.\n\nSpeakers at today\u2019s briefing featured seven transit agency leaders from World Cup host regions alongside Connor Torossian, Federal Transit Administration Associate Administrator of Communications and Congressional Affairs. The agencies included the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), Alameda-Contra Costa (AC) Transit, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA), Virginia Transit Association (VTA), and New Jersey Transit.\n\nPartner Quotes:\n\n\u201cThe World Cup will test smaller transit systems like ours in ways we\u2019ve never experienced before,\u201d said Mary Ellen A DeFrias, Administrator, GATRA. \u201cAt GATRA, we\u2019re preparing to move large volumes of visitors while still delivering the daily service our communities depend on. That requires unprecedented regional coordination with our partners at the other regional transportation authorities, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, and it depends on strong federal support to get it right.\u201d\n\n\u201cSanta Clara County will welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for the World Cup, on top of the two million people who call the VTA service area home,\u201d said Carolyn M. Gonot, General Manager, VTA. \u201cIt is our responsibility to provide the greatest transit customer experience and put VTA\u2019s best foot forward as we welcome the world. We are grateful for our strong, decades-long relationship with our federal partners.\u201d\n\n\u201cPublic transportation is the backbone of how Miami-Dade will deliver a successful 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of the largest global events in history,\u201d said Stacy L. Miller, P.E., Director, Miami-Dade County DTPW. \u201cWe\u2019ve already seen our system rise to the occasion, from managing ridership surges during the inaugural games at Nu Stadium to moving tens of thousands seamlessly during Ultra Music Festival. Our experience, combined with the investments we\u2019re making, ensures we are ready to deliver a safe, reliable, and efficient transit experience as we welcome the world to Miami.\u201d", 1, "2026-05-01T06:06:26Z", "2026-05-01T06:08:22Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/kansas-reaches-stars-davids-highlights-states-role-artemis-ii-mission", "Kansas Reaches for the Stars: Davids Highlights State\u2019s Role in Artemis II Mission", "2026-04-10", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "As NASA\u2019s Artemis II mission prepares to return to Earth today, Representative Sharice Davids is highlighting the critical role Kansas companies \u2014 including two in Kansas\u2019 Third District \u2014 played in making the mission possible. The Artemis program, which Davids has voted to support multiple times, represents a new era of American leadership in space exploration, and Kansas workers and businesses are helping lead the way.\n\n\u201cFrom right here in Kansas, our workers and businesses are helping power one of the most ambitious space exploration efforts in decades,\u201d said Davids. \u201cArtemis II shows what\u2019s possible when we invest in innovation and American manufacturing. \u2018Ad astra per aspera\u2019 \u2014 to the stars through difficulties \u2014 isn\u2019t just our state motto, it\u2019s exactly what this mission represents. I\u2019m proud to see companies from the Third District contributing to a moment that\u2019s advancing science, strengthening our economy, and inspiring the next generation. I wish the crew a safe reentry and a successful return home.\u201d\n\nAccording to NASA data, multiple Kansas-based companies contributed key components and materials supporting the Artemis mission.\n\nKansas Third District\n\nMid State Aerospace, Olathe: supplied parts for the Space Launch System (SLS), the powerful rocket that carried the Orion spacecraft into deep space.\n\nU.S. Bank National Association, Overland Park: supported Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), which manage the infrastructure and operations needed to launch and recover Artemis missions.\n\nAcross Kansas\n\nD-J Engineering Inc., Augusta\n\nGalaxy Technologies, Winfield\n\nGlobe Engineering Co., Inc., Wichita\n\nMPM Inc., Wichita\n\nPerfekta, Inc., Wichita\n\nTopeka Foundry & Iron, Topeka\n\nVector Tooling Technologies, Winfield\n\nWesco Aircraft Hardware Corp., Wichita\n\nArtemis II is the first crewed mission in NASA\u2019s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon and lay the groundwork for future missions to Mars. During the mission, astronauts traveled beyond low-Earth orbit, testing systems needed for long-duration deep space. The mission builds on Artemis I and is a key step toward establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon and beyond.", 1, "2026-04-29T06:03:53Z", "2026-04-29T06:05:09Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-hosts-tariff-discussion-wyandotte-county-small-business-owners", "Davids Hosts Tariff Discussion with Wyandotte County Small Business Owners", "2026-04-09", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "KANSAS CITY, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a discussion with Wyandotte County small business owners and economic development leaders to talk about the successes and challenges facing local businesses, including the impact of reckless tariffs.\n\nDavids recently announced her support for new legislation that would provide automatic refunds to small businesses and families forced to pay President Trump\u2019s tariffs. While large corporations can fight in court to reclaim their losses, most small businesses lack the resources to recover these payments \u2014 leaving them and their customers to bear the cost.\n\n\u201cDuring our conversation today, I heard directly from small business owners here in Wyandotte County who are dealing with higher costs and tighter margins because of these reckless tariffs,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThey shouldn\u2019t have to spend time and money fighting to get back what was taken from them. I\u2019m pushing for bipartisan solutions that make that process simpler and more accessible, so local businesses aren\u2019t left carrying the burden of policies they had no control over.\u201d\n\nTrump\u2019s tariff policies have hit Kansas hard, driving up costs for families and threatening small businesses and farmers. According to estimates, average American households will pay roughly $2,500 more this year because of these policies. Local industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and retail, have faced higher costs for imported goods, forcing some businesses to raise consumer prices, cut jobs, or close entirely.\n\nThe Supreme Court struck down these tariffs, but the administration is still moving forward with others. Refunds are being discussed, but under the current system, small businesses often lack the resources to reclaim funds, while large corporations can pursue lengthy litigation to recover tariff payments.\n\nThe Restoring Economic Lifelines for Independent Enterprises and Family Businesses (RELIEF) Act would:\n\nRequire automatic refunds for certain tariffs collected since January 1, 2025 \u2013 so small businesses and families don\u2019t have to wait years or hire lawyers to get back the money they were forced to pay.\n\nEnsure refunds are processed within 90 days of enactment \u2013 giving immediate relief to businesses struggling with higher costs and helping keep prices lower for everyday consumers.\n\nEliminate the need for individual applications or formal protests \u2013 removing bureaucratic hurdles so small businesses and families can actually access the refunds without extra cost, confusion, or delay.\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks on her support for the RELIEF Act\n\nDavids has consistently pushed back on the President\u2019s blanket tariffs and supported bipartisan approaches to trade that balance competitiveness with consumer protection. She spoke during a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing on the trade disruptions Kansas agricultural producers will face due to these tariffs \u2014 a concern echoed by Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland. She also visited a local toy store and manufacturer who are being hit hard by these unstable policies and hosted a press conference on her efforts to push back on tariffs. Most recently, she voted to end President Trump\u2019s reckless tariffs on Canada, which are raising costs for Americans.\n\nParticipants in the roundtable included representatives from:\n\nBonner Springs Chamber of Commerce\n\nCST Sweets\n\nDewey\u2019s Pizza\n\nEdwardsville Chamber of Commerce\n\nFancy Your Fanny\n\nFran Sutton Homes\n\nGrill 32\n\nHarvest & Hearts Juicing\n\nJohnson County Community College (JCCC) Small Business Development Center\n\nKansas City, Kansas Chamber of Commerce\n\nKansas Small Business Development Center\n\nRange 23 Brewing\n\nWyandotte County Economic Development Center", 1, "2026-04-25T05:38:36Z", "2026-04-25T05:40:21Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-highlights-federal-threats-reproductive-health-care-planned-parenthood", "Davids Highlights Federal Threats to Reproductive Health Care at Planned Parenthood Press Conference", "2026-04-08", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "KANSAS CITY, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined Planned Parenthood Great Plains and local health care advocates to highlight ongoing federal efforts to restrict access to reproductive health care and underscore the real-world impact these extreme policies can have on Kansas families.\n\n\u201cIn Kansas and across the country, extreme politicians are pushing policies that make it harder for people to get basic health care \u2014 from cancer screenings to birth control,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThese efforts make it harder for providers to do their jobs and leave patients with nowhere to turn. I\u2019ll keep fighting to make sure Kansans can access the care they need, when they need it, without unnecessary obstacles.\u201d\n\nDuring the press conference, Davids emphasized that recent actions in Congress and at the federal level threaten not only abortion access but also essential preventive services like cancer screenings, birth control, and STI testing that thousands of Kansans rely on every year.\n\nDavids pointed to ongoing legal and legislative efforts targeting medication abortion, including proposals by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) to restrict access to mifepristone and limit telehealth and mail delivery options. She noted that these changes would increase delays, force patients to travel farther for care, and strain already limited health care resources.\n\nShe also raised concerns about broader federal funding threats, including a provision in last year\u2019s House-passed budget that would block Medicaid patients from receiving care at Planned Parenthood health centers and similar providers \u2014 impacting access to a wide range of services beyond abortion care. While the policy is currently tied up in court, Davids is supporting a bill to overturn the policy permanently.\n\nAdditionally, Davids highlighted instability in the Title X family planning program, where delays and administrative challenges have already begun to disrupt care for low-income and uninsured patients nationwide. She recently joined House colleagues in urging the Department of Health and Human Services to extend funding for current providers to prevent gaps in care.\n\nRead Davids\u2019 full remarks below:\n\nHi everyone \u2014 thank you to Planned Parenthood Great Plains for hosting us and for the work you do every single day to make sure people can get the care they need.\n\nI\u2019m Representative Sharice Davids and want to start by being really clear about what\u2019s happening right now. Across the country, we are seeing a coordinated effort to roll back access to reproductive health care \u2014 not just abortion care, but so many basic services that millions of people rely on. And a lot of these fights are happening at the federal level, which means they don\u2019t stay in Washington \u2014 they show up in our communities, in our clinics, and in people\u2019s lives. And one of the biggest areas under attack right now is medication abortion.\n\nThere are ongoing legal and political efforts to undermine access to mifepristone, including by Senator Josh Hawley on the other side of the state line in Missouri. This medication has been proven safe and effective for decades and is used not just for abortion care, but for miscarriage management as well. What we\u2019re seeing are attempts to restrict how it can be prescribed and delivered \u2014 including limiting telehealth and access by mail. That might sound technical, but here\u2019s what it means in practice:\n\nIt means more delays, longer travel times, and more barriers for people who are already trying to navigate a complicated and often stressful situation. And it puts additional strain on providers, forcing them to shift care into more limited settings \u2014 which can overwhelm clinics and reduce access for everyone.\n\nAt the same time, recent Medicaid cuts are also impacting reproductive health care. Last year, House Republicans passed an extreme budget law that included a provision blocking Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood and similar providers \u2014 not just for abortion care, but for all services. We\u2019re talking about cancer screenings, birth control, STI testing, and other preventive care.\n\nThis provision is currently tied up in court, and I\u2019m supporting legislation to reverse it, but their intent is clear: to cut off patients from the care they rely on. And the reality is, many of those patients don\u2019t have another option. More than half of Planned Parenthood patients rely on Medicaid for their health coverage. And nearly one in five Medicaid enrollees who access contraceptive care do so at a Planned Parenthood health center. So, when politicians talk about \u201cdefunding\u201d these providers, what they\u2019re really doing is leaving patients with fewer places to go \u2014 or nowhere to go at all.\n\nWe\u2019re seeing it in Title X, which is the only federal program dedicated solely to family planning. This year, the rollout of that program from the administration has been chaotic and deeply concerning \u2014 with delays, limited time for applications, and serious staffing issues that are already impacting providers\u2019 ability to plan and deliver care.\n\nThat\u2019s why I joined my colleagues in pushing the administration to extend currently awarded grants to prevent further disruptions. Because when we see this unpredictability, clinics are forced to make difficult decisions like cutting services, reducing hours, or turning patients away.\n\nThis stretches the entire health care system thinner and thinner. So, what we\u2019re left with is a system where access becomes harder, wait times get longer, and people fall through the cracks.\n\nThat\u2019s what\u2019s at stake. This isn\u2019t abstract. It\u2019s about whether someone can get a cancer screening before it\u2019s too late. It\u2019s about whether they can access birth control or preventive care when they need it. It\u2019s about whether people can make their own health care decisions without unnecessary barriers or politicians standing in the way.\n\nI\u2019ll continue fighting in Congress to protect access to care and make sure these decisions stay where they belong \u2014 with patients and their providers, not politicians in Washington who should be focused on anything else. Because at the end of the day, health care should be about supporting people, not putting up roadblocks.\n\nThank you.", 1, "2026-04-24T05:51:25Z", "2026-04-24T05:53:00Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/local-governments-join-davids-celebrate-her-federal-investments-14-community", "Local Governments Join Davids to Celebrate Her Federal Investments for 14 Community Projects", "2026-04-07", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined local leaders to celebrate 14 newly secured projects across Kansas\u2019 Third District that will strengthen local economies and keep families safe and healthy. These investments, totaling $17.8 million, will fund new manufacturing lab equipment to train students for the jobs of the future, improve flood mitigation infrastructure and maintain safe roads and bridges to keep Kansans safe, help protect our law enforcement, and support other key community needs.\n\n\u201cMy job is to advocate for the Third District and make sure our community\u2019s priorities are front and center in Washington,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWe worked closely with local leaders and carefully vetted every project to ensure it delivers a strong return on investment for Kansas families. I\u2019ve always pushed for responsible budgeting that protects taxpayers, and these investments do exactly that while making a real difference in our communities.\u201d\n\nDavids was joined by community leaders from all corners of the Third District to celebrate the impact of these projects. The other speakers included Overland Park Police Department Deputy Chief Ryan Miller, Franklin County Commissioner Ianne Dickinson, and K-State Olathe Dean and CEO Ben Wolfe.\n\nBefore the press conference, Davids toured the K-State Olathe Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center (BSTC) to highlight the $5 million she secured to purchase new equipment that will help train students for high-tech, good-paying jobs in supply chain research and advanced manufacturing. The center supports industry through specialized testing, education, and research on powders and dry bulk materials and is the only university-based facility in North America dedicated to advancing powder and bulk solids handling technology.\n\n\u201cKansas State University Olathe is honored and thrilled to receive federal funding to invest in education and research supporting the bio and advanced manufacturing industries,\u201d said Ben Wolfe, Dean and CEO, K-State Olathe. \u201cWe are deeply grateful for the strong leadership and support of Representative Sharice Davids, Senator Jerry Moran, and others who made this investment possible. This transformational funding will have a lasting impact on the City of Olathe, Johnson County, the State of Kansas, and the broader Midwest. As an innovation campus advancing Kansas State University\u2019s Next Gen Strategic Plan, K-State Olathe is committed to building an ecosystem that helps meet the demand for a highly skilled manufacturing workforce and provides research solutions to industry.\u201d\n\nThe Davids-secured Fiscal Year 2026 projects include:\n\nK-State Olathe Manufacturing Equipment ($5,004,000): To buy lab equipment so students can train for high-tech, good-paying supply chain research and advanced manufacturing jobs as domestic manufacturing grows in Kansas City.\n\nJohn Brown Park Infrastructure Refurbishment ($2,250,000): To refurbish the museum and aging infrastructure, allowing space for improved public engagement and historical education opportunities.\n\nThis was a joint project request with Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)\n\nAir Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at New Century AirCenter (IXD) ($2,000,000): To build a new, safer air traffic control tower, replacing an operationally obsolete tower, making flights safer and more efficient.\n\nOverland Park Street Signal Replacement and Sidewalk Improvement ($1,300,000): To replace the traffic signal and sidewalk at Metcalf Avenue and I-435 westbound, Metcalf Avenue and I-435 eastbound, and Metcalf Avenue and 110th Street.\n\nKansas Avenue Bridge Design and Environmental Clearance Project ($1,200,000): To reconnect the Kansas City region and connect the urban freight corridor crucial to local industrial and manufacturing businesses.\n\nBonner Springs Sewage ($1,092,000): To build new sewer lines to prevent overflows and better serve residents and local businesses.\n\nOverland Park Police Department (OPPD) Body Camera Replacement ($1,031,000): To purchase body cameras and improve video systems to increase safety, transparency, and trust.\n\nOlathe Sewer Rehabilitation ($884,466): To replace old sewer pipes and manholes to prevent leaks and protect public health.\n\nJohnson County Building Security Upgrades ($850,000): To modernize building security systems for enhanced safety.\n\nSpring Hill Intersection Improvements ($850,000): To modernize the intersection of U.S. Highway 169 and 191st Street for improved safety.\n\nPrinceton Stormwater Improvements ($610,680): To improve storm drainage and prevent flooding while supporting economic growth.\n\nBoard of Public Utilities (BPU) Electric Grid System Improvements ($250,000): To construct additional feeders from the Rosedale Substation to the KU Medical Center campus.\n\nPrairie Village Municipal Complex Improvements ($250,000): To upgrade infrastructure including sidewalks, drainage, and utilities.\n\nUnified Government Mount Marty Park Refurbishment ($250,000): To upgrade park infrastructure including signage, lighting, and trails.", 1, "2026-04-23T05:48:52Z", "2026-04-23T05:50:10Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-new-grant-strengthen-head-start-programs-anderson-miami", "Davids Announces New Grant to Strengthen Head Start Programs in Anderson, Miami Counties", "2026-04-06", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation\u2019s (ECKAN) Head Start program with a new federal grant. The $3.7 million will be used to continue providing early education opportunities and family support services to children and families in Andreson and Miami Counties.\n\n\u201cChildren who participate in Head Start programs receive countless benefits \u2014 they\u2019re healthier, have better social skills, and are more likely to graduate high school and achieve further education,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m doing what I can to make education at every stage more affordable and accessible because when we invest in our kids, we\u2019re strengthening our entire community.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re excited that our refunding application has been approved by the Office of Head Start for the 2026\u20132027 year,\u201d said Crystal Anderson, CEO, ECKAN. \u201cAt ECKAN, we\u2019re proud to continue supporting children and families and helping them thrive, and we\u2019re grateful for the support of Sharice Davids in advancing this important work.\u201d\n\nDavids has long fought to protect education and child care in Kansas and has been a fierce critic of the administration\u2019s efforts to defund and reorganize the Department of Education. She has visited multiple Head Start programs in Kansas and led multiple pieces of bipartisan legislation to allow Kansas families to save on high child care expenses and live more affordably.", 1, "2026-04-22T05:46:42Z", "2026-04-22T05:48:06Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-celebrates-reopening-starbase-kansas-city-expanding-stem-opportunities", "Davids Celebrates Reopening of STARBASE Kansas City, Expanding STEM Opportunities for Students", "2026-04-02", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "KANSAS CITY, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids celebrated the reopening of the STARBASE facility at the Kansas City Readiness Center, which provides hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning experiences for elementary-aged students at no cost to school districts. Davids was joined by Governor Laura Kelly, Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), Representative Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02), and community leaders, educators, and students.\n\n\"Programs like STARBASE give Kansas students a head start in STEM, opening doors to careers in aviation, cybersecurity, engineering, and public service,\" said Davids. \"These programs don\u2019t just prepare kids for their futures \u2014 they strengthen our local economy by building a pipeline of talent that will attract businesses, create good-paying jobs, and keep Kansas competitive. I\u2019m proud to support this bipartisan program that reaches students from all backgrounds, ensuring that opportunity is never limited by ZIP Code.\"\n\nThe Kansas City facility, which was temporarily closed in 2023 due to water damage, has undergone a full remodel and reconstruction. Renovations included complete upgrades to the basement and first floor, modernized interiors, communications systems, lighting, and mechanical and electrical systems. The $6.8 million renovation was funded through a combination of $4.9 million in federal support and $1.9 million from the state. Kansas hosts five STARBASE locations, including Kansas City, Manhattan, Topeka, Salina, and Wichita.\n\nDavids has been a consistent supporter of STARBASE in Congress, including the program in her appropriations requests for four consecutive cycles. In early 2025, STARBASE faced a significant funding disruption due to the Department of Government Efficiency\u2019s (DOGE) federal grant cuts. Davids worked to ensure that federal investment was restored, allowing STARBASE to continue serving thousands of Kansas students.\n\nSTARBASE\u2019s mission is not only to teach STEM skills but also to reach underserved communities and provide mentorship from uniformed service members. By bringing this program to Kansas City, students who may not otherwise have access to hands-on STEM labs can now explore, learn, and build skills that will serve them \u2014 and Kansas \u2014 for years to come. These skills are critical for the broader economy, helping develop the next generation of innovators, engineers, and leaders who will strengthen local businesses and create new jobs.", 1, "2026-04-22T05:46:42Z", "2026-04-22T05:48:06Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-visits-community-health-center-highlights-medicaid-cuts-impact-kansas", "Davids Visits Community Health Center, Highlights Medicaid Cuts\u2019 Impact on Kansas Health Care Access", "2026-04-01", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OTTAWA, KS \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Heartland Community Health Center\u2019s Healthy Futures mobile dental program at Ottawa High School, which provides dental exams and cleanings to local students. Recent Medicaid cuts, which Davids voted against, are threatening the financial stability of Heartland and other federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), raising the risk that some clinics could be forced to scale back services or even close due to the loss of a major source of revenue.\n\n\u201cCommunity health centers like Heartland are where people of all backgrounds and incomes go when they need care \u2014 whether it\u2019s a kid getting a dental exam, a parent managing a chronic condition, or someone reaching out for mental health support,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWhen Medicaid is cut, it means fewer appointments, fewer providers, and clinics closing their doors altogether. If centers like Heartland are forced to scale back or shut down, families in these communities will have to travel farther, wait longer, or go without care entirely. That\u2019s the real impact, and it\u2019s why I\u2019m fighting to protect access to care across Kansas.\u201d\n\nLast year, Davids voted against an extreme, partisan budget law, which included the largest cuts to Medicaid in American history. The law stripped health coverage from 92,937 Kansans, put six rural hospitals at risk of closure, restricted reproductive health care, and increased Affordable Care Act premiums by an average of $708 per year for families in Kansas\u2019 Third District.\n\nFQHCs, which mainly serve low-income families, depend heavily on Medicaid reimbursements to sustain their operations. When fewer people are covered by Medicaid, these clinics lose a major source of funding while still caring for uninsured patients. Davids warned that because of extreme Medicaid cuts, clinics like Heartland may be forced to reduce services, limit patient care, or struggle to recruit and retain providers \u2014 ultimately pushing more patients to seek care in already strained emergency rooms.\n\n\"Heartland's Healthy Futures program reduces barriers to care by taking comprehensive dental services out to schools,\u201d said Julie Branstrom, Chief Executive Officer, Heartland Community Health Center. \u201cThis is particularly important in rural communities where families may encounter additional barriers like transportation or a lack of dental providers. Cavities are the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States and can negatively impact children's quality of life, school performance and overall health. School-based programs Like Healthy Futures help to bridge gaps for underserved populations, ensuring that all children have access to necessary dental care. We are grateful for Rep. Davids' support of Federally Qualified Health Centers who serve the whole of their communities, regardless of someone's ability to pay.\"\n\nHospitals across Kansas are also projected to lose more than $78 million annually because of these cuts. Facilities like the University of Kansas Hospital, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission are expected to face some of the steepest financial losses. Because Medicaid currently covers one-fifth of hospital spending, reductions in coverage will significantly increase uncompensated care \u2014 placing additional strain not only on hospitals but also on community health centers.\n\nHeartland Community Health Center provides primary care, mental health services, dental care, and pediatric services to residents across Douglas County and surrounding communities. Programs like Healthy Futures help ensure that children can receive essential care regardless of their family\u2019s income or insurance status. During her visit, Davids met with providers and staff to discuss the critical role community health centers play in delivering care to low-income Kansans \u2014 and the serious risks posed by recent Medicaid cuts.", 1, "2026-04-16T05:48:36Z", "2026-04-16T05:50:08Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-hosts-world-cup-conversation-public-health-and-safety", "Davids Hosts World Cup Conversation on Public Health and Safety", "2026-03-31", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "KANSAS CITY, KS \u2013 Today, Representative Sharice Davids, founder of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA 2026 World Cup Caucus, hosted her latest World Cup Community Conversation focused on public health and safety planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing together local, state, regional, and federal leaders, trade professionals, and community experts to coordinate efforts ahead of the tournament.\n\n\u201cThe 2026 FIFA World Cup gives our region a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shine, but it also means more cars on the road, bigger crowds at stadiums, and more pressure on our first responders and hospitals,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThanks to federal investments and close coordination with local leaders, we\u2019re making sure people can get where they need to go, stay safe in their communities, and enjoy the games without worrying about emergency services or public health challenges. This is a team effort, and I\u2019m excited for all the hard work to pay off.\u201d\n\nDuring the panel, Davids emphasized the progress made through bipartisan federal support to ensure host cities are ready to welcome millions of visitors while keeping residents safe and healthy. Davids worked across the aisle to secure $625 million in federal funding to strengthen safety and security in all 11 U.S. World Cup host cities, $59 million of which is coming to Kansas City. It will help fund first responders, emergency services, crowd management, and public health resources throughout the event.\n\nKansas City will host six matches and serve as the home base for four teams during the FIFA 2026 World Cup. With thousands of visitors expected, the region could see $650 million in economic activity. To prepare, Davids has helped secure $100 million in federal investment for transit improvements and helped coordinate regional planning through Johnson County United, ensuring safe, efficient transportation and strong public health and safety measures for residents and visitors alike.\n\nOn today\u2019s panel, Davids was joined by Dr. Bryan Beaver, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Kansas; Major Abigail Martinez, Commander at the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department; Gordon Mallory, Assistant Special Agent at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Director of Emergency Services and Homeland Security at the Mid-America Regional Council; and U.S. Marshal Ron Miller.\n\nOther invitees included:", 1, "2026-04-15T05:46:42Z", "2026-04-15T05:48:27Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-introduces-bipartisan-price-transparency-bill-iran-war-drives", "Davids Introduces Bipartisan Price Transparency Bill as Iran War Drives Up Fertilizer Costs", "2026-03-30", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Recently, Representative Sharice Davids helped introduce the bipartisanFertilizer Transparency Act to increase transparency in fertilizer markets and provide farmers with better information on the price of crop inputs. The ongoing war in Iran is driving up energy and fertilizer costs, putting the livelihoods of farmers in jeopardy and making groceries more expensive. This legislation will help ensure farmers have the timely, reliable information they need to plan ahead and stay competitive.\n\n\u201cFarmers are already dealing with enough uncertainty \u2014 from weather to reckless tariffs and global markets \u2014 and they shouldn\u2019t be left in the dark about the cost of the fertilizer they rely on,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWith rising fertilizer prices driven by global conflict and supply disruptions, it\u2019s more important than ever that producers have clear, up-to-date information. This bipartisan bill is about giving our farmers the transparency they need to make informed decisions and lower grocery costs.\u201d\n\nThe energy-rich Middle East plays a central role in global fertilizer production. As the war in Iran disrupts shipping routes, fertilizer shipments are backing up near the Strait of Hormuz \u2014 a critical chokepoint through which nearly a third of the world\u2019s fertilizer supply passes. At the same time, rising natural gas prices, a key input in fertilizer production, are increasing manufacturing costs. Ongoing supply chain uncertainty and export disruptions are adding further strain, raising costs for farmers and potentially driving up food prices for consumers.\n\nThe bill would require the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a mandatory reporting program for fertilizer prices and quantities sold in the United States. The data would be published weekly to give farmers clearer insight into fertilizer markets. Currently, USDA publishes the data annually on a voluntary basis.", 1, "2026-04-15T05:46:42Z", "2026-04-15T05:48:27Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-slams-house-leadership-blocking-bipartisan-deal-fully-reopen-government", "Davids Slams House Leadership for Blocking Bipartisan Deal to Fully Reopen Government", "2026-03-28", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Representative Sharice Davids released the below statement after U.S. House Republican leadership refused to vote on a bipartisan funding deal \u2014 already passed by the Senate \u2014 to support the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Coast Guard, and other critical programs. This deal, which ensures federal workers are paid, does not include immigration-related agencies, as funding for those was already approved last year under a separate partisan budget.\n\nInstead, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who called the bipartisan deal a \u201cjoke,\u201d pushed a partisan funding package with little chance of becoming law. Davids is urging House leaders to pass the bipartisan agreement immediately and continue negotiations on comprehensive, bipartisan immigration enforcement reform.", 1, "2026-04-15T05:46:42Z", "2026-04-15T05:48:27Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-deadly-midair-collision-davids-passes-bipartisan-aviation-safety", "Following Deadly Midair Collision, Davids Passes Bipartisan Aviation Safety Bill Out of Committee", "2026-03-26", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after voting in the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to support the ALERT Act, bipartisan legislation she introduced to modernize aviation safety systems, strengthen air traffic controller training, and reduce the risk of future tragedies. The bill is supported by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which investigates aviation accidents and issues recommendations to prevent future incidents.\n\n\u201cSince last year\u2019s devastating midair collision, I\u2019ve stayed in close contact with the Kansas families who lost loved ones. Their grief is something no one should have to carry \u2014 and their courage in pushing for meaningful change has guided this process every step of the way.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to have helped lead the bipartisan ALERT Act and to vote for it today because it reflects their voices and has earned strong support from aviation safety experts. It takes important, evidence-based steps to strengthen training, modernize safety systems, and reduce the risk of future midair collisions.\n\n\u201cNo bill can undo the pain these families have experienced. But we have a responsibility to listen, to act, and to make our aviation system safer for everyone \u2014 from passengers and crew to military personnel and communities on the ground. This is an important step forward, but it is not final. I also voted to pass reforms proposed by the Senate and I\u2019ll keep working with Kansas families, safety experts, and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strengthen the final product, work through differences, and deliver a solution that improves safety while bringing everyone to the table.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nOn January 29, 2025, Flight 5342 departed Wichita, KS (ICT), bound for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). As the flight approached its destination, it collided midair with a military training helicopter, tragically killing the two pilots, two flight attendants, and 60 passengers on the airplane, along with all three crew members aboard the helicopter.\n\nThe ALERT Act, split between civilian air travel and military aircraft safety, is informed by recommendations from the NTSB and addresses concerns about airspace congestion, communication failures, outdated collision-avoidance systems, and coordination between civilian and military aircraft.\n\nSpecifically, the ALERT Act would:\n\nUpgrade Aircraft Collision Warning Systems\n\nDirect the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to evaluate and implement improvements to advanced collision-avoidance technology on commercial aircraft.\n\nEstablish a timeline for deploying updated systems that provide earlier and clearer warnings to pilots.\n\nStrengthen Air Traffic Controller Training\n\nCreate expert working groups to modernize controller training standards.\n\nImprove risk assessment tools to help controllers identify hazards in real time.\n\nIncrease transparency if safety recommendations are not adopted.\n\nImprove Airspace Communication\n\nStudy technology that detects \u201cblocked transmissions,\u201d which occur when radio messages overlap and critical information is lost.\n\nProvide Congress with cost and implementation recommendations.\n\nReview Airspace Congestion and Airport Capacity\n\nRequire the FAA to assess safe arrival and departure rates at congested airports.\n\nReview aircraft spacing requirements in complex airspace environments.\n\nEnhance Military Aviation Safety\n\nRequire closer coordination between the Department of Defense and the FAA on collision-avoidance systems.\n\nStrengthen helicopter safety management systems, particularly in shared civilian-military airspace.\n\nAnd more\n\nDavids also previously voted to support the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act \u2013 a bipartisan bill aimed at improving aviation safety standards. Although it failed to pass the U.S. House, it is supported by the victims\u2019 families and safety professionals.\n\nFollowing the tragic collision, Davids has taken several additional steps to improve aviation safety and honor the lives lost:\n\nMet with the victims\u2019 families in Wichita and pledged to be a voice for transparency and reform in the investigation.\n\nPressed FAA and NTSB experts in a U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on air traffic controller shortages and safety protocols.\n\nToured the Olathe Air Traffic Control Center to highlight critical staffing needs and renew her call for increased investments in aviation safety infrastructure.\n\nResponded to initial NTSB recommendations with a commitment to act on any legislative fixes needed to keep passengers and crew safe.\n\nPledged to act on recommendations from an initial NTSB investigative hearing on the tragic midair collision.\n\nHonored the one-year anniversary by submitting a statement into the Congressional Record pledging continued action to prevent future tragedies.", 1, "2026-04-11T05:33:44Z", "2026-04-11T05:34:52Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-acts-lower-gas-prices-kansas-summer-travel-approaches", "Davids Acts to Lower Gas Prices in Kansas as Summer Travel Approaches", "2026-03-25", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids once again urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lower gas prices by issuing an emergency waiver allowing the sale of E15 during the 2026 summer driving season in Kansas. E15, which is made from domestically grown crops, is typically less expensive than unblended gasoline. The waiver, granted over the past four years, would help lower fuel costs for Kansans, support local farmers, reduce our reliance on foreign oil, and build U.S. energy security.\n\n\u201cThis issue is more urgent now than ever. Given the United States\u2019 war with Iran, gas prices are surging,\u201d wrote Davids. \u201cIn Kansas, the average price of gas has increased $0.77 in one month and barrel prices have hovered around $100 since late February. Additionally, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has skyrocketed fertilizer prices, burdening our producers even further amidst the worst farm economy in decades. Ensuring the summertime sale of E15 in Kansas will lessen this extreme burden on farmers and lower costs for hardworking families.\u201d\n\nRising fuel costs underscore the urgency of expanding access to lower-cost alternatives like E15. Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, global oil prices have surged sharply, exceeding $100 per barrel as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten the world\u2019s oil supply. U.S. gasoline prices have followed, jumping from under $3 per gallon before the conflict to nearly $4 in recent weeks, with analysts warning prices could climb even higher if instability continues.\n\nDavids\u2019 push comes amid ongoing debate in Congress over expanding access to E15 nationwide. Earlier this year, House leadership failed to pass a Davids-supported bipartisan effort to allow year-round sales of E15 to lower gas prices and support farmers. In its place, they created a federal task force to study the issue, which many farm groups and biofuel advocates found inadequate. Davids agreed and continues to push for year-round sales, as proposed through her Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.\n\nPreviously, Davids has taken multiple actions to lower gas prices for Kansans by:\n\nVoting for the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act, which allows retailers the ability to sell higher ethanol-blended fuels year-round.\n\nVisiting East Kansas Agri-Energy (EKAE), a Garnett-based renewable ethanol producer, as part of her Farm Bill listening tour.\n\nEKAE has around 40 full-time employees and relies heavily on Kansas corn producers to supply the crops needed to make the biofuel.\n\nHelping to pass legislation that promotes sustainable aviation fuel, a liquid fuel that achieves significant emissions reductions compared to fossil-based jet fuel.\n\nSupporting legislation that expands biofuels infrastructure, opening up new market opportunities for sustainable fuel sources and lowering energy costs for Kansas families.\n\nPushing the President to suspend the federal gas tax, providing immediate relief to Kansans at the gas pump.", 1, "2026-04-11T05:33:44Z", "2026-04-11T05:34:52Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-senator-smith-reintroduce-legislation-tackle-maternal-mortality", "Rep. Davids, Senator Smith Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Maternal Mortality Crisis Through Improved Data, Research", "2026-03-25", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Senator Tina Smith (MN) introduced legislation to address America\u2019s worsening maternal mortality crisis, underscoring their commitment to expanding research and improving maternal health care nationwide. Their Data to Save Moms Act aims to better understand the root causes of this crisis by strengthening data collection on maternal mortality and morbidity.\n\n\u201cThe U.S. is falling desperately short on the issue of maternal health, and frankly, it is shameful \u2014 but we can\u2019t fix a problem we don\u2019t fully understand,\u201d said Davids. \u201cBy listening to the physicians and mothers who are on the front lines of this crisis and improving our existing data collection methods, we can take informed action and save lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s not radical to believe that every woman giving birth should be able to access high-quality health care, and that we should focus on areas where we see the biggest disparities in health outcomes,\u201d said Senator Tina Smith (MN). \u201cBy funding research on maternal health, this legislation will help to understand the root causes of health complications from pregnancy and labor so we can tackle them head on.\u201d\n\nThe United States remains the only industrialized country with a rising maternal mortality rate, with the crisis disproportionately impacting communities of color. Black mothers are dying at three to four times the rate of their white counterparts, and Native Americans are more than twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. According to NurtureKC, these disparities are reflected in Kansas, where Wyandotte County has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the state, with 83.5 deaths per 10,000 live births.\n\nA key focus of the Data to Save Moms Act is strengthening Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs). These multidisciplinary panels \u2014 composed of experts such as obstetricians, forensic pathologists, and community representatives \u2014 operate across the country to review deaths occurring during or within one year of pregnancy and identify opportunities for prevention.\n\nThe legislation would enhance the effectiveness of MMRCs and expand maternal health research by:\n\nEstablishing a grant program to promote representative community engagement in MMRCs in states across the country.\n\nCommissioning the first-ever comprehensive study to understand the scope of the Native American maternal health crisis.\n\nProviding funding to establish the first Tribal MMRC.\n\nConducting a comprehensive review of maternal health data collection, emphasizing the importance of listening to the stories of pregnant people.\n\nInvesting in maternal health research at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AAPISIs).\n\nThe Data to Save Moms Act is part of the broader Momnibus, led by Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Adams (NC-12), along with Senator Cory Booker (NJ). This comprehensive legislative package addresses multiple dimensions of the maternal health crisis, including expanding research, strengthening the perinatal workforce, and improving care for at-risk populations such as veterans and communities of color.", 1, "2026-04-11T05:33:44Z", "2026-04-11T05:34:52Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-bipartisan-boxing-bill-passes-house-strengthening-protections-fighters", "Davids\u2019 Bipartisan Boxing Bill Passes House, Strengthening Protections for Fighters", "2026-03-24", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Brian Jack (R-GA-03) that modernizes and strengthens protections for professional fighters across the country.\n\nThis legislation modernizes the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act to protect athletes at every stage of their careers and represents Davids\u2019 fourth bipartisan bill to pass in a Republican-controlled Washington during President Trump\u2019s second term.\n\nThe bipartisan legislation \u2014 which is endorsed by Lonnie Ali, widow of Muhammad Ali and longtime advocate for boxing and athlete rights \u2014 establishes baseline standards for pay, strengthens health and safety requirements, and creates additional pathways for fighters to compete and build their careers. Importantly, the bill gives fighters more choice and flexibility. They can continue operating under existing structures if that works best for them, while also benefiting from stronger protections and clearer rules.\n\nThe legislation reflects Davids\u2019 commitment to fairness, opportunity, and accountability in American sports, drawing on her personal experience as a former Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Having stepped into the ring herself, she understands firsthand the physical risks fighters take, the importance of clear contracts, and the need for strong health and safety protections.", 1, "2026-04-11T05:33:44Z", "2026-04-11T05:34:52Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-vasquez-urge-trump-administration-reverse-plan-increase-argentinian", "Davids, Vasquez Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Plan to Increase Argentinian Beef Imports", "2026-03-23", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) called on the Trump Administration to reverse a new policy that would significantly increase imports of Argentinian beef, warning it would harm American ranchers and fail to lower costs for consumers. The administration received bipartisan backlash over its original beef trade deal last year.\n\n\u201cYour prior policies, including the original bailout and now this expansion of Argentinian beef imports, continue to undermine domestic producers and fail to lower grocery costs for Americans,\u201d the lawmakerswrote.\n\nIn a letter to President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Davids and Vasquez raised concerns about a recent executive action allowing up to four times more Argentinian beef imports this year. Argentina made up just two percent of U.S. beef imports in 2024, and economists say increasing imports is unlikely to lower consumer prices \u2014 while potentially increasing market volatility and benefiting large corporations over family ranchers.\n\nFarm bankruptcies are also rising, and more imports risk further squeezing struggling operations without delivering meaningful relief at the grocery store. The lawmakers urged the administration to reverse the decision and instead prioritize policies that support American cattle producers and stabilize prices.\n\n\u201cThis new Argentinian beef announcement threatens this by increasing market volatility at a time when American producers need support, not sabotage,\u201d the lawmakers continued. \u201cWe urge you to reverse the Executive Order on Argentinian beef imports and instead invest in the domestic cattle industry, including smaller, family-owned operations that feed our country.\u201d\n\nDavids and Vasquez have consistently worked to protect American agriculture from harmful trade decisions. Davids previously led efforts urging the administration to reverse its original Argentina bailout and has pushed back against expanded beef imports that undercut Kansas ranchers. She has also supported bipartisan efforts, including an amendment led by Vasquez during Farm Bill negotiations, to strengthen protections for U.S. producers and promote a more resilient domestic food system.\n\nRead the full letter here or below\n\nDear President Trump and Secretary Rollins,\n\nFollowing strong bipartisan pushback on last year\u2019s Argentina bailout, we are deeply concerned by your administration\u2019s new announcement to let more foreign beef into the United States. Your recent Executive Order would allow four times as much Argentinian beef to enter the U.S. this year. As members of the House Agriculture Committee representing states with significant cattle sectors, we write to urge you to reverse this decision and prioritize American ranchers and consumers.\n\nYour prior policies, including the original bailout and now this expansion of Argentinian beef imports, continue to undermine domestic producers and fail to lower grocery costs for Americans. Only two percent of imported beef came from Argentina in 2024, and economists indicate higher imports are unlikely to reduce prices meaningfully, though they may boost margins for major food companies.\n\nWe understand that factors like the cattle cycle, drought, and other challenges affect beef prices. But instead of supporting American ranchers and helping lower grocery costs, your administration\u2019s policies have created more uncertainty and prioritized bailouts for Argentina and deals with your political allies. Last year, farm bankruptcies rose 46 percent compared with 2024, amid low commodity prices and high input costs, largely driven by your self-inflicted trade war. Ranchers and other producers with diversified operations are one of the few positives in the farm economy.\n\nThis new Argentinian beef announcement threatens this by increasing market volatility at a time when American producers need support, not sabotage. Moreover, while your administration has expressed concern about consolidation in meatpacking, no concrete policies have been provided to protect American ranchers and consumers who are paying the price.\n\nWe urge you to reverse the Executive Order on Argentinian beef imports and instead invest in the domestic cattle industry, including smaller, family-owned operations that feed our country. We stand ready to work in a bipartisan way to enact policies that strengthen American ranchers and lower grocery prices. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter.\n\nSincerely,", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/watch-affordable-care-act-anniversary-davids-calls-extend-health-care-tax", "WATCH: On Affordable Care Act Anniversary, Davids Calls to Extend Health Care Tax Credits, Lower Costs for Kansans", "2026-03-23", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, on the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Representative Sharice Davids is once again calling on Congress to extend critical health care tax credits that have helped more than 160,000 Kansans afford coverage and save an average of $700 annually. Because Republican politicians refused to act, these enhanced tax credits have expired \u2014 driving up costs and putting affordable coverage out of reach for working families, seniors, and small business owners.\n\n\u201cFamilies are already feeling the squeeze from rising costs, and higher health care premiums are only making it harder to get by,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThese tax credits made a real difference for Kansans, helping them afford doctor visits and prescriptions, and giving them peace of mind. On the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, we should be building on that progress, not going backward. Congress needs to act to extend these savings and bring stability back to the health care marketplace.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks on the necessity to overcome partisan gridlock and extend health care tax credit\n\nThe enhanced ACA tax credits previously helped lower costs for Kansans, but their expiration is now leading to steep premium increases. Some Kansans are facing dramatic spikes in their monthly costs:\n\nA Mission Woods resident saw premiums rise by more than $17,000 annually\n\nA Prairie Village resident saw premiums rise by more than 3,000 percent\n\nAn Edwardsville resident saw premiums rise by more than $2,000 annually\n\nNationally, the lapse in these tax credits is projected to increase premiums by an average of 77 percent and could push millions of Americans off their health insurance. Health policy experts warn that as premiums rise, healthier individuals may drop coverage, leaving a smaller, higher-risk insurance pool\u2014driving costs even higher for those who remain insured.", 1, "2026-04-09T05:39:42Z", "2026-04-09T05:40:59Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-backs-bill-ensure-any-tariff-refunds-reach-kansas-small-businesses", "Davids Backs Bill to Ensure Any Tariff Refunds Reach Kansas Small Businesses, Families \u2014 Not Just Big Corporations", "2026-03-19", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced her support for new legislation that would provide automatic refunds to small businesses and families forced to pay President Trump\u2019s reckless tariffs. While large corporations can fight in court to reclaim their losses, most small businesses lack the resources to recover these payments \u2014 leaving them and their customers to bear the cost.\n\n\u201cReckless tariffs are a direct tax on Kansas families, raising prices on groceries, gas, and everyday goods, and squeezing small businesses,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThe Supreme Court has made clear that these tariffs were illegal, yet the Trump Administration continues to announce more. This new bill would ensure hardworking Kansans and small businesses actually get the refunds they deserve \u2014 not just the largest, wealthiest corporations. This is a necessary step to restore fairness, lower costs, and protect Kansas communities.\u201d\n\nWATCH: Davids speaks on her support for the Restoring Economic Lifelines for Independent Enterprises and Family Businesses (RELIEF) Act\n\nTrump\u2019s tariff policies have hit Kansas hard, driving up costs for families and threatening small businesses and farmers. According to estimates, average American households will pay roughly $2,500 more this year because of these policies. Local industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and retail have faced higher costs for imported goods, forcing some businesses to raise consumer prices, cut jobs, or close entirely.\n\nWhile the Supreme Court ruled these tariffs illegal, the administration is still implementing them. Refunds are being discussed, but under the current system, small businesses often lack the resources to reclaim funds, while large corporations can pursue lengthy litigation to recover tariff payments.\n\nThe RELIEF Act would:\n\nRequire automatic refunds for all tariffs collected since January 1, 2025 \u2013 so small businesses and families don\u2019t have to wait years or hire lawyers to get back the money they were forced to pay.\n\nEnsure refunds are processed within 90 days of enactment \u2013 giving immediate relief to businesses struggling with higher costs and helping keep prices lower for everyday consumers.\n\nEliminate the need for individual applications or formal protests \u2013 removing bureaucratic hurdles so small businesses and families can actually access the refunds without extra cost, confusion, or delay.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-sharice-davids-pushes-restore-birth-control-cancer-screening-access", "ICYMI: Rep. Sharice Davids Pushes to Restore Birth Control, Cancer Screening Access", "2026-03-17", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "In case you missed it, new reporting from NPR underscores growing concerns about access to birth control, cancer screenings, and STI testing after the Trump Administration moved to withhold critical Title X funding from clinics across the country, including in Kansas.\n\nTitle X is the nation\u2019s only federal program dedicated solely to family planning, supporting clinics that provide preventive care to millions of low-income and uninsured patients each year. But this year, the application opened months late, giving grantees just seven days to apply instead of the typical four months. Additionally, the office responsible for reviewing applications is severely understaffed after the Trump Administration fired the entire team last year \u2014 and senior officials are already warning they may not be able to process applications in time.\n\nIn response, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) joined House Democrats in pressing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to issue a one-year extension for current grantees and prevent further disruptions to care. The lawmakers warn that delays and confusion are already forcing providers to cut services and putting care out of reach for vulnerable communities.\n\nDavids has been a leading advocate for protecting access to affordable health care, including Title X. After President Trump withheld congressionally approved funding from clinics last year, she pushed HHS to restore it immediately. She also introduced the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act to strengthen and protect the program long term.\n\nRead more from NPR: \u201cReproductive health clinics scramble as Title X funding cliff approaches\u201d\n\nBy Selena Simmons-Duffin\n\n\u201cA group of 128 Democratic members of Congress is calling on the federal government to prevent a funding shortfall for reproductive health clinics in two weeks.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cThe role Title X plays in keeping communities healthy is practically invisible, explains Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., one of the House members who helped gather co-signers to the letter. \u2018When someone's going in because they need birth control or cancer screenings or STI testing, everyday people aren't like, \u2018Thank goodness for Title X,\u2019\u2019 she notes.\n\n\u201cDespite the low profile, she says, Title X (as in the number 10) is incredibly important. The program\u2026 helps health centers provide birth control and sexually transmitted infection treatment and testing to people without health insurance. For low-income patients, the services are free. Title X does not pay for abortion care.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cWhen HHS missed its deadline of Dec. 31, \u2018trepidation, concern, real fear\u2019 grew among recipients, Coleman says.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cThe applications were ultimately opened on Friday evening, with a deadline of this coming Friday, giving grantees one week to respond with all the requested information instead of the usual three or four months. It's a timeline that Coleman calls \u2018laughable.\u2019\n\n\u201cAccording to a senior HHS official\u2026 the Title X team includes 10 staffers, who will have seven business days to review dozens of grant applications from around the country. If the staff or grantees can't manage that, the funding might not go out on April 1 as scheduled. Even a short gap can \"lead to consequences, things we can't undo,\" including health centers cutting hours, staff, or services, explains Coleman.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cPresident Trump proposed defunding Title X in his 2026 budget proposal. His administration also withheld 22 Title X grants for most of 2025 before reversing course in the face of a lawsuit brought by Coleman's organization. And during the October federal shutdown, the Trump administration fired the entire staff that administers Title X at HHS; those staff members were un-fired as part of the deal to end the shutdown.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cTitle X funding is mentioned in Project 2025, a document OMB Director Russell Vought helped shape when he was at Heritage Action for America, the advocacy and lobbying arm of the Heritage Foundation.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n\u201cRep. Davids says easy and affordable access to birth control and STI testing are basic services that patients have come to expect. When it comes to the Title X funding issues, she says, \u2018I think the more people hear about this, the more, frankly, outraged we're going to see people being about this.\u2019\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-visits-merriam-manufacturer-highlight-small-businesses-challenges", "Davids Visits Merriam Manufacturer to Highlight Small Businesses Challenges", "2026-03-12", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MERRIAM, KS \u2013 Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited K.C. Strings, the largest instrument string manufacturer in the state of Kansas, to see the company\u2019s manufacturing operations and hear directly from the owners about their new ventures and the challenges they face due to chaotic federal policies set by the administration.\n\n\u201cSmall businesses like K.C. Strings are part of what makes our communities strong,\u201d said Davids. \u201cBut I\u2019m hearing from more and more Kansas business owners who are worried about rising costs and unpredictable policies coming out of Washington. Reckless tariffs and economic uncertainty make it harder for small manufacturers to plan, hire, and grow. I\u2019ll keep working across the aisle to support small businesses, strengthen our domestic supply chains, and make sure entrepreneurs here in Kansas have a fair shot to succeed.\u201d\n\nWhile Davids previously released an updated report on the state of Kansas\u2019 small business ecosystem that found strong entrepreneurial growth in Kansas\u2019 Third District \u2014 including more than 10,700 new business applications in 2023 \u2014 many small businesses now report they are struggling. Rising costs and reckless tariffs are forcing small businesses to raise prices, delay expansion, and cut jobs.\n\nIn November 2025 alone, businesses with fewer than 50 employees laid off 120,000 workers \u2014 the largest monthly total for small businesses in five years. Recent reports also show half of small business owners have raised prices, one-fifth have delayed expansion plans, and 74 percent are concerned about surviving the next 12 months.\n\n\u201cWe have a unique business here which also happens to be one of the largest of its kind in the Midwest,\u201d said Jim Upton, General Manager, K.C. Strings. \u201cWe're also looking for opportunities to expand our operation, perhaps using 3D printing. We are very proud of what we do here and are glad for Rep. Davids to see what we're up to.\u201d\n\nDuring her time in Congress, Davids has worked across the aisle to support small businesses. As a former member of the House Small Business Committee, she called for strong oversight of pandemic relief programs to prevent fraud and focused on strengthening domestic supply chains to support small- and medium-sized manufacturers. She has also prioritized efforts to reduce excessive paperwork for small businesses and support individual workers, including veterans, women, and people in recovery.\n\nShe has also pushed back on reckless tariffs. She spoke during a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing on the trade disruptions Kansas agricultural producers will face due to these tariffs \u2014 a concern echoed by Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland. She also visited a local toy store and manufacturer that are being hit hard by these unstable policies and hosted a press conference on her efforts to push back on tariffs that are raising prices for hardworking families.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-johnson-county-leaders-launch-regional-effort-prepare-2026-fifa-world", "Davids, Johnson County Leaders Launch Regional Effort to Prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup", "2026-03-11", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OVERLAND PARK, KS \u2013 Today, Representative Sharice Davids spoke at the launch of Johnson County United, a regional initiative to coordinate planning and community engagement ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Davids, who founded and co-chairs the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, has been working with federal, state, and local partners to ensure host communities have the resources needed to safely and successfully welcome visitors from around the world.\n\n\u201cThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is a chance to showcase the Kansas City region on a global stage while making smart investments that benefit our communities for years to come,\u201d said Davids. \u201cBy working together across all levels of government, we\u2019re making sure Johnson County is prepared to welcome visitors, support local businesses, and create lasting economic opportunities for families across the region.\u201d\n\nJohnson County United brings together Johnson County, local cities, regional partners, and state and federal leaders to coordinate preparations for the tournament. Planning efforts include new transportation services to help residents and visitors travel between cities and key destinations, coordinated public safety planning, and community programming so local families can participate in the World Cup experience. Leaders also launched a virtual hub for information on transportation, events, and visitor resources.\n\n\u201cThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Johnson County to the world while delivering lasting economic and community benefits,\u201d said Mike Kelly, Chair, Johnson County Board of County Commissioners. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful for the strong federal partnership that makes this work possible \u2014 especially Representative Sharice Davids, whose leadership in securing safety and transit investments is helping ensure our region is ready to welcome the world.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-delivers-key-federal-investment-boost-city-princetons-flood-resilience", "Davids Delivers Key Federal Investment to Boost City of Princeton\u2019s Flood Resilience", "2026-03-10", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PRINCETON, KS \u2013 Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Princeton to highlight how her successful project request to improve the city\u2019s storm drainage system will help prevent flooding, protect local infrastructure, and support future business and job growth. Davids secured $610,000 for the project, which is one of 14 she delivered for Kansas\u2019 Third District to strengthen community safety, improve local infrastructure, and expand economic opportunity across the region.\n\n\u201cThis storm drainage project in Princeton will help prevent flooding, protecting homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure while ensuring the community is ready for future growth,\u201d said Davids. \u201cBy working with local leaders to identify fiscally responsible projects, we\u2019re making smart investments that strengthen local economies, create jobs, and give families and small businesses the confidence to thrive.\u201d\n\nThis project includes ditch repairs, tube replacements, and other upgrades to better manage water flow and reduce flooding throughout Princeton. These improvements will enhance the city\u2019s ability to manage, treat, and recapture stormwater and subsurface drainage water, helping prepare for future storms while making the community safer and more resilient.\n\n\u201cWe are grateful for the efforts of Representative Davids to bring funding to the City of Princeton,\u201d said Paul Bean, Executive Director, Franklin County Development Council. \u201cThese funds will help this rural community make improvements to the streets and storm drainage that would not be possible without this funding.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, President Trump signed two bipartisan funding agreements into law, both supported by Davids, which included 14 of her project requests to improve education, public safety, and water infrastructure across Kansas\u2019 Third District. Projects totaling $17.8 million include road safety upgrades in Overland Park, reconstructing the Kansas Avenue Bridge in Wyandotte County, providing body cameras for all Overland Park police officers, and purchasing lab equipment to support domestic manufacturing at K-State Olathe.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-major-grant-replace-rehabilitate-bus-services-kansas-city", "Davids Announces Major Grant to Replace, Rehabilitate Bus Services in Kansas City", "2026-03-09", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $13.3 million to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to purchase replacement buses and rehabilitate a local bus facility in the Kansas City region. The award stems from the recently passed bipartisan funding agreement for Fiscal Year 2026, which Davids helped pass.\n\n\u201cThis new federal investment means safer, more reliable buses and better service for the Kansans who depend on public transit every day,\u201d said Davids. \u201cWhether it\u2019s getting to work, school, or a doctor\u2019s appointment, strong transit systems keep our communities moving. I\u2019m proud to help deliver bipartisan results that bring real improvements home to the Kansas City region.\u201d\n\nThrough the Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration\u2019s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program provides funds to state and local transit agencies across the country to revitalize and purchase buses and vans for transport purposes and renewing previous bus transport facilities.\n\n\u201cWe are grateful to our bistate congressional delegation for working so hard to earn this grant award and for their continued support of mobility in the Kansas City region, especially as we prepare for the World Cup,\u201d said Chuck Ferguson, Interim President and CEO, KCATA. \u201cWe also appreciate the continued partnership with Unified Government Transit and Johnson County Transit. Together, we are committed to improving transportation options that connect people to opportunities. This grant will improve mobility for thousands of transit riders who depend on bus service every day, expanding access to employment, education, healthcare, and other important services in their communities.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-advances-farm-bill-pushes-stability-lower-costs-and-return", "Davids Advances Farm Bill, Pushes for Stability, Lower Costs, and a Return to Bipartisanship", "2026-03-05", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This morning, Representative Sharice Davids offered the following statement after voting to pass a Farm Bill out of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s been eight years since Congress passed a Farm Bill, and Kansas farmers are operating in an environment of high input costs, tight margins, and unstable markets due to reckless tariffs. I voted to advance this Farm Bill because it strengthens crop insurance, invests in agricultural research and rural development, and keeps us moving toward the certainty producers need.\n\n\u201cThat said, this should have been a more bipartisan, consensus-driven process. Farm Bills are strongest when they are built together, and maintaining that coalition \u2014 including strong nutrition assistance programs that help families manage high grocery prices while supporting farm demand \u2014 is critical to long-term success. This is not a final product, but moving it forward keeps us on a path toward delivering the predictable policy, open markets, and lower costs Kansas producers and families are asking for.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nDavids submitted several amendments to strengthen the bill for Kansas families and producers, including one praised as \u201can excellent amendment\" by Republican Chairman \"GT\" Thompson (PA-15). The accepted amendment is supported by Kansas Wheat and would direct the Natural Resources Conservation Service to study the impacts of winter wheat as a cover crop through harvest. Currently, winter wheat is treated one way if it\u2019s grown as a cover crop and another way if it\u2019s grown as a regular cash crop, even though it can do both at the same time when managed properly. 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