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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-helps-secure-improved-usmca-help-kansas-workers-economy Davids Helps Secure Improved USMCA to Help Kansas Workers, Economy 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, the House of Representatives passed theUnited StatesMexicoCanada Agreement(USMCA)with transformational improvements championed by Representative Sharice Davids to bolster Kansas' economy, support workers, and increase access to affordable prescription drugs. Over the past year I've heard from local business leaders,workers, farmers, and manufacturers about the importance of passing a strong, fair trade agreement that supports our economy and protects our workers. I worked diligentlyalongside our labor communityto ensure that the priorities of our community were reflected in the USMCA,helping to secure strong enforcement mechanisms, protections for workers and the environment, and provisions to lower the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. Today, I was proud to vote for this bipartisan trade agreement that has strong and enforceable rules that protect American workers, the health of our families, and our environment,said Davids. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-davids-backed-legislation-lower-cost-prescription-drugs House Passes Davids-Backed Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Representative ShariceDavidsvoted to pass transformational legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs for families across Kansas' Third District. The Lower Drug Costs Now Act, H.R. 3,gives Medicare the power to negotiate with drug companies for lower drug prices, and makes those lower prices available even to those with private insurance. WhenKansansgo to the pharmacy to pick up their medication, they deserve a fair deal on their drug prices,Davidssaid.This legislation will lower costs for Kansans and stop drug companies from gouging consumers, while saving patients and taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars over the next few years.I was proud to join my House colleagues in passing this critical piece of legislation, and now it's time for theSenate to finally stand up to Big Pharma and do the same. Non-partisan analysis from the Congressional Budget Office found that this legislation will save taxpayers$456billionin Medicare Part D Spending from 2023-2029. The Office of the Actuary found that it will save households $158 billion and private businesses $46 billion from 2020-2029. H.R. 3,The Lower Drug Costs Now Act: Gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies for lower drug prices, while ensuring seniors never lose access to the prescriptions they need. Makes the lower drug prices negotiated byMedicare available to Americanswith private insurance,not just Medicare beneficiaries. Stops drug companies from charging Americans double and triple the pricefor the same medication as people in other countries pay. Creates a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, and stops unfair price hikes for thousands of medications, including insulin. Reinvests inthe biggestimprovementsto Medicare since its creation delivering vision, dental and hearing benefits andacceleratingthe search for new cures. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-articles-impeachment Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on Introduction of Articles of Impeachment 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump that were introduced today: The evidence uncovered by the House impeachment inquiry is overwhelming. And the facts are uncontested. President Trump used the office of the Presidency to solicit foreign interference in our elections for his own personal, political benefit. He pressured Ukraine's President to investigate his political rival, while withholding millions in taxpayer-funded aide to Ukraine. And since this information came to light, President Trump has defied congressional subpoenas, withholding critical documents and testimony. After careful deliberation, I plan to vote for the articles of impeachment that have been brought forward against the President. This is not an action I take lightly. It is not what I came to Congress to do. But I took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, and I take that responsibility very seriously. It remains my top priority to deliver results for the people of Kansas. Just this morning we reached a bipartisan agreement on the USMCA that will bolster Kansas' economy and support our workers. Later this week, the House will vote on a historic piece of legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Kansas families. Today is a sad day for our country. But we must continue to make progress on the issues impacting Kansas' Third District, and that is exactly what I intend to do. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-usmca-trade-agreement Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on the USMCA Trade Agreement 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the bipartisan USMCA trade agreement reached today: The Third District is a major trade hub and our community, along with the entire state of Kansas, benefits most when our country has a strong, fair trade policy. I'm pleased that we've reached a bipartisan compromise on the USMCA that will bolster Kansas' economy. This improvement on our previous trade agreement will support workers, protect the environment, and increase access to affordable prescription drugs. I'm particularly glad that labor had a seat at the table throughout the negotiation process, and that this agreement includes many of our shared priorities. Importantly, we've secured strong enforcement measures to ensure that our trading partners live up to their commitments to protect workers.I'll continue to stand with our working men and women of the Third District. While we are still waiting for the final text of the agreement to be released, I'm very encouraged by the information we've seen so far. I've urged Democratic leadership to bring the USMCA to a bipartisan vote by the end of the year, and I will continue to advocate for that. We must continue to ensure that all our trade agreements protect workers, provide opportunities, and benefit our economy as a whole, and I'm hopeful that the final text of the USMCA will do that. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-invites-third-district-residents-drop-holiday-cards-heroes Davids Invites Third District Residents to Drop Off Holiday Cards for Heroes 2019-12-06 2019 2019-12 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids is inviting residents of Kansas' Third District to participate in her office's Holiday Cards for Heroes program, a chance for community members to send holiday cards to active service members. Residents are encouraged to drop off cards at Davids' Overland Park or Kansas City offices starting today through Monday, December 16. Our service members sacrifice so much to keep our country safe including often spending the holidays away from their families and loved ones. This holiday season, I encourage members of our community to share their gratitude and spread holiday cheer by writing a note to the men and women in our armed forces who allow us to breathe free every day, said Davids. Please note that holiday cards placed in envelopes should not be sealed. For additional information on the Holiday Cards for Heroes program, please call Davids' office at (913) 621-0832. Overland Park Office 7325 W. 79th Street Overland Park, KS 66204 Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm CT Monday Friday Kansas City Office 753 State Avenue Suite 460 Kansas City, KS 66101 Hours: 10:00 am 6:00 pm CT Monday Friday 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-2019-congressional-app-challenge-winners Davids Announces 2019 Congressional App Challenge Winners 2019-12-05 2019 2019-12 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids has announced the winner of the 2019 Congressional App Challengefor Kansas' Third District:SamuelDeZube, Ike Summerlin, BradleyLichtmannand AndrewKampschroederfromBlue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies. Their app entitled SafeSpacecompiles life-saving texting and calling hotlines for those who are suffering from depression, anxiety, sexual assault, drug abuse, or other forms of mental illness. I'm so excited to recognize Samuel, Ike, Bradley and Andrew for their appSafeSpace, whichtackles such an important issue that impacts so many people in our community, especially our youth mental health,said Davids.I want to thank all the students who participated in the app challenge this year and showed off the talent and creativitythe Third Districthas to offer. It'sall the morereason why we must support STEM education. The Congressional App Challengeisa nation-wide competitionhosted by the U.S. House of Representativesto encourage middle and high schoolstudents to learn to code and pursue careers in computer science and other STEM related fields. As the winning submission, theSafeSpaceappwillbe put on display in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year.The winning students also have a chance to visit the Capitol and see their app on display. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-introduces-bill-help-prevent-surprise-medical-billing Rep. Sharice Davids Introduces Bill to Help Prevent Surprise Medical Billing 2019-11-18 2019 2019-11 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Representative ShariceDavidswill introduce the Insurance Accountability and Transparency Act tohelp prevent surprise medical billing. The legislation requires insurance companies to update their provider directories at least once every six months, so patients don't unintentionally receive out-of-network care. When Kansans look to see if a doctor or hospital is in-network from their insurance company, they expect and depend on that information to be accurate, so they can make decisions about care for themselves and their families. But right now, too many folksareunknowingly relying on inaccurate information and are paying the price in surprise medical bills,saidDavids. Currently, there are no federal laws mandating private insurance companies to update their directories of doctors,hospitalsor other providers that are in-network, and therefore covered by an insurance policy. This means patients may visit a doctor that their insurance directory says is in-network, only to later find out the provider is out-of-network when they're hit with an unexpected bill. The Insurance Accountability and Transparency Actmakes it clearthatinsurance companiesareresponsible for updating their directoriesso that patients have accurate and reliable informationwhen making decisions about their health care. Thiscommonsense legislation willhelp ensure insurance companies do their part to provide folks with accurate information, so they aren't hit with a crippling bill they never saw coming.Health care is expensive enough as it is, and surprise medical bills only add to the burden.This is an issue that Democrats and Republicans agree need to be fixed, and I'm committed to doing just that,saidDavids. Astudyby the University of Chicago found thatmore than half of American adults have been surprised by a medical billthey thought would be covered by their health insurance. Twenty percent of those surprise bills were a result of a doctor not being included in the patient's health insurer's network. To view the bill, click HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-rep-davids-bill-help-veteran-businesses-owners-succeed House Passes Rep. Davids Bill to Help Veteran Business Owners Succeed 2019-11-13 2019 2019-11 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, the House of Representatives passed Rep. ShariceDavids' bill, the Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act, or SERV Act. This bipartisan legislation helpsveteran business owners succeed by studying the barriers they face, including lack of access to credit. It also increases outreach and promotion of small business programs available toveterans. Veterans possess so many of the entrepreneurial skills needed to start and run a successful small business but we must do a better job of helpingthemmake the transition from service to business, saidDavids. I'm proud the House passed my bill with broad bipartisan support so we can help connectveterans withallthe small business resources available to them, and so we can better understandand addressthe barriersveterans entrepreneurs face. The SERV Act requires a report from the Comptroller General of the United States on the ability of veteran and reservist small business owners to access credit, a necessary part of any business'success. The legislation also requires the U.S. Small Business Association to develop a plan for outreach and promotion of the many programs available to veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, and their spouses. The Small Business Administration has many different programs aimed at helping veteran entrepreneurs but these programs are only useful if veterans know about them,saidDavids.That's why this bill requires SBA to develop a plan for outreach and promotion of these incredible programs, so we can connect more veterans with the resources they need to grow and thrive. Davidsintroduced the bipartisan bill with House Small Business Committee RankingMember Steve Chabot (R-OH). 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-co-sponsors-bill-lower-cost-prescription-drugs-save-patients-and Rep. Davids Co-Sponsors Bill to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs; Save Patients and Taxpayers Billions 2019-11-06 2019 2019-11 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Continuing her work to lower health care costs for Kansans, Rep. ShariceDavidstoday announced her co-sponsorship of the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3). This transformational legislation gives Medicare the power to negotiate with drug companies for lower drug prices, and will make those lower prices available to all Americans, no matter where they get their insurance. "Too many Kansans are staying up at night worrying about the skyrocketing cost of their prescription drugs,saidDavids.This legislation will lower costs for Kansans and stop drug companies from gouging consumers, while saving patients and taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars over the next few years. It's time we put people ahead of drug companies, and that's why I'm proud to sign onto this crucial piece of legislation. Non-partisan analysis from the Congressional Budget Office found that this legislation will save taxpayers $345 billion in Medicare Part D Spending from 2023-2029. The Office of the Actuary found that it will save households $158 billion and private businesses $46 billion from 2020-2029. H.R. 3: Gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies for lower drug prices, while ensuring seniors never lose access to the prescriptions they need. Makes the lower drug prices available to all Americans,including those with private insurance. Stops drug companies from charging Americans double and triple the price for the same medication as people in other countries pay. Creates a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, and stops unfair price hikes for thousands of medications, including insulin. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-host-breakfast-honor-third-district-veterans-veterans-d Rep. Davids to Host Breakfast to Honor Third District Veterans on Veterans Day 2019-11-06 2019 2019-11 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy This Veterans Day, Representative Sharice Davids will hold a breakfast to honor Kansas Third District Veterans on November 11 at Broadmoor Bistro in Overland Park, KS. My mom served in the Army for twenty years, and I learned so much about service, sacrifice and dedication to country through her, said Davids. This Veteran's Day, I want to honor those in our community who have served our country like my mom, and share the ways in which my office can help our local Veterans. I'm excited to invite our district's Veterans to join my office for breakfast, conversation, and to learn more about how we can serve our nation's heroes. Davids will be joined by a local Purple Heart recipient and will have the honor of presenting a Purple Heart to another Veteran as well. WHO: Rep. Sharice Davids, Third District Veterans WHAT: Veterans Day Breakfast WHEN: Monday, November 11, 2019 from 8:00 am 9:30 am CT WHERE: Broadmoor Bistro, 8200 West 71st Street Overland Park, KS 66204 This event is free and open to all veterans who are residents of Kansas' Third Congressional District. Attendees should RSVP at http://bit.ly/veteransdaybreakfast. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-trump-administration-rule-allowing-discrimination Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on Trump Administration Rule Allowing Discrimination Against LGBTQ Families 2019-11-05 2019 2019-11 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's proposed rule allowing foster care and adoption agencies that receive federal funding to deny services to LGBTQ parents on religious grounds: It's unacceptable that this Administration is proposing a rule allowing foster care and adoption agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ parents, at the expense of the American taxpayer no less. This is the latest in a long line of attacks against the LGBTQ community from this Administration, but this rule is particularly appalling as it affects our most vulnerable population our children. Every child deserves a stable, safe and loving home. No child should be denied that home because a parent is a member of the LGBTQ community. We know firsthand in Kansas what happens when discriminatory adoption legislation is passed. Just last year, the Kansas legislature passed a bill allowing faith-based adoption agencies including those that receive public funds to turn away LGBTQ couples based on religious beliefs. Despite the Kansas foster care system already being overwhelmed with children, the legislation was signed into law, further limiting the number of safe and loving homes available to these children. It was wrong then and it's wrong now. That's why I've been a vocal supporter of the Every Child Deserves a Family Act, legislation introduced by Rep. John Lewis that improves care and opens more loving, supportive homes to foster youth by banning discrimination against LGBTQ, single, nontheistic and religious minority parents and children in foster care and adoption. The bill also provides resources to states to improve outcomes for LGBTQ foster youth. It also underlines the importance of the Equality Act, which passed the House in May and is still sitting on Mitch McConnell's desk. This critical legislation would standardize federal policy and put in place national protections from discrimination for members of the LGBTQ community. I'm calling on the entire Kansas delegation to s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-statement-passage-h-res-600 Rep. Davids Statement on Passage of H. Res. 600 2019-10-31 2019 2019-10 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on House passage of H. Res. 660: The resolution I voted for today establishes an open, transparent process for the committees conducting the impeachment inquiry, which includes public bipartisan hearings. Kansans and the American people deserve to see the facts for themselves. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-questions-boeing-ceo-pilot-training-737-max Rep. Sharice Davids Questions Boeing CEO on Pilot Training for the 737 MAX 2019-10-30 2019 2019-10 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) questioned Boeing CEO DennisMuilenburgduring the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Design, Development, and Marketing of the Aircraft. In her questioning, Davids pressed Muilenburg on his company's decision to minimize pilot training requirements for the 737 MAX. Mr. Muilenburg, the push across Boeing to limit costly pilot training requirements on the MAX, despite the company's commitment to safety and pilot training, is clear from the questions we've heard today, the slides we've heard and [the slides] up here right now. Now is your chance to provide clarity on how you mesh all of this information with your continued statements about commitment to safety, Davids said. Davids also was able to get Muilenburg to commit to extending the deadline for the families of the 346 victims of the two 737 MAX crashes to file a claim for the Boeing compensation fund. Video of Davids' questioning can be found here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-launches-community-conversations-take-third-district-issues Rep. Sharice Davids Launches Community Conversations to Take Third District Issues to Washington 2019-10-23 2019 2019-10 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Representative ShariceDavidsannounced she is launching a series of community conversations across Kansas' Third Congressional District. These conversations will offer constituents the opportunity to hear directly fromDavidson the issues that matter most to them and their community. Davidswill host her first community conversation this Saturday, October 26, in Kansas City, Kansas, moderated by former KCK Mayor Carol Marinovich. Representative is more than a job title it's my most important responsibility as a member of Congress. In order to best represent the people of Kansas' Third District, I have to be present and accessible in all corners of our region, listening to thefolks in our community and sharing information about the work I'm doing at home and in DC.Our community conversations will provide a chance to dive deep into the issues that matter most to our community, so I can continue to take Kansas voices to Washington,Davidssaid. The series is part of a larger outreach effort byDavids' office to be accessible to constituents across the Third District through pop-up office hours, round tables, coffees, Sharice's Shifts,and constituent surveys. The event below is free and open to all residents of Kansas' Third Congressional District.Due to space constraints,constituentsare asked to RSVPhere. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Community Conversation with Rep. Davids Moderated by Former KCK Mayor Carol Marinovich Saturday, October 26, 2019 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. El Centro's Academy for Children 1340 S 30th St, Kansas City, KS 66101 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-votes-secure-us-elections-foreign-interference Rep. Sharice Davids Votes to Secure U.S. Elections from Foreign Interference 2019-10-23 2019 2019-10 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative ShariceDavidsvoted today to pass the SHIELD Act(H.R. 4617),a set of common-sense, bipartisan solutions to counter foreign interference in U.S. electionsand strengthen our democracy. Free and fair elections are the basis of our democracy. We know thatforeign adversarieslaunched successful attackson our elections in 2016.And ourIntelligence Community, including the sitting FBI director, has made it clear thattheyaretrying to do it again. That's why I voted to pass the SHIELD Act, which would strengthen laws to protect our elections and democracy from foreign intervention. With 2020 quicklyapproaching, I urge the Senate to act on this critical piece of legislation now,Davidssaid. The SHIELD Act protects U.S. elections from foreign interference by: Creating a duty to report illicit offers of campaign assistance from foreign governments and their agents. Improving transparency of online political advertisements. Closingloopholes that allow foreign nationals and foreign governments to spend in U.S. elections. Restricting the exchange of campaign information between candidates and foreign governments and their agents. Prohibitingdeceptive practices about voting procedures. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-rep-davids-bill-help-female-entrepreneurs-start-and-grow-small House Passes Rep. Davids Bill to Help Female Entrepreneurs Start and Grow Small Businesses 2019-10-21 2019 2019-10 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Women's Business Center Improvement Act, legislation introduced by Representative ShariceDavidsthatwould increase access to resources and opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Kansas. The bipartisan legislation, co-introduced by Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-MN), increases funding for the Women's Business Center Program from $18 million annually to $31.5million. Women Business Centers operate across the country, including in Kansas, and provide a full range of critical counseling and technical training services for small businesses primarily owned by women. Women are the fastest growing sector of entrepreneurs, but many unique challenges still exist for women, particularly women of color, to start and grow a business. By properly funding Women's Business Centers, we can increase access to vital counseling and training servicesfor female entrepreneurs that help set them up for successright here in Kansas.I'm proudthe House passed my bipartisan bill with unanimous support, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate todo the same,Davidssaid. I am incredibly proud of the bipartisan nature of this small business bill. Enhancing Woman's Business Centers will help foster a new generation of women business leaders, further expand our economy, and help hardworking Americans achieve their goals and dreams. Thanks to CongresswomanDavidsfor championing and managing H.R. 4405. I am proud to stand with Rep.Davidsto promote women-owned enterprises. And thanks to House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Velzquez and Ranking Republican Member Chabot for their bipartisan support,Hagedorn said. The Kansas City Women's Business Centeris located inFairway, KS and serves over 600 clients annually in the Kansas City Metro and across the state of Kansas through business trainings, workshops, counseling, and access to capital programs. Rep.Davidshas been a champion for Kansas small businesses in Congress through her role on the House Small Business Committee,where she works to ensuresmall busin… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-house-impeachment-inquiry Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on House Impeachment Inquiry 2019-09-25 2019 2019-09 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump: The people of Kansas' Third District elected me to represent our community and our values. We expect our leaders to be thoughtful, to work hard and to make sure they have all the facts before they act. I carry that weight with me in all the decisions I make whether it's co-sponsoring a bill, or making a decision as consequential as whether to invoke Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution to pursue impeachment. I also carry the weight of my sworn oath as a member of Congress to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States. After careful deliberation, I am supporting the House of Representatives taking the first step in an impeachment process, beginning an impeachment inquiry. Here's why. On Monday, I called on the Trump Administration to turn over the transcript of the phone call between President Trump and the Ukrainian government. The White House today released an approximation of that call, clearly showing that President Trump abused his power and invited foreign interference into our elections the very basis of our democracy for his own political gain. And this was all according to the version his Administration was willing to release to the public. While these developments are alarming enough on their own, it was also confirmed by the President that he was withholding military aid from Ukraine at the time of the call. I have long said that I trust my House colleagues on the committees of jurisdiction as they conduct oversight and investigate the Trump Administration. But these new allegations need to be investigated separate and apart from any other oversight being conducted by the House of Representatives. These allegations leave the House with no other option than to begin an impeachment inquiry, which allows us to use the full power of our chamber and all the tools at our disposal to uncover the truth. We must follow the facts, wherever they lead. I d… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-davids-statement-ukraine-allegations Representative Davids Statement on Ukraine Allegations 2019-09-23 2019 2019-09 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on Ukraine allegations: "When I was sworn into office, I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and I take that responsibility very seriously. "The reports that the President asked Ukrainian officials to help him investigate a political opponent, if true, represent a clear abuse of power and mean he invited foreign interference into our democracy for his own political gain. "Not only that, the President and his administration continue to stonewall investigations into this and many other allegations. This continued pattern of corruption threatens the fabric of our democracy and the safety of the American people. "No one is above the law, not even the President. Our country has laws to protect whistleblowers and to protect the security of our elections, both of which are fundamental to our democracy. "On Thursday, the Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire will testify before the House Intelligence Committee. The rule of law requires the Administration to turn over the whistleblower report. The Administration should also turn over the transcript of the call between the President and the Ukrainian government, so the American people have all the facts. "If the Acting Director or any member of this Administration does not comply, they must be held accountable to the full extent of the law." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-introduces-bill-support-women-s-business-centers-help-female Rep. Sharice Davids Introduces Bill to Support Womens Business Centers; Help Female Entrepreneurs Start and Grow Businesses 2019-09-20 2019 2019-09 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids today introduced the Women's Business Centers Improvements Act to help enhance resources and opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Kansas. The bipartisan bill strengthens the Women's Business Centers (WBC) program, which provides a full range of counseling and training services for small businesses primarily owned by women. Women are the fastest growing sector of entrepreneurs, but many unique challenges still exist for women, particularly women of color, to start and grow a business. By strengthening Women's Business Centers, we can increase access to vital counseling and technical training services for female entrepreneurs so they can succeed right here in Kansas, said Rep. Sharice Davids. The Kansas City Women's Business Center is located in Fairway, KS and serves over 600 clients annually in the Kansas City Metro and across the state of Kansas through business trainings, workshops, counseling, and access to capital programs. Not only will women entrepreneurs in Kansas City and our surrounding region benefit from this legislation, but women all over the country will have the opportunity to access more of the resources they need to start and grow their businesses. Women are exploring entrepreneurship as a pathway to financial self-sufficiency. Reauthorizing WBC funding is imperative to our consulting and training programs for women entrepreneurs serving more than 145,000 women entrepreneurs each year, said Sherry Turner, Executive Director of the Kansas City Women's Business Center. The Women's Business Center program was established 30 years ago to help women entrepreneurs succeed, and now there are 150 locations throughout the U.S. which serve over 150,000 entrepreneurs annually. The legislation introduced by Davids reauthorizes WBCs for four years, increasing the authorization level to $31.5 million, and increases the cap on individual center grants for the first time since the program began. The bill also establishes an accreditation program run by the Association of S… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-advocates-indian-country-priorities-house-transportation Rep. Sharice Davids Advocates for Indian Country Priorities on House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 2019-09-17 2019 2019-09 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative ShariceDavidsis urging House Transportation and Infrastructureleadership to keep the priorities of tribal communities in mind while developing their legislative agenda for the 116thCongress.In a lettershe senttoCommittee Chairman Rick DeFazio and Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairwoman Eleanor Homes Norton this week,Davidsoutlined some key infrastructure issues Indian Country needs addressed. For far too long, the Native American voice has been woefully underrepresented in Congress. Issues that have relevance to the tribal community have routinely been minimized and ignored. It is my hope that our committee can serve as a proving ground for the greater inclusion of tribalvoices in federal policy this congress and that tribes can be regularly consulted on national infrastructure issues, Davids wrote in the letter. Davids suggested strategies for greater inclusion of Native voices in federal infrastructure policy, including inviting tribal witnesses to hearings, reformingthe Tribal Transportation Program, andmaking existing infrastructure grants more accessible to tribes. Full text of the letter ishereand below. Dear Chairman DeFazio and Chairwoman Norton: I write to you today to ask that you keep the priorities of Indian Country in mind as the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee develops its legislative agenda for the 116th Congress. For far too long, the Native American voice has been woefully underrepresented in Congress. Issues that have relevance to the tribal community have routinely been minimized and ignored. It is my hope that our committee can serve as a proving ground for the greater inclusion of tribal voices in federal policy this congress and that tribes can be regularly consulted on national infrastructure issues. Outlined below are some starting points for how the committee can pursue this inclusion. Hearing Witnesses Occasionally inviting tribal witnesses to hearings that don't have a strict tribal focus would go a long way to bridge the existing gap of understand… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-helps-secure-federal-funding-local-health-center-wyandotte Rep. Sharice Davids Helps Secure Federal Funding for Local Health Center in Wyandotte County 2019-09-12 2019 2019-09 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids helped secure $650,000 in federal funding for Vibrant Health, a local health center in Wyandotte County, to increase access to affordable and quality health care services in the area. Vibrant Health provides medical, dental, mental health and women's health services to underserved and uninsured children and adults in Wyandotte County. Across three locations, Vibrant Health sees approximately 10,000 patients a year. This is an exciting day for Wyandotte County. Vibrant Health provides critical medical, dental and behavioral health services across Wyandotte County, and I was proud to help them secure the federal funding needed to increase access to these services and care for more families in our community. Health care continues to be a top priority for people across the Third District, and I will keep working to ensure every Kansan has access to quality, affordable health care, said Rep. Sharice Davids. Vibrant Health was one of the 77 health centers across the country selected for a New Access Points grant and full designation as a Federally Qualified Health Center from the US. Department of Health and Human Services out of an estimated 700 applicants. Rep. Davids advocated for the grant and designation through a letter of support sent to the department. Wyandotte County has historically ranked 99 out of 103 counties in Kansas when it comes to health outcomes. Vibrant Health is committed to providing quality and accessible health care to members of the community and this grant award allows us the opportunity to increase access that community members need and deserve, said Vibrant Health CEO Patrick Sallee. In addition to direct federal funding, the Federally Qualified Health Center designation will provide enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, and allow Vibrant Health to offer valuable medication discounts to patients through a 340B Drug Pricing Program Pharmacy. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-leads-freshman-colleagues-urging-house-committee-chairs-be Rep. Sharice Davids Leads Freshman Colleagues in Urging House Committee Chairs to be Fiscally Responsible; Abide by Pay-As-You-Go Rules 2019-09-04 2019 2019-09 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. ShariceDavids(KS-03) leda group of herHousefreshmancolleagues in urging Committee Chairs to recommit to fiscal responsibility and abide by Congressional Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) budget rules, which ensure that any legislation that may increase thefederaldeficit is offset by spending cuts or revenue increases.Representatives Ben McAdams(UT-04), Colin Allred(TX-32), CindyAxne(IA-03), Ed Case(HI-01), Joe Cunningham(SC-01), Kendra Horn(OK-05), Dean Phillips(MN-03), AbigailSpanberger(VA-07)and Jeff Van Drew(NJ-02) allco-signed the letter. The group of freshman lawmakers asked Committee Chairs to work with them to ensure each committee's legislation is funded with responsible pay-forsthat are considered early in the legislative process.They also ask that legislation is not advanced out of committees until theCongressional Budget Office (CBO) hashadtime to properly review and put forth a proposed cost estimate. Congress must dowhat we said we would and find ways topay for bills we propose so we don't leave future generations mired in debt.That starts with our Committee Chairs prioritizing fiscal responsibility and transparency, and ensuring we have a plan to pay for our prioritiesbefore bills make it to the House floor for a vote. With our nation's debt hitting a record $22 trillion, it's more critical than ever that we stick to the House-passed PAYGO rule and not make a bad situation worse,said Rep. ShariceDavids. Just as Utah families and small businesses do, Congress must identify how it will pay for new spending. PAYGO rules helped instill the discipline that actually produced balanced budgets back in the 1990s. It's a proven way to hold the line and not increase the deficit,said Rep. Ben McAdams. As a new father, I'm dedicated to making sure we're governing with fiscal responsibility so that future generations can tackle big problems instead of cleaning up after us. I thank my colleague, CongresswomanDavidsfor leading this effort. We came to Washington to work together and get things done, and it's my hope th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-statement-israel-s-decision-deny-members-congress-entering-country Rep. Davids' Statement on Israels Decision to Deny Members of Congress from Entering the Country 2019-08-15 2019 2019-08 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the Government of Israel's decision to deny Representatives Tlaib and Omar from entering the country: A strong international relationship requires engagement and communication between governments, and the decision to ban Representatives Tlaib and Omar, two sitting members of Congress, from entering Israel is counterproductive to maintaining a strong US-Israel relationship. This action is not in line with the values we hold as democracies, and it's wrong. Strong alliances can thrive even where disagreements exist, but they cannot thrive where free and open communication is shut down. This is an ill-advised and dangerous precedent to set especially in light of the long-standing bond between our two countries and it must be reversed. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-releases-report-insulin-prices-kansas-third-emphasizes-need-lower Rep. Davids Releases Report on Insulin Prices in Kansas Third, Emphasizes Need to Lower Prescription Drug Costs 2019-08-14 2019 2019-08 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. ShariceDavidstodayreleased a report highlighting the high prices of diabetes medication like insulin for seniors and the uninsured populations in Kansas' Third Congressional district. The report found that Kansas Third residents are payingdrasticallyhigher prices than they would in other countries, placing a significant economic burden on both taxpayers and patients. This report confirms what many Kansas families know all too well: insulin prices in our country are soaringand drug companies are continuing to profit while families and communities suffer,saidDavids.We've seen folks forced to take drastic measures, like rationing their insulin, due to the sky-high price of this medication.Some have eventragicallydied while doing so. We need to pass legislation now to increase transparency in drug pricing, stop drug companies from gaming the system and unfairly raising prices, and allow Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices. The report found that: There are 17,000 seniors and disabled Medicare beneficiaries who have been diagnosed with diabetesin KS-03. The 50 most popular brand-name diabetes medications used by these beneficiaries are 4.8 times the cost in Australia, 3.4 times the cost in the United Kingdom, and 2.7 times the cost in Canada. There are 66,000 uninsured residents in the district. Uninsureddiabetes patients in the district who purchase NovologFlexpena popular brand of insulinpay on average 21 times more than they would in Australia, 14 times more than they would in the United Kingdom, and 12 times more than they would in Canada. Medicare beneficiaries pay significantly more for their drugs than patients abroadbecause Medicare lacks the authority to negotiate directly with drug manufacturer. Patients who are uninsured or underinsured and must pay for their drugs out of pocket bear an even greater cost burden. To view the full report, clickHERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/wake-mass-shootings-rep-davids-calls-senate-act-gun-safety In Wake of Mass Shootings, Rep. Davids Calls on Senate to Act on Gun Safety 2019-08-05 2019 2019-08 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy In the wake of mass shootings in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, OH, over the weekend, Rep. Davids offered the following statement calling on the Senate to act on gun safety: In less than 24 hours, our country has seen two mass shootings that left at least 29 people dead. Whole communities, entire families, and more than one country were devastated by loss this weekend. And this is not the first time we have woken up to this reality. Enough is enough. Congress has a responsibility to the people we represent to do everything in our power to keep them safe, and it's past time for Senate leaders to take that responsibility seriously and work to prevent these senseless killings. In our first 100 days in office, the House passed common sense gun safety measures (H.R. 8 and H.R. 112)to implement universal background checks and close loopholes in gun purchases. Mitch McConnell has refused to bring these potentially life-saving bills to the Senate floor for a vote. That is a failure in leadership, plain and simple. Like all issues, this comes down to a choice: do you put the safety of children and families first and pass common sense gun safety laws, or do you put the gun lobby first, take their money and do their bidding? It's time for our leaders to do right by our communities, by our children and families and stand up to the gun lobby once and for all. We cannot sit idly by while more innocent lives are ripped away by gun violence. Mitch McConnell must call the Senate back for an emergency session immediately and bring the House-passed gun safety legislation to the Senate floor for debate and a vote. Once again, Mitch McConnell has failed to do his job on this and many other important pieces of legislation. People's lives depend on our actions as elected officials. The Senate has the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to the People. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-statement-house-passage-rehabilitation-multiemployer-pensions-act Rep. Davids statement on the House passage of Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act 2019-07-25 2019 2019-07 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the House passage ofRehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act: "The multiemployer pension system faces an urgent crisis. Workers and retirees in Kansas are at risk of losing their hard-earned pensions through no fault of their own putting their families' financial security and future in jeopardy. Today, I voted to pass the bipartisan Butch Lewis Act, which would keep our pension promises and protect the retirement plans of 1.3 million Americans, thousands of whom are our friends and neighbors in the Kansas City region. "While we always must be mindful of our nation's debt, it's wrong to balance our budget on the backs of people who've worked hard their whole lives and paid into these programs. Furthermore, the consequences of not acting now would be devastating for our entire economy, not just workers and retirees. Taxpayers, participating employers, regional economies, and communities across the country would be on the hook for hundreds of billions of dollars if Congress does not act now to protect pensions. "That being said, my concern remains that the House continues to bring bills for a vote without finding ways to pay for them first. I hope that if this bill passes the Senate and goes to conference, Congress will do the hard work of fully-funding it." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-house-passage-budget-act-2019 Rep. Sharice Davids statement on House Passage of the Budget Act of 2019 2019-07-25 2019 2019-07 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids offered the following statement on House passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019: I'm pleased that we were able to pass a bipartisan, 2-year agreement so we can provide funding for essential government operations and address the impending debt ceiling and budgetary caps. Failing to act would have had devastating effects for the people of the Third District as well as for our country's national security and economy, and could have led to another disastrous government shutdown. Our national debt continues to soar, and I would have liked to have seen a stronger emphasis on fiscal responsibility in this agreement so we begin to lower our nation's deficit. Going forward, I will continue to urge my colleagues in Congress to exercise fiscal restraint so we are not saddling future generations with a crippling financial burden. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-votes-set-humanitarian-standards-children-and-families Rep. Sharice Davids Votes to Set Humanitarian Standards for Children and Families at the Border; Condemns Conditions at the Border 2019-07-25 2019 2019-07 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Last night, Rep. Sharice Davids voted to pass H.R. 3239,the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Custody Act, which would establish basic humanitarian standards of care for individuals in CBP custody. The horrific conditions at the border do not reflect the values we hold as Kansans or as Americans. We must continue to address this crisis, keep children safe, and ensure accountability. This legislation will set medical care and humanitarian standards for detained individuals, including families and children, in a matter than respects the basic rights of those seeking asylum and is consistent with our country's values. I'm proud to support this bill and I urge the Senate to act swiftly and get this bill to the President's desk, said Davids. The bill includes provisions to provide for health screenings, establish standards for shelters, and create water, sanitation, nutrition and hygiene standards. Families belong together. This Administrations' policies of separating children and families and keeping them in detention centers with little access to basic necessities is needlessly cruel and wrong. The House is working to hold this Administration accountable and end these inhumane policies, said Davids. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-statement-passage-raise-wage-act Rep. Davids Votes to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage, Help Hard-working Kansans 2019-07-18 2019 2019-07 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy After more than a decade with no raise in the federal minimum wage the longest period in U.S. history I was proud to vote today for a phased-in increase to the federal minimum wage to help hard-working Kansans and their families. The Raise the Wage Act would increase wages for up to 27.3 million Americans, helping to create an economy that works for everyone, not just wealthy corporations and special interests. I was also proud to co-sponsor a bipartisan amendment to make sure we're examining the economic and employment impacts of the bill midway through implementation so that Congress can get a clear understanding of the impact of this legislation and take any needed action to ensure our workers and businesses can thrive. I had also pushed for a tax credit to help our small businesses cover the expense of increased wages and I was disappointed it was not included, but I'll continue to work with my colleagues on the House Small Business Committee to champion Kansas small businesses and set them up for success. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-introduces-bill-help-veteran-owned-businesses-succeed Rep. Davids Introduces Bill to Help Veteran-Owned Businesses Succeed 2019-07-17 2019 2019-07 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. ShariceDavidstoday introduced the SERV Act, a bill to help Veteran-owned businesses succeed by studying the barriers these businesses face, including lack of access to capital and credit. Growing up with a parent in the army, I saw firsthand the challenges our service members face when transitioning to new jobs after time in the military. There are so many veteransin Kansaswith the entrepreneurial skills it takes to run a small business, and we must do a better job at setting them up for success,saidDavids. The Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act, or SERV Act, requires a report from the Comptroller General of the United States on the ability of veteran and reservist small business owners to access credit, a necessary part of a business'prosperity. Access to capital is one of the most important first steps entrepreneurs take when starting a business, and it is also one of the biggest difficulties, especially for our Veterans. By studying the problem of access to credit for Veterans and Reservists, the SERV Act will be a crucial first step in identifying solutions that allowthesebusinesses to thrive,saidDavids. The legislation also requires the U.S. Small Business Association to develop a plan for outreach and promotionof the many programs available to veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, and their spouses. Davidsintroduced the bipartisan bill with House Small Business Committee Ranking memberSteve Chabot (R-OH).To view the bill text, click HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-statement-passage-middle-class-health-benefits-tax-repeal-act Rep. Davids Statement on Passage of Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act 2019-07-17 2019 2019-07 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Davids issued the following statement on the House passage ofH.R.748, theMiddle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019. Today, I joined my House colleagues to pass the bipartisan Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act, which would repeal the so-called Cadillac tax,' a pending tax on the most expensive employer-sponsored health insurance plans that would shift health insurance costs to employees and their families. At a time when so many hard-working Kansas families are struggling to afford quality health care, we must be focused on driving down costs, not increasing them. That being said, my concern remains that the House is bringing bills for a vote without finding ways to pay for them first. I urge Congress to re-focus on finding ways to pay for legislation that we pass, especially when it's as important as ensuring Americans receive affordable health care. I hope that if this bill passes the Senate and goes to conference, Congress will do the hard work of funding it. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-advocates-kansas-city-area-infrastructure-needs-brings-house Rep. Davids advocates for Kansas City-area infrastructure needs, brings House Transportation and Infrastructure Leadership to Kansas Third 2019-07-16 2019 2019-07 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. ShariceDavidsadvocated for Kansas City-area infrastructure needs during a Third District visit from Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (OR-04) and Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) this past weekend.Davidsis also a member of the Committee and Vice Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee. I'm proud to be the first member from Kansas on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in nearly a decade, especially given the Kansas City Metro area's strategic position in our country's heartland as a major transportation hub,saidDavids. In order to best represent our region, I have to ensure theCommittee is in tune with the needs here. That's why I was glad tobringChairmen DeFazio and LarsentoKansas this weekend to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the Third District, like the need to expand U.S. 69. The Congressmembers toured U.S. 69 with Kansas Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz, Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach and members of the Overland Park City Chamber of Commerce. The delegationviewedcongestion on the highway, a major safety concernand hindrance to the economic growth of the region. Following the tour, thedelegationmet with local stakeholders from across the Third District to discuss how the federal government can better supportKansas City-areainfrastructure. I was pleased to join RepresentativeDavidsthis past weekend in her home district to tour and learn about local infrastructure needs,said Chairman Peter DeFazio.Transportation systems across the country are in dire need of repair. And that is why I am glad to have RepresentativeDavidson the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She has hit the ground running since coming to Congress to come up with collaborative solutions to fix our nation's crumbling infrastructure. Davidsand Larsen also toured the Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Centerin Olathe to hear directly from employees there about the aviation work they are doing. RepresentativeDavidsis a valuable member of Congress a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-roundtable-student-loans-rep-davids-announces-two-bills-lower-costs Following roundtable on student loans, Rep. Davids announces two bills to lower costs, protect students 2019-07-11 2019 2019-07 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Following herround tableon the impact student loan debtis having on the people of Kansas' Third District, Rep. ShariceDavidsis helping to introduce two bills to remove hidden fees on student loans and help students who were scammed into faulty loans get relief. During our roundtable on student loans, I heard from so many students and familiesin Kansasabout the devastating effect student loan debt is having on them and their ability to plan for the future. As we continue to look for solutions to this pressing issue, I'm proud to introduce two pieces of legislation that will lower the cost of student loans and help protect students from bad actors,saidDavids. The Relief for Defrauded Students Act helps students misled by predatory, often for-profit colleges seek relief for their federal loans. It would provide a quicker, fairer process for students to reclaim their loan payments from institutionslikeWright Career College, a now-defunct college based in Overland Park that defrauded students. Students take out loans with the expectation that they will receive an education that sets them up for success yet too many students are left withenormousdebt from predatory institutions and no education to show for it. Congress must put in place safeguards toensure defrauded students have the opportunity for relief,saidDavids. Thesecond piece of legislation, theFee Free Student Loan Act,removes all administrative fees, which can range from one to four percent, on federal student loans.This hidden tax collectively adds billions of dollars to student debt every year. We should be encouraging not penalizing folks who wantto pursue higher education.That startsby eliminating these unnecessary and costly fees, reducingthe burden of student loans up front, sothatall our studentscansucceed,saidDavids. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-votes-pass-bill-ease-visa-backlog-help-kansas-businesses Rep. Sharice Davids Votes to Pass Bill to Ease Visa Backlog, Help Kansas Businesses 2019-07-10 2019 2019-07 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Rep. ShariceDavidsvoted to pass H.R. 1044, the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored in the last Congress by her predecessor that would help ease green card backlogs and help businesses in Kansas retain the high-skilled staff they need to thrive. Kansas businesses depend on high-skilled workers to be competitive and to contribute to the local economy. This bipartisan bill will allow our businesses to focus on retaining these workers, while also reducing the backlogs for people facing the longest waiting times,saidDavids. The employment-based green card system provides permanent residence to individuals who are important to our economy. About 95 percent of employment-based green card applicants already live and work in the U.S. on temporary visas. Because of the per-country limits, however, some people are forced to stay on their temporary visas for many years, if not decades. This bill creates a fair and equitable first come, first serve system under which U.S. companies will be able to focus on what they do besthiring people with the right skills to create products, services, and jobs and helps to even out the green card lines, preventing excessive backlogs for some. Today is an important day for many of us, a moment we have been waiting for years. Finally, our hard work and tireless efforts have come into fruition. After the tragic murder of my husband, SrinivasKuchibhotla, in February 2017, I lost my status to stay in the country and the immigration struggle took over my grief. And, today with HR 1044 getting passed I can finally find peace and no words can express my happiness,saidSunayanaDumala,a resident of Olathe. This backlog, along with the backlog of other kinds of visas that local industries count on like our agriculture sector, just underscore the need for bipartisan, comprehensive reform to fix our broken immigration system. I hope this bill willspura larger, holistic fix,saidDavids. Davidsco-sponsored this legislation and has championed it since taking o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-statement-final-passage-emergency-humanitarian-supplemental Rep. Davids Statement on the Final Passage of Emergency Humanitarian Supplemental 2019-06-28 2019 2019-06 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Davids issued on the following statement on the final House passage of H.R. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act. "The children and families seeking asylum at our border deserve our immediate attention and humanitarian aid. I voted today to pass legislation that, while not perfect, will provide immediate assistance to those seeking asylum and help relieve the horrific conditions at the border. "I would have liked to see stronger protections from the House bill included in this version, like increased oversight of the standards by which migrant children are detained, but ultimately getting aid to the children and families at the border must be our priority right now. "Our work is far from over -- I will continue to advocate for long-term solutions address this issue while still upholding our values and making sure those who come here in search of a better life are treated fairly and humanely." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-passage-appropriations-package Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on the Passage of Appropriations Package 2019-06-26 2019 2019-06 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3055, a minibus package of FY 2020 appropriations bills. Included in the bills is language that prohibits the USDA's planned relocation of the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) outside the D.C. region. Rep. Davids had co-sponsored an amendment to ensure the USDA could relocate to the Kansas City region as planned. "While I'm disappointed the amendment I sponsored to make sure high paying USDA jobs can come to Kansas City as planned was not ultimately included, Isupported today's appropriations minibus becauseit makes critical investments that will improve the health and safety of all Kansans. That includes funds to repair our crumbling infrastructure, increase access to health care for our veterans, and ensure we have clean air and safe water, among many other important investments. "I'm hopeful the funding for the relocation of USDA's research facilities will be included in the Senate appropriations bill. I'll continue to do whatever I can to make sure that move happens, including encouraging the Senate to take up this amendment." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-rep-davids-passage-emergency-humanitarian-supplemental Rep. Davids Statement on the Passage of Emergency Humanitarian Supplemental 2019-06-26 2019 2019-06 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act. The treatment of children at the border separating families and keeping kids in mass-detention centers goes against the values we hold as Kansans and as Americans. This humanitarian crisis is urgent, and addressing it must be our priority in the immediate future. That's why I voted to pass legislation that will aid children and families seeking asylum and help relieve the horrific conditions of over-crowding and lack of food and sanitary items at border detention facilities. This package also will fund effective alternatives to detention that have a proven track record of success, provide needed oversight so this crisis never happens again, and help address the root cause of the situation. The Senate also has a bipartisan version of this bill that includes many of these same provisions. I hope the Senate will take the House legislation up immediately, and that both sides will come to an agreement quickly so that it can go to the President's desk. To be clear, these issues will not be resolved by funding alone. We must continue to stand up for what's right and push for bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform. That is the only long-term, real solution and I stand ready to work with my Republican and Democrat colleagues to get it done. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-secures-funding-national-levee-safety-initiative-house Rep. Sharice Davids Secures Funding for National Levee Safety Initiative in House-Passed Appropriations Bill 2019-06-19 2019 2019-06 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. ShariceDavidstoday announced House passage of $79million in federal funding she requested fortheNational Levee Safety Initiative (NLSI), specifically $15 million for the National Flood Inventory and $20 million for the Inspection of Completed Flood Control Projects, to help keep Kansas families safe. "The safety of Kansas families will always be my top priority, and these investments in flood safety programs will help ensure our families and communities are protected even as we face increasing weather disasters. I'm proud to have worked with my colleagues to secure this critical funding, and I will continue to fight for investments that benefit the Third District,saidDavids. Davidsplayed a key role in securing this funding byformally requestingthe House Appropriations Committee to include the following items in the Energy and Water funding bill that passed the House today as part of H.R. 2740. National Flood Inventory: $15 million, an increase of $10.5 million over the budget request. Inspection of Completed Flood Control Projects: $20 million, an increase of $5 million over the budget request. TheUS Army Corps of Engineersoperates 746 miles of levees in Kansas, including over 230 miles of levees in the Third District, that will benefit from this funding. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-commends-usda-research-facilities-relocation-kansas-city Rep. Davids Commends USDA Research Facilities Relocation to Kansas City 2019-06-13 2019 2019-06 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Davids commended today's announcement by the USDA that it will move its' Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) offices to the Kansas City Metro region, bringing with it an estimated 700 good-paying federal jobs. I'm pleased the USDA has chosen the Kansas City Metro as the site to relocate its research facilities, and I'm proud to have been a part of the bipartisan effort to advocate for this move. The Kansas City Metro is in the middle of the National Biosciences Corridor that stretches from Manhattan, KS to Columbia, MO, so this selection makes all the sense in the world, said Davids. Rep. Davids joined the Kansas and Missouri congressional delegation to highlight why the Kansas City-area should be selected as the new headquarters for the USDA's major research facilities in a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue in May. USDA estimates a savings of nearly $300 million over a 15-year period on employment costs and rent or about $20 million per year due to relocation to Kansas City, allowing for more funding for needs like rural prosperity and agricultural competitiveness. There's a reason why my mom chose to stay and raise my brothers and me in Kansas it's a great place to live, work and raise a family. I look forward to working with Secretary Perdue and his staff to ensure a smooth transition for our newest Kansans, said Davids. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-passage-civil-contempt-and-subpoena-enforcement Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on Passage of Civil Contempt and Subpoena Enforcement Resolution 2019-06-11 2019 2019-06 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids issued the following statement on her vote for H.Res.430, Civil Contempt and Subpoena Enforcement Resolution: The Department of Justice must be nonpartisan and uphold the rule of law. Likewise, the leader of that department the Attorney General must always be independent and focused on doing the right thing, regardless of the politics. But Attorney General Barr has refused to release an unredacted version of the Mueller report and its underlying evidence to Congress even after the House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena. This is a dangerous disregard for congressional oversight and accountability, an important function of Congress as a co-equal branch of government. The Civil Contempt and Subpoena Enforcement Resolution helps to enforce Congress' subpoena power so we can gather critical information that matters in the lives of the people we represent, and compels Barr to provide key evidence underlying the Mueller report, as well as the unredacted report itself, that Congress needs to assess Mueller's findings. As a lawyer, I understand that this is about the rule of law.In this country, if you are supposed to show up in court and you don't go, there are real consequences. A subpoena from Congress is no different. This resolution is an important step to ensure Congress can continue to perform its oversight function and to ensure that no one is above the law. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-secures-funding-national-levee-safety-initiative-fy-2020 Rep. Sharice Davids Secures Funding for National Levee Safety Initiative in FY 2020 Appropriations Bill 2019-06-10 2019 2019-06 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. ShariceDavidssecured an additional $10 million in funding for the National Levee Safety Initiative (NLSI) to keep Kansas communities safe in an Appropriationsbillfor Fiscal Year 2020. This marks the first funding increase since the initiative's establishment in 2014, bringing the total appropriated funding level up to $15 million. We've seen historic flooding across the Midwest this spring, damaging our communities and farms and reminding us all of need to have resilient flood infrastructure in place. Yet we are still relying on levees that are on average 50 years old and not built to withstand the severe flooding facing our country. That's why I've advocated for the National Levee Safety Initiative, and why I'm so glad we were able to secure additional support for this critical program to help keep Kansas families safe,saidDavids. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' initiative sets levee safety guidelines, maintains the National Levee Database, provides for levee rehabilitation and repair, and supports Kansas's levee safety programs. Levee systems provide critical flood control for communities. But the program has yet to receive funding other than for the National Levee Database, and a 2016 Government Accountability Officereportfound that the Army Corps had difficulty implementing many aspects of the NLSI due to a lack of funding. Improving our levee system now will prevent billions of dollars in future flood damage repairs and save Kansas taxpayers'money. We can't wait any longer we must act now to protect our communities and avoid unnecessary future costs. I look forward to seeing this bill come to the House floor,saidDavids. In April,Davidsurgedthe House Appropriations Subcommittee to include critical funding for the NLSI as they develop the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies AppropriationsActfor FY2020. Now that the funding has been included in the Appropriations bill,it will move to the House floor for a vote. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-passage-hr-6-and-paygo-rule Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on the Passage of H.R. 6 and PAYGO Rule 2019-06-04 2019 2019-06 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids issued the following statement onthe passage of H.R. 6, The American Dream and Promise Act,as well as Congress' decision to waive the PAYGO rule.The Pay-As-You-Go' rule, often referred to as PAYGO,requires any legislation increasing mandatory spending or cutting taxes to be paid for. Today, I was proud to vote for H.R. 6, The American Dream and Promise Act, to provide a path to lawful citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders and DED holders. These are people who have grown up and built their lives knowing the United States as their home, and without these protections, their futures in this country are at risk. "As with any legislation, I always consider financial implications, whether intended or unintended. That's why I'm disappointed that House leadership decided not to include a way to pay for H.R. 6. "I voted against waiving the PAYGO rule because I believe Congress must be fiscally responsible and find ways to pay for legislation it wants to pass, especially when it's estimated to increase the budget deficit by more than $34 billion. "Ultimately, providing a path to legal residency and citizenship for Dreamers, who enrich our communities and contribute to our economy, is too important to delay. However, I urge leadership to recommit to common sense fiscal responsibility for the good of our communities and country. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-passage-disaster-relief-package Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on the Passage of Disaster Relief Package 2019-06-03 2019 2019-06 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Amendment toH.R. 2157 Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act: I'm pleased that the House finally passed a bipartisan disaster relief package to provide urgently-needed support for communities impacted by floods, hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters. As we saw in Kansas just last week, natural disasters can strike without warning and with devastating effect. This bill provides funding for many essential programs Kansans affected by disaster might take advantage of, like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Highway Administration emergency relief, Federal Transit Administration emergency relief, General Services Administration and agricultural programs. It also extends the National Flood Insurance Program, which helps families prepare for and rebuild after floods. Helping our families and communities recover from natural disasters should never be a partisan issue, and I'm glad we were able to pass this disaster aid package. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/kansas-missouri-delegations-urge-usda-select-kansas-city-area-headquarters Kansas, Missouri Delegations Urge USDA to Select Kansas City-Area as Headquarters for Research Agencies 2019-05-21 2019 2019-05 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Ron Estes (R-KS), and Steve Watkins (R-KS), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO),and U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Pat Roberts (R-KS) today highlighted why the Kansas City-area should be selected as the new headquarters for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. Kansas City's impressive combination of high quality of life, workforce development, and accommodation of public and private stakeholders make it a natural fit as the new headquarters for the ERS and NIFA, said Congressman Cleaver. When looking at all the elements needed for the new headquarters, I'm confident and hopeful that Secretary Perdue and the USDA will come to the conclusion that Kansas City is the optimal location. Kansas City is home to a highly-skilled workforce, including to approximately 5,000 USDA employees and contractors, the members wrote. The Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, stretching from Manhattan, Kansas to Columbia, Missouri, is the largest concentration of animal health companies in the world. Kansas is the future home of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), the nation's foremost animal disease research facility. Over a dozen land-grant universities and research institutions are located in close proximity of Kansas City. This concentration of animal health companies, NBAF and land-grant universities will not only complement the research capabilities of ERS and NIFA, but continue to foster a talented workforce to meet the personnel needs of USDA in the future. We agree the quality of life of USDA employees ought to be a key consideration in relocating the agencies, and assure you that Kansas City is a premier place for people to live and work, the members continued. Kansas City has undergone significant development in recent years, inc… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-votes-strengthening-health-care-and-lowering-prescription Rep. Sharice Davids Votes on Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act 2019-05-16 2019 2019-05 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Rep. ShariceDavidsvoted to pass H.R. 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, to help rein in the soaring costs of health care and prescription drugs and reverse the Trump Administration's ongoingattacks onthe Affordable Care Act. This bipartisan legislative package is a key step forward in addressing some of the top concerns of Kansans lowering the costs of prescription drugs and maintaining strong protections for people with pre-existing conditions,saidDavids.I'm proud to support the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act to help ensure that every family in Kansas and this country has access to affordableprescription drugs andhealth care that protects pre-existing conditions. The omnibus legislation includes three bills to lower the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugsby helping generic drugs get to market faster and four measures to reinforce the protections for people with pre-existing conditions and expand enrollment in quality, affordable coverage to more Americans: The CREATES Act:Currently, certain brand-name manufacturers use tactics to withhold or delay generic manufacturers getting from them the brand drug samples they need to develop their generic products.This bill establishes a process by which generic manufacturers are able to obtain sufficient quantities of the brand drug samples, thereby blocking these delaying tactics. The Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act:Currently, brand-name drug manufacturers can enter into a pay-for-delay agreement in which the brand-name manufacturer pays the generic manufacturer to delay bringing a generic equivalent to market, significantly hurting consumers.This bill makes these pay-for-delay agreements illegal. The BLOCKING Act:Currently, the first generic applicant to FDA is granted 180 days of market exclusivity, but some generics then fail to move the product to market, called parking thereby blocking other generics from applying to FDA. This bill allows generics to get … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-advocates-tribal-sovereignty-keeping-indigenous-women-and Rep. Sharice Davids Advocates for Tribal Sovereignty, Keeping Indigenous Women and Girls Safe 2019-05-15 2019 2019-05 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep.ShariceDavids today voted topassH.R. 312,reaffirmingthe Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation as trust land, andH.R. 375,reaffirmingthe authority of theSecretary of theInteriorto take land into trust for Indian Tribes. Speaking on the House Floorin support of theMashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act, Davids emphasized the importanceCongress fulfilling its obligation torecognizetribal sovereignty. Tribes don't need Congressmembers'sympathy. What tribes need is for us to properly exercise our duty. This bill would simply do exactly what Congress' job is to do, to recognize the federal-tribal relationship that exists, and the tribal lands that are properly held in trust for an Indian Tribe.We have got to recognize theMashpeetribe, their sovereignty, and their self-determination, said Davids. Davidsalsoco-sponsored the reintroduction of Savanna's Act,whichaims tohelp law enforcement better respond to the crisisof missing and murdered indigenous women byincreasingcoordination and data sharing. Native women and girls experience violence at far higher rates than any other female population in the country acrisisthat hasdevastatedour communities and has been neglected for too long.I'm committed to working for solutionslike Savanna's Actthat help protect Native women and girls and ensure the health of our indigenous communities,said Davids. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-votes-protect-people-pre-existing-conditions-lower Rep. Sharice Davids Votes to Protect People with Pre-existing Conditions, Lower Prescription Drug Prices 2019-05-09 2019 2019-05 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. ShariceDavidsvoted this week to pass legislation that would protect people with pre-existing conditions and move further to lower health costs and prescription drug prices for all Americans. Affordable health care that protects people with pre-existing conditions is a priority for Kansans, and it's been one of my top priorities since taking office. These pieces of legislation will helptobring down the rising costs of health care and prescription drugs for Kansas families, while also ensuring we keep life-saving protections for those with pre-existing conditions in place,saidDavids. This comes on the heels of the Trump Administrations' continued attacks on health careby asking afederal appealscourtto not only strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions, but to eliminate every protection and benefit provided by the Affordable Care Act. Over 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions common things like asthma, cancer or diabetesare protected under the ACA. This Administration's attempts to take away those vital protections will take us back to a time when people can be denied coverage, or priced out of their coverage, just because they have a pre-existing condition. We can't go back,saidDavids. Today the House passedH.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act,which Davids co-sponsored. The legislation aimsto reverse the Administration's efforts to eliminate life-saving protections for people with pre-existing conditions and push Americans into junk insurance plans that discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions and do not cover essential benefits. TheHousealso passed two bipartisan bills yesterday,H.R. 1503andH.R. 1520,to lower the price of prescription drugs by removing some of the barriers to generics coming to market. Davidshas been a vocal advocate of lowering prescription drug prices and protecting people with pre-existing conditions, addressing these issues during herpublicroundtableandtown hallconversations in the Third District. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/kansas-delegation-fcc-improve-broadband-availability-maps Kansas Delegation to FCC: Improve Broadband Availability Maps 2019-05-06 2019 2019-05 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and U.S. Representatives Roger Marshall (KS-01), Ron Estes (KS-04), Steve Watkins (KS-02) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) today encouraged Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to address concerns related to the accuracy of Form 477 collection of voice and broadband service and deployment data. The FCC's current broadband availability maps, particularly in the context of fixed broadband access shown by the National Broadband Map, do not utilize data that is granular enough to adequately depict broadband availability in rural communities,the members wrote. Form 477 data collection policies dictate that an entire census block be considered served with broadband service even if that service is only offered to one location within the census block.Since census blocks in rural communities are larger than their urban counterparts, rural communities are particularly threatened by this policy.As a result, Kansas communities could be denied eligibility to participate in existing federal funding programs for broadband deployment regardless of their actual need. Many Kansans' access to affordable and reliable broadband services relies on federal programs that distribute resources for deployment, like the programs administered within the FCC's Universal Service Fund, but if the information that the federal government uses is not specific or accurate, the agencies administering these programs are not equipped to make appropriate decisions,the members continued. In the interest of effectively allocating federal resources to unserved and underserved communities, we urge the FCC to take immediate action to improve the granularity and accuracy of broadband availability maps, especially as new broadband funding initiatives like the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund are rolled out. The FCC established its Form 477 data program in 2000 to collect data regarding broadband services, local telephone service competition, and mobile telephone services on a single for… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-statement-passage-hr-9-climate-action-now-act Rep. Davids Statement on the Passage of H.R. 9, The Climate Action Now Act 2019-05-02 2019 2019-05 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, the House took a bold first step to confront the climate crisis and protect our planet by keeping us in the Paris Climate Agreement and laying the groundwork for further climate action. I agree with the overwhelming majority of scientists who recognize that climate change is real, and it's essential that our country honors its commitment to work with the rest of the world to cut carbon pollution and address this crisis together. Protecting our environment and natural resources is necessary for both our planet and our economy. In Kansas, we are uniquely positioned to capitalize on renewable energy, asour region has some of the highest wind production potential in the world, to create good-paying jobs while growing our clean energy economy. We will continue to look for innovative solutions to combat the climate crisis, grow our economy, and leave behind a healthier world for our children. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-statement-white-house-infrastructure-meeting Rep. Davids Statement on White House Infrastructure Meeting 2019-04-30 2019 2019-04 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy I'm pleased that President Trump and Democratic leaders were able to have a productive conversation on the need to rebuild our nation's aging infrastructure, and that they agreed on a number for an infrastructure package. This is an important, bipartisan step toward fixing our crumbling roads, bridges and airports, which will create millions of good-paying jobs and help protect the future of our planet. I recently toured several infrastructure projects in our Kansas community and saw first-hand the important work being done. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, as well as my fellow Transportation and Infrastructure Committee members, to drive progress on this issue and to look for modern funding sources. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-prescription-drug-roundtable-rep-davids-supports-bills-lower Following Prescription Drug Roundtable, Rep. Davids Supports Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Costs 2019-04-24 2019 2019-04 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Following apublicroundtable on rising prescription drugs costs last week, Rep. ShariceDavidsannounced today she is supporting two bills to lower the price of prescription drugs and increase transparency in drug pricing to help Kansas families. During our roundtable discussion, I heard from so many families in the Third District who are struggling to pay for the prescription drugs that they or their loved ones depend on to survive. These bills would help drive down prescription drugs prices andincreasetransparency and oversight, giving our families some much-needed relief,saidDavids. Among the topics covered during the roundtable were getting generic drugs to market fastertoprovide affordable alternatives to brand name prescription drugs,andincreasingdrug pricing transparency to stop drug companies from unjustlyraising prices.The legislationDavidsis supporting addressesbothissues. It's refreshing to see someone in Washington start a serious dialog on healthcare. I've been in healthcare my entire careerand fought my ownhealthcarebattlesso I've seen firsthand some of the failures in the system. The problems facing health care are systemic. A band-aid approach just won't fix it,said Matthew Mellor, a cancer survivor and panelist on the roundtable. The Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Actpromotescompetition in the market for drugs and biological products byspeeding theentry of lower-cost generic and biosimilar versions of those drugs and biological products. The Prescription Drug Price Transparency Actcreatesadditional transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) underthe Medicare prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage programto further transparency of payment methodologies to pharmacies. Theskyrocketingcostof prescription drugsisconsistentlyat the top of list when people tell me about their health care concerns.That's why Ibrought together a group of individuals that understand our prescription drug system to discuss this issue and look for solution… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/first-100-days-office-rep-davids-delivers-promises-third-district In First 100 days in Office, Rep. Davids Delivers on Promises to the Third District 2019-04-16 2019 2019-04 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy April 12marks 100 days since Rep. ShariceDavidswas sworn in as a member of the 116thCongress. In her first 100 days in office,Davidshas worked hard to deliver on her promises to the people of Kansas' Third District to be accessible, protect our healthcare, make sure government is serving the people, invest wisely in infrastructure, and improve economic opportunity for all. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-lead-roundtable-discussion-prescription-drugs Rep. Davids to lead roundtable discussion on prescription drugs 2019-04-10 2019 2019-04 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Join Rep. Davids as she leads a roundtable discussionexploring prescription drugs and the role they play in our healthcare costs. Panelists include Jenifer Clausen, PharmD, BCPS,Pharmacy Director at St. Luke's South Hospital, and Patrick Sallee, CEO at Vibrant Health Wyandotte Neighborhood Clinics Seating is first-come first-served. Audience may submit written questions to the panel. WHAT: Roundtable on prescription drugs WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2019 at 11 am WHERE: Kansas City Kansas Community College, Lower Level Jewell Building Room 232 The Jewell Building is the main administrative building in the center of campus. The main entrance is labeled as Admissions and there is an outside staircase to the right of the doors. If you take those stairs, it is a straight shot to 2325/2326. The room will be at the end of the hallway on your right. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/ti-chairs-defazio-and-larsen-announce-rep-sharice-davids-will-serve-vice-chair Rep. Sharice Davids to Serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation 2019-04-09 2019 2019-04 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation in the 116th Congress. The Subcommittee on Aviation has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation, including safety, infrastructure, labor, and international issues. In just the first few months of the new Congress, Congresswoman Davids has made outstanding contributions to our Committee, and I am honored she agreed to take on this new role, said DeFazio. As Vice Chair, Congresswoman Davids will play a key role as the Committee not only continues its work to ensure the safety of our Nation's airspace, but also as we work to improve our critical airport infrastructure, create good-paying aviation jobs across the country, and integrate new users and technologies that will shape the future of U.S. aviation. I look forward to working with Congresswoman Davids in her role as Vice Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee. Congresswoman Davids represents the hardworking women and men at the FAA Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center, a critical component of the U.S. aviation system. Her input will be invaluable as the Committee works on a forward-looking aviation and aerospace agenda to ensure aviation safety, foster innovation in U.S. airspace, improve U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace, and enhance the air travel experience for passengers, said Aviation is a vital part of our transportation systemand economyin Kansas andacross thecountry.I'm honored to be named vice-chair of the Aviation Subcommittee at this critical time, said Davids. I look forward to working on ways we can maintain the highest safety standards in the world, capitalize on new and developing technology, and find strategies to mitigate climate change. To learn more about the Subcommittee on Aviation, click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-presides-over-house-floor-violence-against-women-act-reauthorized Rep. Davids Presides Over House Floor as Violence Against Women Act is Reauthorized 2019-04-04 2019 2019-04 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep.Sharice Davidstoday presided over the House Floor as the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 passed, improving critical protections and services for all victims of violence and abuse.Davidsco-sponsored multiple amendments to the bill that address the crisis of violence against Native women and girls. Re-authorizing the Violence Against Women Act will help ensure that all survivors of violence and abuse can receive the support, protection, and justice they deserve. I was honored to preside over the House Floor as we passed this historic piece of legislation,said Davids. This legislation re-authorizes the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994. It makesvitalimprovements including strengthening services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking,equipping law enforcement with the tools combat these issues and protect their communities, and improving the health care system's response. VAWA is a landmark piece of legislation that has provided lifesaving services for victims of sexual and domestic violence acrossthecountry. This legislation is critical to ensure that survivors have access to the services they deserve. VAWA is not a partisan issue. It is not a political issue. It is about saving lives,said JulieDonelon, President & CEO of the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA). Davids'co-sponsored threeamendments toaddress the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls by improving information sharing and coordination in law enforcement agencies. Native women and girls experience violence at far higher rates than any other female population in the country an epidemic that has been neglected for far too long. I'm pleased to join my colleagues to help shine a light on this crisis and to ensure the health and safety of our Native women,saidDavids. Davidsis now the second Native American woman to sit in the Speaker's chair after Rep. DebHaalanddid so in last month. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-votes-condemn-attacks-health-care Rep. Davids Votes to Condemn Attacks on Health Care 2019-04-03 2019 2019-04 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Rep. ShariceDavidsvoted to passH.Res271, a resolution condemning the Administration's attack on our health care system in the Texas v. U.S. lawsuit and calling on the Department of Justice to reverse its position in the case. The resolution was adopted. I'm committed to making sure more Kansans not fewer have access to quality, affordable healthcare, said Rep.Davids. If the Affordable Care Act is struck down, the1,200,300people in Kansas with pre-existing conditionscould lose their protections, and millions more people across the country would be stripped of their healthcare coverage. That's why I voted to condemn this attack and ensure people in the Third District still have access to quality, affordable health care. Last week, in federal court, the Administration attempted to not only end protections for people with pre-existing conditions, but to eliminate every single protection and benefit provided by the Affordable Care Act.If the courts agree withthis position, the followingprovisionswould beeliminated: Protections for people with pre-existing conditions; The ban on lifetime and annual limits on health coverage; The Medicaid expansion covering 15 million Americans; Health insurance affordability tax credits assisting 9 million Americans; Bans on discriminatory insurance practices thatmakewomen pay more for coverage; Young adults' ability to remain on their parents' insurance until age 26, and more. I'm working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to implement policies that improve our healthcare system and reduce costs for prescription drugs and premiums,saidDavids.Last week,weintroducedthe Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act, which would lower health insurance premiums, strengthen protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and reverse attacks on our healthcare system.I will continue to worktoprotectand strengthenour healthcare system. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/office-rep-davids-hold-taxpayer-resource-workshop-april-4 Office of Rep. Davids to hold Taxpayer Resource Workshop on April 4 2019-04-01 2019 2019-04 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Join Representative Davids' Office for an informational session about free resources available to taxpayers in the Third District. Traci Wilnerd, Taxpayer Advocate will join us to provide information and resources about the Taxpayer Advocate Service, the tax filing season and new developments that people should be aware of this tax season. She will give a presentation and answer questions from attendees. Brenna Duffy, of the VITA Program will discuss the services of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program which assists in preparing taxes for people who make under $60,000. She will help people learn how to access this program, but please note, individual taxes will not be prepared at this informational session. The event will be held April 4, at 5:30 pm in Conference Room B at the West Wyandotte Library at 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, KS 66112. Space is limited, so please register here to reserve your spot. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-rep-davids-h-res-124-opposing-president-trump-s-ban-transgender Statement from Rep. Davids on H. Res. 124, opposing President Trump’s ban on transgender service members 2019-03-28 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Statement from Rep. Davids on H. Res. 124, opposing President Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. Armed Forces: "Since 2016, transgender servicemembers have served openly and honorably in theU.S. Armed Forces.ThePresident'sdiscriminatory ban ontransgender individuals serving in the militarydemeans the service of thousands of brave transgenderservice members, hurts our military readiness, and doesn't reflect our values as a nation. "Americans should be allowed to serve our country regardless of how they identify.That's whyI votedtodayto reject this shameful ban on transgender Americans serving in the military and urge the Department of Defense to not reinstate a discriminatory policy." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-supports-bill-reduce-healthcare-costs-protect-people-pre-existing Rep. Davids Supports Bill to Reduce Healthcare Costs, Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions 2019-03-27 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. ShariceDavidstoday announced her support of The Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act, a sweeping new health carebillthat will lower Kansans health insurance premiums, strengthen protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and reverse attacks on our health care system. Too many families in Kansas are struggling to get the healthcare they need or are faced with skyrocketing costs. At my recent town hall in Olathe, 8 out of 10 questions were about healthcare.That's why I'm co-sponsoring this sweeping legislation to stabilize and improve the Affordable Care Act, protect people with pre-existing conditions, and lower health premiums for Kansas families,saidDavids. On Monday, the Trump administrationattemptedto not only end protections for people with pre-existing conditions, but to eliminate all protections and benefits provided by the Affordable Care Act. I am thrilled to see House Democrats offer a plan to solidify protections for pre-existing conditions, increase affordability, and expand healthcare coverage. It is particularly important because last night, my heart sank with the news that the Trump administration and the DOJ are backing a court ruling that would completely dismantle the ACA. It would be devastating for my family and for my son, whose life depends on protections for pre-existing conditions. This plan offers an urgent solution to protect and strengthen the ACA,said Laura Robeson, a Prairie Village mother and healthcare advocate. This administration'sattacks on theACA and people with pre-existing conditionscould result in millions of people being kicked off of their coverageand going without the vital care they need. I'm committed to working with people from either party who want to lower healthcare costs and protect those with pre-existing conditions,saidDavids. If the Affordable Care Act is struck down, 130 million people willlosecoverage for their pre-existing conditions, andthe uninsured ratewill increase by 65 percent. To view the entire b… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-rep-davids-her-first-town-hall Statement from Rep. Davids On Her First Town hall 2019-03-25 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Statement from Rep. Davids on her first town hall: "This Sunday, we held our first town hall where I heard directly from the people of Kansas' Third District about the issues facing our community and country from making sure people have access to affordable healthcare to investing in infrastructure and education to grow our economy. Thank you to everyone who attended or watched online for being an active participant in our democracy. Let's continue to talk and work together. "My team is here to help constituents of the Third District navigate the federal government. If you need assistance with a federal agency, please contact one ofmy offices." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-open-wyandotte-county-district-office-hold-open-house Rep. Sharice Davids To Open Wyandotte County District Office, Hold Open House 2019-03-18 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. ShariceDavidsannounced today that her Wyandotte County District Office will open on Thursday, March 21.Davidsand her staff willmark the occasionwith an open house onMarch 20 from 1 p.m. -5 p.m. to welcome residents to the newspace. My team and I are committed to beingactive and engagedin the Wyandotte community and this office is a big part of our effort to be as accessible as possible to our constituents here, saidDavids. All corners of this district deserve to be heard and I hope the people of WyandotteCounty will consider this office a resource. There has not been a Congressional office in Wyandotte County since Rep. Dennis Moore retired in 2010.Davidspromised on her campaignthat she would re-open adistrictofficein the countyso that constituents would haveeasier access to services. The Wyandotte Office will be located in downtown Kansas City at the BrotherhoodBankBuilding at 7th and Minnesota and will be accessible by public transportation, with a bus stopdirectly across the street.Davidsalready has an office in Overland Park. In addition, her staff holds Pop-Up Officesacross the district, from Spring Hill to Lenexa. My top priority will always be serving the people of Kansas' Third District and making sure the government is working for them, saidDavids. My staff and Iwork diligently to help constituents cut through red tape and get responses and resolutionsto issues they face. Staff at Davids' offices will help constituents of the Third Congressional District navigate the federal government. For example, staff may be able to help with backlogged veterans' benefits, Social Security and Medicare issues, stalled tax refunds, passport issues, and more. Examples of federal agencies the office will work with include the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Small Business Administration (SBA), The Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For office hours and contact information, visit davids.house.gov. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-emphasizes-need-expand-medicaid-kansas Rep. Sharice Davids Emphasizes Need to Expand Medicaid in Kansas 2019-03-14 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Emphasizing the importance of expanding Medicaid in Kansas, Rep. Sharice Davids has co-sponsored the Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2019 (H.R. 584). This bill would incentivize eligible states, including Kansas, to expand Medicaidby starting the amount the federal government matches state's investment for expansion at 100 percent. From skyrocketing prescription drug prices to rising premiums, too many Americans are struggling with the basic costs of healthcare and access to quality coverage. It's essential that Kansas joins the 36states that have already expanded Medicaid tolower healthcare costs, increase access to quality healthcare coverage, and protect those with pre-existing conditions in our own communities,saidDavids. This bill would allow states to receive 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentages for the first three yearsafter it expands Medicaid,95% for the fourth year, 94% for the fifth year, 93% for the sixth year, and 90%all yearsthereafter. It's no secret that expanding Medicaid is my priority it will create jobs, support rural hospitals, keep our tax dollars here in our state, and make Kansas families stronger. I'm pleased to have Rep.Davidsadvocating to expand Medicaid inCongressand looking for ways to further supplement the state's investment. I look forward to working with her to make sure all Kansas have access to affordable healthcare,said Governor Laura Kelly. We applaud Rep.Davids' support of this bill to incentivize Medicaid expansion for states like Kansas. The Chamber recognizes the importance of accessible and affordable health care for Kansas providers, employers and residents. There are both personal and economic costs to not expanding. Uninsured individuals often work while sick, or postpone seeking care. Expanding access to care will both improve the lives of the working uninsured in our state as well as the businesses and others throughout the system currently underwriting the escalating costs of uncompensated care.said Tracey OsborneOltjen, President & CEO of th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-rep-sharice-davids-decision-ground-boeing-737-max-planes-us Statement from Rep. Sharice Davids on the decision to ground Boeing 737 Max Planes in the US 2019-03-13 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Statement from Rep. Sharice Davids on the decision to ground Boeing 737 Max Planes in the US: Earlier today, I signed a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration urging it to ground Boeing's 737 Max 8 aircrafts. There is nothing more important than the safety of the American people, and I was relieved to see President's decision to finally ground the 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircrafts. My office has been in touch with the FAA and though they are committed to a thorough investigation, they could not give us a clear timeline on when they would have the results. Given that more people's lives could be at stake, these planes should remain grounded until the FAA's investigation concludes that the Boeing 737 Max planes are not a risk to public safety. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-house-resolution-183 Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on House Resolution 183 2019-03-07 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids statement on House Resolution 183: "Today I voted in support of a resolutioncondemning anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim discrimination as forms of bigotry contrary to the values and aspirations of the American people.I stand in strong opposition of all forms of hatred, intolerance and discrimination, andI am deeply concerned about the rise of hate crimes in our country. "We need to take a step back and listen and learn from all our communities. We were elected to represent the people of this country and we should first and foremost listen to them and their experiences. This is particularly true as we work towards a more inclusive and equitable society. " 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/haaland-davids-introduce-historic-resolution-recognizing-native-american-women Haaland, Davids Introduce Historic Resolution Recognizing Native American Women for Women’s History Month 2019-03-06 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Congresswomen Deb Haaland (NM-01) and Sharice Davids (KS-3) introduced a historic resolution recognizing Native American women forWomen'sHistoryMonth, alongside 19 original cosponsors, including Native American Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Tom Cole (OK-4). It is the first time a resolution recognizing Native American women has been introduced in the U.S. House. The resolution honorsthe heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. It also calls attention to the challenges that disproportionately affect women in Native communities including the wage gap disparity and domestic violence that contribute to the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. Women'sHistorymonthis all about recognizing the contributions women have made to this country while recommitting ourselves to fight for equality. My resolution honors the stories and contributions of Native American women which are often left out of the conversation. By giving a voice to a whole group of women who have never had a voice in Congress, we're also drawing attention to the struggles and challenges our community still faces, said Rep. Deb Haaland, Co-Chair of the Native American Caucus and one of the first Native American women serving in Congress. Every March, we come together to celebrate women who have shaped our nation's history, and those who continue to pave the way for future generations. Native American women are not always thought of in that celebration, so I'm proud to partner with Rep. Haaland to make sure we remember all that Native American women have contributed to our society, to advocate for Native women, and to work on the issues impacting our communities, said Rep. Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women serving in Congress. For more than three decades, the month of March has been dedicated to shining light on the numerous and lasting contributions of American women throughout our nation's history. Each year, I think of the women in my own family… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-hold-town-hall-event-march-24-olathe Rep. Sharice Davids to Hold Town Hall Event on March 24 in Olathe 2019-03-06 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Reaffirming her commitment toconstituents, Rep. Sharice Davids announced today that she will hold her first Town Hall event on Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew Christian Church in Olathe, Kan. The event will begin with a 30-minute live interview betweenDavidsand Shawnee Mission Post Publisher JaySenter, followedby questions thatSenterselects from the audience. Staff from Rep.Davids'DistrictOffice will also be on-hand to assist constituentswho need help navigating a federal agency. Throughout my campaign for Congress, I committed to being open and accessible to the people of Kansas' 3rdDistrict - something that had been lacking in recent years,Davidssaid. Holding public town hallsis one way to do thatso that we can continue our conversations about how we will tackle the issues facing our community and country like reducinghealth care costs andprescription drug prices and getting money out of politics. I'm pleased to honormycommitment and I look forward to an informative conversation with the Shawnee Mission Post and the people of the 3rd District. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. The doors will open at 2 p.m. and event will begin at 3 p.m. Overflow seating with a live video feed will be available on the premises.The event will also be available via livestream on the Facebook pages of both the Shawnee Mission Post and Rep.Davids. Attendeesare required toregister in advance athttps://repdavids.eventbrite.com. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-introduces-bill-expand-and-protect-voting-rights Rep. Sharice Davids Introduces Bill to Expand and Protect Voting Rights 2019-03-05 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids today introduced The Count the Vote Act to expand and protect voting rights bygiving people the right to petition the Department of Justice to investigate voting complaints. Voting is the very foundation of our democracy, and we need to ensure that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to participate in our country's democratic process,said Davids.Kansans have experienced repeated instances of voter disenfranchisement from laws pushed by Kris Kobach intended to make it harder for people to vote, to polling places being moved a mile out of town. It's time we put an end to these tactics in our state and across the country. I'm proud to introduce legislation to aid in that effort. The bill mandates that the U.S. Attorney General create and maintain a system for these complaints, ensuring that all citizens who are blocked at the polls can have their cases heard. Our republic is based on the promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,said Alejandro Rangel-Lopez, a Dodge City resident who has been an outspoken advocate of voting rights.That only holds true when the most fundamental check on our elected officials is upheld for everyone, regardless of their zip code or who they are. The federal government has a crucial role in ensuring that all eligible citizens have an opportunity to participate in our democracy and it's incredible for Kansas to have someone fighting for an issue that affects everyone. The legislation is also included in the For the People Act (H.R. 1),a sweeping package of reforms that will change the balance of power in Washington and put the American people back in charge of our democracy by ending the dominance of big money in politics, expanding and protecting the right to vote, andensuring our officials are working in the public interest. "It's critical to our democracy that every eligible voter has access to the ballot and can trust that when they cast their vote, it will be counted and protected. We applaud Rep. Davids for her continued leadership in bringi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-named-new-democrat-coalition-healthcare-and-tech-task-forces-will-co Rep. Davids Named to New Democrat Coalition Healthcare and Tech Task Forces, Will Co-Chair Task Force on Tech 2019-03-04 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Davids announced today that she has been named to the New Democrat Coalition's Healthcare and Tech Task Forces. She will co-chair the task force on tech. The Healthcare Task Force will serve as a convening force for pragmatic solutions in the healthcare debate. Their work will focus on ways to stabilize the individual markets and protect and expand on the ACA to work toward universal affordable health care. The Technology Task Force will focus on issues including emerging technology, global competitiveness, innovation, data privacy and artificial intelligence. I'm pleased to lead the New Democrat Coalition Tech Task Force and serve on their Healthcare Task Force as we work to find forward-thinking solutions to the challenges facing the healthcare and technology sectors, said Davids. The New Dems have a strong reputation for reaching across the aisle to get things done, and I'm ready to develop bipartisan, commonsense policy solutions that help the American people. Each taskforce is charged with meeting with stakeholders and developing policy positions for the Coalition to advance in both the near term and long term. They will target areas where the Coalition can advance policies that help our economy and this Congress get on track. The New Democrats are about finding innovative solutions to complicated issues, said Rep. Suzan DelBene, Vice-Chair for Policy. The American people have said they want Congress to get things done. With this talented group, we're committed to finding the best ideas to expand our middle class and create opportunities for hardworking families in this new economy. For more information on the New Democrat Coalition, visit https://newdemocratcoalition-himes.house.gov/. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-announces-additional-staff-district-washington-dc-offices Rep. Sharice Davids Announces Additional Staff in District, Washington, D.C. Offices 2019-03-04 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids today announced additional staff in her District and Washington, D.C. offices to help her best serve the people of Kansas' third district. I'm pleased to welcome such a talented group of individuals to our team who share my commitment to helping the people of Kansas, said Davids. Their experience, proven leadership and connection to the 3rd District will be essential as we fight for Kansas' priorities in Washington. Brandon Naylor serves as Legislative Director in the Washington, D.C. Office. A Topeka High School and University of Kansas graduate, he has previously served in the offices of former U.S. Representative Dennis Moore (KS-03) and current U.S. Representative David Cicilline (RI-01). He comes to the office after four years at Democracy Works, Inc., a nonprofit, nonpartisan voting organization. Christina Jones serves as Director of Operations in the Washington, D.C. Office. Christina joins the office from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, where she served as Director of the Chairman's Office in the successful 2018 cycle.She previously worked for Senator Mary Landrieuand on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Johanna Warshaw serves as Press Secretary in the Washington, D.C. Office. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, she previously served as press secretary for the successful Laura Kelly for Kansas gubernatorial campaign. Kyle Klemp serves as Constituent Services Manager in the District Office. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and previously worked in the regional offices of former U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO). Kate Rohr serves as Legislative Assistant in the Washington, D.C. office. A Johnson County native, she will be handling the Small Business Committee work, healthcare and several other issue areas. She previously served as Legislative Assistant for former Congressman Tim Walz (MN-01). Coletta Hummel serves as Constituent Services and Outreach Representative in the District Office. Hummel has a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-seeks-wounded-or-disabled-veteran-paid-fellowship-district Rep. Sharice Davids Seeks Wounded or Disabled Veteran for Paid Fellowship in District Office 2019-03-04 2019 2019-03 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative ShariceDavids(KS-03) is seeking a wounded or disabled veteran for a two-year paid fellowship in her Overland Park district officeas part of the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program. The veteran chosen for the special fellowship will work with the military and veteran constituents to handle veteran-related casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies. As the proud daughter of an Army veteran, I know the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who serve our country, and the importance of giving back to those who serve when they return, saidDavids. I'm honored to have the opportunity to have a Wounded Warrior Fellow in our district office to ensure the veterans and service members of Kansas' third district receive the care and services they deserve. The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established by the U.S. House of Representatives to provide opportunities for wounded and/or disabled veterans to work for Congress. The program is limited to veterans who meet all of the following requirements: Honorably discharged, released from active duty within the last five years, terminal pay grades at or below E-5 or O-3, 20% or greater service connected disabilities (waived if you have a Purple Heart). Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program. Interested veterans should go tohttps://www.usajobs.gov/and search Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program for more information and how to apply. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-legislation-designate-quindaro-townsite-kansas-city-kansas Rep. Sharice Davids’ legislation to designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas as a National Commemorative Site passes the House 2019-02-26 2019 2019-02 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids' (KS-03) first bill to designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas as a National Commemorative Site passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05), Rep. Steve Watkins (KS-02), and Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), honors the significant history of Quindaro, which served as a key stop on the Underground Railroad, and helps preserve the site for future generations. I'm proud to join my colleagues Rep. Cleaver, Rep. Watkins and Rep. Larsen, as well as community leaders across Kansas, to help the Quindaro Townsite receive the recognition and care it deserves, said Davids. Quindaro is a significant part of Kansas' history in the fight for freedom and equality. Sadly, for too long Quindaro has lacked the proper investments needed to preserve this important site. This legislation will help protect its history and keep its stories alive for generations to come. Quindaro served as a free port of entry in Kansas and provided an escape for slaves fleeing Missouri during the mid-1800s. It was also home to the Wyandot tribe and abolitionists across the country. The site was abandoned and later found during an archaeological dig in the 1980s. We are incredibly appreciative that Congresswoman Davids from so early on was willing to collaborate with community volunteers like myself who have been working for decades to make Quindaro a National Commemorative Site, said Marvin S. Robinson II. It's overwhelming to see our hard work become a reality and we look forward to using the site to educate the community about our shared history. H.R. 1340 passed as part of the Natural Resources Management Act. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-anti-emergency-resolution Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on the Anti-Emergency Resolution 2019-02-26 2019 2019-02 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) offered the following statement on the anti-emergency resolution: Today I will vote for a bipartisan bill to support and defend the Constitution and the core principle of separation of powers. The President's use of an emergency declaration to build his ineffective wall - with money intended for the military - is dangerous to national security and our democracy. Border security is extremely important, which is why I supported a bipartisan funding package to fund smart and effective security at our borders and keep our government open. The President's decision to reject this bipartisan, bicameral package and instead circumvent the Constitution to declare an emergency undermines both the will of the American people and one of the most important principles of our democratic government. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/district-office-rep-sharice-davids-announces-first-pop-office The District Office of Rep. Sharice Davids Announces First Pop-Up Office 2019-02-25 2019 2019-02 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Staff of Rep. Sharice Davids will be holding a Pop-Up Office this Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Spring Hill City Hall. District Office staff will be available to assist constituents who need help navigating the federal government. For example, staff may be able to help with backlogged veterans' benefits, Social Security and Medicare issues, stalled tax refunds, passport issues, and more. Examples of federal agencies the office works with include the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Small Business Administration (SBA), The Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Staff will work diligently to help constituents cut through red tape and get responses and resolutions to their concerns. A 15-minute one-on-one meeting can be scheduled by calling the district office at (913) 621-0832. Walk-ins will be accommodated as time allows. Please note: This is a staff-led event and Rep. Davids will not be in attendance. Upcoming Mobile Office Hours: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 3-6 pm Spring Hill City Hall Meadowlark Room 401 N. Madison Street Spring Hill, Kansas 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-government-funding-bill Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on Government Funding Bill 2019-02-14 2019 2019-02 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) offered the following statement on the government funding bill: "While not perfect, the funding package I voted for today is a good bipartisan, bicameral compromise that keeps our government open, funds smart and effective security at our borders, and funds many other important investments in our communities like new infrastructure, job-creating initiatives for economic development, and the Violence Against Women Act. Instead of accepting the compromise agreed to by both parties, the President has said he will circumvent the Constitution and the core principle of separation of powers in an attempt to build his ineffective wall with money that is intended for the military and to help us after natural disasters like tornados and flooding. It is dangerous to national security and it's dangerous to our democracy." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-supports-bill-ease-visa-backlog-help-kansas-businesses Davids supports bill to ease visa backlog, help Kansas businesses 2019-02-11 2019 2019-02 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) has co-sponsored the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored in thelast Congress by her predecessor that would help ease green card backlogs for those facing the longest wait times and help businesses in the Kansas third district retain the high-skilled staff they need to be competitive and grow the local economy. After conversations with folks from Kansas, I decided to back this bipartisan bill that will help businesses in our district thrive and boost our economy, said Davids. This backlog, along with the backlog of other kinds of visas that local industries count on like our agriculture sector, just underscore the need for bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform to fix our broken system. I hope this bill will be part of a larger, holistic fix. The employment-based green card system provides permanent residence to individuals who are important to our economy. This bill creates a fair and equitable first come, first serve system under which U.S. companies will be able to focus on what they do besthiring people with the right skills to create products, services, and jobs. About 95 percent of employment-based green card applicants already live and work in the U.S. on temporary visas. Because of the per-country limits, however, some people are forced to stay on their temporary visas for many years, if not decades.The bill helps even out the green card lines, preventing excessive backlogs for some. The bill is identical to last year's version with an additional provision to prevent harm to anyone who is already waiting for a green card. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-highlights-kansas-third-district-committee-hearings-infrastructure Rep Davids highlights Kansas Third District in committee hearings on infrastructure, small business challenges 2019-02-08 2019 2019-02 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) brought a Kansas-focus to two separate committee hearings yesterday, sharing examples of local entrepreneurs, businesses, agencies, and infrastructure projects. During the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee hearing on Why Investing in Our Nation's Infrastructure Can Not Wait, Davids spoke to the panel on the need to invest in infrastructure and how the recent government shutdown impacted local workers like air traffic controllers. During a recent Sharice's Shift at the Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center in Olathe, Davids spoke with controllers about their experience during the shutdown and the ARTCC's ability to attract and retain a workforce. In addition, Davids discussed the Highway Trust Fund and its importance to KS-03 and mentioned the importance of projects such as the US 69 Corridor expansion through Overland Park and the North Loop project in Wyandotte County. Davids also participated in a Small Business subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access hearing exploring the challenges faced by minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business and how business have overcome those challenges. Acknowledging that entrepreneurship is baked into the DNA of the community I live in, Rep. Davids noted that the Third District and surrounding metro area has an economic ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs and recognized the important role that plays in fostering small businesses as they develop and grow. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-statement-2019-state-union Rep. Sharice Davids Statement on 2019 State of the Union 2019-02-05 2019 2019-02 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) offered the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, while I was happy to hear the President mention areas we can work together and which I hope to work with him on, like rebuilding our country's infrastructure, addressing the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, and supporting more women in the workforce and I hope he follows through, I was disappointed to hear him continue to speak half truths and divide on issues of immigration and national security. And though the President mentioned pre-existing conditions briefly, he must follow up his words with actions and stop attacking the law that protects people who have them, like Danny Robeson from Prairie Village whose mom Laura was my guest tonight. So far he has done the opposite and sabotaged the ACA at every turn. People from both parties must work together to make sure more people--not fewer--have access to affordable care. And one thing is certain:no matter what issues are being debated, our federal workers and contractors must never be used as bargaining chips to push partisan policies." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-prairie-village-kansas-mother-and-health-care-advocate-will-be Davids Announces Prairie Village, Kansas Mother and Health Care Advocate will be her Guest to the State of the Union Address 2019-01-30 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) announced that she will host Laura Robeson as her guest to the State of the Union address on February 5th. Robeson is a mother and healthcare advocate from Prairie Village, Kansas. Her 7-year-old son Danny was born prematurely and has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and cortical vision impairmenthealth conditions that could be considered pre-existing conditions. Laura is passionate about making sure her son Danny, and other kids with medical conditions have access to the care they need,said Davids.Hosting her as my guest for the State of the Union is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of allowing insurance companies to discriminate against people based on their medical histories. I'm working to make sure more Kansansnot fewerare able to get healthcare. I hope the President will stop sabotaging health care protections and start working with people from both parties to make sure more Americans are able to access care. It is an honor to attend the State of the Union as a guest of Representative Davids,said Robeson.I have had many sleepless nights over the last few years as Congress and the President have worked to dismantle our healthcare law and protections for people with preexisting conditions like my son Danny. Danny requires complex and coordinated medical care from physical and speech therapy, to prescription medication to regular visits with a neurologist and endocrinologist and much more. My family could be bankrupt and unable to get healthcare for Danny without protections in the Affordable Care Act. I hope my presence at this important event will bring some attention to how important it is to protect access to care for the millions of Americans who have preexisting conditions. The President is scheduled to give the State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of the 116th United States Congress on February 5, 2019. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-statement-president-trumps-shutdown-announcement Rep. Davids Statement on President Trump's Shutdown Announcement 2019-01-25 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy I am relieved that we have reached an agreement to open the government, fund our federal programs, and get our federal employees back to work with the paychecks they deserve. I look forward to working together with lawmakers from both parties to reach a long-term solution. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-named-small-business-committee Rep. Sharice Davids named to Small Business Committee 2019-01-25 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) has been named to the House Small Business Committee. The House Small Business Committee is responsible for overseeing the challenges facing small businesses and serves as the primary venue for overseeing the SBA and handling small business policy matters. Entrepreneurship is baked into the DNA of the Kansas Third District and I appreciate the opportunity to bring that voice and vision to the Small Business Committee, Davids said. I look forward to supporting our small businesses and helping make sure they have the tools they need to take care of their employees, grow their companies, and contribute to our economy. Davids aims to work on supporting small businesses through increasing access to capital, advocating for fair taxation, and reducing hurdles to success. Davids has already begun highlighting Third District businesses through Sharice's Shift, - an ongoing outreach program designed to connect with local workers and businesses. In addition to the Small Business Committee, Rep. Davids will also serve on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Her subcommittee assignments on that committee are: Highways and Transit, Economic Development, and Aviation. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-announces-wyandotte-county-district-office-location Rep. Sharice Davids Announces Wyandotte County District Office Location 2019-01-23 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) has announced that she will open a Wyandotte County office in downtown Kansas City. The new office will be in the Brotherhood Building at 7th and Minnesota and will be accessible by public transportation, with a bus stop nearby. Davids promised on her campaign that she would re-open a constituent services office in Wyandotte County. There hasn't been a 3rd District Congressional constituent services office in WyCo for the last several years since Rep. Dennis Moore had an office in Kansas City, Kansas. My team and I are committed to being an active and present part of the Wyandotte County community and we're excited to establish an easily accessible presence here, said Davids. It's important that I'm hearing from people from all corners of this district and I hope people from WyCo will visit us often and consider us a resource. Davids already has an office in Overland Park, where her predecessor had his office. Staff at both of Davids' offices will help constituents of the Third Congressional District navigate the federal government. For example, staff may be able to help with backlogged veterans' benefits, Social Security and Medicare issues, stalled tax refunds, passport issues, and more. Examples of federal agencies the office will work with include the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Small Business Administration (SBA), The Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Davids and her staff will work diligently to help constituents cut through red tape and get responses and resolutions to their concerns. More information on an opening date for the Kansas City office is forthcoming. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sharice-davids-introduces-sharices-shift-outreach-program Rep. Sharice Davids introduces Sharice's Shift outreach program 2019-01-18 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Today, Congresswoman Sharice Davids launched Sharice's Shift - an ongoing outreach program designed to connect directly with local workers, businesses, and everyday people throughout the Third District. At each Sharice's Shift event, Rep. Davids will meet with and shadow employees at work. The program's first installment took place this afternoon at Shawnee coffee shop Espresso Yourself. In between pouring coffee and busing tables, Rep. Davids was able to chat directly with employees and customers to hear about the issues and concerns that matter most to their families. She also met with co-owners Amy Becker and Jessica Montes - both members of the LGBTQ community - about their experience as minority small business owners. I appreciate the opportunity to speak directly to my Representative about the challenges and opportunities we see every day as small business owners, Montes said. Having the Congresswoman here on site, speaking with our employees and customers, gives her insight into the community and our small business that will help her represent us well in Washington. As a first-generation college student who worked her way through school, Rep. Davids personally relates to the hardworking families of her district. As a Member of Congress, she is committed to standing with them. You can't represent the Kansas Third District from behind a desk in Washington D.C., Davids said. That's why I'm making it a priority to continue being present in our community, listening to and learning from the folks I was elected to serve. Sharice's Shift events will be held regularly throughout the Third District. If you're a local business that would like to participate, please contact Rep. Davids' District office at (913) 621-0832. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-named-house-transportation-and-infrastructure-committee Rep. Davids named to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2019-01-17 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) has been named to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Davids is the only Member from the Kansas delegation on this important committee. It's a privilege to represent Kansas on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Davids said. This committee has jurisdiction over areas that touch every aspect of our lives - especially so in the Kansas City Metro area with its strategic position in our country's heartland as a major transportation hub. I look forward to working in a bipartisan way to advocate for much needed economic development and investment in our roadways, airport, railways, transit network, and local water infrastructure. As a White House Fellow, Davids was worked in the Department of Transportation under then-Secretary Anthony Foxx and gained valuable experience in transportation policy. She also has experience working in economic and community developmentincluding bringing infrastructure to communities that lacked it. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has jurisdiction over all modes of transportation and other aspects of our national infrastructure. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-davids-supports-bills-ensure-federal-employees-low-wage-government Rep. Davids Supports Bills to Ensure Federal Employees, Low-Wage Government Contractors Impacted by the Shutdown Get Back Pay 2019-01-09 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy Rep. Sharice Davids today announced her support for bills that would guarantee back pay to furloughed federal workers, and low-wage government contractors such as retail, food, custodial and security service workers who are not getting paid during the current federal government shutdown. There are more than 19,000 federal employees in the Kansas City metro and many other contractors who are not at fault for this shutdown mess and shouldn't bear the burden of Washington's partisan dysfunction, said Davids. Our civil servants and contractors need to support their families and we need to make sure they get paid for the important work they do. In her first act after being sworn-in, Davids voted last week on a compromise measure to reopen the government. That measure continues funding for departments that are currently closed at current GOP-supported levels and has passed the Senate with bipartisan support less than a month ago. Davids met recently with local representatives of the American Federal Government Employee Union to hear about how the shutdown is impacting people in the Kansas third congressional district and is talking regularly with constituents. If you're being affected, please let us know. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-co-sponsors-bill-tackles-money-politics-fight-corruption-and-make Rep. Davids Co-Sponsors Bill to Tackle Money in Politics, Fight Corruption, and Make Elections Fair 2019-01-08 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy In the first bill she's supporting since being sworn in last week, Sharice Davids today announced her co-sponsorship of the For the People Act (H.R. 1), a sweeping package of reforms that will change the balance of power in Washington and put the American people back in charge of our democracy by ending the dominance of big money in politics, making it easier, not harder, to vote, and ensuring that public servants actually serve the public. Kansans trusted me to stop the influence of big money in our democracy and to end the culture of corruption in Washington, said Davids. Those are foundational issues that impact every other issue I've talked about from health care to gun violence. That's why this bold set of reforms that will return us to government of, by and for the people is the very first bill I'm supporting. H.R. 1 makes critical reforms across three key areas: 1) Voting Rights Improve Access H.R. 1 expands access to the ballot box by taking aim at institutional barriers to voting, such as cumbersome registration systems, limited voting hours and many other roadblocks. H.R. 1 creates automatic voter registration across the country, ensures that individuals who have completed felony sentences have their full rights restored, expands voting by mail and early voting and modernizes the U.S. voting system. Promote Integrity H.R. 1 fights back against the assault on voting rights by committing Congress to build the record necessary to restore the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting voter roll purges like those seen in Ohio, Georgia and elsewhere and ensuring that discriminatory voter ID laws do not prevent Americans citizens from exercising their rights. H.R. 1 also ends partisan gerrymandering to prevent politicians from pick their voters and making Americans feel like their voices do not count. Ensure Security H.R. 1 ensures that American elections are decided by American voters without interference by foreign adversaries. The bill enhances federal support for voting system security, parti… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/116th-united-states-congress-convenes 116th United States Congress Convenes 2019-01-03 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy The First Session of the 116th United States Congress commences on January 3rd, 2019. Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives will attend the First Session. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-elect-sharice-davids-announces-first-district-office-location Congresswoman-Elect Sharice Davids Announces First District Office Location 2019-01-03 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy DECEMBER 28 -- Congresswoman-elect Sharice Davids (KS-03) has announced that she will locate her first District Office in Downtown Overland Park. Her team will move ito the space at 7325 W. 79th Street that was previously occupied by her predecessor. By keeping the same office location and telephone number, Davids hopes to make it easier for constituents to find and access the help they need. My priority is to represent and serve our community, Davids said. Taking over this space allows my team to get up and running quickly, with little down time or disruption to people who need help from our office. In addition to this location, Davids has begun the process of opening a second District Office in Wyandotte County. More information will be provided as it is finalized. Staff at both of Davids' offices will help constituents of the Third Congressional District navigate the federal government. For example, staff may be able to help with backlogged veterans' benefits, Social Security and Medicare issues, stalled tax refunds, passport issues, and more. Examples of federal agencies the office will work with include the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Small Business Administration (SBA), The Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Davids and her staff will work diligently to help constituents cut through red tape and get responses and resolutions to their concerns. The District Office will open on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Regular office hours will be Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments outside of office hours will also be available. More information on a grand opening ceremony to be held in January is forthcoming. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/member-sworn-office Representative Davids Sworn into Office 2019-01-03 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Sharice Davids was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the House Speaker on January 3rd, 2019. The Honorable Sharice Davids was elected to serve as representative of Kansas's 3rd Congressional District. Representative Sharice Davids was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/newest-members-congress Newest Members of Congress 2019-01-03 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2019 when the First Session of the 116th United States Congress convenes. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/sharice-davids-elected-regional-whip-colleagues Sharice Davids Elected As Regional Whip By Colleagues 2019-01-03 2019 2019-01 Democrat House KS Sharice Davids D000629 davids.house.gov     legacy NOVEMBER 30 -- Congresswoman-elect Sharice Davids (KS-03) was unanimously elected to the leadership position of Regional Whip in a vote conducted yesterday by members of the Democratic caucus. Davids will assume the position when she is sworn in as a member of the 116th Congress on Jan. 3, 2019. I'm honored to take on this role and add a new voice--a voice for Kansas--to the Democratic leadership team, said Davids. I look forward to working closely with members of our Midwest region to make sure Kansas priorities are front and center in the Democratic Caucus. Davids will be one of two whips for Region 4, which includes the Democratic members in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Congressman-elect Jesus Chuy Garcia (IL-04) will serve along with Davids as co-whip for Region 4. The primary responsibilities of the Regional Whip are assisting in lining up support for policy positions, tracking votes, and ensuring Members are present on the House floor for close votes. Davids' election to this position-- along with several other newer members elected to leadership positions this week-- reflect the growing support for new leadership within the ranks of the Democratic party. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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