url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-sen-moran-request-feedback-legislation-charter-haskell-indian-nations,"Rep. Mann, Sen. Moran Request Feedback on Legislation to Charter Haskell Indian Nations University",2024-12-23,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) are requesting feedback on legislation that would federally charter Haskell Indian Nations University and transfer governance from the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to the Haskell Board of Regents, while maintaining federal support for the university.

“Haskell Indian Nations University is a one-of-a-kind, historic institution that was established to meet the educational needs of students of any federally recognized tribe,” said Rep. Mann. “Haskell should be a crown jewel for both Native Americans and Kansas, but for far too long has been failed by the federal government. For years, the U.S. Department of Interior and the Bureau of Indian Education has mismanaged the university, failed to comply with federal oversight, and turned a blind eye to misconduct that has been detrimental to Haskell students. It is obvious that the best way to protect Haskell’s rich heritage and culture is to charter the university and remove its governance from the federal bureaucrats to a Board of Regents nominated by Tribal communities. This new chapter for Haskell is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it’s imperative that those most directly impacted have a welcome, active voice in helping us enact this change.”

“As the sole Tribal Nations University in the country, Haskell University once provided Native American students the opportunity to receive a high-quality, tuition-free education in an environment that understood and prioritized indigenous heritage and culture,” said Sen. Moran. “However, for the last few years the university has been neglected and mismanaged by the Bureau of Indian Education. The bureau has failed to protect students, respond to my congressional inquiries or meet the basic infrastructure needs of the school. It is clear that the best path forward is for the university to be led by an independent Board of Regents nominated by the Tribal community and no longer fettered to the Bureau of Indian Education. I am grateful for the initial conversations and input from the Haskell Board of Regents, tribal members, and students and the staff at Haskell University. I look forward to receiving additional feedback on this legislation to begin a new chapter in the life of this historic university.”

“Over the years, Haskell has encountered barriers to progress and innovation that stem from the structural and operational constraints within federal agencies,” said Brittany Hall, President of the Haskell Board of Regents. “These challenges, while not unique to Haskell, underscore the critical need for a more tailored governance model empowered by a U.S. Congressional charter -- one that enables the University to thrive while better serving its students and communities.”

“I am thankful that Sen. Moran and Rep. Mann have introduced this legislation to strengthen Haskell as a federally chartered university to further the federal government’s treaty and trust responsibility to Indian people,” said Joseph Rupnick, Chairman of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. “I look forward to discussions in the new year with Tribal leaders and Haskell alums, faculty and students so that this bill can safeguard Haskell’s future and its funding.”

Haskell Indian Nations University, located in Lawrence, Kansas, is the only Tribal university in the world with an entirely indigenous population. The university enrolls nearly 1,000 students each semester. For more than 140 years, Haskell has met the educational needs of Indian Country through degrees that honor the cultural legacy and experience of Tribal people, while preparing indigenous students from more than 130 federally recognized tribes to serve their communities. Haskell is the only four-year, postsecondary institution under BIE governance.

Rep. Mann and Sen. Moran are seeking feedback from the Native American, Lawrence, and higher education communities on the proposed legislation to ensure the bill effectively addresses key issues at Haskell. If you wish to submit feedback please email Feedback@moran.senate.gov no later than February 1, 2025, to receive the submission form.

Text for the draft legislation can be found here, and a section-by-section summary of the legislation can be found here.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-bipartisan-legislation-avoid-government-shutdown-1,Davids Statement on Bipartisan Legislation to Avoid Government Shutdown,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, after voting for bipartisan legislation that averts a government shutdown, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement:

“This bipartisan legislation averts a costly government shutdown that would have drastic consequences on Kansas families, small business owners, and our entire economy,” said Davids. “While no bill is perfect, it extends the Farm Bill, eliminates previously included congressional pay raises and reckless spending provisions, and ensures thousands of Kansans receive their paychecks during the holiday season. As we look to 2025, Congress must set aside partisanship and focus on real, bipartisan solutions that provide stability, lower costs, and protect essential services for Kansas families. That remains my commitment.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5791,"Rep. Estes Votes for Farmers, Calls for Change in Washington",2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted for a nearly identical Continuing Resolution (CR) to the one he voted for yesterday that keeps the government open, extends provisions for farmers and provides disaster relief to victims across the country. Today's bill passed 366-34, and follows a previous CR adamantly opposed by Rep. Estes that never made it to the House floor, as well as the CR that failed yesterday.

""This week is a reminder that the appropriations and funding process in D.C. is broken – while the House made progress this year by passing five of 12 appropriations bills, the Democrat-led Senate passed none, leading us once again into government-wide Christmastime funding gridlock,"" said Rep. Estes. ""A CR is not a good way to run the greatest country on earth, but this bill does support our Kansas farmers and is far better than the 1,500-plus page Washington wish list that I and many Kansans soundly rejected earlier this week. A new administration begins in a month, and today's CR is a stopgap bill that allows us to get to Republican majorities in the House, Senate and White House so that we can address Washington's out-of-control spending.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-releases-2024-year-end-wrap-highlights-bipartisan-accomplishments-and,"Davids Releases 2024 Year-End Wrap, Highlights Bipartisan Accomplishments and Community Engagement",2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image

December 19, 2024

Davids records her highest-ever bipartisanship percentage

Today, Representative Sharice Davids shared how her office worked throughout 2024 to make government work for all Kansans, both by delivering bipartisan results for the Kansas Third and connecting directly with Kansans all year long. This year, Davids reached her highest-ever bipartisanship record, with 83 percent of the bills she supported having bipartisan backing.

""There’s still more work to do before we close out the year, but so far, we’ve made real progress for Kansas families — lowering health care costs, investing in infrastructure, and supporting small businesses — all through bipartisan efforts that put people over politics,” said Davids. “I’m especially proud of the work my office has done to help hundreds of Kansans, whether it’s recovering hard-earned benefits or navigating federal programs. I’ll keep fighting for common-sense solutions that deliver real results and create opportunities for everyone in our community.""

2024 BY THE NUMBERS:

Staying Connected:

Responded to more than 128,000 constituent messages — communicating with an average of 351 Kansans each day.

Since being sworn in, Davids has sent 820,510 responses to constituents.

Sent more than 623,000 text messages to constituents sharing resources and asking for feedback on how to lower costs and improve public safety.

Received 16,605 responses to three major surveys on how Kansans think Davids should lower grocery costs, work across the aisle, and boost economic opportunities.

Hosted 287 private constituent meetings in Kansas’ Third District and Washington, D.C., listening to the priorities of Kansans.

Since being sworn in, Davids has hosted 1,326 private constituent meetings.

Scheduled 827 U.S. Capitol tours and helped deliver 216 American Flags to Kansans, 44 of which were flown over the U.S. Capitol Building.

Solving Problems:

Resolved 1,236 constituent cases, helping Kansans with passports, delayed veterans’ or Social Security benefits, taxes, and more.

Since being sworn in, Davids has helped resolve more than 7,514 constituent cases.

Returned $3.5 million to constituents and local businesses in overdue tax returns, Social Security benefits, and more.

Since being sworn in, Davids has helped return more than $21 million to constituents.

Hosted 36 Pop Up Offices in all corners of Kansas’ Third District, from Kansas City, KS to Garnett, to help Kansans navigate the federal government.

These events have directly assisted 202 families in Kansas’ Third District with issues ranging from Social Security to veterans' benefits.

Getting Bipartisan Results:

Co-sponsored 164 pieces of legislation, 83 percent of which are bipartisan.

Introduced nine original pieces of legislation, including one that passed the U.S. House to support Native American small business owners, along with others co-led or passed within larger packages.

Worked three “Sharice’s Shifts” alongside local workers to highlight the impact and implementation of recent federally passed legislation, including the bipartisan infrastructure law.

Davids also joined two Kansas families — one grocery shopping and another at day care pickup — to discuss rising costs and her efforts to address them.

Focusing on the Third:

Secured $15.8 million in federal investments for 15 projects to improve health and safety in the Third District. These projects will help purchase new law enforcement training vehicles, modernize roads and bridges, improve water access during extreme weather, and more.

Hosted 27 agriculture thought leaders, including former Kansas Senator Pat Roberts, for a farm tour and conversation on the successes and challenges of Kansas’ farmers and producers.

Davids also visited multiple other agriculture operations. She used these insights during 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization discussions.

Facilitated four World Cup community conversations with local elected leaders and business professionals to ensure the Kansas City region is adequately prepared to take advantage of the economic boom brought by the 2026 World Cup, which is expected to reach around $650 million.

Davids hosted conversations on transportation, public health and safety, small business, and the impact of the World Cup on everyday operations throughout sectors.

Brought millions of dollars in grant funding to the Third District for critical needs from lowering gas prices and fighting fentanyl to strengthening supply chains and cleaning up the environment.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-votes-against-partisan-government-funding-package-urges-bipartisan,"Davids Votes Against Partisan Government Funding Package, Urges Bipartisan Solutions",2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted against a partisan government funding package that fails to meet the needs of Kansas families and risks harmful consequences for our country. Davids strongly opposed the package’s provision allowing unlimited spending over the next two years — an unprecedented move. She continues to urge Congress to work across the aisle to prevent a government shutdown and ensure the protection of essential services for Kansans.

“Congress has a responsibility to keep the government running, not play political games with people’s livelihoods behind closed doors,” said Davids. “I urged House leaders to remove their congressional pay raise, which they did — but the fact remains: this partisan package falls short of what Kansans need and deserve. While I support the Farm Bill extension included, I cannot support a package that allows for unprecedented, unlimited spending for the next two years. I will keep pushing for real bipartisan solutions that provide stability, lower costs, and protect critical services for families in Kansas and across the country.”

In addition to its partisan nature and allowance of unlimited spending, Davids was also disappointed by the removal of provisions intended to protect American companies from foreign interference by China. Key measures to reduce prescription drug costs and lower gas prices by enabling year-round E15 sales, which support Kansas' agricultural economy, were also taken out of the package.

This week’s bipartisan negotiations were derailed by the influence of President-elect Trump and Elon Musk. With bipartisanship being the only path forward to avoid a shutdown, Davids highlighted the serious consequences Kansas could face, especially during the holiday season. If Congress fails to pass a bipartisan funding bill:

Kansans receiving Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits would experience service delays, including disruptions to verifying benefits and the issuance of new cards.

There are almost 20,000 federal workers in Kansas who may be furloughed. A bipartisan report found that the last three government shutdowns led to the equivalent of 56,940 years in lost productivity from federal workers.

The distribution of important food assistance programs, including SNAP, could be disrupted, leaving some Kansans — including women, children, and the elderly — without nutritious food.

Small businesses may encounter delays in receiving loans from the federal government. Moody’s Analytics estimated that the 2018-2019 shutdown delayed more than $2 billion in loans to small businesses.

Travelers could face longer lines at airport security checkpoints and flight delays during a shutdown, which would also delay passport processing times even further.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5790,Rep. Estes Pushes for Greater Fiscal Accountability,2024-12-19,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Tonight, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of keeping the government open, extending provisions for farmers and providing disaster relief to victims across the country, which failed in the House 174-235. The legislation replaced a previous CR introduced earlier this week that he adamantly opposed.

""Washington has a spending problem, and voters spoke loudly in November that we need to change course in D.C.,"" said Rep. Estes. ""Earlier this week I opposed the monstrous 1,500-plus page wish list masquerading as a CR, which thankfully never even made it to the House floor thanks, in part, to the many Americans who spoke out against the pork-filled CR. After the bad bill was stopped, we voted on a clean, temporary spending bill that the incoming president supports and which provides disaster relief to Americans that the Biden administration abandoned and extends needed support for Kansas farmers. However, this bad habit of governing by CR must end, and I look forward to returning to regular order in 2025 when Republicans control the House, Senate and White House.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-2024-congressional-app-challenge-winner,Davids Announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner,2024-12-18,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Kansas' Third District: Rafan Shah. Shah is an eighth grader at Aubrey Bend Middle School in Overland Park. His app, NOVA, assists blind or visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings through object detection and text-to-speech capabilities.

“I’m incredibly proud of Rafan Shah for using his skills to create an app that makes the world more accessible and inclusive,” said Davids. “NOVA is a great example of how innovation can improve lives, and I’m excited to see it showcased in the U.S. Capitol. I can’t wait to see what Rafan accomplishes next.”

""NOVA is an application designed to help people who are visually impaired navigate their surroundings with accessible technology,” said Rafan Shah, 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner. “Most technology that can help the visually impaired is very expensive, so I wanted to make a free and more accessible alternative. After an initial setup, visually impaired people can use my mobile app independently to improve their mobility. I am thankful for the Congressional App challenge and Representative Sharice Davids to select me as the winner and help support me and my mission to make independence more accessible for the visually impaired.""

Shah was inspired to create NOVA after reflecting on the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals and how different their daily experiences must be. His own experience of spraining his ankle and relying on others for assistance gave him a deeper understanding of the importance of independence. NOVA is a solution that empowers visually impaired people to navigate their lives with greater independence, without the burden of costly technology.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-announces-reappointment-house-agriculture-committee,Rep. Mann Announces Reappointment to House Agriculture Committee,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) announced his selection to serve on the House Agriculture Committee for the third consecutive term since being elected to Congress.

“I came to Congress to advocate for Kansas agriculture and fight for our conservative Kansas values,” said Rep. Mann. “Agriculture is the heartbeat of the Big First District, and right now America’s agricultural community is in desperate need of long-term farm policy that provides certainty, protects and strengthens crop insurance, incentivizes robust agricultural trade programs, and supports agricultural research and education. Serving on the House Agriculture Committee better positions me to meet that need. Only in America can a fifth-generation kid who grew up on their family farm and feedyard go on to shape farm and food policy on behalf of the country. I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring a Kansas perspective to the House Agriculture Committee and fight for our interests while we work to feed, clothe, and fuel the world.”

As a member of the House Agriculture Committee during the 118th Congress, Rep. Mann served as the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry; led the Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act to correct risk management delivery funding for crops and restore the annual inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents; and introduced the American Farmers Feed the World Act to ensure that U.S.-grown commodities remain the cornerstone of international food aid. Additionally, Rep. Mann spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives 27 times, urging Congress to pass a comprehensive, fiscally responsible Farm Bill and voted to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act out of the House Agriculture Committee. During those negotiations, Rep. Mann secured 96% of Kansans’ priorities in the base text of the bill.

The House Agriculture Committee's jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to:

Crop insurance

General farm commodities including wheat, grain sorghum, corn, soybeans, sugar, cotton, and others, and commodities exchanges

Agricultural credit

Rural Development

Energy and electrification

Conservation

Nutrition programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Horticulture

Pest disease management

Research and research education

Livestock, poultry, dairy, and livestock marketing

Trade promotion

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https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5789,DOE Drops Landgrab Proposal in Win for Kansas Landowners,2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will not proceed with its proposed designation of the Midwest-Plains National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) that would go through Kansas, including two counties in the 4th District – Edwards and Pawnee.

""I am committed to protecting private property rights for Kansans and am glad to see the Department of Energy reverse course on their disastrous proposal for the Midwest-Plains NIETC,"" said Rep. Estes. ""This flawed proposal not only showed disregard for private property rights, but the proposal process lacked transparency and failed to engage local stakeholders – not moving forward with this proposal is the common sense choice.""

Rep. Estes is firmly committed to protecting the property rights of Kansas landowners and was a leader on this issue. In September he helped introduce a bill to prevent a federal land grab from the Midwest-Plains NIETC. The month prior, he sent a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm detailing how the NIETC project could subject Kansans to federal land grabs and distorts the intent of the private Grain Belt Express transmission line project, before going on to call on the DOE to reopen the comment period to fully address the concerns of Kansans living in the path of this now defunct proposal.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-sens-moran-marshall-successfully-end-federal-land-grab-proposed,"Rep. Mann, Sens. Moran, Marshall, Successfully End Federal Land Grab in Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor",2024-12-16,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will no longer pursue its proposed Midwest-Plains and Plains-Southwest National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) in Kansas. The announcement comes as DOE begins Phase 3 of the NIETC Designation Process, which included refining geographic boundaries of proposed NIETCs. The Members applauded the decision and released the following statements:

“Kansans made it clear from the very beginning that we were not interested in the federal government seizing our private land,” said Rep. Mann. “I heard countless concerns from Kansans who were displeased with the Department of Energy’s overly vague proposal and the lack of engagement with landowners. I worked to force the Department of Energy to provide clarity and introduced legislation to prevent the federal government from using taxpayer dollars to seize any private property for the corridor. I also made it clear that the federal government should not override decisions made by Kansas state regulators who are more directly impacted by the proposal. Today’s announcement is a huge win for Kansans, and I’m glad our voices were heard in stopping this federal overreach.”

“Kansans have made their voices heard - the Department of Energy has withdrawn its proposal and there will no longer be a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor across Kansas,” said Sen. Moran. “This is great news for the impacted landowners and farmers and ranchers. I am grateful to the Kansans who partnered with me to send a clear message to the federal government that it cannot take action to overrule state regulators. These are the decisions that should be left up to Kansans, not Washington.”

“Kansans living in the path of this proposed transmission line corridor spoke loud and clear: they do not want the federal government dictating what happens in their backyard,” said Sen. Marshall. “Kansans should always determine what is built in Kansas, not federal bureaucrats. This proposal represented a dangerous overreach of federal authority, turning our backyards into pathways for delivering energy to the coastal elites. As soon as we heard of this project, we immediately went to the DOE and fought back. We are glad to see Kansan's voices were heard at the highest levels. ”

“I am pleased to see the U.S. Department of Energy has announced it will not designate any portion of Kansas as a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC),” said Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland. “For nearly two years, Kansas Farm Bureau has fought the NIETC rules and then both of the proposed NIETC designations in Kanas because it would override the authority of state regulators and give developers an unfair edge in negotiations with landowners. I am grateful for the leadership of Rep. Tracey Mann and Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall to help keep NIETC designations out of Kansas. I am also thankful for our members and others who provided valuable feedback throughout the process and secured a huge victory for landowners across the state.”

In September 2024, Rep. Mann and Sens. Moran and Marshall introduced legislation to prevent the federal government form using taxpayer dollars to seize property for the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor. The members also secured an agreement from DOE to extend the comment period regarding the NIETC proposal in Kansas.

Rep. Mann also sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm in July 2024 urging DOE to address the Kansans’ concerns before moving forward in the designation process.

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https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-criticizes-president-bidens-foreign-policy-offers-president-trumps,"Rep. Mann Criticizes President Biden's Foreign Policy, Offers President Trump's Solutions",2024-12-13,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge President Biden to defend America's leadership on the world stage in his final days in the White House and to offer proven global solutions. Rep. Mann’s speech comes after leading 17 of his colleagues in demanding President Biden to reject a proposal before the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization which would strengthen China's position and weaken American leadership on the world stage.

Below are Rep. Mann's remarks as prepared for the House Floor:

Mr. Speaker, for four years, the Biden Administration’s weak foreign policy has allowed Communist China, Russia, Iran, and other adversaries to take full advantage of America. This weakness has put Americans in danger, made America less secure, and hurt America’s reputation with our long-standing allies and friends.

When President Biden campaigned for President, he promised Americans that he would be a unifying figure. Rather than sticking to his word, he spent much of his tenure undoing President Trump’s policies – foreign and domestic – regardless of their effectiveness. That stubbornness and pure partisanship has backfired and made America less secure than it was just four years ago.

For example, President Biden orchestrated the largest botched withdrawal of American troops of our generation when he abandoned vulnerable Americans in Afghanistan and allowed the Taliban to regain control and diminish the freedoms our country worked so hard to preserve. When President Trump worked on a Doha agreement, he required the Taliban to curb terrorist activity in Afghanistan and the region. President Biden, on the other hand, never required the Taliban to agree to those same conditions, withdrew without a long-term strategy, and allowed terrorists to make themselves at home in Afghanistan once again.

President Biden’s weakness on the world stage continues to be on full display in the Middle East in his appeasement strategy with the Iranian regime. Iran is not America’s friend. We all know this, yet President Biden ignores Iran’s bad intentions and Iran’s possession of resources that pose a great threat to our allies like Israel.

While President Trump applied a maximum pressure strategy that constrained Tehran financially, President Biden was at the helm as Iranian-back militias attacked our troops more than 170 times without consequence. President Biden’s so-called strategy only emboldened Hamas and other Iranian-backed proxies to attack our ally, Israel, launching the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

Other adversaries are closely watching. China continues planning its invasion of Taiwan and increases its influence in America’s absence. Just this week, several of my colleagues joined me in expressing concerns to President Biden about Communist China’s growing influence at the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. A recent proposal from the current FAO Director-General and former Chinese Vice Minister, would extend the Director-General’s tenure from eight years to a decade, increase his already $300,000 salary, and give Communist China more control over the U.S.-led World Food Programme. America cannot afford to sit by idly, even during our time of political transition, while China positions itself to expand its influence.

I’ve been blessed to grow up in a world where the United States has led the free world. I want my children, their children, and future generations to grow up in a similar world, but I understand that leadership didn’t come from being passive or trying to tap dance around communism. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, one of Kansas’ favorite sons, military hero, and 34th President of the United States, dedicated his entire career to promoting freedom and waging peace. He helped shape the global U.S. leadership many of us know today. In his inaugural address, he said, “History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.” Unfortunately, the Biden Administration has chosen timidness and tip-toed approaches to foreign policy to placate far-left activists.

Luckily, Mr. Speaker, this will soon be over. America, we got it right. President Trump is committed to securing American peace through strength and making it clear to our enemies that we will not tolerate any nonsense.

It's a new day in America, and the days of American weakness are gone. I look forward to working with President Trump and the incoming House and Senate Republican majorities to restore America’s leadership and make the country safe again. Our brightest days are yet to come.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/sharice-davids-named-honorary-chair-new-democrat-coalitions-renew-democracy,Sharice Davids Named Honorary Chair of New Democrat Coalition’s ReNew Democracy Foundation,2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This week, the ReNew Democracy Foundation announced Representative Sharice Davids will serve as Honorary Chair of the organization starting next year. The ReNew Democracy Foundation helps new voices from across the country make a difference in Congress by connecting them with pragmatic, center-left U.S. House offices. Through the ReNew Democracy Fellowship, participants gain educational development, mentorship, and networking opportunities to support their leadership journey.

“I’m thrilled to serve as Honorary Chair of the ReNew Democracy Foundation, an incredible initiative to help open doors and foster the development of the future leaders of America,” said incoming Honorary Chair Sharice Davids (KS-03). “The work we do now to support the young professionals will help ensure the next pop generation of lawmakers, business leaders, and policy experts move our country forward. With the experience gained and lessons learned from serving as Honorary Co-Chair during the first year of the fellowship, I can’t wait to take this organization to new heights alongside Honorary Vice Chairs Marc Veasey, Salud Carbajal, and Marilyn Strickland, as well as our exceptional Board of Directors and staff.”

“Sharice is a wonderful leader in the halls of Congress, and an inspiration to young leaders across the country. She has the dedication and passion needed to spearhead such a critical project,” said New Democrat Coalition Chair-Elect Brad Schneider. “ReNew Democracy Foundation hit the ground running with its inaugural cohort, supporting five exceptional fellows that have contributed to the success of their congressional offices and taken significant personal and professional strides. I’m positive the Foundation will flourish under the leadership of Honorary Chair Davids and the rest of the team.”

“To build a strong center-left future, we need to empower the next generation of leaders and that is why the ReNew Democracy Foundation exists,” said John Michael Gonzalez, President, Board of Directors. “Rep. Sharice Davids is a dynamic leader of the New Democrat Coalition that represents this next generation. She is an inspiration to our Fellows and I look forward to working with Rep. Davids as our new Honorary Chair and our team of Honorary Vice Chairs.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-pappas-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-recognizing-december-national,"Mann, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing December as “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month”",2024-12-12,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

In the United States, someone is killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 39 minutes, and the average drunk driver has driven drunk 80 times before their first arrest. Studies have shown that the use of ignition interlocks reduce recidivism by up to 70% in first-time, repeat, and high-risk offenders.

In May 2024, Reps. Mann and Pappas introduced the bipartisan End Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Act of 2024, which creates a national ignition interlock standard by encouraging states to adopt mandatory first-time offender ignition interlock laws, helping reduce recidivism and improve road safety by ensuring fewer drunk drivers are on the road. Twenty-four states and D.C., including Kansas, already meet the standards outlined in this legislation.

“Every year, nearly 14,000 Americans lose their lives to impaired driving,” said Rep. Mann. “During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we can increase awareness and provide more resources that reduce these tragedies and save lives. I will continue to support legislation that aims to reduce recidivism like my End DWI Act and makes our roads and passengers safer.”

“Every life lost to impaired driving is a tragedy and a preventable death. We must do more to address drunk drinking and prevent repeated offenses,” said Rep. Pappas. “During this month, we raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, support the prevention efforts of federal agencies and local law enforcement, and urge individuals to drive sober. I’ll keep working to pass legislation that will make roads safer for drivers, passengers, and everyone sharing our roads, including my End DWI Act.”

“The SAFE Coalition applauds the leadership of Congressman Mann and Congressman Pappas to highlight December as Impaired Driving Prevention Month and for their leadership to pass the End DWI Act which would improve the nation’s DUI laws and save thousands of lives,” said Brandy Nannini, Board Member of the SAFE Coalition. “Drunk driving is the #1 cause of death on U.S. roadways, and yet it is 100 percent preventable. This holiday season and throughout the year, we urge Americans to make a plan for returning home safely if alcohol is part of your celebration. Always designate a sober driver, use rideshare or public transportation and educate yourself on how alcohol impairs your ability to drive.”

“Every day we lose parents, siblings, friends and loved ones to impaired driving. These individual tragedies represent a national crisis which is completely preventable. This critical resolution to recognize Impaired Driving Prevention Month is an important step in raising awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence. The National Safety Council applauds Reps. Mann and Pappas for their bipartisan leadership to ensure our roads are safe for all,” said Lorraine Martin, President and CEO, National Safety Council.

“Drunk driving kills or injures someone every 78 seconds in the U.S. Thank you Rep. Mann and Rep. Pappas for calling attention to the risks on our roads especially during the holiday season. We appreciate your commitment to ending this crime,” said Stacey D. Stewart, CEO, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-request-save-kansas-41-million-water-contracts-passes-us-congress,Davids’ Request to Save Kansas $41 Million on Water Contracts Passes U.S. Congress,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Last night, the U.S. Congress passed Representative Sharice Davids’ request in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that will save the State of Kansas more than $41 million. This measure changes how interest is calculated on two of Kansas’ federal water storage contracts, switching from compound interest to simple interest, and marks a significant win for Kansas taxpayers. In the bill, Wyandotte County also received $35 million for water and waste infrastructure. After yesterday’s House vote, the bill heads back to the Senate, then to the President’s desk.

“This is a big win for Kansas taxpayers and our future water security,” said Davids. “It will not only save our state $41 million, money that can be reinvested into our communities, but also helps ensure farmers and ranchers have the resources needed to be successful and grow their businesses. With added investment for Wyandotte County’s water systems, this legislation ensures reliable, affordable water for future generations of Kansans.”

“Representative Davids pushed for changes to water supply contracts in El Dorado in WRDA 2022 and has continued her advocacy into WRDA 2024 to bring additional relief to Kansas taxpayers,” said U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen. “Thanks to Rep. Davids’ leadership, this Water Resources Development Act for 2024 continues bipartisan efforts to invest in the resiliency of communities, creating good-paying jobs and saving money for Kansas taxpayers.”

Davids’ successful language request will change the interest calculation method for Kansas’ water storage contracts at Milford and Perry Lakes from compound to simple interest. This change, which mirrors the successful adjustment for El Dorado Lake in the 2022 WRDA, will save Kansas over $41 million in total interest payments. Simple interest, calculated annually on the starting balance, prevents the rapid debt growth caused by compounding interest.

This update will provide significant financial relief for Kansas, benefiting municipalities, industries, and water supply districts relying on these reservoirs. It also ensures a more affordable and reliable water supply for residents and businesses, addressing the challenges of ongoing drought and extreme weather. Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office previously advocated for Davids to help make this change.

WRDA is an important piece of legislation that is traditionally passed every two years to authorize U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activities for flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration. It makes key investments in Kansas’ water infrastructure.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-votes-against-package-restricts-access-health-care-military-and-their,Davids Votes Against Package that Restricts Access to Health Care for Military and Their Families,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted against an extreme proposal that would restrict access to health care for service members and their families. Since coming to Congress, Davids has consistently supported the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a bipartisan manner. While today’s bill included provisions Davids has long championed — such as improved pay, health care, housing, and child care for service members — she could not support it because it would ultimately harm military families and jeopardize Armed Forces retention.

“I grew up in a military family – my mom and grandfather each served for more than 20 years – so I have a deep, personal commitment to ensuring our service members and their families are treated with the respect they deserve. They need pay raises, quality health care, safe housing, and affordable child care,” said Davids. “But I also agree with Republican House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers that politics has no place in decisions that impact our troops’ well-being, which is what we saw today. This bill includes provisions that put Kansas service members and their families’ health at risk, which is unacceptable. We owe it to those who serve to rise above political games and deliver the care, resources, and respect they have earned through their sacrifice and service.”

Today's bill faced criticism from both parties, including Davids and Republican House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers, who denounced Speaker Mike Johnson for inserting anti-health care provisions into the NDAA, stating, “This stuff does not belong in our bill.” These provisions, which include banning coverage for gender-affirming care for the children of service members, would unnecessarily involve the government in personal health care decisions for military families.

For six decades, the NDAA has been a largely bipartisan effort, but Speaker Johnson's actions have drawn widespread criticism for politicizing the process. Organizations like Planned Parenthood, the Human Rights Campaign, Minority Veterans of America, and medical groups such as the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics have voiced their opposition.

Last year, the U.S. House passed a partisan version of the NDAA that included a laundry list of extremist measures, including restrictions on reproductive health care. Davids then pledged to advocate for common-sense, bipartisan policies that protect reproductive rights while expanding pay, child care, and housing support for military families. She and her colleagues worked across the aisle to ensure these critical priorities were represented in today’s bill.

Along with successfully fighting against restrictions on reproductive health care, today’s bill included Davids’ original bipartisan legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to more than 220 “Hello Girls,” the first female soldiers to be officially deployed to a combat zone in American history. Other Davids-supported wins include:

Service Member Pay: Raising pay for junior enlisted service members by 14.5 percent and by 4.5 percent for all other service members.

Health Care: Eliminating certain copays for contraceptives, expanding tele-health and mental health care access, enhancing treatment for blast-related injuries, and streamlining medical processing for recruits to reduce backlogs.

Child Care: Helping to eliminate child care waitlists for eligible families and ensuring competitive pay for Department of Defense child care staff.

Housing: Replacing poor unaccompanied housing and barracks, fast-tracking work order submissions and reducing backlogs, and ensuring internet access for those living in barracks.

To support Kansas service members and veterans, Davids introduced bipartisan legislation – which passed the U.S. House – to help eliminate barriers faced when starting a business. She also helped pass the Honoring our PACT Act, which expands Department of Veterans Affairs' health care eligibility to 3.5 million American veterans exposed to burn pits and toxic airborne hazards while deployed.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-votes-support-us-troops-strengthen-national-security,"Rep. Mann Votes to Support U.S. Troops, Strengthen National Security",2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. This annual legislation boosts the quality of life for American service members and families, restores the U.S. Department of Defense’s focus to protecting America rather than culture wars, and supports our national security interests. The bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 281-140. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote.

“The price of freedom is not free, and we should support the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect those freedoms,” said. Rep. Mann. “This NDAA makes much-needed investments to improve the lives of our service members at Fort Riley and around the globe, deploys resources to secure our southern border, deters Communist China, removes inefficiency and far-left policies at the Department of Defense, and equips our military to defend the United States of America. I am proud to stand with our military. God bless our troops.”

This version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025:

Authorizes a 4.5% pay raise for service members and a 14.5% increase for junior enlisted service members

Bans taxpayer-funded gender affirming medical treatment for children

Allows the National Guard to deploy to the southern border to end the flow of drugs and illegal immigrants

Supports joint U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense programs

Saves taxpayers $31 billion by cutting inefficient programs, obsolete weapons systems, and unnecessary waste

Combats foreign adversaries like China, Iran, Russia, and terrorist organizations

This version of the NDAA will now go to the U.S. Senate for further review before being sent to the President to be signed into law.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5783,"Rep. Estes Votes for Bill to Save Kansas Millions of Dollars, Protect Water Access",2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes voted in favor of S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act, which passed the House 399-18. Included in this bill is a provision to amend two water supply storage contracts between the State of Kansas and the United States that will save Kansas more than $41 million in interest savings.

""The need for water in Kansas is critical and changing the contracts for future use water storage at Perry and Milford Lakes to use simple interest instead of compound interest will save the state millions of dollars,"" said Rep. Estes. ""This is a fiscally responsible move that will benefit the communities that rely on the water in these reservoirs and ensure sufficient resources are available to meet the state’s water needs.""

Background

In the 2022 Water Resources Development Act, the City of El Dorado requested to modify its future-use contract with the Army Corps at El Dorado Lake. Retroactively changing the contract to use simple interest calculations rather than compound interest calculations significantly reduced the interest payment that will be due when their contract ends. The changes to the Perry and Milford Lakes contracts will follow this same model to lower interest liability by switching to simple interest rather than the compound interest. The Water Office calculates that making this switch would save the State more than $41 million in interest between the two contracts.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-advances-kansas-priorities-passes-water-resources-development-act,"Rep. Mann Advances Kansas Priorities, Passes Water Resources Development Act",2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The bill improves America’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation’s resources infrastructure. Rep. Mann secured language for various Kansas priorities including robust support for the Manhattan levee project, authorization to initiate a study on the replenishment of the Ogallala Aquifer, and a provision to amend storage contracts for Milford Lake and Perry Lake that will save Kansans nearly $41 million in interest payments. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote.

“The Water Resources Development Act delivers for the Big First District,” said. Rep. Mann. “It improves our communities by putting taxpayer dollars in places where we can see a return in our own backyards. Most importantly, WRDA includes support for numerous projects that are crucial to the Big First, including the levee project in Manhattan, a study to determine how to refuel the Ogallala Aquifer and better position Kansas to combat droughts, and much needed changes to storage contracts from Milford Lake and Perry Lake that will provide much needed financial relief for Kansas and those that utilize the storage. WRDA 2024 is a win for Kansas. I look forward to its passage in the U.S. Senate and it being signed into law.""

The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 399-18. The bill will now go to the U.S. Senate for final approval before being sent to the President to be signed into law.

Rep. Mann proudly serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-finstad-sens-marshall-hagerty-lead-effort-against-chinas-growing,"Reps. Mann, Finstad, Sens. Marshall, Hagerty Lead Effort Against China's Growing Influence in Food and Agriculture",2024-12-09,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Brad Finstad (MN-01), alongside Sens. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN), led their colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to President Biden, urging him to reject a proposal before the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Council, which would alter governance and leadership arrangements at FAO, strengthen China’s position, and weaken American agricultural leadership on the world stage.

If adopted, the new governance would extend the Director-General’s current maximum tenure from eight years to a decade, increase the Director-General’s already $300,000 annual salary and allowance, and exert more control over the U.S.-led World Food Programme. The Members expressed their concerns that adoption of the proposal would expand China’s influence in the organization and advance foreign policy goals that pose a threat to the United States.

“When as many as 700 million people face hunger globally and manmade global conflicts are on the rise, this proposal de-emphasizes any of FAO’s successful efforts to achieve food security and allows China to expand its global influence by taking advantage of America as it transitions political administrations,” the Members wrote. “America cannot afford to sit idly by – even in a time of political transition – while China positions itself to expand its influence over a body to which our nation belongs. We urge you to reject any proposal that could undermine efficiency in food and agriculture-related organizations, strengthen China’s position, or weaken America’s leadership on the world stage.”

The Members concluded, “We urge you to position American farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural producers as the global leader in food and agriculture and to represent our country’s production and ideals across the globe.”

Reps. Mann and Finstad and Sens. Marshall and Hagerty were joined on the letter by Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP John Moolenaar (MI-02), and Reps. Austin Scott (GA-08), Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), David Rouzer (NC-07), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Mary Miller (IL-15), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Trent Kelly (MS-01), and Mark Alford (MO-04).

Full text of the letter can be found here or below.

Dear President Biden –

We write regarding a recent proposal before the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization’s Council, which would alter governance and leadership arrangements at the Food and Agriculture Organization, strengthen the People’s Republic of China’s position, and weaken American agricultural leadership on the world stage.

Last month, following the election of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States, Qu Dongyu, former People’s Republic of China (China) vice minister and current Director-General of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) submitted a proposal[1] to the FAO Council.[2][3] The proposal would extend the Director-General’s current maximum tenure from eight years to a decade, increase the Director-General’s $300,000 annual salary and allowance, and exert more control over the traditionally U.S.-led World Food Programme. When as many as 700 million people face hunger globally[4] and manmade global conflicts are on the rise,[5] this proposal de-emphasizes any of FAO’s successful efforts to achieve food security[6] and allows China to expand its global influence by taking advantage of America as it transitions political administrations.

Let us be clear, the nationality of any FAO Director-General alone is not of concern; rather, our concern remains with policy initiatives[7] and personnel appointments[8] which could advance foreign policy goals which pose a threat to America. Since 2019, China’s involvement in FAO has eclipsed several United Nations’ policy goals with initiatives which serve China’s foreign policy agenda.[9] Additionally, the number of Chinese appointees to high-level divisions at FAO has nearly doubled, including to areas which China and the United States have conflicting policy positions.[10]

While we understand that this week’s FAO Council could not reach an agreement on this specific proposal and forwarded it to a state of informal consultation, we remain concerned that it or other proposed reforms like it could advance to the next Council, comprised of 49 member states, including the United States, and then to the Plenary Conference in July 2025, where all 195 members could consider the proposal.

America cannot afford to sit idly by – even in a time of political transition – while China positions itself to expand its influence over a body to which our nation belongs. We urge you to reject any proposal that could undermine efficiency in food and agriculture-related organizations, strengthen China’s position, or weaken America’s leadership on the world stage. Further, we urge you to position American farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural producers as the global leader in food and agriculture and to represent our country’s production and ideals across the globe.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-introduces-bipartisan-bill-expand-savings-options-workers-disabilities,Davids Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Savings Options for Workers with Disabilities,2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids, alongside Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), introduced the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, a bill designed to help workers with disabilities build financial security without risking essential federal benefits. ABLE accounts — special savings accounts for people with disabilities — allow individuals to save money without affecting their eligibility for federal assistance programs. This bill would allow employers to make tax-free contributions to these accounts, offering greater flexibility in hiring and retaining employees with disabilities while helping these workers achieve greater financial independence.

“Workers with disabilities should have the same access to employer benefits as anyone else, including the ability to save for their future,” said Davids. “After speaking with Kansans like Rachel Mast, a person with Down syndrome, I introduced this bill to ensure that workers with disabilities can build financial security without sacrificing the federal benefits that help them succeed. It’s a commonsense fix that promotes equity, independence, and economic opportunity for millions of Americans.”

“It makes my heart happy that Rep. Davids is introducing this bill,” said Rachel Mast, Kansan with Down syndrome and disability advocate. “This will help me save more money in my ABLE account for my future, and I won’t lose any of my supports.”

Currently, many employers offer 401(k) matching contributions as a benefit of employment. However, workers with disabilities are often excluded from taking advantage of this option due to strict federal asset limits tied to programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Contributions to retirement accounts can unintentionally disqualify individuals from these benefits, leaving workers with disabilities at a financial disadvantage compared to their peers.

The ABLE Employment Flexibility Act addresses this disparity by allowing employers to make tax-exempt contributions to employees’ ABLE accounts instead of traditional 401(k) accounts. This change ensures workers with disabilities can save for their future without jeopardizing the federal support they rely on to thrive in their communities.

""Individuals with disabilities deserve the freedom to access employee benefits and save for retirement without risking their eligibility for critical federal programs,” said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). “By eliminating unnecessary barriers, our bipartisan legislation takes a bold step in protecting essential supports like the ABLE program while empowering employees with disabilities to achieve financial security and thrive in the workplace. This is about breaking down barriers and ensuring equal opportunity for all.”

“I’ve been honored to lead the national advocacy movement behind the ABLE Act for almost two decades; it’s incredible to see the bipartisan commitment continue through the introduction of the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congresswoman Davids,” said Sara Hart Weir, Executive Director, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities. “At the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, we are proud to not only employ individuals with disabilities in our organization but also support our colleagues in utilizing their ABLE accounts as a workplace inclusion tool - we encourage employers across Kansas and the country to follow our lead.""

""NDSC is thrilled about the introduction of this bill. People with Down syndrome and other disabilities who work should be entitled to the same employee retirement benefits as their colleagues without jeopardizing their public supports,” said Jim Hudson, Executive Director, National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC). “This bill will enable the payment of retirement benefits directly into their ABLE account.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-denounces-washingtons-fiscal-insanity,Rep. Mann Denounces Washington's Fiscal Insanity,2024-12-05,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to call attention to the nation’s debt. Last month, the national debt reached $36 trillion. Rep. Mann has repeatedly urged Congress to end the fiscal insanity and return to regular order by passing 12 individual appropriation bills. Rep. Mann also urged his colleagues to identify real solutions for the sake of future generations.

Below are Rep. Mann's remarks as prepared for the House Floor:

Mr. Speaker, when I come to this floor, I often speak about how our brightest days are yet to come; about the next generation of Americans; and about the future we should be working to build for them. Currently, the Biden Administration and Washington Democrats’ embrace of fiscal insanity is a stumbling block to reaching that future.

In November, America’s national debt climbed to $36 trillion dollars. Thirty-six trillion. This is not normal. Washington, D.C. has a spending addiction, and it’s just expected that Americans and future generations of Americans will pay for it. Our nation, our children, our future grandchildren, and future great-grandchildren cannot afford for us to continue kicking the can down the road.

Last year, the U.S. Census revealed that the median household income was nearly $80,000. Today, if everyone decided to pitch in and tackle our debt, every American household would need to contribute almost $273,000 to bring our balance to zero. Compare that price tag to the average mortgage in the United States which is about $245,000. Four years ago, our national debt was nearly $28 trillion. Over the course of 1,400 days, the United States accumulated debt at a rate of $68,352 per second. No American family could survive that way, yet year after year, this is what our federal government embraces. This is unsustainable.

If any member of this body had a loved one who was racking up debt at this rate, none of us would encourage them to mindlessly continue their spending habits. We’d do what we could to help them evaluate their spending and get them back on the right track. Yet, only about half of this body seems to care that this is how our federal government spends our tax dollars. Our fiscal house is an utter disaster, and we need to get serious about finding solutions.

Since I was sworn into Congress, I’ve sounded the alarm on our national debt. I’ve opposed bloated spending packages that only focused on funding far-left wish lists. I’ve fought to reduce and reprioritize our federal spending. I’ve challenged this body to think about the blank checks we are writing and ask ourselves, “Is there a way to do this more efficiently?” Those petitions have often been ignored, while Washington sticks to business as normal and spends, spends, spends. Enough is enough. This is not fiscal responsibility, it’s fiscal insanity.

On November 5th, 2024, America made it clear that we no longer want business as usual. It’s time to get our fiscal house in order and get our country back on track.

As America approaches its 250th birthday, President-elect Trump was spot on in creating the Department of Government Efficiency as a perfect gift to our nation and to the next generation of Americans. Mr. President, hear and me loud clear—we will work with you to make our government work for people again; to make it efficient again; and to clean up our fiscal house. Let’s work together to end the federal government’s out-of-control spending once and for all.

This challenge won’t be easy, but America is worth it. The future of our country is worth it. The next generation of Americans are worth it. And I know that we can do it. Our brightest days truly are yet to come.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I yield.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-5-million-grant-clean-abandoned-mines-creating-jobs-and,"Davids Announces $5 Million Grant to Clean Up Abandoned Mines, Creating Jobs and Improving Safety",2024-12-03,2024,2024-12,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids celebrated a $4.9 million grant for Kansas to clean up polluted abandoned mine lands, eliminating dangerous conditions caused by historic coal mining and creating good-paying jobs. This award, administered by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, was made possible by the Davids-backed bipartisan infrastructure law. Kansas also received nearly $300,000 to update its abandoned mine land inventory to support future remediation efforts.

“Kansas families shouldn’t have to worry about the dangers of pollution right outside their front doors,” said Davids. “This grant will help clean up abandoned mine sites, improving living conditions for folks across our state while creating good-paying jobs for workers. I’m proud to have supported the bipartisan infrastructure law that made this possible and look forward to seeing more investments in Kansas.”

Millions of Americans live less than a mile from an abandoned coal mine. This project will support jobs in communities by investing in projects that close dangerous mine shafts, reclaim unstable slopes, improve water quality, and restore water supplies damaged by mining. The award will also enable economic revitalization in Kansas by reclaiming hazardous land for recreational facilities and other redevelopment, such as advanced manufacturing and renewable energy deployment.

“The funds from the bipartisan infrastructure law are essential for Kansas to address projects that could never be done with only the fee-based grant such as the Weir Subsidence Drilling and Grouting Project that is currently in engineering,” said Marlene Spence, Administrator, Surface Mining Unit, Kansas Department of Health and Environment. “This project will tackle the potential for subsidence in a Justice 40 area that has been negatively impacted by the effects of past underground coal mining.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-urges-federal-investigation-unfair-practices-raising-grocery-prices,Davids Urges Federal Investigation into Unfair Practices Raising Grocery Prices,2024-10-30,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate why a law meant to prevent unfair practices is not being enforced, resulting in higher grocery costs for Americans. The Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), commonly referred to as the Anti-Price Discrimination Act, is designed to ensure fair competition in the food industry by protecting against unfair practices from large corporations that drive up costs for small producers and consumers. However, it currently lacks the oversight needed to fulfill its purpose.

“Since 2020, both consumers and local grocers have expressed great concerns to me with regard to rising costs of goods and services,” wrote Davids. “My constituents deserve strong competition so they can have more choices to shop for the best bargains, which also helps prevent large corporations from taking advantage of them and smaller businesses.”

“Though [the RPA] proved a positive force on the economy shortly after its passage, in the last 40 years, there has been little enforcement or oversight of this law, and high levels of concentration in the food and retail industry are rampant,” Davids continued. “Local grocers and storefronts are the backbone of America’s small business community, and we hope to see the FTC take steps to protect our entrepreneurs and families who are bearing the brunt of higher grocery prices.”

Along with her letter, Davids has made lowering the cost of groceries for families and small businesses a priority in Congress, including:

Voting to pass the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Actto shore up the food and agriculture supply chain, assure fair competition in the meat and poultry sectors, and lower food and gasoline costs for consumers.

Supporting the Price Gouging Prevention Act, legislation ensuring large corporations can’t take advantage of consumers at the grocery store.

Holding multipleroundtables with Kansas business, manufacturing, and technology leaders on how recent legislation to improve supply chains will help boost their business’ financial security.

Working a “Sharice’s Shift” at a local Price Chopper, where she helped store employees unload deliveries from shipping trucks, stock grocery shelves, and bag groceries.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-cole-remark-president-bidens-apology-nations-past-policies-around,"Davids, Cole Remark on President Biden’s Apology for Nation’s Past Policies Around Indian Boarding Schools",2024-10-28,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Co-chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, gave the following response to President Biden’s remarks on the country’s previous policies around Indian boarding schools.

""My grandparents are survivors of Indian Boarding Schools, but too many were torn apart, losing generations of culture, stories, and tradition,” saidDavids. “I'm thankful to President Biden and Secretary Haaland for their work investigating the full extent of these crimes against Indigenous communities and ensuring our federal government upholds its promises and obligations to Indian Country.""

“Indian boarding schools have had devastating impacts on Native communities. Yet, for so many years, the true stories about what happened to these Native children have not been spoken about,” said Congressman Cole. “As an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma and one of the few Native American members of Congress, I am very glad to see accountability being taken for the role that federal policies played in the Native American boarding school system.”

Earlier this year, Davids and Cole reintroduced the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024—legislation to investigate, document, and report on the histories of Indian boarding schools, Indian boarding school policies, and long-term impacts on Native communities. Davids, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and one of the first two Native women elected to Congress, and Cole, a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma and long-serving Native American in the U.S. House of Representatives, remain committed to investigating the abuses at these institutions.

The bipartisan Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024 would:

Establish a formal commission to investigate, document, and acknowledge past injustices of the federal government’s Indian Boarding School Policies.

This includes attempts to terminate Native cultures, religions, and languages; assimilation practices; and human rights violations.

Develop recommendations for federal entities to aid in healing the historical and intergenerational trauma passed down in Native families and communities.

Provide a forum for victims to speak about personal experiences tied to these human rights violations.

This bill has been endorsed by the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS), National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), National Indian Education Association (NIEA), American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), and the National Indian Health Board (NIHB).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-hosts-fourth-annual-military-academy-nomination-day,Rep. Mann Hosts Fourth Annual Military Academy Nomination Day,2024-10-28,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"ABILENE, KS – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) hosted his fourth annual Congressional Military Academy Nomination Day. As the Representative for the Big First District in Congress, Rep. Mann has the privilege of offering military academy nominations to four of the five U.S. service academies for students in the district. The interviews took place at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas.

""One of my greatest honors in Congress is nominating students from the Big First to attend our nation’s service academies,” said Rep. Mann. “The students we met represent the best of Kansas, and I am grateful for their desire to serve our country and grow into the next generation of military leaders. It is always a pleasure to host the military academy selection committee in the childhood hometown of five-star U.S. Army General and son of Kansas, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. I also owe a debt of gratitude to the panel for lending their expertise and unique perspectives to the selection process. We look forward to these students’ success.”

Rep. Mann appointed a panel of Kansans from the Big First District with extensive experience in U.S. military service or working closely with the military. The five-person panel included:

Mary Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Eisenhower and Chairman Emeritus of People to People International

AJ Kuhle, U.S. Air Force Academy alumnus, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and President of ACE Scholarships

Mark Claussen, Director of Business Development of Icon Structures and former Executive Director of USO Kansas

Michael Utz, retired Garden City Police Chief and U.S. Air Force Veteran, Law Enforcement Coordinator for the Bureau of Justice Assistance

MSG (Ret.) Joshua Sandlin, Army Veteran and Executive Director of the Society of the 1st Infantry Division

Eight high school students in the district applied for a military academy nomination through Rep. Mann's office. In the coming weeks, the panel will notify the students whom they have chosen to receive these competitive nominations.

Rep. Mann is a former member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and a strong supporter of America’s U.S. military service members.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-davids-cleaver-announce-6469000-federal-funding-awarded-cultivate-kc,"Reps. Davids, Cleaver Announce $6,469,000 in Federal Funding Awarded to Cultivate KC to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Kansas City",2024-10-25,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $6,469,000 in federal funding to Cultivate KC to advance conservation and climate-smart agriculture in Kansas City. The federal investment was made possible by the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds local projects that provide solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. The RCPP is funded, in part, by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that Reps. Cleaver and Davids strongly supported.

""Investments in our region's agriculture are crucial in combating climate change, lowering costs for producers and consumers, and ensuring all Kansans have access to good, quality food,” said Rep Davids. “I'm thrilled to see this award made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act come home to support Cultivate KC's innovative work advancing urban agriculture in our community and am proud to have voted to make this additional funding possible.""

“Advances in urban agriculture are essential in our work to strengthen conservation efforts, expand sustainable farming, and combat the ongoing climate crisis,” said Congressman Cleaver. “With this federal investment, made possible by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, Kansas City and Cultivate KC continue to make clear that we are leading the nation when it comes to innovative solutions that are critical to maintaining our precious natural resources while supporting local producers. I’m proud to have helped make this funding possible, and I look forward to the benefits our entire region will receive thanks to this public-private partnership.”

Cultivate KC aims to leverage the federal funding to permanently protect five parcels of significant urban and peri-urban farmland that face intense development pressure. Additionally, the federal grant will help to address the unique natural resource concerns—including lack of weather resilience, soil quality limitations, degraded plant conditions, pest pressures, and more—experienced by urban and innovative producers in the Kansas City metropolitan area using strategic easement acquisitions and newfound conservation practices.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-grant-i-35-improvements-highlights-bipartisan-infrastructure,"Davids Announces Grant for I-35 Improvements, Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Impact",2024-10-24,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced a $97 million investment for improvements to I-35 Highway in Olathe. The grant funds come from the bipartisan infrastructure law, a Davids-backed piece of legislation making critical investments in America’s aging infrastructure.

“Since coming to Congress, I’ve made it a priority to advocate for our community’s local infrastructure needs. That’s why I voted for the bipartisan infrastructure law,” said Davids. “This law creates good paying jobs, strengthens our supply chains and helps lower costs, and will make our roads more efficient and dependable. I’m thrilled to see these funds coming to Kansas with the I-35 Santa Fe Forward project and investing in improvements that our region will see for generations.”

The project will improve I-35 from Old 56 Highway to 119th Street and on major arterials of Santa Fe Street and Old Highway 56 in Olathe. Improvements include access management upgrades to streamline traffic flow, auxiliary lane improvements, and more to improve reliability for travelers throughout the region.

By reaching communities across Kansas – including rural communities and other historically overlooked populations – the bipartisan infrastructure law makes critical investments that will improve lives for Kansans and position the state for success.

Davids previously released reports highlighting the condition and safety of roads and bridges in Kansas' Third District. The findings showed that, without increased funding, most streets in Kansas City, Kansas, will be in poor or failed condition by 2031. Additionally, 6 of the top 10 most-traveled, structurally deficient bridges in the state are located in the Third District. These facts underscore the urgent need for the bipartisan infrastructure law.

Davids is the only member of the Kansas delegation to vote for the law, which is the largest investment in America’s physical infrastructure in generations and was named the most fiscally responsible infrastructure bill in at least a decade by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. More information on how the bipartisan infrastructure law is improving Kansas’ roads, bridges, water, and safety can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-joins-manufacturers-highlights-5-million-federal-grant-strengthening,"Davids Joins Manufacturers, Highlights $5 Million Federal Grant Strengthening Local Supply Chains",2024-10-23,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"(Edwardsville, KS) - Today, Representative Sharice Davids toured Varsity Yearbook in Edwardsville to highlight the $5 million in funding for Kansas Manufacturing Solutions (KMS) to continue providing services and support to local manufactures. Based in Lenexa, KMS is the only federally supported Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program Center in the state of Kansas.

“I’m excited to see this funding in action and am thankful that our local manufacturers have such a strong partner in Kansas Manufacturing Solutions,” said Davids. “This grant will allow KMS to continue their important work by helping Kansas business owners succeed in building more here at home and tackling issues like inflation, strengthening our supply chains, and more.”

The grant funds come from the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Funding will aim to address work shortages in the manufacturing industry with new approaches to employee retention, and by aligning the local manufacturing workforce with the demands of modern manufacturing environments.

Davids has been working to address global supply chain issues and lower costs for businesses and consumers since coming to Congress. She was a staunch supporter of the CHIPS and Science Act, which helps:

Lower costs for American consumers by making more critical semiconductor components in America, helping to end the shortage of chips that have driven up the price of everything from cars to consumer goods;

Create 100,000 new, good-paying jobs nationwide by supporting local workforce development;

Turbocharge American research and development by ensuring that the technologies of the future are made here at home.

Davids’ additional work to strengthen domestic manufacturing and boost supply chains include:

Holding multipleroundtables with Kansas business, manufacturing, and technology leaders on how recent legislation to improve supply chains will help boost their business' financial security.

Cosponsoring the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, a law aimed at addressing supply chain snags and reducing dependence on goods produced outside of the United States.

Meeting with President Biden at the White House to urge him to pass a supply chain and economic package that invests in American manufacturing.

Voting to pass the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act to shore up the food and agriculture supply chain, ensure fair competition in the meat and poultry sectors, and lower food and gasoline costs.

Introducing the SUPPLIES Act, which would create a $100 million grant program for small and medium manufacturers that shift their production to make PPE and testing supplies during future public health emergencies. It would also prioritize manufacturing these supplies domestically, reducing our country's dependence on foreign countries for medical supplies and eliminating price gouging of life-saving materials.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-davids-cleaver-laturner-call-national-parks-service-incorporate-history,"ICYMI: Davids, Cleaver, LaTurner Call on National Parks Service to Incorporate History of Webb v. School District 90 into Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park",2024-10-21,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"To commemorate a letter sent to the National Parks Service and the Brown v. Board of Education Historic Park on October 8, Representatives Sharice Davids and Emanuel Cleaver II spoke with members of the Webb family at the former Walker School on their family’s role in Civil Rights history.

WATCH: Lawmakers push for Merriam history to be included in Brown v. Board National Historical Park

In the Oct. 8 letter, the representatives called attention to the 1949 decision in the Webb v. School District No. 90 (Webb) case, which took place in what is currently known as Merriam, Kansas.

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“The Webb Case that went to the Kansas Supreme Court really was a foundational piece of making sure that when the Supreme Court took up Brown v. Board, that there was precedent and a legal framework,” Davids said.

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But with so much of the physical landscape changed, the Webb family is relying on storytelling to preserve their history.

[…]

“They need to know it because they take it for granted,” Mary Webb said. “They think, ‘Oh, we can always just go to school. We can always just go to stores.’”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-urges-white-house-establish-task-force-ahead-hosting-global-sporting,Davids Urges White House to Establish Task Force Ahead of Hosting Global Sporting Events,2024-10-18,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This month, Representatives Sharice Davids, Darin LaHood (IL-16), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Eric Swalwell (CA-14) urged the White House urging President Biden to establish a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events. As Co-Chair and founder of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, Davids has led efforts to ensure Kansas City and other host cities are ready to maximize the economic opportunities that come with this global event.

""The United States will host a number of major international sporting events over the next decade, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the 2031 Rugby World Cup. These events have the potential to deliver tremendous economic and diplomatic benefits for our nation,"" wrote Davids and her colleagues. ""That is why we urge the White House to establish a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events to oversee preparation and securing the games, specifically through international visa processing, security scenario training, incident response, transportation, diplomatic security, intelligence gathering and dissemination, and securing critical protective assets.""

According to a report, the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games saw 12 million tickets sold and 8 million visitors from outside of France over the two competitions. An independent study found that upwards of $12 billion was injected into the French economy.

The Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus provides educational opportunities and advances initiatives supporting the U.S.'s role in hosting the 2026 World Cup. It’s a convening place to discuss issues, opportunities, concerns, stakeholder views, logistics, and legislative priorities to support host cities. Topics of discussion within the Caucus include transportation and infrastructure needs, small business and economic development, public safety and homeland security, and safety and security.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-joins-constituent-grocery-shopping-discusses-her-work-lower-grocery,"Davids Joins Constituent Grocery Shopping, Discusses Her Work to Lower Grocery Costs",2024-10-17,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids accompanied a local Mission resident to shop for groceries to hear their concerns and discuss her bipartisan work to lower grocery prices. Earlier this year, Davids helped introduce legislation to protect America’s food and agriculture supply chains and prevent disruptions that inflate grocery costs for consumers.

“Even though we’ve seen progress in strengthening our agricultural supply chains, there’s more work to do to lower grocery costs for hardworking families,” said Davids. “Today, I got to speak with a member of our community about how bipartisan legislation I introduced would help lower those prices and build an economy that works for everyone.”

The bipartisan Securing American Agriculture Act would:

Require the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct an annual assessment to evaluate:

American critical agricultural input supply chains that could be exploited by the People’s Republic of China (PRC);

Current domestic production capacity for specified critical inputs;

Current and potential bottlenecks in the food and agriculture supply chain.

Require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide recommendations to mitigate potential threats from the People’s Republic of China and for legislative and regulatory actions to reduce barriers to domestic critical input production.

While our economy is experiencing record job creation, the cost of groceries remains too high. To help lower those costs, Davids, who was named a ""Champion of the Shippers,"" has worked to shore up our domestic supply chains, which eases

inflationary pressures for Kansans. Davids’ additional work to lower grocery costs and strengthen supply chains include:

Voting to pass the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act to shore up the food and agriculture supply chain, assure fair competition in the meat and poultry sectors, and lower food and gasoline costs.

Supporting the Price Gouging Prevention Act so big corporations can’t take advantage of consumers at the grocery store.

Holding multipleroundtables with Kansas business, manufacturing, and technology leaders on how recent legislation to improve supply chains will help boost their businesses' financial security.

Cosponsoring the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, a new law aimed at addressing supply chain snags and reducing dependence on goods produced outside of the United States.

Meeting with President Biden at the White House to urge him to pass a supply chain and economic package that invests in American manufacturing.

Working a ""Sharice's Shift"" at a local Price Chopper, where she helped store employees unload deliveries from shipping trucks, stock grocery shelves, and bag groceries.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5748,"Reps. Estes, Magaziner Lead Letter to Reunite Americans With Unclaimed Retirement Savings",2024-10-17,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Last week, Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Seth Magaziner (D-Rhode Island), both former state treasurers, sent a letter to Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su exhorting the Department to coordinate with state unclaimed property programs to help connect Kansans and Americans with their unclaimed retirement savings. Their bipartisan letter was signed by 37 additional members of Congress.

""As the Kansas State Treasurer who helped reconnect Kansans with hundreds of thousands of dollars in unclaimed property during my tenure, I am urging the Department of Labor to likewise work with states to help reconnect Americans with unclaimed retirement savings. Congressman Magaziner and I both know the difference it can make for constituents to receive money that's rightfully theirs, and having the Department of Labor work with state treasurers will help reunite retirees with their hard-earned benefits,"" said Rep. Estes.

""Retirement benefits belong to the Americans who worked hard to earn them, not the large financial institutions who service them,"" said Rep. Magaziner. ""As the former state treasurer of Rhode Island, I know that Rhode Island’s unclaimed property division works tirelessly to reunite individuals with their missing property and can do the same for missing retirement checks. Everyone deserves to retire with dignity and financial security.""

There are 29.2 million unclaimed 401(k) accounts holding approximately $1.65 trillion in assets. The workers and families who own these funds often have no idea of their existence because they have changed jobs or their former employer has gone out of business. While state unclaimed property programs already work to reunite individuals with financial assets – such as the contents of a safe deposit box or utility reimbursements – regulatory ambiguity allows thousands of 401(k) accounts to go unclaimed.

The letter urges the Department of Labor to develop a uniform, nationwide regulation that allows state unclaimed property programs to help reunite individuals with their lost retirement checks. You can read the letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-helps-recover-20-million-residents-kansas-third-district,Davids Helps Recover $20 Million for Residents in Kansas' Third District,2024-10-10,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced her office has helped to recover more than $20 million owed to local taxpayers in the Kansas Third District. The milestone highlights the success of Davids’ robust constituent services efforts, a priority she has consistently maintained in her three terms in the House.

In total, Davids’ office has assisted more than 7,300 Kansans with stalled Social Security and veterans benefits, overdue tax returns, and more since taking office in 2019. Of the $20 million recovered, more than $3,200,000 has been recovered so far in 2024.

“Everyone deserves a government that works for them. That’s the way it should be,” said Davids. “Anything my office can do to help folks in the Third District navigate the bureaucracy of the federal government will always be a priority of mine.”

“I contacted the office of Sharice Davids when the IRS was unresponsive and failed to timely process my federal tax refund,” said Jason from Olathe. “Davids' staff understood my issue and represented my concerns and frustrations to the IRS. [The office] successfully moved my case along and resolved the issue. I am thankful for Representative Davids and her Office for their assistance.”

I contacted [Representative Davids’] office to help with two important issues with SSA that I was unable to get resolved for over six months,” said Christopher from Gardner. “Within a week, both issues were resolved due to [her] office getting involved.”

Rep. Davids has made making a difference for Kansans the centerpiece of her service in the U.S. House of Representatives.

For example, in August she toured several of the community projects that she secured federal support for during Fiscal Year 2024.Working together with local officials, Davids’ Community Project Funding requests included securing resources for training vehicles at the Johnson County Regional Police Academy at Johnson County Community College, funding the construction of a new $22 million water treatment plant in Garnett, and more.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-cleaver-laturner-call-national-park-service-incorporate-history-webb-v,"Davids, Cleaver, LaTurner Call on National Park Service to Incorporate History of Webb v. School District 90 into Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park",2024-10-08,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Jake LaTurner (R-KS) came together to call on the National Park Service and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (NHP) to incorporate the history of Webb v. School District 90 (Webb) into the NHP’s permanent exhibits at the Monroe Elementary School site and any future NHP sites. In a letter to the Director of the National Park Service and the Superintendent of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, the lawmakers also requested the acquisition of any significant artifacts or collections from Webb.

“The Brown v. Board of Education NHP is a critical part of the National Park Service’s efforts to tell our nation’s history,” wrote the lawmakers. “Thousands of visitors that come to the NHP each year would greatly benefit from better understanding more of the history and activism that led to the Brown decision.”

Concerning segregation at South Park Elementary School in present day Merriam, Kansas, Webb was a groundbreaking decision delivered by the Supreme Court of Kansas in 1949, ruling that Black students were entitled to attend South Park Elementary School instead of being segregated to the two-room, dilapidated Walker School. The case, among others, played a critical role in laying the legal groundwork and paving the way to the Brown decision ending school segregation in the United States just five years later.

“Therefore, we respectfully ask you to incorporate the stories of Webb and other relevant cases that predate Brown into the NHP’s permanent exhibits at the Monroe Elementary School site and any future NHP sites,” the lawmakers continued. “We also request that you work to acquire any significant artifacts or collections from Webb and other relevant cases to permanently display in Topeka as appropriate.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-one-year-anniversary-october-7th-attack-israel,Davids Statement on One-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack on Israel,2024-10-07,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel:

“I remain heartbroken over the horrific murders and brutal attacks carried out by Hamas across Israel one year ago. The hostages must be released immediately. Too many innocent lives have been lost, and we must do more to support the civilians throughout the region who have been hurt or displaced by this conflict. I strongly urge U.S. leadership to continue working with leaders in the Middle East on a lasting resolution and a focus on a two-state solution.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-visits-local-farm-announces-new-bill-strengthen-ag-supply-chains-lower,"Davids Visits Local Farm, Announces New Bill to Strengthen Ag Supply Chains, Lower Grocery Costs",2024-10-02,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited the KC Farm School to announce her new bill aimed at strengthening local and regional food systems. Davids’ Resilient Food Supply Chain and Affordability Act would make permanent the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program, which is enhancing resilience within the food supply chain, supporting local farmers, creating jobs, and reducing grocery costs for consumers. She was joined by Kansas agriculture professionals who’ve benefited from the program.

“By strengthening our local and regional food systems, we are not only supporting our farmers and ranchers but also ensuring that families across Kansas have access to affordable, fresh food,” said Davids. “This new bill represents a vital step toward building a more resilient food supply chain that benefits everyone in our community.”

The RFSI program, created by the Davids-supported American Rescue Plan, aims to strengthen local and regional food systems by improving the middle of the food supply chain. It provides grants to state departments of agriculture to help small farms and food businesses grow, create new jobs, and increase access to healthy food products​. Strengthening agricultural supply chains helps lower grocery prices by improving efficiency, reducing operational expenses, enhancing local sourcing, and increasing resilience against disruptions.

""These grants will support improvements across the middle of our state's food supply chain, including increased food processing infrastructure, producer aggregation points, and product storage,” said Mike Beam, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. “Investing in these Kansas food and farm businesses and other eligible organizations will create diverse local and regional market options and more economic opportunities for our Kansas communities.”

""Family farmers, ranchers, consumers, and our communities all benefit from a strong and resilient farm and food system,” said Donn Teske, President, Kansas Farmers Union. “Kansas Farmers Union supports providing incentives for a more decentralized food system, including processing and packing industries on the local and regional levels. We are proud to support the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program legislation brought forward in a bipartisan fashion by Representative Sharice Davids and look forward to working with Rep. Davids and her colleagues to champion this legislation in the near future.""

“Cultivate KC believes that a thriving local food system is critical to the health and resilience of our communities,” said Brien Darby, Executive Director. “Investments in urban and small-scale producers and local supply chains are critical to build a strong local food system. We’ve been encouraged by the progress that recent federal investments are starting to make towards this goal and are excited that Rep. Davids and her colleagues are working to keep the momentum going with programs such as the Resilient Food System Infrastructure program and Local Food Purchase Assistance program in the next farm bill.”

The KC Farm School, which hosted Davids today, received $58,000 in RFSI investments to purchase a new van to improve transportation access for 70 growers across the Kansas City region. Cultivate KC, which also joined today’s discussion, received $25,000 in RFSI investments to purchase and install cold storage on the farms of three graduates from the New Roots program, a farm business program that helps refugee families start and operate farms.

To help lower costs, Davids, who was named a ""Champion of the Shippers,"" has worked to shore up our domestic supply chains, which eases inflationary pressures for Kansans. Davids’ additional work to lower grocery costs and strengthen supply chains includes:

Introducing bipartisan legislation to protect America's food and agriculture supply chain and address China's growing influence in critical agricultural sectors.

Voting to pass the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act to shore up the food and agriculture supply chain, assure fair competition in the meat and poultry sectors, and lower food and gasoline costs.

Holding multipleroundtables with Kansas business, manufacturing, and technology leaders on how recent legislation to improve supply chains will help boost their businesses' financial security.

Cosponsoring the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, a new law aimed at addressing supply chain snags and reducing dependence on goods produced outside of the United States.

Working a ""Sharice's Shift"" at a local Price Chopper, where she helped store employees unload deliveries from shipping trucks, stock grocery shelves, and bag groceries.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-irans-attack-israel,Davids Statement on Iran's Attack on Israel,2024-10-01,2024,2024-10,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,I strongly condemn Iran's attacks on Israel. The United States stands firm against all acts of Iranian terrorism and supports Israel's right to defend itself. We must keep working towards lasting peace in the region to avoid further conflict.,1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5737,Rep. Estes Releases Statement on Attacks on Israel,2024-10-01,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following Iranian missile attacks on Israel.

""Israel is the United States' strongest ally in the Middle East, and we will not waver in our support in the midst of the egregious attacks by Iran,"" said Rep. Estes. ""Israel and its people have every right to defend themselves, and there will be consequences for this aggression. The United States should be ready to stand with our ally and reassert crippling sanctions on the Iranian regime.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-condemns-irans-attacks-israel,Rep. Mann Condemns Iran's Attacks on Israel,2024-10-01,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"MANHATTAN, KS – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) condemned Iran and its proxies after the country launched ballistic missile attacks on the nation of Israel. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the attacks:

“America must unequivocally stand with and support our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel, “ said Rep. Mann. “For nearly a year, Iran and its terrorist proxies Hamas and Hezbollah have terrorized Israel, killing Israelis, launching missiles into Israeli territory, and holding innocent Israelis hostage after the October 7 attacks.

“No nation would tolerate this barbaric terrorism from neighboring countries, and neither should Israel. The world cannot afford for the Biden-Harris Administration to continue its weak appeasement strategy toward Iran or its waffling between standing with Israel and pleasing progressive activists. It hasn’t worked for the past three and a half years, and it won’t work now. The Biden-Harris Administration needs to make it clear now more than ever that the U.S. stands with Israel and that there will be severe consequences for any nation that harms our ally and friend.”

In May 2024, Rep. Mann voted to advance the Israel Security Assistance Support Act.

In April 2024, Rep. Mann supported the Israeli Supplemental Security Appropriations Act. Following Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel, Rep. Mann criticized the Biden Administration’s appeasement of the Iranian regime.

In December 2023, he also voted to freeze the $6 billion in Iranian assets that the Biden Administration reversed in September of that year.

In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, Rep. Mann voted yes on legislation stating that America stands with Israel as it defends itself in the war launched by Hamas and supported the stand-alone Israeli Security Supplemental Appropriations Act to bolster Israel’s defensive capabilities. Rep. Mann has consistently voted to urge Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during the October 7 attacks and to reaffirm the state of Israel’s right to exist.

Rep. Mann is a member of the Abraham Accords Caucus, the Israel Allies Caucus, and the Transatlantic Friends of Israel Caucus.

Click here to view Rep. Mann’s Commitment to the Big First.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-urges-nation-reject-four-more-years-chaos-madness,"Rep. Mann Urges Nation to Reject Four More Years of Chaos, Madness",2024-10-01,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the final time before the 2024 presidential election to urge the nation to reject four more years of the Biden-Harris Administration’s policies.

Transcript

Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge that this will be the very last time I speak in this Chamber before we have a new president-elect. In the coming weeks, the American people will head to the polls, and we’ll have a choice before us. We can choose four more years of Vice President Harris’ chaos and madness, or we can choose four years of law and order and American strength.

When I came to Congress almost four years ago, America was strong. Our streets were safe, and our border was more secure than any other point in recent history. Prior to the pandemic, the U.S. had one of the strongest economies we’ve had in the past 20 years. Even in the face of adversity, President Trump led the federal government in empowering America’s small businesses and families. Just a few years before, House Republicans passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that put more money in the pockets of American families, put more food on their tables, and better positioned them to care for each other.

Four years ago, America’s strength was well understood on the world stage. The Trump Administration spearheaded the historic Abraham Accords, and the U.S. was tough on our adversaries like Communist China, Iran, and their terrorist proxies. We saw an era of historic trade deals with the passage of USMCA, President Trump’s trade deal with Japan, and his Administration’s work to hold China accountable for the deals it agreed to. It truly was an era of American greatness.

Unfortunately, much of that greatness has been undermined. I once looked at the nation and felt optimistic about the future that awaited my children. I felt that when it was time for them to spread their wings and build their own lives, they’d inherit a country that gave them the opportunity to pursue their American dreams. I was confident that when the time came for them to purchase a home, choose a college or university, or start their own small business, they’d step into an economy that empowered them to successfully do these things. On January 21, 2021, that started to change. Vice President Harris and President Biden have made America less safe, destroyed the American economy, and have made America look weak on the world stage.

Since day one, Vice President Harris and President Biden have been laser focused on rolling back President Trump’s policies that actually worked. Their open border policies have ushered 16 million illegal immigrants into the country without adequate background checks or vetting, making every state a border state. Rather than fixing their open border policies, they coddle radical activists and leave Americans at risk. Under their leadership, cartels and drug lords have been the winners, and the American people have been the losers.

Vice President Harris and President Biden’s economic policies are the sole reason for the skyrocketing inflation that has haunted America over the past three years. In the Big First District of Kansas, American families, small business owners, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers have struggled to manage sky high interest rates, higher input costs, and a crumbling economy. For young Americans, homeownership feels like a distant dream. Rather than reversing bad policy or coming up with solutions to these challenges, the Biden-Harris Administration’s proposal is more reckless government spending that got us here in the first place.

Vice President Harris and President Biden have failed to capitalize on the strength of President Trump’s trade deals and have formed ZERO new trade deals in the last four years. The country is facing the largest agricultural trade deficit that we’ve faced in years, hurting America’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers who desperately want access to new markets to help feed a hungry world.

Vice President Harris and President Biden’s weak foreign policy gave Russia a green light to attack Ukraine while their appeasement to the Iranian regime emboldened Iran-backed Hamas to attack our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel. As antisemitism rotted our own nation, college campuses, and universities, the Biden-Harris Administration turned a blind eye and instead held up congressionally approved arms for Israel to protect itself.

Mr. Speaker, —is this the future we want? Do we want to gift our children a nation with wide open borders? Do we want them to grow up in a country with an economy that fails to work for the average family and fails to address our $35 trillion debt? Do we want a nation that is unsafe or where the American dream is no longer attainable?

In a short few weeks, we will all head to the polls, and we have a choice. We can vote for a candidate who has told us what she wants to do to address her failing policies, or we can vote for the candidate who has shown us what his policies can do to strengthen the nation. I know what choice I will make.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/farm-bill-expires-davids-calls-congress-pass-bipartisan-reauthorization,"As Farm Bill Expires, Davids Calls on Congress to Pass a Bipartisan Reauthorization",2024-09-30,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, as the current Farm Bill officially expires, Representative Sharice Davids urged her colleagues in Congress to come together and pass a new bipartisan Farm Bill that supports Kansas farmers and rural communities. Davids emphasized that inaction is not an option when it comes to securing the future of Kansas agriculture.

“Kansas farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our nation, but without reauthorizing the Farm Bill, we're leaving them and Kansas families in limbo,” said Davids. “There’s too much at stake to play political games — we need a serious, bipartisan bill that strengthens crop insurance, supports agricultural research, and ensures our farmers and families can thrive. I remain committed to following the Kansas tradition of bipartisan agricultural policy and getting this across the finish line.”

Earlier this year, Davids praised several initiatives in the proposed Farm Bill that would strengthen Kansas' agricultural economy, but voted against the partisan version as it had no realistic pathway to becoming law. Davids continues to emphasize the importance of returning to the bipartisan negotiations that have historically shaped the Farm Bill.

To prepare for the Farm Bill reauthorization process, Davids embarked on a Farm Bill listening tour visiting a poultry and livestock operation in Anderson County, a co-op in Franklin County, a goat farm in Miami County, an organic vegetable farm in Johnson County, and an educational community farm in Wyandotte County. Davids also toured a Garnett-based renewable ethanol producer, participated in FFA activities at Spring Hill High School, served a school lunch at Black Bob Elementary in Olathe, spoke with industry leaders on financial support programs for farmers, and toured a dairy farm in Garnett.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-davids-and-bipartisan-lawmakers-press-usps-resolve-mail-delivery-delays,ICYMI: Davids and Bipartisan Lawmakers Press USPS to Resolve Mail Delivery Delays,2024-09-26,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Last week, Representatives Sharice Davids, Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02), Mark Alford (R-MO-04), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-05), and Sam Graves (R-MO-06) united in a bipartisan effort to address mail delivery delays in the Kansas City area. The group called on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to act on a recent audit’s recommendations, which identified staffing shortages and inadequate management oversight as key factors contributing to the delays in the Kansas City area.

Conducted by the independent USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG), the recent audit examined operations at the Kansas City Postal and Distribution Center following reports of some of the nation’s slowest mail service in the nation. The audit identified several deficiencies, including delays in mail delivery, issues with package scanning, and poor property conditions.

This bipartisan effort to address mail delivery delays made headlines across Kansas:

KMBC: Missouri, Kansas representatives demand action from U.S. Postal Service on slow mail delivery

Improvements to Kansas City's mail delivery are not happening fast enough. That's the message from five bipartisan members of Congress on both sides of the state line.

[…]

An audit from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General came out this summer about delays at the Kansas City, Missouri, Processing and Distribution Center after KMBC’s reporting and demands from members of Congress.

The audit found nearly 100,000 pieces of mail delayed from the facility, with staff shortages and chronic absenteeism causing your mail to not show up on time.

“Absolutely, I'm concerned,” Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, told KMBC 9 Investigates on Tuesday.

Davids joined four other members of the U.S. House of Representatives on both sides of the state line to sign a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, calling it unacceptable that the U.S. Postal Service is failing to keep up with mail delivery.

[…]

“I’m at my wit's end,” Davids said. “We should have seen results. Yesterday is when we should have seen them. And it's why we're pushing.”

Fox4: KC-area elected officials address ‘unacceptable’ USPS delivery delays

After months of complaints regarding mail services throughout the metro, locally elected officials announced they have joined forces across party lines to combat delivery delays and find solutions to the U.S. Postal Service’s growing problems.

According to a news release, “U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO-05), Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Mark Alford (R-MO-04) and Sam Graves (R-MO-06) united in a bipartisan effort to address mail delivery delays in the Kansas City area.”

The group of elected officials has called on USPS Postmaster General Louis Dejoy to follow through with solutions to problems identified in an audit.

[…]

Many residents across the area are not getting their mail on time, and sometimes, they’re not getting it at all.

The audit also found safety concerns regarding trucks and trailers parked at the docks without wheel chocks, preventing them from rolling away.

[…]

“The findings in these audits and the recommendations are very serious things,” said Sharice Davids (D-KS-03). “Making sure that our scanning equipment is working, making sure that we’re properly staffed and making sure that the management practices are in place.”

[…]

According to a news release, Kansas City has “some for the nation’s slowest mail service in the nation.” This has led these local officials to call upon USPS to implement the Office of the Inspector General’s solutions.

KCTV: ‘It is unacceptable.’ State leaders call for faster mail delivery ahead of Election Day

In a letter sent to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, a group of state leaders including U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver II, Jake LaTurner, Sharice Davids, Mark Alford, and Sam Graves cite an audit from July that took a look at three post office locations in particular.

Those locations are Hickman Mills in Kansas City, Misssouri, Robert L Roberts in Kansas City, Kansas, and the Shawnee Mission Post Office in Mission, Kansas. The audit found there were delays in mail and issues with package scanning at all three locations and said some customers have had to make changes.

[…]

In the letter state leadership says, “It is unacceptable that these facilities have fallen and are failing to keep up with the USPS standard of service. We wholeheartedly urge the leadership of the Postal Service to roll out the recommendations of the USPS Office of the Inspector General immediately to improve the service of the USPS in the Kansas City Metro area for our constituents.”

Kansas Reflector: Five Missouri, Kansas members of Congress send tough critique of troubled mail service to D.C.

Three Missouri and two Kansas members of Congress serving constituents in the greater Kansas City area forwarded a joint letter Tuesday to the U.S. Postal Service demanding action to rectify problems with missing or delayed mail and protracted periods in which no mail was delivered at all.

[…]

Deficiencies at the distribution center touched on mail clearance times, delayed mail, late cancellations and dock scanning during an inspection period in May, USPS auditors said. The report said challenges at the three stations included document scanning, delayed mail and property conditions.

[…]

“The audit makes clear that the USPS must do more to ensure Kansans receive reliable, timely mail delivery,” said Davids, who is seeking reelection in the 3rd District of Johnson and Wyandotte counties. “I will keep working across the aisle with my colleagues in the KC area to help fix these issues and ensure our postal service meets the needs of our communities.”

In recent months, the letter said, all five congressional offices received a growing number of complaints regarding inadequate mail service.

[…]

The federal lawmakers said USPS ought to implement strategies to mitigate mail delays, ensure compliance with processing procedures, improve delivery logistics, and upgrade safety and security policies for staff at the mail facilities.

The representatives said residents of communities across Kansas and Missouri relied on consistent mail service and deserved better support from USPS management.

KMBZ-FM:

Congress members from both parties in Missouri and Kansas say the U.S. Postal Service is not correcting delivery issues fast enough. An audit from the Postal service office of Inspector General found nearly 100,000 pieces of mail delayed from the Kansas City processing Center.

Kansas representative Sharice Davids tells KMBC Nine News, somebody needs to be held accountable. “In some ways, I’m at my wits end. We should have seen results. Yesterday is when we should have seen them. And it's why we're pushing. We need people to know that postmaster General DeJoy is, frankly, dropping the ball on this.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5733,Budget Committee Favorably Recommends Rep. Estes’ CBO Reform Bill,2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, the House Budget Committee passed Rep. Ron Estes’ (R-Kansas) Executive Action Cost Transparency Act out of committee. This bill will help increase transparency and accountability by requiring the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to include in the baseline or baseline update a separate table detailing the cost of judicial and executive actions (including proposed rules, finalized rules, executive orders, and memorandum) issued since the publication of the last baseline that have a cost of more than $50 billion over 10 years.

The CBO publishes and updates a baseline each year outlining our nation's current fiscal situation and the 10-year economic outlook. It is used to help measure the cost of legislative proposals and their fiscal impact on economic growth, inflation and our nation's deficit.

“In order to legislate effectively and tackle our growing debt crisis, lawmakers in Congress need to know how much money is being spent across the whole government,” said Rep. Estes. “By requiring the CBO to delineate the cost of certain actions that CBO considers, my bill will help Congress and the American people better grasp the cost of administrative actions so we can get our spending under control.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 that established the Congressional Budget Office. Congress has a duty to ensure CBO is fulfilling its mission of providing lawmakers with accurate, timely and complete information and analysis on legislation and the economy. Rep. Estes’ bill is part of a package of CBO reform bills that passed out of the Budget Committee today.

You can read Rep. Estes’ remrks below.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-rejects-continuation-fiscal-insanity,Mann Rejects Continuation of Fiscal Insanity,2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted against H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The legislation, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 341-82, fails to reduce government spending, protect the integrity of the upcoming U.S. election, or tackle America’s $35 trillion debt. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote.

“I did not come to Congress to be a caretaker in the slow demise of America,” said Rep. Mann. “Our country currently has $35 trillion in debt that our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren will be responsible for. We cannot continue to do the same thing over and over again and expect different results. Kansans regularly tell me that the economy and the federal government’s reckless spending are two of their top concerns. I will not contribute to the decimation of America’s fiscal house by supporting spending bills that fail to prioritize the real needs of America. It is Congress’ job to pass 12 individual appropriations bills each year to fund the government. We must return to regular order, stop kicking the can down the road, and do our job.”

In March 2024, Rep. Mann voted against H.R. 1061, the first part of a $1.66 trillion spending package. Mann also opposed the second vehicle in the spending package that further exceeded spending caps and ballooned the national debt.

H.R. 9747 will now go to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5731,Rep. Estes Introduces CBO Reform Bill,2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced the Executive Action Cost Transparency Act. This bill would mandate that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provide a comprehensive and centralized list of final administrative actions in order to increase transparency and streamline information flow, providing lawmakers with needed information on spending. This would include proposed rules, final rules, executive orders, memorandum, and judicial actions since the last baseline and would further require CBO to provide updated estimates for scores that meet a threshold of $50 billion over 10 years.

“Our nation is now more than $35 trillion in debt, and we need to do everything we can to change course on this growing crisis. In just the last three and a half years alone, the Biden-Harris administration has issued more than 130 executive actions that have cost taxpayers more than $2 trillion – not to mention additional judicial and administration actions in that time – demonstrating just how costly non-legislative actions can be. Improving the information that CBO provides to Congress and the public is one crucial step that will help ensure we know the true cost of D.C. spending,” said Rep. Estes.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 that established the Congressional Budget Office. Congress has a duty to ensure CBO is fulfilling its mission of providing lawmakers with accurate and timely information and analysis on legislation and the economy. Rep. Estes’ bill is part of a package of CBO reform bills that the Budget Committee will consider at a markup this week.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-kaptur-and-sens-marshall-brown-introduce-bicameral-legislation-put,"Reps. Mann, Kaptur and Sens. Marshall, Brown Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Put American Farmers First",2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), alongside Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), introduced the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act to restrict eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks and to extend the credit to 2034.The ten-year credit will allow for more certainty as the U.S. ethanol industry builds infrastructure to open new markets for farmers, increase the production of ethanol across the country, and incentivize domestic feedstocks while continuing to support global renewable fuel production made from a wide array of feedstocks.

“In no world should American tax incentives first benefit foreign producers,” said Rep. Mann. “While the use of foreign feedstocks can play an important role in producing domestically manufactured ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel, we must not displace harvest in America. Our legislation puts American farmers first by ensuring that American tax credits are incentivizing American-grown products.”

“I joined my colleagues in this important bicameral and bipartisan effort because helping American farmers, producers, and growers goes beyond state and party lines,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture. ”We must ensure the Clean Fuel Production tax credit is structured in a way that benefits domestic producers, and not one that advantages foreign-produced feedstocks from China or Brazil. Our legislation will extend this credit through 2034 and bolster American energy independence by prioritizing American producers and the production of domestic biofuels.”

“It's very tough in farm country with high interest rates and low commodity prices, which is exactly why we can’t have a tax policy that will lower commodity prices even more,” said Senator Marshall. “While we support free trade and open markets, we do not believe foreign feedstocks should be incentivized through the hard-earned dollars of U.S. taxpayers to the detriment of American farmers. This legislation puts farmers FIRST to ensure they are the primary beneficiaries of renewable fuel tax incentives and provides businesses a decade of certainty.”

“American tax dollars should support American farmers – not imported feedstocks,” said Senator Brown. “To continue to grow the biofuels industry and open new markets for Ohio farmers, we must stop taxpayer money from subsidizing a surge in Chinese cooking oil or any other foreign feedstock from infiltrating the American market. Our bipartisan bill ensures these investments benefit Ohio farmers and Ohio energy producers.”

The legislation is cosponsored by Representatives James Comer (KY-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Don Bacon (NE-02) and Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).

The Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act is supported by Growth Energy, National Oilseed Processors Association, National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, Ohio Soybean Association, Kansas Corn Growers Association, Kansas Soybean Association, Kentucky Soybean Association, Scoular, and Louis Dreyfus Company.

""Our farmers need policies that protect their ability to compete fairly as the United States strives to be a leader in renewable fuels markets,” said Ed Prosser, Senior Vice President at Scoular. “We greatly appreciate Representative Mann and his colleagues for introducing this legislation that helps ensure American agriculture will have a well-deserved seat at the table in the journey to lower the carbon intensity of our energy supply.""

“NOPA commends this bipartisan, bicameral legislative effort which puts U.S fuel producers, U.S. crushers and U.S. farmers first. We thank Senators Brown and Marshall and Representatives Mann and Kaptur for their leadership,” said NOPA President and CEO Kailee Tkacz Buller. “We support free trade and open markets, but do not believe foreign feedstocks should benefit on the backs of U.S. taxpayers to the detriment of U.S. farmers. Without this fix, the 45Z credit will incentivize the use of foreign feedstocks over those grown by U.S. farmers. Our industry has made significant investments to expand U.S. crush capacity by 30 percent and this fix is pivotal to ensuring these investments are delivered.”

“Biofuel production paves a key path for our country to be a clean energy leader, and U.S. farmers who grow the crops going into those biofuels take pride in helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting the U.S. economy and energy independence,” said ASA President Josh Gackle, a North Dakota soybean farmer. “However, for continued growth of America’s promising biofuels industry, U.S. farmers need the support of a final 45Z rule that prioritizes domestically sourced feedstock.”

""Farmers and bioethanol producers need to know they'll be able to rely on the 45Z tax credit for more than just the next few years,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “This bill gives them the certainty they need to unlock significant investments in their operations and in the rural communities that depend on them. We commend Representatives Mann and Kaptur for introducing this bill and all of our House champions for making a 45Z tax credit extension a top priority as we head into the tax reform process next year.”

“Ensuring American farmers reach maximum profitability and build resiliency to pass down their farms to the next generation should be our top priority,” said Adam York, Kansas Sorghum Producers CEO. “This legislation helps make sure the intended benefits of this program arrive into our rural economies.”

“Corn growers are making every effort to help the airline industry lower its greenhouse gas emissions through the use of corn ethanol,” said Minnesota farmer and NCGA president Harold Wolle. “We are deeply appreciative of these leaders for introducing legislation that establishes requirements for the tax credit that will level the playing field for America’s corn growers.”

""The Farmer First Fuel Incentive Act recognizes the vital role of American agriculture in 45Z,” said Craig Meeker, Chairman of National Sorghum Producers. “This legislation ensures that the guidance is designed and implemented in a farmer-focused manner, supporting domestic clean energy production and stimulating economic growth across rural America.""

“U.S. soybean farmers have been at the forefront of our domestic clean-energy production through the booming biodiesel and renewable diesel industry over the last decade,” said Kaleb Little, CEO, Kansas Soybean Association. “The Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act ensures our Kansas soybean growers maintain access to this vital market sector going forward and strengthens the clean fuel production credit for the future.”

Earlier this month, Representatives Mann and Kaptur led 39 of their colleagues in penning a letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury urging it to expedite the issuance of final guidance for 45Z. Senators Marshall and Brown led a similar letter in the U.S. Senate.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-named-friend-farm-bureau,Rep. Mann Named Friend of Farm Bureau,2024-09-23,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) was named a Friend of Farm Bureau for the 118th Congress by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) awards the Friend of Farm Bureau award to members of Congress who have supported Farm Bureau’s position on policy issues, as demonstrated by their voting records, and who were nominated by their respective state Farm Bureaus and approved by the AFBF Board of Directors.

""Agriculture is the heartbeat of the Big First District, and my top priority in Congress is supporting those who work tirelessly to feed, fuel, and clothe the world,"" said Rep. Mann. ""It is the honor a lifetime to represent Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers on the House Agriculture Committee and in Congress. I am humbled to be recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation and Kansas Farm Bureau as a Friend of Farm Bureau for the 118th Congress. I will continue to advocate for policies that benefit Kansas agriculture and America's farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers.""

Since being sworn into Congress in 2021, Rep. Mann has been a fierce advocate for Kansas agriculture. Last week, Rep. Mann blasted the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to eliminate stepped-up basis and impose massive “marked-to-market” capital gains tax hikes on family-owned businesses and farms.

Representative Mann has continued to push for a fiscally conservative, five-year Farm Bill that supports farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. In May 2024, Rep. Mann voted to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act out of the House Agriculture Committee.

Rep. Mann has served on the House Agriculture Committee since being sworn into office and currently serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. He also serves as co-chair of the Congressional Crop Insurance Caucus and the Congressional Hunger Caucus and is a co-founder of the Congressional FFA Caucus.

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https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-increases-security-protection-president-trump-senator-vance,"Mann Increases Security Protection for President Trump, Senator Vance",2024-09-20,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 9106, the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024. The bill, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 405-0, establishes uniform standards for Secret Service protection of current U.S. Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. Rep. Mann released the following statement on the bill’s passage:

“Audrey and I remain incredibly grateful that President Trump is safe and that no one was harmed in this weekend’s assassination attempt,” said. Rep. Mann. “These security failures have shown the nation that there is an obvious gap in the protection of major candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. Today’s vote assures concerned Kansans that every American running for these offices have the proper resources and security they need to remain safe and secure in their pursuits to serve the country. While President Trump’s perseverance is second to none, we must continue to get to the bottom of the massive security failures that allowed these attempts to take place to begin with and hold the responsible parties accountable.”

In July 2024, Rep. Mann voted to establish The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. Following the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, Rep. Mann denounced hate and violence and challenged Washington Democrats to change their tone toward President Trump.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-blocks-biden-harris-electric-vehicle-mandate,Rep. Mann Blocks Biden-Harris Electric Vehicle Mandate,2024-09-20,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to disapprove of the Biden-Harris Administration’s U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) tailpipe emissions rule that requires automobile manufacturers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants by nearly 50% in vehicle fleets modeled in the years 2027 through 2032. Under EPA’s estimation, the rule would require two-thirds of new cars in the United States to be electric by 2032. H.J. Res 136 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 215-191. Rep. Mann, who cosponsors the legislation, released the following statement after the vote:

“No matter how much the Biden-Harris Administration tries to deny its electric vehicle mandate, the archaic, bureaucratic rules and regulations speak for themselves,” said Rep. Mann. “Under EPA’s rules, automobile manufacturers will be bullied into producing more electric vehicles for the sake of meeting arbitrary quotas and standards set by the federal government. Rather than focus on reducing the record-high energy costs facing American families, the Biden-Harris Administration has again chosen to ignore the facts and focus on its radical climate agenda. Businesses should make production decisions that best meet the demand of consumers, business needs, and objectives, not the demands of Uncle Sam. Kansans who want to buy electric vehicles should be able to buy them because they want to, not because Vice President Harris and President Biden think it’s best.”

Last week, Rep. Mann rejected EV tax subsidies that could benefit the Chinese Communist Party. In June 2024, Rep. Mann pressed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on the impact of the Biden-Harris Administration’s electric vehicle mandate on the wear and tear of U.S. roads and highways.

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https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-pulls-curtain-biden-harris-fantasy-small-business-boom-farm-killer,"Rep. Mann Pulls Curtain on Biden-Harris Fantasy “Small Business Boom”, Farm Killer Tax",2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), member of the House Small Business Committee, pulled back the curtain on the Biden-Harris Small Business Administration’s (SBA) fantasy “small business boom” during a hearing with the Small Business Administrator. During his questioning, Rep. Mann also blasted the Biden-Harris Administration’s fourth budget proposal in row that would eliminate stepped-up basis and impose massive “marked-to-market” capital gains tax hikes on family-owned businesses and farms.

In March 2024, Rep. Mann introduced legislation to preserve stepped-up basis and push against, the Biden-Harris Administration’s farm killer tax. Rep. Mann has continued to fight against burdensome and overreaching regulations from the Biden-Harris Administration on American small business owners. He has also held the agency accountable for weaponizing its power by acting as an arm for the Biden-Harris campaign rather than empowering America’s small businesses.

Excerpt

Mann: Do you support this farm and business-killing tax that the Biden-Harris Administration continues to promote?

Guzman: We are not in agreement in terms of what it did, and so I can’t give you any of my recommendations.

Mann: Do you support stepped-up basis? Are you for the concept of having a stepped-up basis to be able to pass farmland or small businesses from one generation to the next with a step up or an increase in the tax base?

Guzman: I’m for a balanced tax code that benefits our small businesses more than our large.

Mann: Which is code-speak for you’re not for preserving stepped-up basis which is why I’m having this conversation and why for every year for the last four years we’ve gone to battle with the Administration when the budget is released to make sure we keep stepped-up basis. It’s remarkable how out of touch it seems like we are when we say we’re for small businesses, yet the number one estate tax provision that helps them, this Administration continues to year after year propose doing away with. It makes no sense to me.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-kc-area-colleagues-unite-across-party-lines-address-usps-mail-delivery,"Davids, KC-Area Colleagues Unite Across Party Lines to Address USPS Mail Delivery Delays",2024-09-17,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02), Mark Alford (R-MO-04), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-05), and Sam Graves (R-MO-06) united in a bipartisan effort to address mail delivery delays in the Kansas City area. The group called on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to act on a recent audit’s recommendations, which identified staffing shortages and inadequate management oversight as key factors contributing to the delays in the Kansas City area.

“In recent months, our offices have received a growing number of messages from Kansans and Missourians concerned about missing mail, delayed postal delivery, and extended periods with no delivery service at all,” wrote Davids and her colleagues. “The USPS Office of the Inspector General identified clear deficiencies…and identified numerous other issues related to the safety and security of personnel in this audit.”

Conducted by the independent USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG), the recent audit examined operations at the Kansas City Postal and Distribution Center following reports of some of the nation’s slowest mail service in the nation. The audit identified several deficiencies, including delays in mail delivery, issues with package scanning, and poor property conditions. In response, Davids and her colleagues are calling on the USPS to promptly implement the OIG’s recommended solutions.

“It is unacceptable that these facilities have fallen and are failing to keep up with the USPS standard of service. We wholeheartedly urge the leadership of the Postal Service to roll out the recommendations of the USPS Office of the Inspector General immediately to improve the service of the USPS in the Kansas City Metro area for our constituents.” Davids and her colleagues continued.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5708,Rep. Estes Leads Innovation Tax Team Event in Silicon Valley,2024-09-17,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"As Chair of the U.S. Innovation Tax Team, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) led a delegation with House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and Tax Team Vice Chair Michelle Steel (R-California) to Silicon Valley on Sept. 12 and 13 to meet with U.S. innovators and stakeholders about the upcoming Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) expirations. Rep. Estes hosted two roundtables with small San Francisco Bay area startups and met with Genentech, Apple, Wisk Aero, Google, Intel, and the Silicon Valley Tax Directors Group.

Each group and organization shared the common theme of the importance of renewing common sense, pro-growth tax policies that encourage U.S. innovation. Many also shared the very real concern about ceding leadership in innovation to foreign adversaries and the challenge of intellectual property (IP) theft. The team heard directly how TCJA helped these organizations and startups advance innovations and bring back IP while also contributing more to the U.S. Treasury through taxes.

""Americans are innovators, and seeing the incredible tech advances in Silicon Valley from large and small organizations is a reminder why we need a tax code that encourages innovation right here in the United States,"" said Rep. Estes. ""Many of the pro-growth tax policies that spur innovation are bipartisan, such as immediate R&D expensing, and should be embraced by all members of the House. Keeping research, development and innovation within our borders is something that Republicans and Democrats from red, blue and purple states should champion as we near the expiration of some TCJA policies next year. The folks our tax team talked to understand that we are competing globally for R&D, and that if the United States doesn't renew and expand critical innovation policies, jobs, manufacturing and cutting edge technologies will grow elsewhere.""

""As Vice President Harris is proposing a $7 trillion tax hike, Ways and Means Republicans are hard at work finding ways to build on the success of the Trump Tax Cuts that created higher wages, more jobs, and greater benefits for working families,"" said Chairman Smith. ""So far, our Tax Teams have held more than 90 events across 17 states to hear from workers, families, and innovators about the importance of extending the Trump Tax Cuts to help deliver real relief from the Biden-Harris economy while growing jobs and investment here at home. I want to thank our Innovation Tax Team Chair Representative Ron Estes and Vice Chair Michelle Steel for leading this important visit so we could get a firsthand look at how our tax code can better support innovation and the millions of American workers in this sector.""

""America's entrepreneurs and especially startups are hurting from the lapse of innovation-supporting tax policies,"" said Rep. Steel. ""They rely on full expensing of research and development to create jobs and economic growth. On the Ways and Means Committee, we will keep working on making improvements to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to incentivize more research, more investment, and more job growth.

Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith named Rep. Ron Estes Chair of the U.S. Innovation Tax Team in April of this year, one of 10 tax teams to address the tax code before 2025. Since then, the tax teams have hosted more than 90 events in 17 states to hear from everyday American citizens and organizations impacted firsthand by the tax code. Rep. Estes has hosted roundtables and discussions with stakeholders, including visits in Kansas in August. As the representative of the Air Capital of the World and a manufacturing hub in south central Kansas, Rep. Estes has pushed for fairer tax policies that would encourage domestic R&D.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5709,"Rep. Estes Tours Harper, Kingman Counties",2024-09-16,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Sept. 5, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) visited with Kansans at Flat Ridge Wind Farm at the Kingman County and Harper County line, Horizons Anthony Child Advocacy Center in Anthony, and Harper Industries in Harper.

""It's always encouraging to meet with Kansans in rural parts of our state to hear about the good work that's going on to strengthen our communities, help families and encourage job growth,"" said Rep. Estes.

At Flat Ridge Wind Farm, Rep. Estes watched as Blattner Energy installed a blade on one of the many wind turbines being built in the area. He spoke with the team about their work and how wind is part of an all-of-the-above energy policy that ensures Kansans have access to multiple forms of energy. He also talked about property rights and usage, emphasizing the importance of working with communities and stakeholders to accomplish projects like this one.

Rep. Estes spoke with the team at Horizons Anthony Child Advocacy Center along with local law enforcement and other community partners regarding child advocacy. It can be difficult for Kansans to hear about neglect and abuse that happens throughout the state, but Rep. Estes was encouraged to hear about the work Horizons and their partners are doing in helping victims and families in Anthony and surrounding areas.

Meeting with Harper Industries, Rep. Estes saw the expansion that has occurred at this local business since his last visit a few years ago. While the growth is evident, Rep. Estes also learned about the challenges Harper Industries has faced since tax provisions that encourage research and development expired. Rep. Estes shared his work as chair of the U.S. Innovation Tax Team and how he's working to restore those tax provisions that have proved to be successful at expanding U.S. R&D, which in turn produces job growth and more innovation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5665,Rep. Estes Introduces Bill to Protect Kansas Private Property Rights,2024-09-13,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"This week, Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Tracey Mann (R-Kansas) introduced H.R.9527 to prevent a federal land grab from the Mid Western Plains NIETC. This bill would explicitly prohibit the use of federal funds for the exercise of federal eminent domain powers for power transmission and would also prohibit the permitting of power transmission projects if the state objects.

“Many Kansans are rightfully outraged that their land could be usurped by the federal government,” said Rep. Estes. “Respect for private property rights is foundational to our way of life and this bill will help ensure that even the federal government has to respect the rights of Kansas landowners.”

Rep. Estes is firmly committed to protecting the property rights of Kansas landowners. Last month, he sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm detailing how the NIETC project could subject Kansans to federal land grabs and distorts the intent of the private Grain Belt Express transmission line project, before going on to call on the DOE to reopen the comment period to fully address the concerns of Kansans living in the path of this proposal.

You can read the full letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-rejects-tax-subsidies-communist-china,Mann Rejects Tax Subsidies for Communist China,2024-09-13,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 7980, the End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024. The legislation will prevent the Chinese Communist Party from benefitting from tax subsidies created for electric vehicles by Washington Democrats in August 2022. The End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 217-192. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote:

“The Biden-Harris Administration’s Green New Deal policies have created a de facto electric vehicle mandate that ignores the facts and bullies American manufacturers,” said Rep. Mann “Two years ago, Washington Democrats rammed through an overtly partisan wish list that handcuffed U.S. manufacturing, expanded their ridiculous war on fossil fuels, and propped up Communist China at the cost of the American taxpayer. Washington Democrats chose again today to prop up the CCP on American’s dime, but House Republicans and I rejected that ridiculous notion. A communist regime that openly steals our intellectual property, violates basic human rights, and thwarts America’s interest in the world should not benefit from American tax incentives. Period.”

Rep. Mann spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to make it clear that America is not up for grabs. He also supported legislation this week to protect U.S. farmland and intellectual property from China.

Since coming to Congress, Rep. Mann has worked to hold Communist China accountable. In February 2022, Rep. Mann opposed House Democrats’ partisan COMPETES Act that failed to address China’s malice behavior or protect America’s interest. Later that month, Rep. Mann pushed the Biden-Harris Administration to make the U.S.-China agricultural trade relationship more balanced. In July 2023, Rep. Mann voted to advance legislation that supported America’s defense and countered the Chinese Communist party. Rep. Mann has continued to advocate for the U.S. to become less dependent on China by reining in federal spending and restoring fiscal sanity.

H.R. 7980 will now go to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.

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https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-sens-moran-marshall-introduce-legislation-protect-kansans-private,"Rep. Mann, Sens. Moran, Marshall Introduce Legislation to Protect Kansans’ Private Property Rights",2024-09-13,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) and U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) introduced legislation to prevent the federal government from using taxpayer dollars to seize private property to be used for a proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC).

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a NIETC proposal to consider transmission line across major segments of Kansas. Through the implementation of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) would have increased authority to site electric transmission lines on lands designated a NIETC – even when state regulators have denied an application.

“I am vehemently opposed to any effort by the federal government to seize private land,” said Rep. Mann. “The Department of Energy’s phase 2 announcement of the NIETC proposal was grossly under publicized, overly vague, and left landowners with no clarity regarding whether their lands would be impacted. We have heard Kansans loud and clear—they are not interested in the federal government grabbing their land. We introduced this legislation to protect the rights of Kansas landowners and prevent the federal government from treading on their liberties. Any land given to the federal government for this project should be voluntary, not mandated, and I will never stop fighting to defend that right.”

“Kansans have made it clear to the federal government that their land is not for sale,” said Sen. Moran. “The NIETC proposal has been problematic from the start since the DOE permitted only 45 days for folks to submit their comments regarding the proposed transmission line. Sen. Marshall, Congressman Mann and I introduced legislation, the passage of which would prohibit the Department of Energy from trampling on the rights of Kansas landowners or usurping the authority of state regulators in order to build a transmission line across Kansas. These decisions should be left up to Kansans, not Washington.”

“Bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. should not have the unchecked authority to approve projects that could strip Kansans of their property rights,” said Sen. Marshall. “It’s as simple as this: decisions affecting local lands should always rest with the states.”

“Kansas Farm Bureau appreciates the leadership of Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Rep. Tracey Mann in introducing legislation to level the playing field and encourage good faith negotiations for the siting and building of electric transmission lines,” said Joe Newland, president of Kansas Farm Bureau. “Additionally, this bill recognizes the important voice state regulators have in the process. While our policy supports reliable, low-cost electricity, and increasing transmission capacity to keep pace with growing demand, without vital protections included in this legislation, landowners will continue to face unilateral ultimatums from transmission developers who are using taxpayer dollars to build infrastructure.”

This legislation would:

Ban federal funds from being used to condemn private property to be used in a NIETC designation, and

Prohibit FERC from using its authority to overrule a state regulator’s rejection of an electric transmission project.

Rep. Mann, Senator Moran, and Senator Marshall secured an agreement from DOE to continue accepting comments regarding the NIETC proposal in Kansas. If a Kansan would like to offer comments on the proposed transmission line to the Department of Energy, they can email their comments to NIETC@hq.doe.gov

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/addressing-constituent-concerns-davids-calls-answers-slow-global-entry,"Addressing Constituent Concerns, Davids Calls for Answers on Slow Global Entry Application Process",2024-09-12,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) urged U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to address the delays in processing Global Entry applications. In their letter, Davids and her colleagues emphasized complaints from constituents about long wait times and challenges securing in-person appointments at nearby locations within a reasonable timeframe.

""Our offices are often a last resort when constituents need help with Global Entry…Due to the inadequate transparency and communication by the agency, CBP has left our constituents confused, which impacts how and when our constituents apply for their initial or renewed Global Entry status. As a result, our constituents turn to our offices for assistance. While we are happy to assist in any way we can, we also recognize that dedicating both our district office staff’s time and resources as well as that of the CBP congressional liaisons may be better spent on more urgent constituent services,"" wrote Davids and her colleagues.

“In addition to the rise in applications, the lack of accessible locations for in-person interviews has also become a reoccurring issue for our constituents. In the state of Kansas, for example, there are currently no Global Entry enrollment centers that process the required interview for clearance in Kansas. To obtain an in-person interview, these constituents are required to travel out of state to surrounding states like Missouri, Iowa, or Nebraska. Even then, the appointments for the Global Entry processing centers in these states yield an average wait time of close to 100 days.” Davids and her colleagues continued.

Global Entry is a program that permits expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival into the United States. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, international travel to and from the United States has surged, leading to a sharp rise in Global Entry applications. CBP is expected to receive nearly 4 million Global Entry applications in 2024, about 1 million more than in 2023.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5664,Rep. Estes Meets with Kansas Angels in Adoption Honoree,2024-09-12,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) met with Julie Breshears of Wichita in Washington, D.C. Breshears is a 2024 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption® Honoree and was nominated for the recognition by Rep. Estes.

""Adoption and foster care are so important for young Kansans and provide a family and stability to children who need love and care,"" said Rep. Estes. ""Julie is a great example of Kansans working to help give children a loving environment in their formative years and I’m grateful for all she does.""

View and download photos here.

Each year, members of Congress can nominate someone to receive an Angels in Adoption recognition from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). Nominees advocate for and advance adoption, foster care and permanency in their professional and personal lives.

Rep. Estes' nominee, Julie Breshears, is an exceptional honoree, both working in foster care and having been a foster parent for more than 50 young Kansans over multiple decades. She currently serves as a foster care Initial Licensing Trainer for EmberHope Youthville, a non-profit working to help kids in foster care in Kansas. She has worked for the organization since 2020 as both a recruiter and trainer for new foster parents. In addition to her work for EmberHope, she is also a founding board member of Gathered Inc., a non-profit providing support for foster and adoptive families. Prior to joining EmberHope and helping to found Gathered Inc., she was involved with the foster care system as a foster parent for over twenty years. Her passion for helping kids in need was first sparked by her parents, who also served as foster parents and modeled what it means to care for the most vulnerable. Following her parents’ example, Julie and her husband Kevin became foster parents a few years after the birth of their first child in the early 90s.

Breshears is in Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the CCAI’s Angels in Adoption® Leadership Program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5654,"Rep. Estes Wraps Up Kansas Innovation Visits, Announces Silicon Valley Visits",2024-09-11,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), chair of the Ways and Means U.S. Innovation Tax Team, released an update on the Team’s summer activity and upcoming site visits in Silicon Valley.

“Here in the United States, we’ve invented everything from the air conditioner to the zipper. Our country is full of innovative people and businesses, and we need to give them the tools and tax code to unleash their ingenuity,” said Rep. Estes. “Over the past several months, the U.S. Innovation Tax Team has had numerous conversations with American business leaders and innovators from companies of all sizes who all say that our tax code should do more to encourage homegrown research, experimentation, development and innovation. Building and expanding on the successes of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is what our Tax Team is working to achieve.”

During August and September, Rep. Estes traveled throughout the 4th District to meet with local business owners, innovators and workers to discuss how they were impacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, what is at stake when many of these TCJA provisions expire next year and what sort of tax policy they now need to help their businesses and workers grow and succeed. During these visits, Rep. Estes also highlighted specific policies that would help bolster research and development, leading to new American jobs and new tax revenue.

Rep. Estes visited CNH Industrial in Wichita to see the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Express Bus Tour, which celebrates the hardworking men and women in the equipment manufacturing industry who power our communities. He shared with attendees and CNH workers how the U.S. Innovation Tax Team is advocating for tax policies that support the R&D that drives the innovation at the heart of American manufacturing. South central Kansas has flourished as a manufacturing hub and can maintain this competitive edge with the right tax policy.

At the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association's Annual Convention in Wichita, Rep. Estes spoke with many of the Sunflower State's hardworking oil and gas producers and highlighted the impact tax policy has on energy policy.

During Rep. Estes’ visit to Ardent Mills in Wichita, staff explained how their Emerging Nutrition division uses R&D to work to provide more choice to consumers. Even the hardworking Kansas farmers who feed our community and world benefit from policies that favor research and development.

Rep. Estes was able to take in the incredible engineering advancements happening at The Smart Factory @ Wichita, which is quickly becoming a destination to help grow U.S. manufacturing through innovation and collaboration.

At Cypress Imaging in Wichita, Rep. Estes discussed the upcoming tax expirations and what they would mean for the medical care and imaging industry.

In rural Kansas at Harper Industry, the company’s leadership explained how the recently expired R&D immediate expensing credit has hindered growth, which in turn impacts residents of the small communities that are employed. Harper Industry has witnessed impressive growth and expansion and wants to maintain a significant presence in the community they call home. Rep. Estes talked about how a pro-growth tax policy that encourages innovation can help locally-owned businesses grow, boosting rural parts of Kansas.

On KNSS, Rep. Estes discussed the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the impact to American innovation.

Speaking to the Wichita Pachyderm Club, Rep. Estes shared the Tax Foundation’s calculation of the impact of TCJA expirations on 4th District Kansans, which is an average increase of $1,930. He also shared about his work chairing the U.S. Innovation Tax Team.

Rep. Estes participated in the Kansas Farm Bureau Agricultural Leadership Breakfast at the Kansas State Fair, highlighting the impact on the ag community that next year’s tax reform discussions will have.

On Friday, Rep. Estes, Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith and U.S. Innovation Tax Team Vice Chair Michelle Steel will be in Silicon Valley for a series of meetings with some of our nation’s most innovative companies.

To share and promote the solutions and ideas that surfaced over the last several months, the U.S. Innovation Tax Team will join the other Ways and Means Tax Teams in releasing a white paper later this fall.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-protects-us-farmland-intellectual-property-communist-china,"Mann Protects U.S. Farmland, Intellectual Property from Communist China",2024-09-11,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 9456, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act. The legislation, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 269-149, will add the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), ensuring that foreign purchases of American farmland are appropriately scrutinized for national security risks. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote:

“The Big First District of Kansas is one of the largest agricultural producing districts in the country,” said Rep. Mann. “Over the past ten years, Communist China’s investments in American assets like our farmland and intellectual property have increased by tenfold. No other nation allows its adversaries to go unchecked in purchasing its property. Neither should America. I supported this legislation to ensure that any transaction of U.S. land from a foreign entity is properly reviewed and does not allow our adversaries like the CCP to put America’s food or national security at risk.”

Since coming to Congress, Rep. Mann has worked to hold Communist China accountable. In February 2022, Rep. Mann opposed House Democrats’ partisan COMPETES Act that failed to address China’s malice behavior and protect America’s interest. Later that month, Rep. Mann pushed the Biden-Harris Administration to make the U.S.-China agricultural trade relationship more balanced. In July 2023, Rep. Mann voted to advance legislation that supported America’s defense and countered the Chinese Communist party. Rep. Mann has continued to advocate for the U.S. to become less dependent on China by reining in federal spending and restoring fiscal sanity.

H.R. 9456 will now go to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-joins-shawnee-family-day-care-pick-discusses-her-bipartisan-affordable,"Davids Joins Shawnee Family for Day Care Pick-Up, Discusses Her Bipartisan Affordable Childcare Act",2024-09-06,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids accompanied a Shawnee family to pick up their children from day care. Davids then joined the parents, who considered having one of them stay home from work due to high child care costs, to discuss her bipartisan Affordable Childcare Act. The bill doubles three different tax credits, putting money directly in parents’ pockets. According to a report, working parents with young children are spending 24 percent of their income on child care, prompting urgent action to lower child care costs.

“Child care is essential not only for giving kids like Eli and Colby Zigtema a strong start, but also for allowing parents to earn a living and support their families,"" said Davids. ""Growing up with a single mom, I know how much a little extra money in the bank account can mean. That’s why I introduced bipartisan legislation to help the Zigtemas and other hardworking Kansas families afford the quality child care they need.”

""Child care is by far and away our single biggest expense as a family, and it's a topic of conversation with every parent we know,” said Joe Zigtema and Paige McArdle, local parents. “Allowing working families to pay that expense with pre-tax money is a no-brainer ­— parents need all the help they can get.""

Davids’ bipartisan Affordable Childcare Act, which she introduced earlier this year alongside Representative Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19), would:

Double the Child and Dependent Care Credit, which helps families offset the cost of child care and dependent care expenses, allowing them to claim a percentage of these expenses on their federal income tax return.

The Affordable Childcare Actdoubles the Credit to $6,000 for one dependent and $12,000 for two or more, helping working families afford child care as costs rise.

Double the Employer-Provided Child Care Credit, which allows businesses to claim a credit for providing child care facilities or services to their employees, encouraging employers to support their workers' child care needs.

The Affordable Childcare Actdoublesthe Credit to $300,000 per year, covering 25 percent of qualified child care facility expenses and 10 percent of child care resource and referral expenses, to encourage businesses to invest more in child care.

Double the amount a person can contribute to a dependent care flexible spending account, which is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows employees to set aside pre-tax money to cover eligible dependent care expenses.

The Affordable Childcare Act doubles the account contribution limit to $10,000, enabling parents to save and utilize more pre-tax dollars for qualifying caregiving expenses.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-kaptur-colleagues-demand-us-treasury-prioritize-domestic-energy-producers,"Mann, Kaptur, Colleagues Demand U.S. Treasury to Prioritize Domestic Energy Producers",2024-09-06,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) led 39 of their colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury urging it to expedite the issuance of final guidance for the Clean Fuel Production Credit in advance of its January 1 deadline and to restrict the eligibility to renewable fuels made from domestic feedstocks by domestic fuel producers. Once implemented, the credit, as intended by Congress, will bolster American energy independence by prioritizing American producers and the production of biofuels made with domestically produced feedstocks.

Representatives Mark Alford (MO-04), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL), Don Bacon (NE-02), Jim Baird (IN-04), Larry Bucshon (IN-08), James Comer (KY-01), Ron Estes (KS-04), Mike Flood (NE-01), Sam Graves (MO-06), Trent Kelly (MS-01), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Max Miller (OH-07), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Greg Pence (IN-06), Ann Wagner (MO-02), Rudy Yakym (IN-02), Jim Banks (IN-03), Angie Craig (MN-02), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), David Scott (GA-13), Austin Scott (GA-08), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Eric Sorenson (IL-17), David Valadao (CA-22), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Eric Burlison (MO-07), Erin Houchin (IN-09) , David Joyce (OH-14), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Harold Rogers (KY-05), John Duarte (CA-13), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Frank Mrvan (IN-01), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Reps. Mann and Kaptur in sending the letter.

“As you know, the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) is intended to stimulate the development of a domestic fuel supply chain,” the Members wrote. “If drafted and implemented per congressional intent, 45Z will support American energy independence by incentivizing the production of biofuels made with domestically produced feedstocks, while continuing to support global renewable fuel production made from a wide array of feedstocks.”

“Treasury must ensure that the 45Z tax credit is only applicable to fuels produced domestically with domestic feedstocks, so American farmers, processors, businesses, investors, and end-users can benefit from the 45Z tax credit and the long-anticipated promise of new biofuels markets,” the Members continued.

The letter is supported by American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, National Oilseed Processors Association, American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, Growth Energy, Scoular, and Louis Dreyfus Company.

“Without this fix, the 45Z credit will incentivize the continued use of foreign feedstocks over U.S. feedstocks produced by American farmers. NOPA members have made commitments to expand U.S. crush capacity by 30% with $6 billion in investments to process domestic row crops into biofuels in line with state and federal renewable fuel and tax provisions, however current market conditions are beginning to call into question the viability of future investments,” said NOPA President and CEO Kailee Tkacz Buller. “We firmly support free trade and open markets but cannot stand by and let foreign feedstocks benefit to the detriment of U.S. crushers, U.S. farmers and U.S. taxpayers alike. Thank you to the leadership of this bipartisan group for not only standing up for domestic fuels and domestic feedstocks, but the viability of this critically important domestic industry”.

“In its current form, the 45Z credit will use American tax dollars to displace the American farmer by favoring foreign products, and, therefore, it must be limited to domestic feedstocks,” said Scoular Senior Vice President Ed Prosser. “The bipartisan letter led by Representative Mann and his bipartisan coalition puts farmers in a competitive position, and we salute him for his leadership on this critical issue.”

In July 2024, Reps. Mann and Kaptur joined 52 of their colleagues to urge U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to take immediate action to finalize the implementation rules for 45Z.

The members requested a response to the letter by September 27, 2024. The full letter can be found here, or below:

Dear Secretary Yellen:

We write to urge the U.S. Department of Treasury to expedite the issuance of proposed and subsequential final guidance for the Clean Fuel Production Credit in advance of its January 1, 2025 statutory deadline and to restrict the eligibility to renewable fuels made from domestic feedstocks by domestic fuel producers. Finalizing this rule in a timely manner and prioritizing domestic feedstocks will provide farmers, renewable fuel producers, end-users, and other biofuels stakeholders with the certainty and clarity they need to make planting, business, and investment decisions.

As you know, the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) is intended to stimulate the development of a domestic fuel supply chain and utilize domestic feedstocks to lead the way in lowering the carbon domestic fuel supply chain and utilize domestic feedstocks to lead the way in lowering the carbon intensity of American transportation fuels. 1 If drafted and implemented per congressional intent, 45Z will support American energy independence by incentivizing the production of biofuels made with domestically produced feedstocks, while continuing to support global renewable fuel production made from a wide array of feedstocks. While the use of foreign feedstocks can play an important role in producing domestically manufactured ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel, Treasury must be clear that 45Z only applies to biofuels produced from domestic feedstocks by domestic fuel producers.

State low carbon fuel standard programs and the federal 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit are driving demand for foreign “waste” feedstocks over domestically produced corn, soybeans, and canola. These programs are built on carbon industry modeling that does not account for the full lifecycle of these “waste” feedstocks. As a result, imports of used cooking oil from China have increased from around 45 kilo metric ton (KMT) in 2022 to more than 600 KMT in 2023.2 Imports of tallow have increased 400 percent over the last five years,3 and there is also significant concern around future imports of Brazilian safrinha corn crops, which reached record levels of production in 2023.4 This market dynamic is unsustainable. Treasury must ensure that the 45Z tax credit is only applicable to fuels produced domestically with domestic feedstocks, so American farmers, processors, businesses, investors, and end-users can benefit from the 45Z tax credit and the long-anticipated promise of new biofuels markets.

Again, we urge you to issue proposed and subsequent final guidance for 45Z in advance of January 1, 2025, and to restrict the eligibility to renewable fuels made from domestic feedstocks by domestic fuel producers. Please reply with your intention to do so by September 27, 2024.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-highlights-federal-tax-credits-lower-energy-bills-kansas-families,Davids Highlights Federal Tax Credits to Lower Energy Bills for Kansas Families,2024-09-04,2024,2024-09,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited a family in Kansas City, KS to see firsthand how new federal tax credits are helping Kansans lower their utility bills. Kansans who make qualified energy-efficient improvements to their homes may qualify for certain tax credits, which have already saved 3.4 million American families more than $8 billion. These home energy efficiency savings were created by the Inflation Reduction Act, which Davids was the only member of Kansas’ congressional delegation to support.

""These tax breaks, which I proudly supported in Congress, are making a real difference for Kansas families by reducing utility costs and encouraging energy-efficient home improvements,” said Davids. “Families like Gayle and Anthony's are already seeing the benefits, with lower bills and more sustainable homes. I encourage everyone to explore these opportunities. They provide meaningful savings that can help ease the financial burden on hardworking Kansans and can cut pollution to protect our health at the same time.""

""We installed solar panels in 2021 and knew that eventually we wanted to make our home more energy efficient to make the most out of that investment,” said Gayle Bergman and Anthony Null, Kansas City, KS residents. “Thanks to Rep. Davids' Inflation Reduction Act, we received a rebate after having an energy audit and adding insulation last year. This sets us up for our next step: going all-electric by replacing our furnace with a heat pump and upgrading to an electric water heater. We're grateful for Rep. Davids' support, which not only helps us get money back when we file our taxes but also helps us save on our energy bills every month.""

Gayle Bergman and Anthony Null, the family Davids visited today, spent $949 on a home energy audit and the installation of energy-efficient insulation in their basement. They then received a tax credit of $285 when filing their annual taxes. They are also seeing savings on their monthly utility bills.

The Inflation Reduction Act extended and expanded these tax credits that help households invest in residential clean energy such as solar panels, as well as home energy efficiency. Specific energy-efficiency improvements eligible for tax credits include:

Weatherization Projects: 30 percent tax credit, capped at:

$1,200 per year for insulation and air sealing

$250 per year per energy-efficient door (max $500)

$600 per year for energy-efficient windows

$150 per year for home energy audits

Heat Pumps: 30 percent tax credit, capped at $2,000, for heat pump HVAC systems or water heaters

Battery Storage: 30 percent tax credit with no cap

Geothermal Heating: 30 percent tax credit with no cap

Rooftop Solar: 30 percent tax credit with no cap, plus an additional 30 percent tax credit for a new electrical panel if installed with solar.

Davids, who was raised by a single mother and is still paying off student loan debt, has worked diligently to lower costs for hardworking Kansans. She helped pass a law that caps the cost of insulin at $35 a month for seniors and finally lets Medicare negotiate for lower prescription drug prices, saving 74,000 Kansans on Medicare up to 79 percent on certain medicines.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5646,Rep. Estes Sends Letter Demanding Energy Secretary Respect Kansas Property Rights,2024-09-03,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"On Friday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm regarding the DOE’s proposed designation of the Midwest-Plains National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) that would go through Kansas, including two counties in the 4th District – Edwards and Pawnee.

“Respect for private property rights is essential to our American way of life, and I am firmly committed to protecting those rights,” said Rep. Estes. “The DOE’s disregard for the private property rights of Kansans and lack of transparency in this process is unacceptable.”

The letter details how the NIETC project could subject Kansans to federal land grabs and distorts the intent of the private Grain Belt Express transmission line project.

“The 45-day comment period for this project did not provide enough time for local groups to fully understand the impacts this designation would have on their communities, nor were many Kansans even aware of the comment period,” Rep. Estes wrote in his letter to Secretary Granholm.

Since the comment period closed, there have been a number of public meetings, community engagement, and stakeholder outreach on this issue. Rep. Estes’ letter calls on DOE to reopen the comment period to fully address the concerns of Kansans living in the path of this proposal.

You can read the full letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-federal-grant-improve-garnett-airport-infrastructure,Davids Announces Federal Grant to Improve Garnett Airport Infrastructure,2024-08-28,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $394,310 to Garnett Municipal Airport to reconstruct a crumbling runway. The award stems from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which was supported by the bipartisan infrastructure law. Davids, a member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, was the only member of the Kansas delegation to vote for the law.

""When we make targeted investments in local infrastructure, our communities become safer, more efficient, and better equipped to handle future economic development and job growth,"" said Davids. ""Our community is located in the middle of the country, so we are perfectly situated to be a national leader in shipping and logistics, which improves domestic supply chains and lowers costs for Kansas families and businesses. This new investment to improve aging airport infrastructure in Garnett will help ensure we can continue to move goods and ensure Kansans are safe while flying.""

The Garnett Municipal Airport will utilize this federal grant to reconstructs 2,653 feet of runway, improving structural integrity and minimizing foreign object debris. In the past decade, inconsistent funding has prohibited the timely modernization of airspace technology and infrastructure. This award will help reverse that trend so American air travel remains the safest and most efficient in the world.

“This initiative is a key component of the plan to upgrade the runway, originally constructed in 1947, to better serve modern aviation needs,” said Pat Schettler, Airport Manager, Garnett Municipal Airport. “The project, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was made possible with the support of Federal representatives, the KDOT, and local officials. It will enable the airport to support the community with air ambulance services, business aviation, and agricultural spraying.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-celebrates-federal-investment-strengthen-food-supply-chain-lower,"Davids Celebrates Federal Investment to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Lower Grocery Costs",2024-08-20,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new investments in Kansas that will strengthen food supply chains, increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, and lower food costs. Through two grant programs, created by the Davids-supported American Rescue Plan, meat and poultry processers across Kansas will receive more than $10.5 million. These actions will help lower food costs by spurring competition and strengthening supply chains.

“During the pandemic, supply chain disruptions and reliance on foreign-made goods led to higher grocery prices and uncertainty for the farmers and producers in Kansas who contribute to our state’s largest economic engine,” said Davids. “Despite recent progress in strengthening our supply chains, grocery costs still must come down for hardworking families. These new federal investments in Kansa processing will lower those costs by increasing productivity and spurring competition.”

“These investments in local meat and poultry processing businesses will bolster employment opportunities in our rural communities, strengthen the food supply chain, and enhance our farmers’ and ranchers’ opportunities to add value to their livestock,” said Mike Beam, Secretary, Kansas Department of Agriculture. “Strengthening these small businesses will also provide additional access and more choices for consumers.”

The new awards are provided through two federal grant programs that include the:

Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP)

Top End LLC - $2,445,654

To build a new USDA-inspected beef and hog processing facility in western Kansas that will create 19 new jobs.

Real Kansas Meats LLC - $6,871,380

To build and equip a slaughter and fabrication facility, serving 100 producers and creating 117 new full-time jobs.

Local Meat Capacity (Local MCap) Grant Program

Meade Locker & Processing, LLC (Meade, KS) - $250,000

To upgrade equipment to double beef and pork processing, improve safety, create 4-5 new local jobs.

MD UHL dba Allen Meat Processing LLC (Allen, KS) - $139,429.38

To upgrade meat processing capacity, streamline operations, and improve food safety, increasing efficiency by an estimated 75 percent.

Simon Meat Locker LLC (Olsburg, KS) - $241,500

To increase freezer space by 100 percent, quadruple ground meat and sausage processing efficiency, and improve worker safety and humane treatment.

Moeders Meats (WaKeeney, KS) - $175,755

To upgrade equipment to serve 75 to 100 more local farmers and ranchers and purchase up to 300 percent more products from local producers.

Rainbow Organic Farms dba Good Natured Family Farms (Bronson, KS) - $169,881.96

To purchase additional cold storage capacity while upgrading slaughter and packaging equipment, increasing processing capacity by 500 heads of beef per year.

Krehbiels Specialty Meats, Inc. (McPherson, KS) - $250,000

To install a brine injector, smokehouse, patty machine, and meat slicer, increasing processing capacity by 25 percent and creating up to 20 new jobs.

While our economy is experiencing record job creation, the cost of groceries remains high. To help lower those costs, Davids, who was named a ""Champion of the Shippers,"" has worked to shore up our domestic supply chains, which eases inflationary pressures for Kansans. Davids’ additional work to lower grocery costs and strengthen supply chains include:

Introducing bipartisan legislation to protect America's food and agriculture supply chain and address China's growing influence in critical agricultural sectors.

Voting to pass the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act to shore up the food and agriculture supply chain, assure fair competition in the meat and poultry sectors, and lower food and gasoline costs.

Holding multipleroundtables with Kansas business, manufacturing, and technology leaders on how recent legislation to improve supply chains will help boost their businesses' financial security.

Cosponsoring the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, a new law aimed at addressing supply chain snags and reducing dependence on goods produced outside of the United States.

Meeting with President Biden at the White House to urge him to pass a supply chain and economic package that invests in American manufacturing.

Working a ""Sharice's Shift"" at a local Price Chopper, where she helped store employees unload deliveries from shipping trucks, stock grocery shelves, and bag groceries.

As a member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, Davids is also working to craft a bipartisan Farm Bill that supports Kansas farmers and lowers costs, including by securing agricultural supply chains to keep costs low and support our state’s largest economic sector. Davids recently hosted USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small, Senator Pat Roberts, and other policymakers to discuss the successes and challenges of Kansas’ farmers and producers.

WATCH: Davids inquires about the USDA’s efforts to lower grocery costs for Kansas families",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5627,Rep. Estes Comments on Quivira National Wildlife Refuge,2024-08-19,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife's announcement that it will not make a request for water to the State of Kansas for Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in 2025.

""Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service alerted Kansas that it doesn’t intend to request water administration for Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in 2025,"" said Rep. Estes. ""This is a positive step in the ongoing challenge of preventing the federal government from restricting water usage for rural Kansans, and it also demonstrates that Kansas farmers and ranchers are best suited to preserve our land and resources.""

Since entering Congress, Rep. Estes has met with numerous stakeholders and engaged the Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture and directly with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on this issue.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-celebrates-new-lower-prescription-drug-prices-during-townhall-senior,Davids Celebrates New Lower Prescription Drug Prices During Townhall at Senior Living Center,2024-08-16,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"OLATHE, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids held a townhall at Ridgeview Village Senior Living in Olathe to celebrate new reduction in prescription drug costs for Kansans on Medicare. As a result, 74,000 Kansans who take these prescription drugs will see their costs decrease by up to 79 percent. Davids was the only member of Kansas’ congressional delegation to support these new cost-saving measures, that will lower Americans' out-of-pocket drug costs by $1.5 billion in the first year alone.

“This week’s announcement of new prescription drug savings is a major win for Kansans, including the folks I spoke with today,” said Davids. “From capping insulin costs to allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices, legislation I supported in Congress is providing significant savings and helping to ensure that our seniors have access to the affordable health care they need. I'm proud of the progress we've made, but there's more work to be done to continue lowering costs for all Kansans.""

During her town hall this morning, Davids highlighted how the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law exactly two years ago, continues to lower health care costs for Kansans. This week’s announcement about Medicare negotiating lower prices for 10 of the most expensive and frequently used drugs will benefit thousands of Kansans. These drugs — which treat conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer — will see reduced prices starting January 1, 2026 for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

Because of these new savings, American taxpayers are expected to save $6 billion on prescription drug costs, and people enrolled in Medicare are expected to save $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs in the first year alone. Along with allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices, the Inflation Reduction Act:

Insulin: Caps the cost of insulin at $35 a month for Medicare beneficiaries.

This initiative saves 4,300 insulin users in Kansas’ Third District an average of $620 annually.

ACA Tax Credits: Extends tax breaks for people who purchase insurance on Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges through 2025, saving 44,000 residents in Kansas’ Third District an average of $780 a year on health insurance premiums.

Individuals pay no more than 8.5 percent of their income toward health coverage — down from the previous 10 percent. Lower income individuals will pay $0 in premiums.

Capping Drug Costs: Caps Medicare beneficiaries' out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 per year, with the option to break that amount into affordable monthly payments throughout the year.

Inflation Rebate: Institutes a new inflation rebate under Medicare so that drug companies must rebate back the difference to Medicare if they raise prices higher than inflation.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-opens-2024-military-academy-nomination-applications,Rep. Mann Opens 2024 Military Academy Nomination Applications,2024-08-16,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"MANHATTAN, KS – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) announced the opening of his 2024 military service academy nomination applications. Rep. Mann invites students from the Big First District who wish to pursue an education at one of the U.S. military service academies to complete and submit their applications ahead of the September 27 deadline.

“It is an honor to nominate brave young Americans from the Big First District to our U.S. service academies,” said Rep. Mann. “Each year, I am inspired by our applicants’ willingness to answer the call to service. Their patriotism and sense of duty make me believe that our brightest days are yet to come.”

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies:

U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY

U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD

U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY

Receiving a nomination from a Congressional office is the first step in the process of attending a service academy. A nomination does not guarantee admission. If an individual receives a nomination from a congressional office, they must next receive an appointment from the service academy.

If you, or a student you know, would like more information about attending one of the U.S. service academies, or have questions about the application process, please visit Mann.House.Gov/services/military-academy-nominations for more details on the nomination process, or contact Rep. Mann's office at (785) 370-7277.

The deadline to submit all application materials is September 27, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. CT.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-new-lower-prices-prescription-drugs-taken-74000-kansans,"Davids Statement on New Lower Prices for Prescription Drugs Taken by 74,000 Kansans",2024-08-15,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced newly reduced prices for the first 10 prescription drugs, listed here, negotiated by Medicare. 74,000 Kansans will save up to 79 percent on their prescriptions. As the only member of Kansas’ congressional delegation to support this measure, Davids celebrated the new savings that will reduce Americans' out-of-pocket prescription drug costs by $1.5 billion in just the first year.

“Today’s announcement is a huge win for Kansans, especially the 74,000 Medicare enrollees who will see their prescription drug costs go down. I fought hard to pass this law because no one should have to choose between paying for necessary medicine and putting food on the table. While these savings mark another important step in our ongoing work to lower health care costs, I’ll keep championing efforts to ensure every Kansan gets the affordable, quality care they need.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/school-year-begins-davids-hosts-conversation-mental-health-local-students,"As School Year Begins, Davids Hosts Conversation on Mental Health with Local Students",2024-08-15,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"MISSION, KS - Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a conversation with local high school students, focusing on mental health challenges and solutions for the nearly one in five teenagers affected each year. As the school year begins, Davids is dedicated to supporting Kansas youth by advocating for stronger mental health resources and policies that address their needs, ensuring every student has the support they deserve to thrive inside and outside the classroom.

“Addressing mental health challenges is crucial as our students head back to school,” said Davids. “By engaging directly with young people and listening to their experiences, we can better understand their needs and work towards meaningful solutions. My commitment is to ensure that every student in Kansas has access to the support they need to succeed, both academically and emotionally.”

“Now, more than ever, it is our responsibility as a community and society to uplift and aid teenagers so they feel comfortable accessing the resources they need during times of negative mental health,” said Trisha Rastogi, Zero Reasons Why Teen Council member. “These years are formative, so equipping us with the knowledge, attitudes and support systems to handle our mental health now is the best way to promote improved community-wide mental health in the future. I commend Representative Sharice Davids for continually striving to support teenage mental health efforts, in my county and beyond.”

“We’re starting our seventh school year with Zero Reasons Why, and year-after-year, we see a new generation of student leaders saving lives in their schools through this important work,"" said Tim DeWeese, Director, Johnson County Mental Health Center. “Each year is an opportunity for us to keep listening to and learning from our teens and their stories and letting that guide our community’s efforts to prevent teen suicides.""

“New CDC data shows early but promising signs of improvement for some aspects of teen mental health, but several indicators of poor mental health still raise urgency for the need to better support struggling teens,” said Amanda Walls, Senior Content Strategist, Zero Reasons Why Campaign. “Fostering connectedness through activities like clubs, peer-to-peer support and community outreach have been shown to make a profound difference, especially when teens are empowered to shape and lead these initiatives themselves. As a teen-led suicide prevention campaign, we are grateful to Representative Davids for her work on behalf of such initiatives and for her commitment to allow the opinions and concerns of teens inform her efforts.”

Davids has focused on improving mental health care since taking office. She has helped secure funding for mental health programs in Wyandotte and Johnson Counties, and has advocated for stronger mental health supports in schoolsand police departments. Her legislation to renew federal mental health grant programs for health centers, schools, and law enforcement passed the House last year. She also introduced bipartisan legislation to improve opioid misuse prevention among student athletes and additional legislation to improve mental health supports for at-risk LGBTQ+ youth.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-completes-annual-60-county-mann-listening-tour-0,Rep. Mann Completes Annual 60-County Mann Listening Tour,2024-08-15,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"MANHATTAN, KS – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) completed his annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour. Since being elected to Congress, Rep. Mann has hosted at least one town hall in every county of the Big First each year, for a total of 246 town halls over the past four years.

“It is a privilege to fight for Kansans in the Big First in Congress,” said Rep. Mann. “There are few things I enjoy more than meeting directly with Kansans and hearing the issues that are most important to them. Kansas is the pilot light of America, and it is my job to get to the middle of the issues that matter, have hard conversations, and get to work to ensure that light never goes out.

""Throughout this year's Mann Listening Tour, I heard Kansans sounding the alarm over America's wide-open southern border, out-of-control spending, burdensome government red-tape, rampant inflation, skyrocketing $35 trillion national debt, encroachment on our basic freedoms, and the Biden-Harris Administration's weaponization of the federal government. While the White House sits idly by, Republicans have been working to solve these problems by passing legislation that reins in our government spending, secures our border, protects our freedoms, and ensures the government works for the people rather than against them. I do not serve in Congress to be a caretaker in the slow demise of America – I serve to fight and work to make it stronger. That is what I am doing while believing our brightest days are yet to come.”

Rep. Mann completed the Mann Listening Tour this week with stops in Jackson and Jefferson counties. Over the course of the tour, Rep. Mann traveled a total of 3,818 miles across the Big First District.

Click here for more information on Rep. Mann’s annual Mann Listening Tour.

Click here for Rep. Mann’s Commitment to the Big First.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-visits-adventhealth-ottawa-announces-push-bipartisan-action-address,"Davids Visits AdventHealth in Ottawa, Announces Push for Bipartisan Action to Address Rural Health Care Crisis",2024-08-13,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"OTTAWA, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited AdventHealth Ottawa Health Park to tour their newly expanded health park, which now offers enhanced services, including behavioral health and express care. During her visit, Rep. Davids highlighted the urgent challenges facing rural health care in Kansas and across the country, and announced her effort to urge U.S. House leadership to bring a comprehensive package of bipartisan bills to the floor to address these critical issues.

""Rural health care is in crisis, and we need to act now,"" said Davids. ""Facilities like AdventHealth in Ottawa are doing incredible work to expand access to care, but they can't do it alone. It's time for Congress to step up and pass the legislation that will ensure every Kansan, no matter where they live, has access to the affordable health care they need.""

Currently, 38 percent of rural hospitals in Kansas are at risk of closing, and 89 percent are operating at a financial loss — the highest percentage in the nation. This crisis has been building for years, with 10 rural hospitals shuttering since 2005. While Davids continues to push for Medicaid expansion, which has shown to improve health outcomes for rural communities, these alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for legislative action.

“We welcome the opportunity to show Rep. Davids AdventHealth Ottawa Health Park that has brought new and in-demand services to the community including Express Care and behavioral health,” said Sam Huenergardt, CEO of AdventHealth Mid-America Region. “Supporting rural hospitals is critical to health care access and we appreciate the discussion on extending important virtual care and Medicare programs that benefit patients in Kansas.”

Today, Davids announced her strong support for a package of bipartisan bills aimed at addressing the most urgent challenges in rural health care, including workforce shortages, patient access, and provider sustainability. In her letter to U.S. House leadership, Davids highlighted the severe consequences of rural health care disparities and called for swift action on 13 bipartisan bills to address this growing crisis.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/local-governments-join-davids-celebrate-her-federal-investments-15-community,Local Governments Join Davids to Celebrate Her Federal Investments for 15 Community Projects,2024-08-09,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, after a week touring Kansas’ Third District to witness the impact of her project requests, Representative Sharice Davids joined local leaders to celebrate the success of these initiatives. The 15 projects, totaling $15.8 million in fiscal year 2024, will help purchase new law enforcement training vehicles, modernize roads and bridges, improve water access during extreme weather, and more.

“My job is to advocate for the Third District in Washington and make sure the priorities of folks in our community are being addressed,” said Davids. “Our team worked in tandem with local officials and conducted detailed reviews of each proposal to ensure they met strong standards with a high return on investment. I’ve long fought for responsible budget policies that protect taxpayers, and these investments maintain that commitment to fiscal responsibility while making a difference for Kansas.”

Before the press conference, Davids visited the Johnson County Regional Police Academy to celebrate her successful project request. The police academy received $150,000 in federal support for three new law enforcement training vehicles, which will provide recruits with the tools necessary to practice realistic traffic stop and driving scenarios. This investment is a critical component of enhancing the training and preparedness of future law enforcement officers.

“JCCC is grateful to Congresswoman Davids’ and her team for supporting the Johnson County Regional Police Academy,” said Sonta Wilburn, JCCC Director, Police Academy. “The funding will be designated to purchase much needed training vehicles to help prepare the next generation of law enforcement professionals in our community.”

A full list of Davids-secured FY2024 projects can be found here:

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City: Received $3,500,000 for the complete reconstruction of the Kansas Avenue Bridge, connecting Kansas and Missouri

A joint request with Representative Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02)

Johnson County Wastewater: Received $1,509,000 to relocate, modify, and protect sanitary sewage lines along Highway US-69.

City of Overland Park: Received $1,466,279 to reconfigure 82nd Street at Metcalf Blvd. with a traffic signal and small park.

Johnson County’s Emergency Operations Center: Received $1,000,000 to modernize and better respond to public safety needs.

City of Edgerton: Received $959,752 to install 2,000 feet of new sewage pipe, overcoming high-cost hurdles and the intersection of a waterway, rail line, and high-pressure gas pipeline.

City of Olathe: Received $959,752 to install backup generators at two underground water wells for risk mitigation during extreme weather.

City of De Soto: Received $959,752 to replace aging equipment at the City’s water treatment plant, supporting the Panasonic EV Battery plant project.

City of Garnett: Received $959,752 to help construct a new water treatment plant, providing safe drinking water to 3,400 Kansans.

City of Mission: Received $850,000 for roadway improvements, including pavement reconstruction, curb and gutter replacement, and installation of new sidewalks and streetlights.

City of Overland Park: Received $850,000 to update 190 outdated traffic signal controllers.

City of Gardner: Received $850,000 to construct new underground water pipes for wastewater movement to the treatment facility.

City of Olathe: Received $791,000 to replace the generator at the Renner Water Pump Station, ensuring compliance with modern codes.

City of Leawood: Received $500,000 to raise a key roadway above the floodplain, enhancing emergency response times and citizen safety.

City of De Soto: Received $500,000 to build a new water tower, supporting the Panasonic EV battery plant and managing water flow for new developments.

Johnson County Regional Police Academy: Received $150,000 to purchase three law enforcement training vehicles.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-celebrates-her-federal-investment-replace-wastewater-systems-needed-us,Davids Celebrates Her Federal Investment to Replace Wastewater Systems Needed for US-69 Expansion,2024-08-07,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited a portion of Highway US-69 in Johnson County to celebrate her successful funding request to relocate or modify sanitary sewers along the busy roadway. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has deemed this project necessary to properly modernize and expand Highway US-69, ensuring safer streets and less congestion.

The project, which will benefit from $1.5 million in federal support, is part of 15 Davids-secured projects to purchase new law enforcement training vehicles, modernize roads and bridges, improve water access during extreme weather, and more. Additional information on each project can be found here.

“Modernizing US-69 has been a priority since my predecessor's predecessor, and these new investments for Johnson County’s wastewater systems will ensure the project can be completed efficiently, decreasing congestion and increasing safety,” said Davids. “I’m grateful to have worked with our local officials to request targeted investments in our infrastructure that make our communities safer, more efficient, and better equipped to handle expected growth and future tourism.""

Davids’ successful project request for Johnson County Wastewater will be used to relocate, adjust, modify, and protect some sanitary sewers along Highway US-69 from W. 103rd Street to W. 151st Street and the W. 167th Street interchange. The project is necessary for the US-69 Express expansion, which is partially funded by the Davids-supported bipartisan infrastructure law, will address safety and congestion issues that have been identified for the past 25 years. Davids previously helped break ground on the project and worked a “Sharice’s Shift” to highlight the bipartisan infrastructure law’s impact.

""I'm thankful to Rep. Davids for securing $1.5M in federal funding to support our expert Johnson County Wastewater team and its partners in their work to relocate, modify and protect our crucial wastewater treatment infrastructure as part of the Highway US-69 project,” said Mike Kelly, Chairman, Johnson County Board of Commissioners. “Rep. Davids' advocacy greatly reduces the direct financial impact of this crucial infrastructure project to Johnson County taxpayers. This partnership is an example of what's possible when all levels of government work together - we cut costs and improve services for residents.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-hires-dodge-city-native-district-representative,Mann Hires Dodge City Native as District Representative,2024-08-07,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"DODGE CITY, KS – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) announced the hire of Josie Shearer as a district representative based in his Dodge City, Kansas office. Shearer is a Dodge City local and graduated from Dodge City High School in 2012.

“I am honored that Josie will serve on my team,” said Rep. Mann. “As a native of Dodge City and having spent most of her adulthood in the community, she is perfectly positioned to serve Western Kansans and the Big First District. Josie’s immersion in the community will allow her to hit the ground running while advocating for Kansas values in Dodge City and beyond.”

“Dodge City is home,” said Shearer. “Stepping into a role where I am positioned to serve, advocate for, and empower Western Kansans is a privilege, and I could not be more honored to have this role. I am looking forward to meeting more of my neighbors over the next few months and am excited to identify new ways that we can serve you.”

As a District Representative, Shearer will assist Kansans with:

Navigating federal agencies

Expediting passports

Seeking military academy nominations

Applying for congressional student internships in Kansas and Washington, D.C.

Visiting our nation’s capital

Attending events in place of the Congressman

Shearer will be based in the Dodge City office which is located at:

Dodge City, KS Office

100 Military Avenue, Suite 203

Dodge City, KS 67801

(620) 682-7340",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-celebrates-federal-investment-bridge-replacement-project-between-kansas,"Davids Celebrates Federal Investment for Bridge Replacement Project Between Kansas, Missouri",2024-08-05,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited the Kansas Avenue Bridge replacement project to celebrate her and Representative Jake LaTurner’s (R-KS-02) successful funding request to help replace a bridge that connects Kansas to Missouri and supports 8,000 trips daily. The bridge has been closed for multiple years.

The bridge, which will benefit from $3.5 million in federal support, is part of 15 Davids-secured projects to purchase new law enforcement training vehicles, modernize roads and bridges, improve water access during extreme weather, and more. Additional information on each project can be found here.

“This project to replace the Kansas Avenue Bridge marks a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in our region, ensuring safer and more efficient travel for folks living in both Kansas and Missouri,” said Davids. “I’m grateful to have worked with Representative LaTurner and our local officials to request targeted investments in our infrastructure that make our communities safer, more efficient, and better equipped to handle expected growth and future tourism.""

Davids successful project request for the KC Connect Bistate River Bridge will reconnect the Kansas and Missouri using modern streetscapes with improved pedestrian, bicycle, and ADA accommodations. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City will use the funding to update the bridge, so it meets Complete Streets standards, which are streets designed and operated to enable safe use and support mobility for all users.

""On behalf of the Unified Government, I want to thank Representative Sharice Davids for securing the vital investments needed for the Kansas Avenue Bridge reconstruction,"" said Tyrone Garner, Mayor, Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City. ""Reopening this bridge will greatly enhance connectivity and safety for Wyandotte County and the broader metropolitan area. The bipartisan efforts of Representative Davids and Congressman LaTurner are making a meaningful, lasting impact on our community.""

“Kansans rely on infrastructure like the Kansas Avenue Bridge every day.” said Calvin Reed, Kansas Secretary of Transportation. “KDOT welcomes the opportunity to work with federal and local partners so future generations of Kansans benefit from a well-functioning transportation system.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-calls-senate-pass-bipartisan-tax-cuts-families-small-businesses,"Davids Calls on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Tax Cuts for Families, Small Businesses",2024-08-01,2024,2024-08,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids urged the Senate to pass a bipartisan tax package aimed at reducing taxes for hardworking families and small businesses in Kansas. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which Davids voted to supported in January, includes key policies she has long championed, such as the Child Tax Credit (CTC), small business research and development (R&D) credits, and affordable housing provisions. Davids expressed hope that the strong bipartisan support shown in the U.S. House earlier this year will continue as the Senate votes on the legislation today.

""Having been raised by a single mother, I understand firsthand the challenges that hardworking families face today,” said Davids. “That’s why I urge the Senate to pass this bipartisan package of middle-class tax cuts, which provides much-needed relief to families and small businesses in Kansas. It would benefit our communities, help parents, foster job growth, and create more affordable housing options at home. It's time for the Senate to support these measures, as we did in the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, and promote Kansans' wellbeing.""

The bipartisan tax package includes provisions that provide financial relief to Kansas families and small businesses, including:

Child Tax Credit: Expands direct payments to parents over the next three years, benefiting 136,000 children in Kansas. This would help lift as many as 500,000 children out of poverty nationally.

Davids previously voted for the American Rescue Plan, which expanded the CTC in 2021. These provisions benefited 148,000 children in Kansas’ Third District.

Small Business Credits: Expands the R&D tax credit, which encourages investment in innovation, allowing small businesses to better compete globally and create jobs.

Davids previously led the Kansas Delegation to call on House Leadership to reinstate business-friendly R&D tax rules.

She also joined her New Democrat Coalition colleagues to call on House Leadership to expand the R&D tax credit, which was weakened in 2017.

Affordable Housing: Strengthens the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, which boosts affordable rental housing in rural, suburban, and urban Kansas. This program has financed 38,391 affordable homes in Kansas since 1986.

Davids previously joined Representative Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02) to urge U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to schedule a vote on a bill to increase affordable housing option. Today’s package includes provisions from that legislation.

Price Tag is Offset: Completely pays for itself by ending a pandemic-era program, known as the Employee Retention Tax Credit, that has been riddled with fraud and cost more than had been projected.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-cleaver-announce-federal-grant-create-jobs-advance-cutting-edge,"Davids, Cleaver Announce Federal Grant to Create Jobs, Advance Cutting-Edge Research in KC Region",2024-07-26,2024,2024-07,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded the Kansas City Inclusive Biologics and Biomanufacturing Tech Hub (KC BioHub) with $500,000 as part of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) program. Tech Hubs, created under the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, seek to ensure that industries of the future — and their quality jobs — are created, grow, and remain in the United States.

“With our top-notch research capabilities and talented workforce, the KC region is ready to lead the country in innovation,” said Davids. “These new investments will help KC BioHub continue its crucial work, create good-paying jobs, and attract skilled workers. Congressman Cleaver and I will continue to be its biggest champions in Congress as it applies for future grant opportunities that benefit our region.”

“From biomanufacturing to our growing tech industry, Kansas City is leading the country in innovation and attracting talented workers seeking an opportunity to work on cutting-edge research — and the rest of the nation is taking notice,” said Congressman Cleaver. “As strong supporters of the bipartisan CHIPS Act, I’m thrilled to join Representative Davids in announcing another $500,000 in federal funding that will enable the KC BioHub to continue expanding and developing this burgeoning industry throughout the KC Region. It’s just another example of what can be accomplished for our communities when we put people over politics and focus on bipartisan solutions for Missouri workers and families.”

In October 2023, the greater Kansas City region was designated as a Tech Hub, one of 31 inaugural Tech Hubs across the country that show potential for rapid growth in key technology sectors. The Tech Hubs Program’s Consortium Accelerator Award will enable KC BioHub to continue its crucial work and advance planning efforts for future implementation of grant funding.

The KC BioHub, a consortium led by BioNexus KC, is increasing domestic production of life-saving vaccines and other preventative technologies by strengthening innovation in animal and human vaccine development. With the largest concentration of animal health and nutrition companies in the world, this Tech Hub will leverage the region’s biotechnology assets and existing vaccine manufacturing facilities, research institutions, and startup ecosystem to enable the U.S. to capture a greater market share of human vaccine development.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-highlights-kansas-pride-conversation-2024-paris-olympian,Davids Highlights Kansas Pride in Conversation with 2024 Paris Olympian,2024-07-25,2024,2024-07,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympic opening ceremony, Representative Sharice Davids released a video of her conversation with Derrick Mein, Kansas' sole Olympic athlete in the 2024 Games. Mein, hailing from Paola, KS, will compete in trap shooting events. This marks his second Olympic appearance, following his gold medal performance at the 2022 Shotgun World Championship in Osijek, Croatia.

WATCH: Davids speaks with Derrick Mein, 2024 Paris Olympian from Kansas, on his journey to the Olympics

“Derrick’s dedication and achievements are a testament to the hard work and talent that come from our great state,” said Davids. “It was an honor to speak with him and hear about his journey, his passion for the sport, and his hopes for the upcoming Games. I know our entire community will be cheering him on as he competes on the world stage!”

“It's awesome knowing that there are people back home that are there watching and hoping that I can perform at my best and bring home a medal,” said Derrick Mein, 2024 Paris Olympic athlete from Kansas. “It helps give me that extra little boost that you need sometimes to go perform well.”

In their conversation, Davids and Mein, a Kansas State University alumnus with a degree in Animal Science and Industry, discussed his early beginnings in sporting clays, where he joined a local league with his father, and his progression into an Olympic-level athlete. Mein also shared insights from his experiences at previous competitions and the support he continues to receive from Kansas.

Mein began shooting with his father at the age of eight and developed his skills across various disciplines, including sporting clays, skeet, trap, international trap, and helice. His accolades include national titles and Team USA honors. When not training, he enjoys hobbies such as hunting, fishing, and spending quality time with his family. More information on Mein’s background and accolades can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5617,"Rep. Estes Votes to Rein in D.C. Bureaucracy, Protect Kansans",2024-07-25,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the 2025 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which contains measures to prohibit funding to list the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act and to defund the EPA's rule on meat and poultry producers' wastewater discharges.

""Kansas farmers, ranchers, energy producers, and meat and poultry producers are responsible stewards of our state's vast natural resources and don't need D.C. bureaucrats standing in the way,"" said Rep. Estes. ""We've seen federal agencies attempt to usurp Kansans' rights by listing the lesser prairie-chicken as endangered despite its stable population and adding an unnecessary burdensome regulation on small, local meat producers. Passing these measures puts us one step closer to restoring control to Kansans.""

Earlier this year, Rep. Estes introduced the Banning EPA’s Encroachment on Facilities (BEEF) Act with Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) to protect small family-owned meat and poultry processors from EPA's new regulations by prohibiting the agency from finalizing, implementing or enforcing their proposed rule ""Clean Water Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point source category"" rule. He also penned an op-ed in the High Plains Journal on the EPA's rule and the legislation.

Rep. Estes had previously introduced the Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Act in response to the EPA's listing of the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act and supported a Congressional Review Act in 2023. He penned an article for the Congressional Western Caucus in May 2023.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-fights-federal-overreach-cuts-spending,"Mann Fights Federal Overreach, Cuts Spending",2024-07-25,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 8998, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. The bill, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 210-205, reduces and reprioritizes federal spending while promoting American energy independence, strengthening U.S. national security, and rolling back burdensome regulations that harm Kansans. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote.

“I have continuously urged Congress to pass funding bills that reduce our federal spending while putting dollars in places where taxpayers can see a higher return on them.” said Rep. Mann. “This legislation unleashes American energy production while rolling back burdensome regulations like the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lesser Prairie-Chicken rule that ignores science and handcuffs hardworking Kansans. It also includes funding for improvements and infrastructure repairs at tribal colleges like Haskell Indian Nations University that have long been overlooked by the federal government. This bill is a win for the Big First, and I am proud to support its passage.”

The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025:

Resumes quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales

Prohibits the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from imposing the methane fee on oil and gas producers

Rolls back regulations on chemical and pesticide manufacturers that threaten American competitiveness

Limits abuse of the Endangered Species Act

The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 is the fifth appropriations package passed in the U.S. House of Representatives for fiscal year 2025. It will now be sent to the U.S. Senate for further review.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-davids-hosts-discussion-bbq-restaurant-owners-releases-updated-small,"ICYMI: Davids Hosts Discussion with BBQ Restaurant Owners, Releases Updated Small Business Report",2024-07-23,2024,2024-07,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Last week, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a conversation with KC-area BBQ restaurant owners on addressing the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in Kansas. Following the event, Davids released an updated report on the current state of small business in Kansas’ Third Congressional District. Davids is a member of the U.S. House Small Business Committee.

Davids’ efforts to support Kansas small businesses made headlines across the state:

KSHB: Rep. Sharice Davids Hosts Discussion with BBQ Restaurants, Releases Small Business Report

“Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids hosted barbecue restaurant owners from across the metro for a group discussion on the successes and challenges of running a small business.

At the roundtable, she released a report on the state of small businesses in her district, the Kansas Third. Her report shows in 2023, 10,600 new business applications were filed. That's up from an average of 7,500 since 2019.

‘One of the key takeaways is that we continue to see that small businesses are the backbone of our economy. It's just really clear that we have to continue to do everything we can to support our small business owners.’

The Congresswoman's report also found 175,911 workers were employed by 16,173 small businesses in 2023. That makes up 92.2% of all third district employers.”

Johnson County Post: Rep. Sharice Davids touts small business report as campaign season heats up

“A new small business report released by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids’ office shows strong numbers for Kansas’s Third Congressional District, which includes Johnson County.

Released on Thursday, the report shows the Third District saw an increase in overall business requests, with Johnson County leading the state in small business applications. It also shows an increase in manufacturing jobs.

‘It’s just really clear that we have to continue to do everything we can to support our small business owners,’ Davids said to the Johnson County Post at a small business roundtable in Lenexa.

[…]

Some of the key findings in the report, which was prepared by Davids’s office, include:

In 2023, 10,704 new business applications were filed in Kansas’ Third District, up 12.6% since 2022 and 42.7% since 2019.

Out of the state’s overall 33,269 new small business applications in 2023, Johnson County led the state with 8,272 new applications.

Of the 10,600 jobs created in the state in 2023, 2,300 come from manufacturing.

In 2023, the Kansas Small Business Development Center — a state-based arm of the U.S. Small Business Administration — served 1,399 clients, leading to $94 million in annual sales, 4,714 jobs created and 52 new businesses.

Before the release of the report Thursday, Davids met with local barbecue restaurant owners and other small business representatives, as well as officials from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce, for a roundtable discussion at Jack Stack Barbecue in Lenexa.

[…]

‘We brought together a diverse group of people to talk about … how they’ve been handling some things, like the rising costs of inputs and the impact it’s having on customers. But also, what are some of the things that folks have done to navigate that? And what are ways that, from the federal perspective, I can be helpful?’ she said.

Highlighting a bipartisan Farm Bill that her office has been working on, Davids said she’s hoping to help make things easier for small businesses along the supply chain.

‘We want to make sure that, as we’re looking at the federal policies, that they’re not overly burdensome on our farmers and ranchers,’ she said.”

KCLY: Rep. Sharice Davids Releases Updated Report On Small Business Growth In Kansas’ Third District

“Representative Sharice Davids hosted a conversation with several Kansas City-area BBQ restaurant owners at Jack Stack Barbecue in Lenexa. The discussion centered on addressing the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in Kansas, including navigating the current economic landscape and leveraging federal resources. Following the event, Davids released an updated report on the current state of small businesses in Kansas’ Third Congressional District. Davids is a member of the U.S. House Small Business Committee.

‘During today’s conversation with KC-area BBQ restaurant owners, we discussed important issues facing our small businesses, from navigating economic challenges to maximizing federal resources,’ said Davids. ‘As a member of the House Small Business Committee, I’m committed to ensuring these entrepreneurs have the support needed to thrive and keep serving up Kansas City’s world-renowned BBQ in our community.’",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5616,Rep. Estes Comments on Secret Service Director Cheatle's Resignation,2024-07-23,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned.

""Congressional Republicans and Democrats agree, Director Cheatle has not been transparent in the days following the assassination attempt of former President Trump and is at fault for the shortcomings of the agency she led on that day. Director Cheatle admitted to the House Oversight Committee that failing to protect a former president and current presidential candidate from an assassination attempt was a colossal failure that resulted in the death and injuries of innocent rallygoers, and I'm glad to see that she has resigned.

""The Secret Service is tasked with the important role of protecting our current and past presidents and vice presidents, their immediate families, visiting heads of state, and major candidates for the top two offices in our country. With such a significant task, the Secret Service simply cannot fail. The House will continue to uncover the facts and failures of the assassination attempt on former President Trump's life to ensure something like this never happens again.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-fights-certainty-agricultural-community,Rep. Mann Fights for Certainty for Agricultural Community,2024-07-23,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) participated in a House Agriculture Committee hearing— “Financial Conditions in Farm Country.” In his remarks, Rep. Mann highlighted the need for a five-year Farm Bill that addresses market volatility and provides certainty to the agricultural community. Rep. Mann also highlighted the importance and vitality of federal crop insurance to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers in the Big First District of Kansas.

Click here to watch Rep. Mann’s opening remarks and Q&A

Rep. Mann’s Remarks as Prepared:

Thank you all for being here as we underscore the need for a comprehensive, five-year Farm Bill. The title of this hearing is the Financial Conditions in Farm Country. I can tell you as the Congressman from the Big First District in Kansas where we raise a lot of wheat, a lot of sorghum, a lot of corn, a lot of beans, and a lot of cotton, the two words I would use to describe the financial conditions of the farm economy are “concerning” and “worsening.” About a year ago, Chairman Thompson and I hosted a Farm Bill listening session in the middle of a wheat field in the Big First District of Kansas. We heard from 150 Kansans about their priorities for a Farm Bill. They were clear – we need a Farm Bill that gives them certainty as they work day-in and day-out to feed, clothe, and fuel the world. We need a Farm Bill that addresses record-high inflation, risky market volatility, and extreme conditions that we are seeing on farms and ranches in Kansas and in every corner of America. We need a Farm Bill that prioritizes farm country and gets input prices back under control. We need a Farm Bill that’s long enough to provide certainty and short enough to reflect market demands. We need it now.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5613,Rep. Estes Reacts to President Biden's Announcement,2024-07-21,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"WICHITA – Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced his decision to no longer seek reelection.

""President Joe Biden's announcement that he will suspend his reelection campaign is an admission of something that Americans have observed for a long time – he is not fit to be president, which also means he can no longer serve as commander in chief. Vice President Kamala Harris, numerous congressional Democrats, and the media have shamefully ignored and willfully misled the American people by hiding the true cognitive state of President Biden – their deception is a disgraceful disregard for the American people. For the good of the country and for our national security, President Biden should resign immediately.

""While Joe Biden may be withdrawing from the 2024 race, Kansans are still suffering from three-plus years of devastating policies from the Biden-Harris administration that passed with emphatic support from nearly every Democrat in Congress, leading to crushing inflation, a dangerous open border, skyrocketing national debt, wars in Europe and the Middle East, and burdensome government regulations. There's no question about it – the Democrats' nominee will continue pushing the same extreme, out-of-touch policies that were championed by Joe Biden, border czar Kamala Harris and congressional Democrats.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-hosts-discussion-bbq-restaurant-owners-releases-updated-small-business,"Davids Hosts Discussion with BBQ Restaurant Owners, Releases Updated Small Business Report",2024-07-18,2024,2024-07,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"LENEXA, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a conversation with multiple KC-area BBQ restaurant owners at Jack Stack Barbecue in Lenexa. The discussion focused on addressing the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in Kansas, including navigating current economic landscapes and leveraging federal resources. Following the event, Davids released an updated report on the current state of small business in Kansas’ Third Congressional District. Davids is a member of the U.S. House Small Business Committee.

""During today's conversation with KC-area BBQ restaurant owners, we discussed important issues facing our small businesses, from navigating economic challenges to maximizing federal resources,” said Davids. “As a member of the House Small Business Committee, I'm committed to ensuring these entrepreneurs have the support needed to thrive and keep serving up Kansas City's world-renowned BBQ in our community.""

“The business of barbeque is currently facing unprecedented challenges,” said Ron Gray, Chief Executive Officer, Kansas City Barbeque Society. “The significant rise in protein costs, particularly in the post-pandemic era, has severely impacted the industry, posing increasing difficulties for small businesses. Representative Sharice Davids's unwavering support for business owners through her work on the U.S. House Small Business Committee is crucial in these trying times, ensuring the resilience of our small business community.”

“I know that 'support small businesses' is a very overused statement and as such, may not land as well as it used to,” said Ciaran Molloy, General Manager/Owner, Woodyard BBQ. “However, it is so important to have them as they are one of the last lines of defense against the huge food corporations in what essentially are oligopolies now. If you want interesting and loved food made by people that live in your town and who, importantly, also spend in that same town, keep visiting your local businesses and restaurants.”

“Small food businesses make a valuable contribution to the $81 billion food and agriculture industry in Kansas,” said Kelsey Olson, Deputy Secretary, Kansas Department of Agriculture. “Supporting small businesses will strengthen the state’s largest economic driver.”

“Small businesses are the engine that drive our regional economy. The hard work and dedication of entrepreneurs is an inspiration as they innovate and evolve to better serve the community,” said Cathy Bennett, Senior VP Public Policy, Greater KC Chamber of Commerce. “This is particularly true for those in food service and the hospitality industry who are often the first smiling face to greet visitors to greater Kansas City, ensuring their stay is something to talk about when they go home and solidifying our reputation in places outside the metropolitan area. The KC Chamber values the opportunity to work with Congresswoman Davids to better understand the needs of our diverse small business sector so that we can advocate for opportunities to reduce barriers to their growth. When you want to understand the heart of a region – look to the strength of its small business community. And ours is second to none.”

“Small businesses are the backbone of rural communities. Livestock producers are small business owners,” said Matt Teagarden, Chief Executive Officer, Kansas Livestock Association. “These businesses supply high-quality protein to retailers and restaurants that deliver those products to consumers. It is incredibly important to our members that we ensure an environment in which small businesses can thrive. KLA members appreciate Rep. Davids’ work on issues important to small businesses.”

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A portion of Rep. Sharice Davids’ updated small business report, showing the state of the Third District’s small business ecosystem.

Attendees for today’s conversation included Jack Stack BBQ, Brobeck BBQ, Woodyard Bar-B-Que, Jones Bar-B-Que, Kansas City Barbecue Society, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Livestock Association, and Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

In the updated report, which follows Davids’ initial report released in 2022, Davids shares insight into the recent growth of local small businesses and what she is doing in Congress to support that growth, including voting to strengthen domestic supply chains and introducing legislation to support underrepresented business owners like women, veterans, and Native Americans. Key findings include:

In 2023, 10,704 new business applications were filed in Kansas’ Third District, up 12.6 percent since 2022 and 42.7 percent since 2019.

Out of Kansas’ 33,268 new small business applications in 2023, Johnson County led the state with 8,272 new applications from the county.

The Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) served 1,399 clients in 2023, leading to $94 million in annual sales, 4,714 jobs created, and 52 new businesses.

In 2023, Kansas’ Third District had 16,374 small businesses employing 169,254 people – making up 92.4 percent of all district employers.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4609,Rep. Estes Reacts to Shooting at Trump Rally,2024-07-13,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after today's shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.

""Like many across our country, I was shocked by the horrific scene in Pennsylvania. Secret Service and law enforcement acted quickly, and I'm thankful for the men and women who neutralized the shooter, preventing further harm. Susan and I are grateful that President Trump appears to be safe, and are praying for other attendees, including the family of those who may have been injured or killed. There is no place for political violence in the United States.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4606,Rep. Estes Votes for Election Security Bill,2024-07-10,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which passed the House 216 to 198. While federal law makes it illegal for a non-citizen to vote in federal elections, this bill enhances the integrity of U.S. elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and would direct states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls and give them the support to do this.

""Our elections should be free and fair and decided by Americans,"" said Rep. Estes. ""The SAVE Act is a common sense bill that tightens voter registration laws, making it more difficult for noncitizens to vote – all the more relevant given the millions of illegal migrants who have come into the country under President Biden’s watch.""

The SAVE Act would give states no-cost access to Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration databases to be able to cross-check their voter rolls and would empower citizens to bring civil suits against election officials that fail to uphold proof of citizenship requirements for federal elections. In this election year, this critical bill has the power to enhance election security and minimize election interference, protecting one of our most precious rights as American citizens and restoring confidence in our election system.

More background can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-asks-white-house-dc-democrats-what-will-it-take-you-secure-border,"Mann Asks White House, D.C. Democrats—What Will It Take for You to Secure the Border?",2024-07-10,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge the White House and Washington Democrats to work with House Republicans to secure the border. During the speech, Rep. Mann challenged the Biden Administration’s decisions to ignore the reality of the situation at the border, noting that May 2024 was the thirty-ninth straight month where monthly illegal encounters were higher than even the highest month seen under President Trump. In closing, Rep. Mann invited his colleagues to come to the table to develop a solution to the nation’s border crisis.

Click here to watch Rep. Mann’s full remarks

Click here to download Rep. Mann’s full remarks

Below are Rep. Mann’s remarks as delivered on the House Floor:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss President Biden’s open border.

Since President Biden was sworn in, his open border policies have created a national security and humanitarian crisis. House Republicans continue to urge the White House and our Democrat colleagues in Congress to work with us to identify a solution. Again and again, we are met with silence. I understand border security may not be politically convenient for my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, but at some point, they must stop pretending that this crisis doesn’t exist.

I found it telling that over the July 4th holiday, the White House touted that illegal crossings along the U.S. southern border decreased following President Biden’s executive order. What they conveniently left out is that even with this executive order, May was still the 39th straight month where illegal immigrant encounters have been higher than even the highest month under President Trump.

I understand that the White House is in desperate need of good press, but with all due respect, Mr. Speaker, the facts are the facts. Our borders are far from secure, and no feel-good story or graphic from the White House Communications team is going to change that. I spent last week with Kansans in eleven counties across the Big First, and they were clear – addressing the nation’s border crisis matters to them.

Under President Biden’s policies, cartels have been the winners, and innocent children and those who are trying to enter the country legally have been the losers. It doesn’t have to be this way. Let’s do something to fix this chaos.

First, we need to immediately finish the border wall. Time and time again border patrol agents have shared that a physical barrier along our nation’s borders, coupled with advanced technology, is extremely helpful in stopping the cartels. We also need to designate the Mexican cartels as exactly what they are—terrorists. These human smugglers get rich by putting lives at risk and pouring fentanyl into our country. It is unacceptable.

We need to implement policies that are actually effective. On his first day in office, President Biden immediately began rolling back the Trump Administration’s immigration policies for no other reason than they were associated with President Trump’s name. President Biden never asked if the policies were helping curb illegal immigration or slow illegal immigrants from entering the country or if it’s good for the United States of America. It was simply, “If President Trump did it, it’s gone.” That has backfired on President Biden, and polls show that. There is a reason President Trump is more trusted on the border than President Biden. We need to reinstate Remain in Mexico and end President Biden’s disastrous catch and release policy.

And finally, we must change our tone and send a clear message: do NOT come to the U.S. illegally. At the start of his presidency, President Biden promised outright citizenship to more than 11 million illegal immigrants. America is a nation of legal immigrants, and the President’s false promise was a slap in the face to the 2 million people who legally migrate to the U.S. each year the right way. We should make legal immigration easier, and illegal immigration harder.

Mr. President, this is not rocket science. It’s simple. I ask my colleagues again today, what will it take for you to come to the table to secure the border? We can’t keep pretending the current situation is normal. Your move.

Thank you. I yield.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-votes-protect-us-election-integrity,Rep. Mann Votes to Protect U.S. Election Integrity,2024-07-10,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. If signed into law, the bill will require individuals to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 221-198. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote.

“It should not be controversial to say that only U.S. citizens can vote in our federal elections,” said Rep. Mann. “Integrity in our elections is the bedrock of our democracy, and Americans deserve to know that every legal vote counts. I don't understand how 198 of my Democrat colleagues could vote against this commonsense legislation. With more than 12 million illegal immigrants entering the U.S. under President Biden’s failed leadership, Congress should do everything in our power to restore Americans’ faith that they are voting in free and fair elections without the interference of non-U.S. citizens. There is no question—I proudly supported the SAVE Act and will pressure the Senate and White House to support its passage and sign it into law.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-discusses-16m-federal-grant-combat-fentanyl-joins-ks-highway-patrol,"Davids Discusses $16M Federal Grant to Combat Fentanyl, Joins KS Highway Patrol on Drug Seizure Route",2024-07-02,2024,2024-07,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids met with the Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to discuss the impact of a new $15.9 million federal grant to help seize illicit drugs like fentanyl. She then accompanied a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) officer on their patrol route and met with the Overland Park Crisis Action Team (OPCAT), which provides mental health-related support during emergency calls. The federal grant will help law enforcement seize illicit drugs like fentanyl, reduce violent crime associated with drug trafficking, and improve data collection — all to keep Kansans safe.

“In our state and around the country, the fentanyl crisis has become a public health emergency. That’s why I helped bring these new resources home to Kansas to help local law enforcement get these illicit drugs off our streets and keep families safe and healthy,” said Davids. “Addressing this crisis head-on will require all of us working together, and it was inspiring to see this collaboration in action today.”

“The funding will certainly impact the Midwest and its communities,” said Daniel Neill, Midwest HIDTA. “The funding will enhance the investigative efforts of state, local, and federal law enforcement in combatting drug trafficking, violence, and the fentanyl crisis.”

“The Kansas Highway Patrol has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with Midwest HIDTA as we both focus on suppressing the flow of illicit drugs, such as fentanyl, into neighborhoods across Kansas and the rest of the country,” said Dax Lewis, Captain, Kansas Highway Patrol. “The Kansas Highway Patrol is grateful for the annual grant funding from Midwest HIDTA for the Kansas Interdiction Support initiative. This funding is utilized to support all aspects of KHP’s anti-smuggling initiatives. The grant is used to keep more troopers on the road, resulting in the seizure of more deadly poison, making neighborhoods a safer place for families. The Kansas Highway Patrol is also very appreciative of Representative Davids’ support of law enforcement and her efforts to combat a crisis that impacts so many families.”

Davids, a member of the bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus, has been a vocal advocate around fentanyl and opioid death prevention. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine and is increasingly found in fake prescription pills such as Vicodin, OxyContin, or hydrocodone. Davids met with Libby Davis, a Johnson County resident, whose son passed away after taking a counterfeit pill that was unknowingly laced with fentanyl. Following their meeting, Davids co-sponsored and helped pass legislation through the House that creates a public awareness campaign about synthetic opioids through the Department of Health and Human Services.

Davids has collaborated with Midwest HIDTA, a regional office working to reduce illicit drug availability, on multiple fentanyl summits with health care workers, education professionals, and law enforcement officers. She has also taken several legislative actions based on the specific needs of the Kansas Third District, including:

Joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers to request funding for new handheld mass spectrometry trace level chemical detection devices at domestic ports.

Urging the FDA to take up expert recommendations and make Narcan, a common naloxone nasal spray, available without a prescription — which they did earlier this year.

Hosting a Facebook Live conversation with Blue Valley School District and Johnson County Mental Health Center about opioid use in schools.

Voting to permanently place all fentanyl-related substances into a Schedule I class, labeling the drug with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical value.

Pushing for expanded federal grant opportunities, so law enforcement and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) can easily acquire life-saving Naloxone kits.

Visiting the Port of Long Beach to see how the port uses state-of-the-art technologies to prevent harmful substances — like fentanyl — from entering the country illegally.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-supreme-courts-presidential-immunity-decision,Davids Statement on Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Decision,2024-07-01,2024,2024-07,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Trump v. United States. Davids has said time and again that no one is above the law, including politicians or former Presidents.

“I have always said that no one is above the law, including Presidents from either party. The former President's reckless actions, which instilled fear and incited violence, demand accountability. However, this goes beyond one individual. The public deserves to have full faith in the people representing them now and in the future, but that’s impossible if bad actors can evade consequences solely based on their title.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4598,Rep. Estes Reacts to Spirit Acquisition,2024-07-01,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after Boeing formally announced its plans to acquire Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems.

""Kansas' hardworking people and flat plains fostered a century of experience and expertise in making flight possible for millions of people – and the Sunflower State continues to lead in aviation and aerospace. We will closely monitor Boeing's acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems and their engagement with our community and the men and women who work in the industry, but regardless of the name that appears on the expansive complex in Wichita, I'm committed to ensuring the Air Capital of the World's skilled workforce continues to thrive and can design, manufacture, and assemble components, fuselages, and finished aircraft to service the world.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-supreme-courts-january-6-prosecution-decision,Davids Statement on Supreme Court’s January 6 Prosecution Decision,2024-06-28,2024,2024-06,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Fischer v. U.S. Davids, who was in the Capitol complex during the January 6th insurrection, has made clear her commitment to preserving our democracy and holding those responsible for the attack accountable.

“January 6th, 2021 was one of the darkest days in our nation's history with lives lost, hundreds injured, and millions impacted as extreme actors violently attacked the U.S. Capitol and our democracy. Today’s Supreme Court decision is deeply concerning and undermines the sacrifices made by Capitol Police and the trauma experienced by millions of Americans. We must keep working toward full accountability to ensure nothing like January 6th ever happens again. We cannot let extremism win.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-votes-secure-borders-rein-federal-spending,"Mann Votes to Secure Borders, Rein in Federal Spending",2024-06-28,2024,2024-06,Republican,House,KS,Tracey Mann,M000871,mann.house.gov,mann,https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to reduce and reprioritize federal spending, end the weaponization of the federal government, and secure the nation's borders. The legislation funds the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of State for Fiscal Year 2025, which begins on October 1, 2024. The U.S. House of Representatives has now passed four of the twelve annual appropriation bills. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the votes.

""For three years, I have pushed for Congress to return to regular order and pass 12 individual appropriation bills,"" said Rep. Mann. ""The legislation passed in the U.S. House today stewards Kansans' tax dollars well. They reduce and reprioritize our federal spending, secure our southern border, and deal with the weaponization of the federal government. They also strengthen U.S. national security and deliver on my commitment to the Big First. I am hopeful that the Senate will do its part to get these bills over the finish line and that Congress will continue to put forth our best effort to complete the appropriations process ahead of the September 30 deadline.""

H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 212-203:

Provides $600 million for construction of the southern border wall

Invests $300 million in border security technology

Prohibits U.S. taxpayer dollars from paying for abortions or gender-affirming care for Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees

H.R. 8774, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 217-198:

Enhances U.S. capabilities to deter Communist China

Prohibits the Biden Administration from withholding the delivery of Congressionally approved weapons to Israel

Supports counterdrug activities to slow the flow of fentanyl over U.S. borders

H.R. 8771, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 212-200:

Bolsters funding for U.S. national security to counter malign influence from adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran

Positions Israel, the sole democracy in the Middle East, to better defend itself from terrorist attacks

Addresses the backlog of passport applications at the State Department

The legislation will now be sent to the U.S. Senate for further review.

Click here to read Rep. Mann's Commitment to the Big First.

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https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-supreme-courts-emergency-abortion-decision,Davids Statement on Supreme Court’s Emergency Abortion Decision,2024-06-27,2024,2024-06,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Idaho v. U.S. Davids has been clear that she supports a patient’s right to make their own health care decisions without the interference of extreme politicians. Earlier this week, she called on U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would guarantee abortion access across the country.

“Two years after Roe was overturned, folks across the country remain scared about what this means for their families and future generations. While today’s Supreme Court decision provides a small sense of relief, it’s temporary. Extreme politicians nationwide continue to do everything they can to strip away reproductive health care, even if it means putting women at risk of serious illness or death. I stand with the vast majority of Kansans in rejecting these extreme actions that have no place in influencing our most private health care decisions.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-sharice-davids-local-leaders-call-increased-protections-reproductive,"ICYMI: Rep. Sharice Davids, Local Leaders Call for Increased Protections for Reproductive Freedoms",2024-06-26,2024,2024-06,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Earlier this week, on the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) visited Planned Parenthood Great Plains to discuss the importance of protecting reproductive rights in Kansas. Davids called on U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Johnson to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would guarantee abortion access across the country. Despite Kansans’ strong support of reproductive freedoms, extremists at the Kansas state level have recently doubled down on their quest to restrict reproductive health care access.

Davids’ efforts to protect reproductive rights for Kansans made headlines across Kansas:

Kansas Reflector: On Dobbs decision anniversary, Kansas abortion rights supporters look to next battle

“While states across the country moved swiftly to restrict access to abortion after the court struck down Roe v. Wade, Kansas voters opted to keep protections in place. Now, a leading abortion rights advocate says, the next fight could be over allowing patients to travel to receive abortions.

‘That is coming,’ said Emily Wales, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes. ‘Legislators are not ending their attacks on abortion. They’re just getting more nuanced.’

Wales spoke Monday alongside U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, a Kansas Democrat, at a press conference on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision, which struck down Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that guaranteed the right to an abortion.

Davids said she has heard from constituents over and over that they fear their children and grandchildren ‘are going to grow up with fewer rights than they did.’ And despite Kansas voters’ decision to keep abortion protected under the state constitution, Davids noted anti-abortion legislators continue to add restrictions and hurdles to patients seeking access.

‘And any day now, we anticipate a decision from the Supreme Court that has the potential to once again erode or rip away health care, reproductive health care rights and, again, puts women at serious risk of not just illness but death,’ Davids said.

She called it ‘unacceptable and concerning’ and said pro-abortion rights Americans were not being heard.

‘Have we not made our voices clear?’ Davids said. ‘Have we not made our intentions and desires as citizens of this country clear? We should be expanding access to reproductive health care.’

Wales called the anniversary of the Dobbs decision a ‘solemn occasion,’ saying Planned Parenthood patients went from being able to make their own decisions to ‘having the government interfere directly.’

‘We are fortunate to be in a state where we do have access to abortion,’ Wales said, ‘and we are now serving so many patients from out of state. We are seeing firsthand what a public health crisis looks like in Kansas.’

The Kansas Supreme Court in 2019 ruled the state constitution’s right to bodily autonomy extends to the decision to terminate a pregnancy. Kansas voters then rejected a constitutional amendment to remove the right to an abortion by a 59-41 margin in August 2022, two months after the Dobbs decision.

[…]

Planned Parenthood is also challenging legislation passed by Kansas lawmakers — over Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto — this spring that requires patients to answer a series of questions about whether they have been raped, if their partner is abusive or whether the pregnancy resulted from incest before receiving an abortion.”

KCTV News: Kansans share views on post-Roe world two years after Supreme Court reversal

“On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned its 1973 decision on Roe v. Wade. Missouri immediately banned abortions, while Kansans rejected a ballot amendment that would have granted state lawmakers the authority to regulate abortion access in the state.

Two years after the monumental decision, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids joined leaders from Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) to share their views on the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court.

They sat together inside the Planned Parenthood on West 109th Street on Monday morning, taking a deeper dive into the abortion policies impacting Kansans, Missourians, and those living in nearby states who travel to Kansas for assistance.

Some panelists shared the potential for violence they see or have already seen. Others spoke of the day-to-day rhetoric that politicians use when discussing reproductive health in statehouses and Washington D.C. They also talked about how to continue building support for their stance on reproductive health.

‘I can’t stand here and pretend that this is not unacceptable,’ said Davids. ‘I can only ask, have we not made our voices clear? Have we not made our intentions and desires as citizens of this country clear?’

[…]

PPGP President and CEO Emily Wales said Planned Parenthood locations have seen an increase in people arriving in Kansas for help, saying the state has had patients from Arkansas, Florida, and Texas, among others. She said the influx is affecting their operations, but although wait times have increased, patients are not turned away.”

KMBC News:

“Now, shortly after that Dobbs decision, Kansas voters were among the first to weigh in, voting down an amendment to remove the right to an abortion in the Kansas constitution. But challenges in the state remain.

[…]

Even before that August 2022 vote, […] back in 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled the state's constitution allowed abortions, paving the way for the current Kansas law that allows abortions up to 22 weeks right now.

Great Plains Planned Parenthood and Congresswoman Sharice Davids held a roundtable discussion today on the anniversary of that Dobbs decision. They say they are concerned that even after the vote in 2022, several state leaders and lawmakers want to find ways to restrict access to abortions.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/two-years-after-fall-roe-davids-champions-reproductive-freedoms-demands-action,"Two Years After the Fall of Roe, Davids Champions Reproductive Freedoms, Demands Action",2024-06-24,2024,2024-06,Democrat,House,KS,Sharice Davids,D000629,davids.house.gov,davids,https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Representative Sharice Davids hosted Planned Parenthood Great Plains leaders, health care providers, and other Kansans to discuss the importance of protecting reproductive rights in Kansas. During a press conference, Davids made clear that personal health care decisions should stay between a patient and their doctor — not politicians — and called on U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Johnson to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would guarantee abortion access across the country. A link to Davids’ remarks can be found here.

Despite Kansans’ strong support of reproductive freedoms, extremists at the Kansas state level have recently doubled down on their quest to restrict reproductive health care access in 2024. Also, this month, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering two reproductive rights cases that could vastly impact access throughout the country. One decision was released earlier this month, and another is expected in the coming weeks.

“As Kansans have made clear time and time again, a patient’s health care decisions should be between them and their doctor — not politicians,” said Davids. “We are facing extremist actors, including in Kansas, who will not stop attempting to insert themselves into our most private health care decisions. While they try to strip Kansans of their rights, I'll continue fighting to protect them by working to make Roe permanent.”

""Since Dobbs, it has been worse than we feared: patients scrambling to access too few appointments and providers unable to offer the standard of care because of non-medical restrictions and outright bans that tie their hands,"" said Emily Wales, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes. ""Even here in Kansas, where voters overwhelmingly chose to protect abortion rights, anti-abortion politicians persist in attempts to limit care and traumatize patients. We are deeply grateful for elected officials like Rep. Sharice Davids, who listens to constituents, value expert medical providers, and understand the government has no role in interfering in the medical care of patients.""

“Walking patients in and out of the health centers, I see the fear and uncertainty in their eyes. It’s crucial we protect their right to make private health care decisions without interference,” said Dre' McIntosh, patient ally for Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes. “Could you imagine needing a volunteer to walk you up to the dentist office, or to the front door of a pharmacy, because you were afraid someone might harass you for getting your teeth cleaned or needing your prescription? I've been doing this work for a while now, and I know how essential it is to have allies like Representative Davids fighting alongside us to ensure safe and legal access to reproductive health care.”

“As a health care provider, I see firsthand the importance of ensuring that medical decisions remain between patients and their doctors. The recent and ongoing efforts to restrict reproductive health care in Kansas are deeply concerning and pose significant risks to the well-being of our community,"" said Dr. Selina Sandoval, Associate Medical Director, Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains. ""I join Representative Davids and Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes in standing up against these dangerous policies. We must continue to prioritize the health and autonomy of our patients, and I am committed to advocating for reproductive rights and access to comprehensive health care for all Kansans.”

At today’s event, Planned Parenthood Great Plains leaders led Davids on a tour of their Overland Park facility. Davids then hosted a roundtable conversation with Emily Wales, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains; Dr. Selina Sandoval, Associate Medical Director of Planned Parenthood Great Plains; and Dre McIntosh, a patient ally for Planned Parenthood of Great Plains. Davids and other participants then spoke at a press conference highlighting the importance of fighting back against extreme attempts to limit access to reproductive health care.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4580,Rep. Estes Condemns Canada’s Digital Services Tax,2024-06-21,2024,2024-06,Republican,House,KS,Ron Estes,E000298,estes.house.gov,estes,https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement regarding Canada’s decision to move forward with a new tax on digital services that would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2022, and have an outsized negative impact on U.S. innovators.

""I’m disappointed by Canada’s decision to enact these retroactive, discriminatory taxes that will hurt the U.S. economy and the longstanding trade partnership between the U.S. and Canada,"" said Rep. Estes. ""The United States will not sit idly by while Canada and other foreign nations attempt to benefit from our economy. My colleagues and I on the Ways and Means Committee are committed to defending American workers, businesses and innovation and have sought – and will continue to seek – to work with U.S. Trade Representative Tai to safeguard against this theft.""

Background

In March 2023, Rep. Estes and Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Michigan) introduced a resolution condemning foreign Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) after Rep. Estes questioned Ambassador Tai about DSTs during the Ways and Means hearing.

Previously, Rep. Estes published an op-ed about France's DSTs in 2019 and responded to French Minister of the Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire's Wall Street Journal op-ed with a letter to the editor in 2020.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z