Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to help Kansas families save for their children’s futures. The bill would streamline how state agencies connect with new parents, ensuring families receive timely information on tax-favored savings and investment programs right when a child is born.
Today, the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act, introduced by U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Derek Schmidt (R-KS), received a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources. The bipartisan legislation would designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Historic Landmark. The site served as a critical entry point for anti-slavery settlers and a sanctuary for those escaping bondage via the Underground Railroad prior to and during the U.S. Civil War.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Gabe Evans (R-CO-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to streamline and modernize how surviving spouses, children, and dependent parents apply for Social Security survivor benefits.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) joined more than 20 family members of the victims of Flight 5342, safety professionals, and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to urge immediate action on aviation safety legislation. The event marked more than 19 months since the tragic midair collision involving Flight 5342, which claimed 67 lives, including Kansans.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids rode Johnson County United’s Airport Drop & Ride from the Overland Park Convention Center to Kansas City International Airport, highlighting the success of the soon-closing public transit service and the demand for convenient, reliable transportation options in Johnson County.
Today, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids announced that she secured $8.3 million for the Kansas State Department of Education through the U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (TSL). The program strengthens teacher and school leader recruitment, retention, professional development, and leadership opportunities across the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids voted for a bipartisan Senate-passed continuing resolution to keep the federal government open and funded through December 11. The measure prevents a costly government shutdown on September 30 while giving lawmakers additional time to negotiate a long-term, responsible budget.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for Tribal communities to access federal programs that can create jobs, grow businesses, strengthen local economies, and support families.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Olathe Public School’s Head Start program with a new federal grant. The $1.9 million award will be used to continue providing early education opportunities and family support services to children and families in the Olathe area.
Recently, Representative Sharice Davids joined 50 House colleagues in calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to immediately reverse its planned termination of the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration at the end of this year.