Press Releases
Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) announced she has hired Rani Williams to serve as Legislative Assistant handling Indian Country issues and as Democratic Director for the Congressional Native American Caucus on behalf of Davids.
The bipartisan Congressional Native American Caucus recently established its leadership for the 117th Congress with Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) serving as Co-Chairs.
Representative Sharice Davids has called on the Biden Administration to ensure that funds from the American Rescue Plan, which included $10 billion for domestic manufacturing of medical supplies, are targeted towards small-and medium-sized businesses.
The tour included visits to local vaccination sites, health clinics, small businesses, and schools.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids wrapped her week-long American Rescue Plan Tour highlighting how the American Rescue Plan is already helping Kansas. Davids visited local vaccination sites, health clinics, small businesses, and schools in her district.
Through the American Rescue Plan, Rep. Sharice Davids Helped Secure Additional Funding for Local Venue Businesses Hurt by COVID-19
Transportation and Infrastructure Vice Chair Sharice Davids issued this statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan:
President Biden’s American Jobs Plan is a strong starting point for a transformational infrastructure package that boosts our economy, creates good-paying union jobs, and rebuilds our nation’s infrastructure in a smart and sustainable way.
Today, United States Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced over $90.9 million in American Rescue Plan funding will go toward supporting transit projects in the Greater Kansas City Area.
Federal and Kansas Tax Day extended to May 17th to offer Taxpayers an Extra Month to File
Both the Federal and Kansas Tax deadlines have been extended to 11:59 PM on May 17th, giving Kansas residents an extra month to file their 2020 Income Taxes. The extension seeks to help taxpayers as they navigate the unusual circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Rescue Plan Lowers Health Care Costs and Incentivizes Medicaid Expansion
On the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Representative Sharice Davids highlighted key improvements the American Rescue Plan makes to the landmark legislation. The American Rescue Plan builds on the ACA’s critical benefits by lowering health care costs, expanding coverage, and incentivizing states like Kansas to expand Medicaid.