Davids Releases 2024 Year-End Wrap, Highlights Bipartisan Accomplishments and Community Engagement

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.