Davids Votes to Pass Bipartisan Funding Agreement, Securing Key Kansas Projects

Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass a bipartisan funding agreement that includes five of her project requests aimed at improving education, public safety, and water infrastructure across Kansas’ Third District. She applauded the cooperative effort as a critical step toward avoiding another costly government shutdown while making smart, targeted investments in communities.

“Working together across the aisle is how Congress should operate, and it’s about time we got back to it,” said Davids. “The projects we secured are fiscally responsible, developed in partnership with local leaders, and strengthen our communities by ensuring cleaner water, enhancing public safety, and driving economic growth. This is how we deliver concrete results for Kansans.”

The funding agreement includes the following projects championed by Davids:

• K-State Olathe Manufacturing Equipment ($5,004,000): To buy lab equipment so students can train for high-tech, good-paying supply chain research and advanced manufacturing jobs as domestic manufacturing grows in Kansas City. Source.
  • “Kansas State University Olathe is honored and thrilled to receive federal funding to invest in education and research supporting the bio and advanced manufacturing industries. We are deeply grateful for the strong leadership and support of Representative Sharice Davids, Senator Jerry Moran, and others who made this investment possible. This transformational funding will have a lasting impact on the City of Olathe, Johnson County, the State of Kansas and the broader Midwest. As an innovation campus advancing Kansas State University’s Next Gen Strategic Plan, K-State Olathe is committed to building an ecosystem that helps meet the demand for a highly skilled manufacturing workforce and provides research solutions to industry,” said Ben Wolfe, Dean and CEO, K-State Olathe.
• Bonner Springs Sewage ($1,092,000): To build new sewer lines to prevent overflows, as the current system is already at capacity, and better serve the 3,500 residents and local businesses. Source.
  • “We are incredibly grateful to Representative Sharice Davids for championing the Lonestar Interceptor project through the Community Project Funding process. This critical infrastructure investment lays the foundation for future development, protects public health, and ensures our city is prepared for long-term growth. Her support brings us one step closer to a more resilient and sustainable Bonner Springs,” said Tom Stephens, Mayor, City of Bonner Springs.
• Overland Park Police Department (OPPD) Body Camera Replacement ($1,031,000): To purchase body cameras for all OPPD officers and improve video systems to increase safety, transparency, and trust. Source.
  • "Supporting our body-worn camera program is a vital step in our commitment to transparency and public trust, ensuring that every interaction between our officers and the community is documented with accuracy and integrity. We are incredibly grateful to Representative Sharice Davids for securing the federal funding necessary to equip our team with this essential technology, which helps keep both our residents and our officers safe,” said Curt Skoog, Mayor, City of Overland Park.
• Olathe Sewer Rehabilitation ($884,466): To replace old, worn-out sewer pipes and manholes in Olathe to prevent leaks and protect the health and safety of Kansas families. Source.
  • “The City of Olathe is grateful to Rep. Davids and our other federal partners for their support of these critical infrastructure upgrades. Maintaining and rehabbing our sanitary sewer is essential to deliver first-class city services, and most importantly, to ensure the health and safety of our residents for many years to come,” said John Bacon, Mayor, City of Olathe.
• Princeton Stormwater Improvements ($610,680): To improve Princeton’s storm drainage system to prevent flooding and support future business and job growth in the area. Source.
  • “We are grateful for the efforts of Representative Davids to bring funding to the City of Princeton. These funds will help this rural community make improvements to the streets and storm drainage that would not be possible without this funding,” said Paul Bean, Executive Director, Franklin County Development Council.

Today’s vote approved the compromised versions of the three Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water; and Interior. The bills place guardrails on the Trump Administration from cutting critical federal investments and do not include proposed harmful provisions to weaken gun safety regulations, renewable energy investments, or personal freedoms.

This bipartisan approach in the U.S. House aligns with Davids’ long-standing call to pass responsible, bipartisan funding measures to avoid shutdowns. While today’s passage is a major step forward, six additional appropriations bills must still be passed before the January 30 funding deadline. Appropriations leadership anticipates one or two additional packages will be passed in the coming weeks to fully fund the remaining priorities, including Davids’ additional project requests.

Each of the Davids-requested projects was submitted in tandem with local officials and selected for their potential to improve health and safety in the community and bring economic opportunity to the Third District. Appropriations requests are subject to strict transparency and accountability rules, which can be found here.