Press Releases
Last week, Representative Sharice Davids held a conversation with recently terminated federal workers to discuss the devastating impact of the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives, led by Elon Musk. The discussion highlighted the personal and community consequences of these sweeping job cuts, which are hitting Kansas City especially hard.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA 2026 World Cup Caucus, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s newly established White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
During this week’s U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Aviation Subcommittee hearing, “America Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing,” Representative Sharice Davids emphasized the urgent need to invest in air traffic control staffing and safety infrastructure following a recent air collision involving PAT 25 and Flight 5342, which originated from Wichita, Kansas.
KANSAS CITY, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids convened a roundtable discussion with five federal workers recently laid off due to the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives, led by Elon Musk. The event shed light on the personal and community impacts of the substantial federal workforce reductions currently underway.
This week, Representative Sharice Davids helped lead a bipartisan, bicameral legislative package to make child care more affordable and accessible.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids released a video message reminding her colleagues of the real consequences of a government shutdown and calling for a bipartisan funding agreement that protects Kansans' jobs, health, and safety. Without Congressional action, the federal government is set to shut down at 12:01 am ET on March 15, 2025.
Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) highlighted the economic risks of President Trump’s new tariffs, bringing Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland as her guest to the joint session of Congress. Together, they warned that these tariffs will drive up costs for Kansas farmers and families, making essentials like gas and groceries more expensive. Davids emphasized the need for stable trade policies that support Kansas agriculture, while Newland underscored the uncertainty these tariffs create for farmers.
Tonight, Representative Sharice Davids offered the following statement on President Trump's Joint Address:
"President Trump made commitments tonight on supporting law enforcement, addressing the fentanyl crisis, and boosting America's competitiveness. I’m ready to work with both parties to make progress on these issues.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that she will be joined by Joe Newland, President of the Kansas Farm Bureau, at President Trump’s Joint Address. During a virtual press call earlier today, Davids and Newland discussed the urgent need for a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that provides certainty for Kansas farmers and lowers grocery costs. They also addressed the impact of ongoing trade policies, including potential tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and the importance of protecting Kansas’ agricultural economy.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) joined her Kansas colleagues on the House floor to support the passage of a resolution honoring the victims of the tragic Flight 5342 collision. The resolution commemorates the 67 lives lost in the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342, which was traveling from Wichita and collided with a UH-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter. Among the victims were several Kansans.