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Veteran
February 19, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined more than 90 of her colleagues in demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following the abrupt termination of more than 1,000 VA employees, including service-di


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Rep. Davids in a classroom with students.
February 18, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) introduced the bipartisan Affordable Child Care Act to help hardworking families access quality and affordable child care. The bill doubles three different tax credits, putting money directly in parents’ pockets.


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Representative Sharice Davids speaks with aviation staff at the FAA’s Central Region Headquarters.
February 18, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), a member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s (T&I) Aviation Subcommittee, issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees — just weeks after the fatal midair collision of AA5342, which departed from Wichita, Kansas.

 


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The United States House of Representatives' official seal.
February 14, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined a group of lawmakers in urging Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to take immediate action in implementing key aviation safety reforms included in the recently passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization.


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The United States House of Representatives' official seal.
February 14, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced a $1 million investment in rural journalism to expand coverage of agricultural and rural issues in Kansas.


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Rep. Sharice Davids with a local veteran holding a handmade valentine card
February 14, 2025

LENEXA, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids delivered Valentine’s Day cards at the Lenexa VA as part of her 7th annual “Valentine’s for Veterans” program. After calling for community submissions, Davids’ team received more than 700 cards from all corners of Kansas’ Third District.


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Rep. Sharice Davids with Steve Bowlin
February 13, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids helped introduce the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that expands access to lower-cost, homegrown fuel. By allowing the year-round, nationwide sale of E15 ethanol-blended fuel, this legislation will help lower gas prices for Kansans, support local farmers, and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Issues:Agriculture

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Rep. Davids during Farm Bill tour
February 11, 2025

Today, during a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing on the financial outlook for farmers, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) highlighted the challenges Kansas producers could face due to trade disruptions and inconsistent policy changes. She emphasized the need for stable, long-term, and bipartisan trade policies to lower costs and support Kansas’ agricultural economy, which ranks as the eighth-largest agricultural exporter in the country.

 

Issues:Agriculture

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A picture of Rep. Davids at the Kansas Women's Business Center.
February 10, 2025

Today, the U.S. House unanimously passed Representative Sharice Davids’ bipartisan bill to reduce excessive paperwork for small businesses. The Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act, co-led by U.S.


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Rep. Davids at the Farm Bill markup
February 7, 2025

This week, Representative Sharice Davids introduced legislation designating the week of February 3, 2025 as “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.” The resolution recognizes the importance of these institutions to the economic, educational, and social wellbeing of Indian Country.