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Rep. Davids during Farm Bill tour
May 16, 2024

Today, Representative Sharice Davids reiterated her commitment to passing a Farm Bill that is bipartisan and has a realistic chance of becoming law. The Farm Bill, which includes provisions expiring on September 30, is a package of legislation reauthorized about every five years that includes several critically important agriculture, conservation, nutrition, and trade programs. Davids is a member of the U.S.

Issues:Agriculture

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Rep. Sharice Davids, John County leadership, and Johnson County Executive Airport staff.
May 15, 2024

Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted for a bipartisan, bicameral compromise to improve customer protections and accessibility while flying, increase America’s aviation safety standards, and strengthen domestic aviation workforce and manufacturing.


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Rep. Sharice Davids with local officials after touring an Olathe lead pipe replacement site.
May 14, 2024

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Kansas would receive $28.65 million from the bipartisan infrastructure law to help identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water.


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Siena Masilionis’ “A Dream Realized” – The drawing depicts a triumphant moment for Jack, a junior swimmer at Blue Valley North High School. Jack, who is Masilionis’ best friend, achieved his first-ever state qualifying cut by surpassing his personal best meet time. The artwork captures Jack celebrating his achievement by clasping his parents' hands in joy.
May 13, 2024

This weekend, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a reception honoring the student applicants who participated in her 2024 Congressional Art Competition. This year, Davids’ office received a record-breaking 35 student submissions, doubling the number from previous years.

 

At the event, Davids announced the winners:


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Rep. Davids at New Century
May 10, 2024

Today,Representative Sharice Davids and other Kansans urged bipartisan congressional action on a final Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization that improves customer protections while flying, increases America’s aviation safety standards, and strengthens domestic aviation workforce and manufacturing.


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Rep. Davids during hearing
May 7, 2024

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1.3 million to Health Partnership Clinic to help expand access to health care in the Greater Kansas City Area.

Issues:Health Care

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Rep. Sharice Davids at Finley Farms with local, state, and federal agricultural leaders.
May 1, 2024

Last night, Representative Sharice Davids urged the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to consider expanding a water conservation program to include Kansas’ High Plains Aquifer (HPA).

Issues:Agriculture

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Rep. Sharice Davids with local veterans and Kansas City VA staff celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Honoring Our PACT Act at the Lenexa VA Clinic.
April 30, 2024

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced her office has been selected to host a Green & Gold Congressional Aide for a two-year position based in her Overland Park district office. The opportunity is open to veterans, Gold Star families, and active-duty spouses who meet certain eligibility requirements.


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Rep. Davids during hearing
April 26, 2024

Today, Representative Sharice Davids celebrated Kansas’ newly approved proposal to utilize nearly $452 million to deploy affordable, equitable, and reliable high-speed Internet service throughout the state.


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Rep. Sharice Davids with Terrell Banks. Banks is a five-year veteran with Waste Management and has handled both residential and commercial routes. After receiving her Commercial Driver’s License in 2010, she worked for Kansas City International Airport and FedEx before driving for Waste Management in the Kansas City metro area.
April 25, 2024

SHAWNEE, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids worked a "Sharice's Shift" alongside Terrell Banks, a five-year veteran with Waste Management, to collect trash at homes in Shawnee, KS. Davids highlighted her bipartisan legislation to support women truck drivers, which passed as part of the bipartisan infrastructure law.