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April 7, 2023

Yesterday, in a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Representative Sharice Davids, the daughter of a postal worker, and Senator Jerry Moran u


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Davids asks USDA Secretary Vilsack to provide an update on USDA’s work to improve supply chain resiliency and support of mental health programs for Kansas farmers.
April 7, 2023

At a March House Agriculture Committee hearing, Representative Sharice Davids questioned U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on the USDA's efforts to solve domestic supply chain challenges affecting Kansas farmers, ranchers, and producers.

Issues:Agriculture

April 6, 2023

Today, in a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Representative Sharice Davids and Senator Jerry Moran urged action to address poor mail service in Kansas.


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Rep. Davids and Johnson County Commissioner Janeé Hanzlick ride the Johnson County short  line railroad in New Century, Kansas.
April 5, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $545,711 to the Johnson County New Century AirCenter for needed structural and safety improvements to two runways that have experienced deterioration in recent years.


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Davids asks SBA Administrator Guzman to provide an update on SBA’s anti  fraud efforts for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and EIDL programs
April 4, 2023

After learning of unresolved pandemic-related small business fraud cases in Kansas' Third District, Representative Sharice Davids questioned Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman during a House Small Business Committee hearing on the SBA's efforts to investigate these cases and support victims.


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Davids speaks about the impact of the recent investment in domestic manufacturing and innovation:
March 31, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to all high school students who live in Kansas' Third Congressional District. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol and the artist will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington D.C.


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Rep. Sharice Davids with local, state, and federal law enforcement officers during her fentanyl summit in August.
March 30, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that she is joining the bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus and supporting legislative action to curb the threat of fentanyl in Kansas communities, including by improving detection practices at U.S. borders and ports.


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Davids speaks about the impact of the recent investment in domestic manufacturing and innovation:
March 28, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2.6 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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Davids expresses needed transparency in hidden airline fees
March 23, 2023

Today, during a U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, Representative Sharice Davids spoke with airline professionals about how the overall flying experience, including safety and transparency of hidden fees for baggage and refunds, could be improved. The U.S.


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Rep. Sharice Davids and Unified Government District 3 Commissioner Christian Ramirez in Wyandotte County.
March 22, 2023

Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids toured three roads in Wyandotte County identified for safety concerns and announced new bipartisan infrastructure law funding to improve them. Wyandotte County will develop a new, comprehensive Vision Zero