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Today, Rep. Sharice Davids voted against a partisan plan that would gut critical support for hardworking families across Kansas while delivering tax breaks for the top 1 percent and big corporations. If signed into law, the effects on our country's future would be disastrous, costing 780,000 jobs nationally and reversing recent economic growth, according to Moody's Analytics.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced recent actions she's taken to garner additional support for children with disabilities in Kansas. She urged House Appropriations Committee leaders to make good on the federal government's promise to help fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program, which ensures all special education students receive a high-quality public education.
I was glad to vote this week in support of strengthening and expanding the Abraham Accords, which are a critical turning point in normalizing relations between Israel and other nations. Through my visits to Israel and my conversations with members of the Jewish community in Kansas, I have come to understand and appreciate the profound importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Israel is one of our most important strategic allies, and our security and economic partnerships are critical for both nations. That's why I've been a strong supporter of the U.S.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Mifepristone, which was originally approved for use more than 20 years ago, is a safe and effective medication used in over half of all abortions in the United States.
This week, Representative Sharice Davids joined local health care professionals, first responders, and law enforcement officials for her second summit regarding the growing threat of fentanyl, the number one cause of overdose death in the United States. The group discussed the challenges health care workers face when caring for fentanyl-related overdose patients and how Davids can better support their work in Congress.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to discuss recent extreme actions meant to limit Kansans' access to reproductive health care. Earlier this month, a federal judge in Texas made an unprecedented legal decision to reject FDA approval of mifepristone, a medication that was approved decades ago and is used in more than 60 countries to safely end pregnancy. After an appeals court ruled in favor of restricting access to the drug, the United States Supreme Court is expected to rule on the case later this week.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined local health care professionals, first responders, and law enforcement officials for her second summit regarding the growing threat of fentanyl, the number one cause of overdose death in the United States. The group discussed the challenges health care workers face when caring for fentanyl-related overdose patients and how Davids can better support their work in Congress.
KANSAS CITY, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids worked a "Sharice's Shift" on stormwater maintenance to highlight the impact and implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure law.
SPRING HILL, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Spring Hill High School's FFA program, a national educational program that encourages students to explore a broad range of agricultural career pathways from farming to biology, as part of her Farm Bill listening tour. Her tour will continue at farms, ranches, and businesses across the Third District as Davids prepares to consider the 2023 Farm Bill through her position on the House Agriculture Committee.