Press Releases
Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the passing of Dean of the House Don Young:
"I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of the Dean of the House, Congressional Native American Caucus Vice Chair, and U.S. Representative from Alaska Don Young. Representative Young was a force in the Halls of Congress and never hid his love for the House, the people of Alaska, or his country. He wasn't afraid to speak his mind and worked hard to bring people to the table.
Today, ahead of the 12-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Representative Sharice Davids joined Kansas parents and seniors to celebrate the landmark law's benefit to Kansans and to call for continued action to lower costs on health care and prescription drugs. Davids was joined by three residents from the Kansas Third, who shared how the cost of prescription drugs and insulin have impacted their lives.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) awarded a total of $4,113,744 to two Head Start programs in Kansas' Third District. These Head Start programs work daily to emphasize children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Children that participate in Head Start programs receive benefits that appear immediately and last a lifetime.
HHS Head Start Grant Recipients include:
Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined President Biden in the White House as he signed into law the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022, sending crucial resources to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. This marks the first time the landmark law has been reauthorized in nearly a decade.
Representative Sharice Davids, the daughter of a postal worker, joined Andy Tuttle, President of the Kansas Association of Letter Carriers and current city letter carrier, to break down what's in the Postal Service Reform Act and what it means for Kansans.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that more than $15.7 million is coming to projects in the Third District of Kansas, including a new cancer imaging machine for The University of Kansas Cancer Center, funding to protect Merriam homes and businesses from flooding with the Upper Turkey Creek project, and more. Out of hundreds of bipartisan submissions, eight Davids-requested projects were passed into law last night as part of the broader government funding bill.
On the anniversary of the American Rescue Plan's passage, Representative Sharice Davids highlighted the positive impact of the law on Kansas. Davids is the only member of the Kansas delegation who voted to bring targeted COVID relief to the state and help distribute life-saving vaccines, keep schools and businesses open, and support Kansans through the biggest public health and economic crisis in generations.
Today, as Russia continues its unjustified invasion of Ukraine and destabilizes the global energy market, Representative Sharice Davids called on President Biden to take immediate action to lower gas prices at home, including by temporarily suspending the federal gas tax through the end of the year, as she has
Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass the bipartisan government funding bill after standing up to leadership to ensure Kansans receive their fair share of COVID relief funds. The package passed the House today, sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine and unlocking overdue infrastructure funds along with several other priorities championed by Davids, including reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and more than $15 million for community projects in the Third District of Kansas.
Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement after reports of a shooting incident at Olathe East High School: