Press Releases
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded nearly $300,000 to two local agricultural businesses through their Rural Development Awards program. This funding will create good-paying jobs, decrease food insecurity, and strengthen the economy in Kansas' Third District. Nationally, USDA's Rural Development programs are projected to help create or save more than 50,000 jobs in rural America through investments made in fiscal year 2021.
Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement after President Biden delivered his State of the Union address:
"At a time of global uncertainty, I hope we can come together as a nation to recognize the progress we've made over the last year—and that we can come together in Congress to pass bipartisan policies that address inflation, fix our supply chains, and lower costs on everyday expenses from prescription drugs to gas and groceries.
Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) toured the Port of Kansas City's Woodswether Terminal and announced historic new funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law for critical ports such as this one. The lawmakers voted to bring long-overdue investments to Kansas and Missouri's infrastructure through the new law, including nearly $450 million in newly available grant funding for port-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)—by far the largest investment in the program ever.
Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement after Russia escalated its aggression against Ukraine:
"We must make crystal clear that Russia cannot intimidate or invade our allies and partners without significant consequences. United as a country and with our allies, we must hold Putin accountable for his unjustified and unacceptable aggression.
I am continuing to monitor the situation closely. My thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and our military service members stationed in Europe."
OLATHE, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids toured local biomanufacturer Ronawk, continuing her efforts to meet with local businesses and promote investment in supply chains, innovation, and American manufacturing. Ronawk's unique technology helps scientists advance cutting-edge research, such as the COVID-19 vaccine, and their use of domestic materials has helped them navigate ongoing supply chain issues.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced her push to lower gas prices by temporarily suspending the federal gas tax through the end of the year, saving Kansans money at a time when gas prices are reaching their highest point in decades.
KANSAS CITY, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined local labor and business leaders at the United Autoworkers Local 31 to share her efforts to fix our supply chains, lower costs, and boost American workers. After meeting with leaders at the local General Motors Fairfax Assembly & Stamping Plant, which closed for several months last year due to the semiconductor "chip" shortage, Davids touted her support for major economic legislation that would invest in domestic chip manufacturing.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women awarded a total of $511,813 to six local organizations to strengthen both law enforcement and community-based responsiveness to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, and stalking. In total, Kansas received more than $1.8 million through these awards.
OVERLAND PARK, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids opened her new Overland Park District Office location, joined by Mayor Curt Skoog and the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce.
Rep. Davids joins staff, Mayor Curt Skoog, and Overland Park Chamber of Commerce to open her new Overland Park office location.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that Kansas will receive $5,847,059 this year under the bipartisan infrastructure law to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along key roads and highways. These investments will create good-paying jobs to help protect Kansas' environment and support American car manufacturers' rapidly-growing EV production.