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This week marked 100 days since Representative Sharice Davids was sworn in as a member of the 117th Congress. In the first 100 days of her second term, Davids has worked tirelessly to provide relief to Kansans during this health and economic crisis, create good-paying jobs and opportunities at home, and ensure that government is working for Kansans.

Here is an overview of Davids' accomplishments in the past 100 days:

Coronavirus Relief

Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) announced she has hired Rani Williams to serve as Legislative Assistant handling Indian Country issues and as Democratic Director for the Congressional Native American Caucus on behalf of Davids.

"I am thrilled to welcome Rani to my team," said Davids. "Her knowledge and experience in tribal law and policy will help us be responsive to tribes, amplify their voices, and guide the bipartisan work of the Congressional Native American Caucus. I look forward to working together on behalf of Indian Country and Kansas."

The bipartisan Congressional Native American Caucus recently established its leadership for the 117th Congress with Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) serving as Co-Chairs. As part of its mission to encourage dialogue about issues affecting Native Americans, the caucus regularly convenes briefings, considers the impact of legislation on tribal nations and provides a forum for members on both sides of the aisle to exchange information, ideas and research.

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that two Community Health Centers in the Kansas Third will receive a total of over $6.4 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand their COVID-19 vaccine, testing, and treatment operations for vulnerable populations.

Representative Sharice Davids has called on the Biden Administration to ensure that funds from the American Rescue Plan, which included $10 billion for domestic manufacturing of medical supplies, are targeted towards small-and medium-sized businesses.

Today, Representative Sharice Davids wrapped her week-long American Rescue Plan Tour highlighting how the American Rescue Plan is already helping Kansas. Davids visited local vaccination sites, health clinics, small businesses, and schools in her district. The American Rescue plan, which Davids voted to support, is putting shots in arms, children in schools, and people in jobs, as well as money in pockets through $1,400 Economic Impact Payments, many of which have already reached local Kansans.

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President Biden's American Jobs Plan is a strong starting point for a transformational infrastructure package that boosts our economy, creates good-paying union jobs, and rebuilds our nation's infrastructure in a smart and sustainable way. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is ready to keep working with the Biden Administration and other committees of jurisdiction to craft and pass an infrastructure package that helps Kansas and the entire country build back better.