Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation in the 116th Congress. The Subcommittee on Aviation has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation, including safety, infrastructure, labor, and international issues.
Rep. Sharice Davids today presided over the House Floor as the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 passed, improving critical protections and services for all victims of violence and abuse. Davids co-sponsored multiple amendments to the bill that address the crisis of violence against Native women and girls.
Today, Rep. Sharice Davids voted to pass H.Res 271, a resolution condemning the Administration's attack on our health care system in the Texas v. U.S. lawsuit and calling on the Department of Justice to reverse its position in the case. The resolution was adopted.
Join Representative Davids' Office for an informational session about free resources available to taxpayers in the Third District.
Traci Wilnerd, Taxpayer Advocate will join us to provide information and resources about the Taxpayer Advocate Service, the tax filing season and new developments that people should be aware of this tax season. She will give a presentation and answer questions from attendees.
Statement from Rep. Davids on H. Res. 124, opposing President Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. Armed Forces:
"Since 2016, transgender servicemembers have served openly and honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces. The President's discriminatory ban on transgender individuals serving in the military demeans the service of thousands of brave transgender service members, hurts our military readiness, and doesn't reflect our values as a nation.
Rep. Sharice Davids today announced her support of The Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act, a sweeping new health care bill that will lower Kansans health insurance premiums, strengthen protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and reverse attacks on our health care system.
Statement from Rep. Davids on her first town hall:
"This Sunday, we held our first town hall where I heard directly from the people of Kansas' Third District about the issues facing our community and country – from making sure people have access to affordable healthcare to investing in infrastructure and education to grow our economy. Thank you to everyone who attended or watched online for being an active participant in our democracy. Let's continue to talk and work together.
Rep. Sharice Davids announced today that her Wyandotte County District Office will open on Thursday, March 21. Davids and her staff will mark the occasion with an open house on March 20 from 1 p.m. -5 p.m. to welcome residents to the new space.
"My team and I are committed to being active and engaged in the Wyandotte community and this office is a big part of our effort to be as accessible as possible to our constituents here," said Davids. "All corners of this district deserve to be heard and I hope the people of Wyandotte County will consider this office a resource."
Emphasizing the importance of expanding Medicaid in Kansas, Rep. Sharice Davids has co-sponsored the Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2019 (H.R. 584). This bill would incentivize eligible states, including Kansas, to expand Medicaid by starting the amount the federal government matches state's investment for expansion at 100 percent.
Statement from Rep. Sharice Davids on the decision to ground Boeing 737 Max Planes in the US:
"Earlier today, I signed a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration urging it to ground Boeing's 737 Max 8 aircrafts. There is nothing more important than the safety of the American people, and I was relieved to see President's decision to finally ground the 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircrafts.