Skip to main content

News

Latest News

Image
Rep. Sharice Davids speaks with former federal employees fired by DOGE
March 10, 2025

Last week, Representative Sharice Davids held a conversation with recently terminated federal workers to discuss the devastating impact of the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives, led b


Image
Rep. Sharice Davids hosting a conversation about the 2026 World Cup.
March 7, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA 2026 World Cup Caucus, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s 


Image
Rep. Sharice Davids speaks with former federal employees fired by DOGE
March 7, 2025

KANSAS CITY, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids convened a roundtable discussion with five federal workers recently laid off due to the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives, led by Elon Musk. The event shed light on the personal and community impacts of the substantial federal workforce reductions currently underway.


Image
Rep. Davids in a classroom with students.
March 6, 2025

This week, Representative Sharice Davids helped lead a bipartisan, bicameral legislative package to make child care more affordable and accessible.


Image
Rep. Sharice Davids Speaking to Camera
March 6, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids released a video message reminding her colleagues of the real consequences of a government shutdown and calling for a bipartisan funding agreement that protects Kansans' jobs, health, and safety.


Image
Davids and Newland
March 5, 2025

Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) highlighted the economic risks of President Trump’s new tariffs, bringing Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland as her guest to the joint session of Congress. Together, they warned that these tariffs will drive up costs for Kansas farmers and families, making essentials like gas and groceries more expensive.


Image
US House Seal
March 4, 2025

Tonight, Representative Sharice Davids offered the following statement on President Trump's Joint Address:

 

"President Trump made commitments tonight on supporting law enforcement, addressing the fentanyl crisis, and boosting America's competitiveness. I’m ready to work with both parties to make progress on these issues.

 


Image
Rep. Davids during Farm Bill tour
March 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that she will be joined by Joe Newland, President of the Kansas Farm Bureau, at President Trump’s Joint Address. During a virtual press call earlier today, Davids and Newland discussed the urgent need for a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that provides certainty for Kansas farmers and lowers grocery costs.

Issues:Agriculture

Image
Rep. Davids at New Century
March 3, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) joined her Kansas colleagues on the House floor to support the passage of a resolution honoring the victims of the tragic Flight 5342 collision.


In the News

October 20, 2025

Thousands of federal workers in the Kansas City metro are missing paychecks, picking up side gigs and turning to food banks as the government shutdown enters its third week.

 


October 16, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids sat down with nearly a dozen furloughed federal workers Thursday in an emotional meeting where employees were brought to tears speaking about their struggles.


October 11, 2025

As the global hunger crisis intensifies, affecting millions across continents, Kansas legislators Sharice Davids and Roger Marshall have raised urgent alarms regarding important delays in food aid distribution by the United States Agency for International Growth (USAID).

Issues:Agriculture

October 7, 2025

Representative Sharice Davids announced her support for legislation designed to allow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue operating and paying employees during a government shutdown.


October 5, 2025

In May 2017, Dawn Wheeler’s older sister informed her that she had just been diagnosed with breast cancer.

 

Wheeler’s involuntary response to the message likely saved her own life.

 

Issues:Health Care

September 30, 2025

TOPEKA — Dawn Wheeler, a small business owner in Edwardsville, receives treatment for her metastatic breast cancer almost weekly.

 

One shot, which she gets every other week to treat cancer in her liver, costs around $10,000, she said.


September 19, 2025

More than $1 million will be invested in improvements for new bike and walking trails, playground equipment, safety surfacing and more in Roeland Park.

 

The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks with a $1.5 million federal grant to update and improve Nall Park.


September 17, 2025

Soon Native American Tribes across the United States could have greater autonomy in the way their citizens are distributed food. House Bill 3956, or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Act of 2025, will amend the 2018 Farm Bill by authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribes.


September 16, 2025

The Congresswoman from Kansas has urged leadership to ensure that millions of Americans are not forced to pay more for healthcare.

 

Issues:Health Care

September 15, 2025

Last week, Representative Sharice Davids met with local, state, and federal law enforcement leaders at a summit focused on the growing threat of fentanyl, the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. Rep. Davids received updates on current efforts and discussed challenges, tools, and long-term solutions with officials.