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April 8, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement after a Texas court released a decision in Alliance Defending Freedom v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration that would block the Federal Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of mifepristone, a medication used in more than half of all abortions in the United States.

Issues:Health Care

April 7, 2023

Yesterday, in a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Representative Sharice Davids, the daughter of a postal worker, and Senator Jerry Moran u


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Davids asks USDA Secretary Vilsack to provide an update on USDA’s work to improve supply chain resiliency and support of mental health programs for Kansas farmers.
April 7, 2023

At a March House Agriculture Committee hearing, Representative Sharice Davids questioned U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on the USDA's efforts to solve domestic supply chain challenges affecting Kansas farmers, ranchers, and producers.

Issues:Agriculture

April 6, 2023

Today, in a letter to United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Representative Sharice Davids and Senator Jerry Moran urged action to address poor mail service in Kansas.


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Rep. Davids and Johnson County Commissioner Janeé Hanzlick ride the Johnson County short  line railroad in New Century, Kansas.
April 5, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $545,711 to the Johnson County New Century AirCenter for needed structural and safety improvements to two runways that have experienced deterioration in recent years.


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Davids asks SBA Administrator Guzman to provide an update on SBA’s anti  fraud efforts for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and EIDL programs
April 4, 2023

After learning of unresolved pandemic-related small business fraud cases in Kansas' Third District, Representative Sharice Davids questioned Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman during a House Small Business Committee hearing on the SBA's efforts to investigate these cases and support victims.


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Davids speaks about the impact of the recent investment in domestic manufacturing and innovation:
March 31, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to all high school students who live in Kansas' Third Congressional District. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol and the artist will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington D.C.


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Rep. Sharice Davids with local, state, and federal law enforcement officers during her fentanyl summit in August.
March 30, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that she is joining the bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus and supporting legislative action to curb the threat of fentanyl in Kansas communities, including by improving detection practices at U.S. borders and ports.


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Davids speaks about the impact of the recent investment in domestic manufacturing and innovation:
March 28, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2.6 million to Health Partnership Clinic to help expand access to health care in the Greater Kansas City Area.

Issues:Health Care

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Davids expresses needed transparency in hidden airline fees
March 23, 2023

Today, during a U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, Representative Sharice Davids spoke with airline professionals about how the overall flying experience, including safety and transparency of hidden fees for baggage and refunds, could be improved. The U.S.


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April 14, 2024

On a recent spring day, as planting season began for Kansas farmers, I gathered a group of bipartisan agriculture policy leaders, including former U.S. senator and chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee Pat Roberts and current Kansas and U.S. Department of Agriculture officials, to join me in hearing from Kansas farmers about their successes, challenges and priorities.

Issues:Agriculture

April 4, 2024

Representing Kansas’ third congressional district, Rep. Sharice Davids, discusses the agricultural challenges of her urban and rural district. She is also one of two Native American women who serve in Congress and in this interview shares how the federal government and tribal nations can work together.

Issues:Agriculture

April 1, 2024

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids and former Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts share bipartisan angst about political gridlock impeding progress on a new five-year farm bill outlining federal programs in agriculture, conservation, nutrition and trade.

 

Issues:Agriculture

March 18, 2024

A Vietnam War veteran from Shawnee has been reunited with medals he earned during his service overseas that had been missing for years.

 


March 15, 2024

Leaders of Kansas City’s Tech Hubs initiative won’t find out until this summer if the regional effort will receive a new round of federal funding, but there’s already plenty to cheer, shared Dennis Ridenour.

 


March 15, 2024

Jerry and Markanna Goff know it’s the little things that can be most significant, like moments you can look back on that show life’s accomplishments through heirlooms, photos, or medals.

 


March 4, 2024

Fighting in a mixed martial arts (MMA) match is a lot like fighting to win an election, says Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS).

 


March 4, 2024

Area legislators have introduced a resolution to honor the Kansas City Chiefs’ most recent Super Bowl run.