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Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced she requested a simple language change to this year’s annual water resource bill to save the State of Kansas more than $41 million. The specific request, made in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), changes how the interest is calculated on two of Kansas’ water storage contracts with the federal government.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted $964,000 to two local airports to modernize airport infrastructure, improve runway safety, and create good-paying jobs. The awards stem from DOT’s Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG), which were created by the bipartisan infrastructure law. Davids, a member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is the only member of the Kansas delegation to vote for the law.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after voting against a politically-motived plan that would fail to protect Israel and undermine America’s national security. Instead, she urges House leadership to call a vote on the recently agreed-upon bipartisan national security package that supports Israel and Ukraine and secures the southern border.
This week, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, reintroduced the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024 — legislation to investigate, document, and report on the histories of Indian boarding schools, Indian boarding school policies, and long-term impacts on Native communities.
OLATHE, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined Honeywell to announce a major investment to expand its Olathe manufacturing facility. The project will contribute $18.3 million to the local economy within the first six years and create more than 350 good-paying jobs in the area.
This week, Representative Sharice Davids introduced legislation designating the week of February 5, 2024 as “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.” The resolution recognizes the importance of these institutions to the economic, educational, and social wellbeing of Indian Country. Davids serves as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus and was one of the first two Native women elected to Congress.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass a bipartisan tax package that cuts taxes for hardworking families and small businesses in Kansas. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 includes policies Davids has long supported, such as the Child Tax Credit (CTC), small business research and development (R&D) credits, and affordable housing provisions. The package passed the U.S. House tonight with a vote of 357 – 70, demonstrating strong bipartisan support.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids' bipartisan bill, known as the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act, passed out of committee with unanimous bipartisan support. Davids, an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and member of the U.S.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the launch of her sixth annual “Valentines for Vets” program to collect and distribute Valentine’s Day cards to veterans and their caregivers in Kansas’ Third District. Residents are encouraged to mail cards to Davids’ office in Overland Park or email a message to KS03valentinesforvets@gmail.com starting today through Friday, February 9.
Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Jake LaTurner (R-KS-02) urged U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to schedule a vote on bipartisan legislation that boosts affordable rental housing options in rural, suburban, and urban Kansas.
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Kansas lawmakers marked the one-year anniversary of the deadly midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 by honoring the 67 people killed and renewing calls for stronger aviation safety reforms.
Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids visited Emerson Elementary School in Kansas City, Kansas after she introduced the Afterschool ACCESS Act to make afterschool care more accessible for working parents.
“We’ve been in this childcare deficit for a long time,” she said.
“We got to we’ve really got to start thinking outside the box to try to solve these issues.”
Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids has introduced legislation aimed at expanding afterschool programs — but the people who run those programs say it won’t address their biggest challenge.
A Kansas City-area U.S. representative secured about $9 million in federal infrastructure funds in Congress’ latest budget to finance projects in Wyandotte, Johnson and Miami counties, according to a news release sent last week.
The projects, championed by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, are designed to improve road, water and aviation infrastructure in Kansas’ Third District.
The House of Representatives passed $100 million on Thursday to help transit agencies cover costs in the 2026 World Cup host cities.
Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids made the announcement. She is also the founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus.
Originally, they were told it would be an extra seven days than expected. Their flight, along with hundreds of others, were cancelled due to the FAA shutting down airspace over the Caribbean.
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Some wouldn’t be too upset about extra days in paradise, but the Bernards were ready to get home and back to work, especially with some medication running low.
This month, President Donald Trump called affordability a “hoax,” a “con job” and a “scam.” Meanwhile, Kansas families are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing costs, especially during the holidays.
In Washington, too many decision-makers simply don’t feel these price increases themselves. When you’re wealthy and insulated, affordability becomes just another message in a polished campaign ad — not a reality you have to live with.
Lawmakers from both parties and businesses spanning the airline and farming industries want sustainable aviation fuel to take off.
A bill introduced by Republican and Democratic lawmakers this week would strengthen a credit for SAF producers that was recently pruned, while also aiming to create thousands of jobs in agriculture and other areas.
U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mike Flood (NE-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Troy Carter (LA-02) introduced the Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act, bipartisan legislation that strengthens the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, creates economic opportunities for farmers, and reduces emissions in the transportation sector.