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August 22, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that Kansas has been awarded more than $2.6 million in federal funding to strengthen services and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Specifically, the federal investment will be used to support law enforcement, enhance prosecution efforts, and expand critical services for survivors across the state.

 


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Rep. Sharice Davids speaking with manufacturing professionals.
August 21, 2025

KANSAS CITY, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Ultra-Tech Aerospace, a local manufacturer hit hard by President Trump’s reckless tariffs that have raised the cost of critical equipment and strained operations. Davids toured the facility, met with workers, and discussed bipartisan trade solutions that protect both competitiveness and consumers.

 


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Rep. Sharice Davids and Glenda DuBoise, State Director of AARP Kansas
August 21, 2025

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined Kansans and advocates at AARP’s Social Security 90th Anniversary Celebration to highlight her efforts to strengthen the program and push back against extreme Republican attacks that threaten the retirement security of millions.

 


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Rep. Davids listening to Kansans at the Overland Park Farmer's Market
August 14, 2025

In case you missed it, the Sunflower State Journal reported that health insurers providing coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges for 200,000 Kansans are seeking rate increases for 2026.

Issues:Health Care

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Rep. Sharice Davids and health care professionals at a roundtable event in Paola, Kansas.
August 7, 2025

PAOLA, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids convened a roundtable with leaders from rural hospitals, community health clinics, and other organizations serving rural Kansans to discuss the harmful impact of recent Trump-pushed Medicaid cuts — made to fund tax giveaways for billionaires.

Issues:Health Care

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Rep. Sharice Davids speaks during the SBA's 70th Anniversary Celebration in Abilene, Kansas.
August 7, 2025

Today, Representative Sharice Davids welcomed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) announcement that they will begin hiring up to 450 staff to shore up critical operations at the National Weather Service (NWS) — a move that follows her June demand


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Rep. Davids at panel
August 6, 2025

OVERLAND PARK, KS — Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids joined a Planned Parenthood Great Plains event to reflect on the current state of reproductive health care in Kansas and the continued challenges ahead. The event, which featured leaders in medicine, law, and community advocacy, marked three years since Kansans overwhelmingly rejected the restrictive abortion amendment. 

 


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Rep. Sharice Davids listens to local leaders about their transportation priorities.
August 5, 2025

MISSION, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids brought together local leaders and transportation organizations for a roundtable discussion on the upcoming 2026 surface transportation reauthorization bill. The event is part of Davids’ ongoing efforts to ensure that Kansans have a strong voice in shaping national infrastructure policy.

 


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Sharice Davids stands in front of historic airplane
August 4, 2025

Today, following the conclusion of last week’s National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) three-day investigative hearing into the tragic January midair collision between Flight 5342 from ICT to DCA with a military helicopter, Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement:

 


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December 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, along with three other lawmakers, has introduced the Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act. This bipartisan bill aims to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel industry, create new opportunities for farmers, and cut emissions from transportation.

 


November 21, 2025

TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas joined five dozen colleagues requesting a House vote on legislation extending federal tax credits set to expire at the end of December that were implemented to moderate Affordable Care Act insurance costs.

 

Issues:Health Care

November 21, 2025

TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas joined five dozen colleagues requesting a House vote on legislation extending federal tax credits set to expire at the end of December that were implemented to moderate Affordable Care Act insurance costs.

 


November 20, 2025

Representative Sharice Davids and 58 other House Democrats are calling for an immediate vote to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, matching a promise already made in the Senate. They say this is urgent because, without action, Kansans could see their monthly health insurance premiums jump by an average of 77 percent, putting coverage at risk for millions of Americans.

 

Issues:Health Care

November 19, 2025

With the government reopened and the end of ObamaCare open enrollment fast approaching, House Democrats are calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to hold a vote on extending the law’s enhanced premium tax credits.

 

Issues:Health Care

November 14, 2025

It was a balmy, beautiful fall Friday afternoon as dozens of community members, elected officials, and parks staff gathered at two neighborhood parks in eastern Kansas City, Kansas to celebrate over $1.5 million in park improvements that officials say will be a milestone for historically underserved areas of Wyandotte County.

 


November 12, 2025

TOPEKA — Kansas turned in a 60-page application last week in hopes of receiving a share of  $50 billion in federal money designed to transform rural health.

 

Nearly one-third of Kansans live in rural communities, and the state’s Rural Health Transformation Plan aims to improve health in those areas.

 


November 11, 2025

KANSAS CITY — Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan, participated in a ceremony aimed at honoring local veterans, with a particular focus on celebrating the service and sacrifices they have made.

This event was more than just a ceremonial gathering; it served to highlight and address the sometimes-overlooked contributions of veterans within the community.  

A significant moment during the event occurred when Rep.  Davids returned stolen medals to a Vietnam veteran.


November 4, 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansans are experiencing firsthand how much their monthly insurance costs will increase if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire at the end of the year, with some facing premium jumps of more than $1,400 per month.

 

The tax credit extension has been central to the record-breaking government shutdown discussions. People who purchase insurance on the open market qualify for the credits.

 

Issues:Health Care

October 23, 2025

The government shutdown is the second longest in U.S. history. The House of Representatives has voted to pass a funding bill for the federal government, although Davids voted against it Sept. 19. Davids is a Democrat in a Congress where Republicans control the House, the Senate and the White House.

 

Issues:Agriculture