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September 23, 2019

Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on Ukraine allegations:

"When I was sworn into office, I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and I take that responsibility very seriously.


September 20, 2019

Representative Sharice Davids today introduced the Women's Business Centers Improvements Act to help enhance resources and opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Kansas. The bipartisan bill strengthens the Women's Business Centers (WBC) program, which provides a full range of counseling and training services for small businesses primarily owned by women.


September 17, 2019

Representative Sharice Davids is urging House Transportation and Infrastructure leadership to keep the priorities of tribal communities in mind while developing their legislative agenda for the 116th Congress.


September 12, 2019

Rep. Sharice Davids helped secure $650,000 in federal funding for Vibrant Health, a local health center in Wyandotte County, to increase access to affordable and quality health care services in the area.


September 4, 2019

Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) led a group of her House freshman colleagues in urging Committee Chairs to recommit to fiscal responsibility and abide by Congressional Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) budget rules, which ensure that any legislation that may increase the federal deficit is offset by spending cuts or revenue increase.


August 15, 2019

Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the Government of Israel's decision to deny Representatives Tlaib and Omar from entering the country:


August 14, 2019

Rep. Sharice Davids today released a report highlighting the high prices of diabetes medication like insulin for seniors and the uninsured populations in Kansas' Third Congressional district.

The report found that Kansas Third residents are paying drastically higher prices than they would in other countries, placing a significant economic burden on both taxpayers and patients.


August 5, 2019

In the wake of mass shootings in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, OH, over the weekend, Rep. Davids issued the following statement calling on the Senate to act on gun safety:


July 25, 2019

Rep. Sharice Davids offered the following statement on House passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019:


July 25, 2019

Last night, Rep. Sharice Davids voted to pass H.R. 3239, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Custody Act, which would establish basic humanitarian standards of care for individuals in CBP custody.


In the News

June 17, 2025

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids denounced Tuesday “indiscriminate” staffing cuts at the National Weather Service that limited operations of the Goodland, Kansas, facility serving 80,000 people in three states.

 


June 12, 2025

U.S. Reps. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) will announce bipartisan legislation today to permanently expand tribal control over a program that provides food assistance to nearly 650,000 tribal members.

 


June 9, 2025

New solar panels have been affixed to the Shawnee Fire Station Headquarters with the help of $126,000 in federal funds to begin to save the city money.

 


May 15, 2025

KSHB 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa covers Miami County in Kansas and Cass County in Missouri. He also covers agricultural topics. Share your story idea with Ryan.

 

House Republicans rolled out a proposal Monday that would cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by more than $300 billion.

 


May 15, 2025

On Thursday, Representative Sharice Davids announced a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to improve air safety at Johnson County’s New Century AirCenter in Gardner, Kansas.

 

The $1.8 million award will be used to reconstruct 7,330 feet of existing runway and 16 existing points of signage, that need to be replaced.


May 13, 2025

On Monday, May 12, Representative Sharice Davids visited Wichita to meet with families affected by the recent collision between Flight 5342, traveling from ICT to DCA, and a military helicopter. As a member of the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee, Davids listened to their stories, addressed their concerns, and discussed her efforts to improve aviation safety.


May 12, 2025

As Congress continues work to get a budget bill done, a big question is whether lawmakers can come together this year to work out a new farm bill.

 

Issues:Agriculture

May 9, 2025

Kansas farmers are sharing opinions ranging from concerned to “pi**ed” about trade tariffs with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, who toured a corn farm Friday southwest of Kansas City.

 

Issues:Agriculture

April 21, 2025

U.S. Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., and Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., answered questions during a town hall Monday night focused on the local impacts of recent federal policies enacted during the Trump administration.

 

Both lawmakers addressed multiple concerns raised by attendees, including federal budget cuts, immigration, and voting rights.


April 17, 2025

Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids was in Olathe on Wednesday to tour the Air Route air traffic control center.

 

Davids emphasized the urgent need to invest in air traffic control staffing and safety infrastructure following the deadly air collision of flight 5342 and a military helicopter earlier this year.