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May 6, 2019

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and U.S. Representatives Roger Marshall (KS-01), Ron Estes (KS-04), Steve Watkins (KS-02) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) today encouraged Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to address concerns related to the accuracy of Form 477 collection of voice and broadband service and deployment data.


May 2, 2019

"Today, the House took a bold first step to confront the climate crisis and protect our planet by keeping us in the Paris Climate Agreement and laying the groundwork for further climate action.


April 30, 2019

"I'm pleased that President Trump and Democratic leaders were able to have a productive conversation on the need to rebuild our nation's aging infrastructure, and that they agreed on a number for an infrastructure package.


April 24, 2019

Following a public roundtable on rising prescription drugs costs last week, Rep. Sharice Davids announced today she is supporting two bills to lower the price of prescription drugs and increase transparency in drug pricing to help Kansas families.


April 16, 2019

April 12 marks 100 days since Rep. Sharice Davids was sworn in as a member of the 116th Congress.


April 10, 2019

Join Rep. Davids as she leads a roundtable discussion exploring prescription drugs and the role they play in our healthcare costs.

Panelists include Jenifer Clausen, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacy Director at St. Luke's South Hospital, and Patrick Sallee, CEO at Vibrant Health Wyandotte Neighborhood Clinics


April 9, 2019

Washington, D.C. — Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation in the 116th Congress.


April 4, 2019

Rep. Sharice Davids today presided over the House Floor as the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 passed, improving critical protections and services for all victims of violence and abuse. Davids co-sponsored multiple amendments to the bill that address the crisis of violence against Native women and girls.


April 3, 2019

Today, Rep. Sharice Davids voted to pass H.Res 271, a resolution condemning the Administration's attack on our health care system in the Texas v. U.S. lawsuit and calling on the Department of Justice to reverse its position in the case. The resolution was adopted.


April 1, 2019

Join Representative Davids' Office for an informational session about free resources available to taxpayers in the Third District.


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.