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Today, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Sharice Davids' bill, the Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act, or SERV Act. This bipartisan legislation helps veteran business owners succeed by studying the barriers they face, including lack of access to credit. It also increases outreach and promotion of small business programs available to veterans.
This Veterans Day, Representative Sharice Davids will hold a breakfast to honor Kansas Third District Veterans on November 11 at Broadmoor Bistro in Overland Park, KS.
Continuing her work to lower health care costs for Kansans, Rep. Sharice Davids today announced her co-sponsorship of the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3). This transformational legislation gives Medicare the power to negotiate with drug companies for lower drug prices, and will make those lower prices available to all Americans, no matter where they get their insurance.
Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's proposed rule allowing foster care and adoption agencies that receive federal funding to deny services to LGBTQ parents on religious grounds:
"It's unacceptable that this Administration is proposing a rule allowing foster care and adoption agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ parents, at the expense of the American taxpayer no less.
Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on House passage of H. Res. 660:
"The resolution I voted for today establishes an open, transparent process for the committees conducting the impeachment inquiry, which includes public bipartisan hearings. Kansans and the American people deserve to see the facts for themselves."
Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) questioned Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg during the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing "The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Design, Development, and Marketing of the Aircraft."
In her questioning, Davids pressed Muilenburg on his company's decision to minimize pilot training requirements for the 737 MAX.
Representative Sharice Davids voted today to pass the SHIELD Act (H.R. 4617), a set of common-sense, bipartisan solutions to counter foreign interference in U.S. elections and strengthen our democracy.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced she is launching a series of community conversations across Kansas' Third Congressional District. These conversations will offer constituents the opportunity to hear directly from Davids on the issues that matter most to them and their community.
Davids will host her first community conversation this Saturday, October 26, in Kansas City, Kansas, moderated by former KCK Mayor Carol Marinovich.
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Women's Business Center Improvement Act, legislation introduced by Representative Sharice Davids that would increase access to resources and opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Kansas.
Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement on the House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump:
The people of Kansas' Third District elected me to represent our community and our values. We expect our leaders to be thoughtful, to work hard and to make sure they have all the facts before they act. I carry that weight with me in all the decisions I make – whether it's co-sponsoring a bill, or making a decision as consequential as whether to invoke Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution to pursue impeachment.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.