Statements and posts
19 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Announced $11.4 million DOJ grant for Kansas crime victim assistance programs.
“When someone experiences a crime, they shouldn't have to figure out how to rebuild their life alone.”
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Davids, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Survivors of Indian Boarding Schools
Introduced bipartisan resolution designating week of September 27-October 3 as Indian Boarding School National Week of Remembrance.
“We honor the children. Their lives matter, and their stories and their truth belong in the history of this nation. Remembrance Week calls on all of us to ensure that experiences of Native children and families are never again forgotten or erased.”
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Davids Announces Major Grant for Johnson County Airport Safety Improvements
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Johnson County Airport Commission with $13,240,851 in federal funding for much-needed upgrades to aging infrastructure at Olathe’s New…
“I’m thrilled to see the bipartisan infrastructure law continuing to deliver for Kansas.”
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Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to help Kansas families save for their children’s futures.
“As someone who worked my way through college, I know how life-changing it is when a family can start saving early for a child's future.”
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Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act Receives Hearing in Natural Resources Committee
Today, the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act, introduced by U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Derek Schmidt (R-KS), received a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources.
“This national landmark designation for Quindaro is long overdue. From its role on the Underground Railroad to its deep roots with the Wyandot Nation, Quindaro represents a crucial chapter of the Kansas City story. Today’s hearing gets our bill one step closer to cutting through administrative delays and making sure…”
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Davids, Evans Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Social Security Survivor Benefits for Families
Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Gabe Evans (R-CO-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to streamline and modernize how surviving spouses, children, and dependent parents apply for Social Security survivor benefits.
“When a family loses a parent, spouse, or breadwinner, the last thing they should have to deal with is a maze of administrative red tape just to access the benefits their loved one earned through a lifetime of hard work.”
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) joined more than 20 family members of the victims of Flight 5342, safety professionals, and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to urge immediate action on aviation safety legislation.
“The victims’ families from last year’s horrific midair collision are still fighting to make sure no one else experiences the loss they’ve endured.”
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Davids Rides Johnson County Airport Shuttle, Highlights Success of Pilot Program
Today, Representative Sharice Davids rode Johnson County United’s Airport Drop & Ride from the Overland Park Convention Center to Kansas City International Airport, highlighting the success of the soon-closing public transit service and the…
“People want transportation options that are easy, reliable, and affordable — and this service has shown exactly what that can look like in Johnson County.”
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Davids Secures Major Federal Award to Recruit, Support Kansas Teachers
Today, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids announced that she secured $8.3 million for the Kansas State Department of Education through the U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (TSL).
“I went to Kansas public schools and became a first-generation college student, so I know firsthand how much a good teacher and a strong education can change a student’s trajectory.”
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Davids Votes for Bipartisan Legislation to Avoid Government Shutdown
Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids voted for a bipartisan Senate-passed continuing resolution to keep the federal government open and funded through December 11.
“Kansans are sick and tired of last-minute Washington games and threats of a government shutdown that only create chaos for our families, federal workers, and local small businesses.”
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Today, U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for Tribal communities to access federal programs that can create jobs, grow businesses, strengthen local…
“Tribal communities know what their families and businesses need to succeed, but too often they have to navigate a maze of federal programs to find the resources that can help.”
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Davids Announces New Grant to Strengthen Olathe Head Start Programs
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Olathe Public School’s Head Start program with a new federal grant.
“These programs provide affordable early education and care that working parents can count on, help children build the skills they need to succeed, and create good-paying jobs for educators right here at home.”
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Recently, Representative Sharice Davids joined 50 House colleagues in calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to immediately reverse its planned termination of the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration…
“Seniors and disabled beneficiaries have seen prices fall over the past three years as a result of [this Medicare program].”
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Representative Sharice Davids recently helped lead 33 members of Congress in demanding that the Trump Administration immediately restore the National Weather Service’s (NWS) twice-a-day weather balloon launch schedule.
“We are alarmed by the reduction in weather balloon launches and its impact on the accuracy of weather forecasting across the United States. Timely and accurate weather forecasts are critical to protecting the lives, livelihoods, and property of the American people.”
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Davids Hosts Rural Healthcare Roundtable, Highlights Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Kansas Communities
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 extreme Medicaid cuts — made to fund tax…
“Rural hospitals are already stretched thin, and these reckless Medicaid cuts only make it worse.”
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids spent the day utilizing the KC Streetcar to travel to her public and local stakeholder meetings across Kansas City.
“Affordable public transportation is what connects our communities — getting people to work, school, local businesses, and doctor’s appointments safely and efficiently.”
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Davids Returns to Local Grocery Store to Track Price Changes for Kansas Families
Today, Representative Sharice Davids returned to a local grocery store in Roeland Park to buy the exact same basket of household staples she purchased last month.
“Every Kansas family knows what it feels like to watch checkout totals creep up at the grocery store.”
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Davids Meets with Johnson County Seniors as New Report Warns of Impending Social Security Cuts
Today, Representative Sharice Davids met with Johnson County seniors to talk about protecting the Social Security benefits they rely on.
“Social Security is a promise Kansans spend a lifetime paying into.”
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Davids Highlights Support for Local Small Businesses, Work to Secure Tariff Refunds
Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited local small businesses in Prairie Village to discuss the economic challenges of reckless tariffs.
“When tariffs hit local favorites like toy stores and craft shops, it’s Kansas families who end up paying the price at the register.”