Davids Hosts Rural Healthcare Roundtable, Highlights Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Kansas Communities

Hosted rural healthcare roundtable and criticized Medicaid cuts threatening hospital closures.

“Rural hospitals are already stretched thin, and these reckless Medicaid cuts only make it worse”

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Davids Uses KC Streetcar to Travel to Meetings Across KC, Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Investments in Local Public Transit

Visited KC Streetcar to highlight bipartisan infrastructure investments in local public transit.

“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

Tracked grocery prices to highlight inflation concerns and called for supply chain and tax reforms.

“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

Met with seniors to oppose Social Security cuts amid trust fund depletion warnings.

“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

Visited small businesses to discuss tariff impacts and push for automatic refunds.

“When tariffs hit local favorites like toy stores and craft shops, it’s Kansas families who end up paying the price at the register”

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Davids Meets with Kansans Facing Rising Costs, Highlights Work to Lower Everyday Expenses

Met with constituents to discuss rising costs for groceries, gas, housing and healthcare.

“I know what it’s like to sit around the kitchen table and make tough choices about how to stretch every dollar”

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WATCH: Davids Highlights Tax Cuts Putting Money Back in the Pockets of Kansas Families — Not Billionaires

Highlighted middle-class tax cuts and opposed billionaire tax breaks.

“At a time when Kansas families are struggling with rising costs, extreme politicians in Washington chose to give massive tax breaks to billionaires and wealthy corporations instead of delivering real relief for working people”

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Healthcare Costs Soar for Kansas Families as Davids Calls for Restoring ACA Tax Credits

Called for restoring ACA tax credits after enhanced credits expired and premiums soared.

“No one should lose affordable healthcare because politicians chose tax breaks for billionaires over tax relief for working families”

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Davids Joins KC Diamonds to Highlight Lower-Cost Fuel to Help Kansas Families Save at the Pump

Highlighted lower-cost E15 fuel to help Kansas families save at the pump.

“That's why I've worked across the aisle to make lower-cost fuels like E15 available year-round. It's a commonsense solution that helps families save money, creates new opportunities for Kansas farmers, and strengthens our energy independence at a time when global instability from the war in Iran is driving up costs.”

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Davids Invites Kansans to One-on-One Cost of Living Check-Ins

Announced one-on-one meetings with constituents to discuss rising cost of living.

“Every day, I hear from Kansans who are working hard, making smart choices, and still feeling squeezed by rising costs”

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Davids Secures $34 Million Federal Investment to Grow Kansas City's Biomanufacturing Industry, Create Good-Paying Jobs

Announced $33.5 million federal grant for Kansas City biomanufacturing hub.

“Our region has everything it takes to lead the future of medical innovation, and this investment is proof that the rest of the country sees that, too. It will help create good-paying jobs, strengthen our regional economy, and reinforce America's supply chains and national security.”

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Davids, Cleaver Call for Release of Delayed Funding Supporting Local History, Tourism

Called on Trump Administration to release delayed federal funding for museums and heritage areas.

“These repeated delays in funding are causing significant strain on our [National Heritage Areas] – many of which rely on small staffs and robust volunteer networks”

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Davids Calls for Return to Bipartisan Farm Bill Tradition at Center Forward Discussion

Called for bipartisan approach to Farm Bill at Center Forward discussion.

“Kansas has a long history of showing that the Farm Bill works best when people come together”

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Davids, Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Reinstatement of 988 LGBTQ+ Suicide Crisis Line

Led bipartisan effort urging Trump administration to reinstate 988 LGBTQ+ suicide crisis line.

“A year ago today, we stood here because the administration made the decision to shut down the 988 LGBTQ+ youth crisis line”

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Davids Calls for Stronger Water Infrastructure to Reduce Flooding Risks

Advocated for water infrastructure investments to address Kansas flooding and drought.

“Water infrastructure is not abstract for Kansas families — it’s personal”

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City of Lenexa receives $16 million BUILD grant for Lone Elm Interchange

Announced $16 million federal grant for Lenexa interchange project in Kansas.

“No one wants to spend more time in traffic than they have to. This federal grant will improve safety, reduce congestion and make it easier for families, workers and first responders to get where they need to go”

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Davids Highlights Olathe Manufacturer’s Role in Historic Artemis II Mission to the Moon

Visited Kansas aerospace manufacturer and praised efforts to restore manufacturing assistance funding.

“Mid-State Aerospace is exactly what Kansas manufacturing looks like — skilled workers, a small team doing big things, and products that end up supporting some of the most complex missions our country undertakes”

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Davids Leads Over 100 Lawmakers in Urging Administration to Protect Safe Drinking Water Standards

Led 112 House members urging EPA to protect 2024 drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals.

“Safe drinking water should never be a luxury or a legal debate. For families facing PFAS contamination, this is about the water they pour into a glass, cook with, and give to their children. America should be moving faster to get PFAS out of our drinking water—not giving families more years of uncertainty and harm.”

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Davids Invites Kansans to Share Their Stories Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday

Invited Kansas constituents to submit videos about America for 250th anniversary celebration.

“Every community has a story to tell, and I want to make sure Kansans are part of how we mark this moment in our nation’s history”

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Davids Announces Federal Grant to Help Kansas Youth, Young Adults with Disabilities Overcome Obstacles to Employment

Announced $7.1 million federal grant for Kansas youth and young adults with disabilities to access job training and employment.

“Every Kansan who wants to work should have the opportunity to build a career and support themselves”

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Davids Leads Congressional Action as New World Screwworm Cases Threaten Kansas Beef Production, Prices

Led 21 New Democrats demanding USDA response to New World Screwworm outbreak.

“Right now, in the face of this serious and quickly developing situation, ranchers and farmers want real solutions, not excuses or finger pointing. It is time to take responsibility for events that occur under your leadership and move forward to work to improve the situation.”

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Davids, Feenstra Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Include Tribal Voices in Federal Food Programs After Shelves Went Empty

Introduced bipartisan bill to require federal government to consult tribes on nutrition assistance programs.

“Last year’s food delivery failures made clear that Tribal Nations need a seat at the table when decisions are made about programs their communities rely on”

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PASSED: Davids’ Bipartisan Bill to Boost Native American Entrepreneurs Passes U.S. House

Passed bipartisan bill to strengthen SBA support for Native American entrepreneurs.

“Native entrepreneurs are creating jobs, strengthening local economies, and building opportunities in their communities, but too often they face barriers that make it harder to succeed”

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Davids Votes to Pass Bipartisan Housing Package to Lower Housing Costs

Voted to pass bipartisan housing bill to lower costs and expand affordable supply.

“Rising housing costs are hitting families across Kansas, and people are tired of feeling like homeownership or affordable rent is moving further out of reach”

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As Part of Her America 250 Week, Davids Visits John Brown Park, Highlights Federal Investments in Kansas History

Visited John Brown Park to highlight federal funding for historic site restoration.

“America 250 is about recognizing the places and stories that shaped our country, and Kansas has played a central role in that history”

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