Kansas' 3rd Congressional District
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Recent News About Kansas' 3rd Congressional District
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Davids Helps Launch Summer Youth Mental Health Programming in Johnson County
Representative Sharice Davids visited Tyler’s House KC, a local organization promoting emotional wellness among teens in the Kansas City metro area, to help kick-off their summer mental health programming.
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Davids Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement to Avoid Default, Economic Catastrophe
Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after voting to support the bipartisan agreement to avoid default.
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Davids Votes for Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Epidemic
On May 25, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids voted for bipartisan legislation that would restrict access to fentanyl and provide greater resources to local law enforcement to combat its use in Kansas.
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This Mother’s Day, Davids Reintroduces Maternal Health Package
On May 16,2023, Representative Sharice Davids recognized Mother's Day by reintroducing legislation to address America's worsening maternal mortality crisis and reaffirming her support for increased research and attention on maternal health care.
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During Police Week, Davids Takes Action to Support Kansas Law Enforcement, Reduce Gun Violence
On May 19, 2023, during National Police Week, Representative Sharice Davids took official action to boost resources for local law enforcement departments, reduce gun violence in Kansas, and support individual officers.
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ICYMI: Davids Calls on Biden Administration to Work with Republicans and Democrats on Immigration Reform
.On May 11, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids urged the Biden Administration to work across the aisle to help pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
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Davids Pushes Biden Administration to Recommit to Bipartisan Immigration Reform
On May 11, 2023, in a letter to United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Representative Sharice Davids urged the Biden Administration to work across the aisle in determining a comprehensive immigration plan, as Congress will debate the issue in the coming weeks.
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Davids Announces Two Regional Universities Receive Prestigious Technological Innovation Award
.May 12, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids announced two regional universities, Kansas State University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, have received U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines program awards.
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Davids Statement on House-Passed Partisan Immigration Legislation
On May 11, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after Republicans in the House passed an extreme, partisan immigration proposal that would weaken the nation’s border security by diverting law enforcement resources away from preventing drug trafficking and intercepting national security threats to detaining asylum seekers and criminalizing Dreamers.
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Davids Celebrates National Small Business Week with Shawnee Business Owners
On May 2, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids held a “Main Street Stroll” in Downtown Shawnee to celebrate National Small Business Week, visiting four small businesses and hosting the owners for a roundtable discussion.
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Davids Visits Olathe Public Schools as Part of Farm Bill Tour, Highlights Support for Nutrition Programs
May 1, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids visited the Olathe Public Schools Food Production Center and served lunch at a local elementary school as part of her Farm Bill listening tour.
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EPA Grants Davids’ Request, Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E15 Sales
On April 28, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) followed through on Representative Sharice Davids’ request, issuing a national emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of E15 – fuel blended with 10.5 to 15 percent ethanol – during the 2023 summer season in Kansas.
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Davids Announces Funding to Develop Clean Energy Technology at the University of Kansas
On April 28, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $1.3 million to the University of Kansas for the development of new technology used to recycle decaying solar panels.
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Davids Announces Grant Opportunities to Improve Road Safety and Climate Resiliency in Kansas
.Funding made available through the bipartisan infrastructure law.
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Davids Votes to Protect Health, Financial Security of Kansas Seniors, Veterans, Families
On April 26, 2023, Rep. Sharice Davids voted against a partisan plan that would gut critical support for hardworking families across Kansas while delivering tax breaks for the top 1 percent and big corporations.
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ICYMI: Davids Joins Local Health Care, Law Enforcement Professionals for Fentanyl Epidemic Discussion
This week, Representative Sharice Davids joined local health care professionals, first responders, and law enforcement officials for her second summit regarding the growing threat of fentanyl, the number one cause of overdose death in the United States.
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ICYMI: Davids Joins “Morning Joe” to Discuss Recent Attacks on Reproductive Health Care Access
April 20, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to discuss recent extreme actions meant to limit Kansans’ access to reproductive health care.
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As Summer Travel Approaches, Davids Takes Several Actions to Lower Gas Prices in Kansas
Actions come after cuts to foreign oil supply threaten to raise gas prices by 26 cents per gallon.
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Davids Announces Funding to Lower School Energy Costs, Improve Health in Kansas City, Kansas
On May 12, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) $100,000 to lower energy costs, enhance indoor air quality, and improve student health.