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Rep. Sharice Davids, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Kansas' 3rd district, recently shared a series of tweets discussing federal investments in rural communities, concerns over funding freezes for reproductive care, and the role of local institutions in shaping future healthcare leaders.

On June 10, 2025, Rep. Davids tweeted about the impact of federal legislation she supported: "Because of the federal legislation I supported, we're investing in rural communities and saving local businesses money." The tweet was accompanied by a link for further reading.

Later that day, she addressed a significant policy concern regarding reproductive health funding. At 18:38 UTC on June 10, Davids tweeted: "For 60 years, Title X has helped people access birth control and reproductive care. Now, the Trump Administration is freezing that funding. I called on @SecKennedy to reverse this harmful decision — immediately."

Finally, at 21:06 UTC on June 10, Davids expressed her appreciation for a local medical institution's contributions to healthcare education: "Proud to have @KUMedicine shaping tomorrow’s health care leaders right in #KS03. Thanks to their team!"

Sharice Davids was born in Frankfurt, West Germany in 1980 and now resides in Roeland Park. She earned her BA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2007 and completed her JD at Cornell University in 2010.