Sharice Davids
DDay 158 of $4 gas. A new record. Brought to you by the reckless War in Iran. It needs to end.
My time at @UMKC helped shape my career, so it’s always great to stay connected. Enjoyed visiting with Chancellor Agrawal about how UMKC continues to deliver top-tier, affordable education for local students! 🔷 https://t.co/mejqHQl3Cj
Winter weather will be here before we know it. I've worked to lower utility costs so that Kansas families can stay comfortable year-round. https://t.co/xpHr8W3EDz
Looking for resources to help with rising energy bills? Click here: https://t.co/8jbUKaRx0v
I'm working across the aisle to make sure Kansans have the resources they need when severe weather hits. https://t.co/7hx8C4zEAj
Today’s the last day to register to vote in Kansas! https://t.co/5PNkUUK6fn
Native communities have shaped our history and continue to strengthen our nation’s future. Carrying our shared legacies into Congress is one of the greatest honors of my life. Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! https://t.co/q8PxX0Sn9a
Growing up with a single mom, I know what it’s like to worry about making ends meet. That’s why I’ve voted to raise the federal minimum wage and protect workers’ pensions. If you work hard, you should have a real shot at getting ahead.
Kansas seniors have spent their lives working hard. They deserve to retire comfortably and with dignity. https://t.co/cocsJkJ0JI
Washington is filled with politicians who put corporate lobbyists first and regular voters last. I grew up in a family living paycheck to paycheck, so I know what working families are facing. I will always put Kansans ahead of D.C. insiders.
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Everyone should be able to get the care they need without shame, stigma, or barriers standing in the way. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, I’m grateful for everyone in #KS03 working to make that a reality.
It might sound nerdy, but this is what Kansans care about. https://t.co/EtQiChMCvH
No one should have to choose between paying for their medicine and paying their rent. I helped pass a law that lets Medicare negotiate lower prescription drug prices. For 74,000 Kansans, that means savings of up to 79% on some medications.
Gun violence is not a partisan issue. We all want our families to be safe in our neighborhoods. I was proud to vote for the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which gives communities more tools to prevent gun violence and keep people safe.
Utility bills are climbing, yet extreme D.C. politicians keep handing out tax breaks to mega-corporations. I voted to lower energy costs because relief belongs in your pocket, not corporate boardrooms.
I’m working alongside my Kansas colleagues to deliver aid after recent severe storms. https://t.co/KQcnT8ECFT
I voted to let gas stations sell E15 year-round. It’s made from Kansas grown corn and can lower gas prices. @POTUS agrees with me. The Senate needs to act.
My mom worked for the @USPS for 20 years, and so could you! If you’re looking for a good-paying job in our community, check out the USPS job fair tomorrow in Olathe from 10-2. https://t.co/Y3U2Zrd2Uj
Survivors shouldn’t have to navigate the aftermath of a crime alone. I helped bring support services home, so folks can get help when they need it most. https://t.co/nWjuMTmqNz
I introduced the Resilient Food Supply Chain and Affordability Act to: 🛒 Lower grocery costs 🧑🌾 Support local farmers 🍎 Strengthen ag supply chains Let’s get this passed.
Extreme politicians in D.C. duped working families into another endless war. That isn't what anyone signed up for. I voted to stop the war in Iran, bring down gas prices, and bring our troops home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve how unused housing vouchers are managed and distributed. The legislation would allow Tribes to voluntarily give back vouchers they do not plan to use, so the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can redirect assistance to Tribal communities facing a shortage. "Native veterans hold a special place in my heart,” said Davids, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. “My mom and grandfather both served in the Army, and as a Native person, I know how much our communities value the veterans who have served our country. Tribal Nations know best what their communities and veterans need, and respecting Tribal sovereignty means giving them the flexibility and resources to meet those needs. I'm grateful to work with Rep. Crane on this bipartisan effort to ensure more Native veterans get the housing they need after returning home.” "The Tribal HUD-VASH program helps house Tribal veterans in need, but the current system is not as efficient as it should be,” said Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ-02). “Some Tribes have leftover vouchers they cannot use while others lack the resources to take care of our veterans. Our legislation aims to resolve this longstanding issue by getting unused vouchers into the hands of Tribes that can put them to use. This is a sensible approach that makes better use of existing support without expanding the size and scope of the federal government. As the representative for more than half of the Tribes in Arizona, I'm honored to advocate for these heroes by reforming and modernizing this process. I appreciate Rep. Davids' willingness to work across the aisle. We've made real progress together before, and I look forward to building on that success with this bill.” Native American veterans experience some of the highest rates of homelessness in the United States. To address this, Congress created the Tribal HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (Tribal HUD-VASH) demonstration program, which provides rental assistance and supportive services to Native veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Although the program has helped many veterans secure stable housing, it lacks a clear process for Tribes to return vouchers they cannot use or to request additional ones. As a result, valuable housing support sits idle while veterans in other Tribal communities wait for help. The new Tribal Veterans Voucher Flexibility Act directs HUD to establish a voluntary program for reallocating unused Tribal HUD-VASH vouchers to Native veterans who need them most. Under the bill, Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) can notify HUD via digital, phone, or mail correspondence if they have surplus vouchers or request additional assistance for their communities without impacting their future allocations. Required to launch within 180 days of enactment, the program creates a streamlined process to strengthen Tribal HUD-VASH and expand Native veterans' access to earned housing assistance. Within that same timeframe, HUD must submit a congressional report detailing voucher usage and shortfall metrics, distribution recommendations, and an assessment of whether to increase overall program funding.
Families of Flight 5342 have been told the D.C. midair collision was preventable. So why are congressional leaders refusing to move on bipartisan safety legislation? We can't let political stalling get in the way of aviation safety. It’s time to get a bill on the floor.
Huge news! 🎉The "Press 3" option on the 988 Suicide Lifeline is officially BACK, connecting LGBTQ+ youth to trained counselors. I was proud to stand with bipartisan colleagues and national advocates to bring this back. To our youth: you are loved, you matter, and you’re not alone!
A home you can afford, access to quality healthcare, and an economy that works for everyone — not just the ultra-wealthy. That's what I'm working to get done with the bipartisan Build America Caucus. https://t.co/9MEzKKe8It