U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., joined President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday at the White House as the president officially signed the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill into law.
Rep. Davids serves as vice chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
“It was an honor and a privilege to join President Biden as he signed the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill into law today,” Rep. Davids said. “Every step of the way, as we worked across the aisle to pass infrastructure legislation that creates good-paying jobs, makes strides against climate change, and sets the foundation for long-term growth, I pushed to make sure the Kansas Third was a part of the conversation. Signing this bill into law today is a big step—but it is not the final step. I’m going to continue advocating for these funds to come to our community.”
“I want to thank Representative Davids for her hard work passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. For too long we’ve neglected investments in critical areas that directly impact American workers, American businesses and American families. One of the many historic investments in this bill is the effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure all Americans have access to reliable, affordable broadband. Broadband is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Thanks to President Biden’s vision and the Congresswoman’s tireless effort to get this passed, we can now bring affordable broadband to every community in Kansas,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
Along with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Rep. Davids joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers at Monday’s bill signing event, including federal, state, and local officials from across the country.