Tag: U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids

Rep. Davids discusses transportation, infrastructure at White House

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist, and other members of Congress met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris today at the White House to discuss transportation and infrastructure.

Rep. Davids, vice chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, discussed priorities for infrastructure during the meeting. The group discussed the need to create and pass an infrastructure package that would build back the U.S. economy with materials made in America, create good-paying jobs, and combat the effects of climate change, according to a spokesman.

“I appreciated the chance to speak with the President, Vice President, and Secretary of Transportation about the urgent need to pass a transformational infrastructure package – one that creates millions of good-paying jobs in the U.S., reduces carbon emissions, and builds our economy back better than before. Right now, we’re relying on the infrastructure our grandparents built. With President Biden in office, we have the opportunity to not just repair the infrastructure of the past, but to build the infrastructure of the future that our grandchildren will rely on,” Rep. Davids said in a statement.

Rep. Davids also highlighted local infrastructure priorities in the Kansas 3rd District, such as expanding U.S. 69 Highway in Overland Park.

“The Kansas City metro is a key transportation hub for the entire country, so smart investments in infrastructure to grow our economy are especially critical for us. I was glad to share the importance of updating and expanding infrastructure projects in our region, such as U.S. 69 Highway. These are the kinds of projects that would not only help keep us safe and reduce congestion, but they would bring good union jobs and help our small businesses that are especially struggling right now,” Rep. Davids said.

Before serving in Congress, Davids worked at the U.S. Department of Transportation as a White House Fellow.

Rep. Davids presides over debate on Equality Act

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., presided over the debate in the U.S. House on Thursday on the Equality Act.

The U.S. House on Thursday passed the Equality Act, legislation banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, with Rep. Sharice Davids presiding over the debate.

The legislation is being compared to other landmark civil rights laws. It adds protections for LGBTQ persons to the federal Civil Rights Act.

Rep. Davids, D-3rd Dist., presided at the Equality Act debate Thursday on the House floor. A supporter of the legislation, she issued this statement:

“Every American should have equal protection under the law – plain and simple. But in the majority of states across the county, including Kansas, it’s still legal to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans in housing, education, health care and other core areas of day to day life. The Equality Act would amend existing civil rights laws to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, helping to ensure that all LGBTQ+ Americans can enjoy their most basic human rights no matter where they live, work, or go to school.

“I’m proud that many cities in the 3rd District have passed non-discrimination ordinances – but it’s time that we put uniform protections in every city across America so there is clarity and consistency in the law. Because while I can be the representative for Kansas’ 3rd District in the U.S. Congress, I can also be turned away for housing or health care in the state that I represent. It’s unacceptable for anyone to have to deal with that discrimination.”

“I truly believe this is the kind of legislation that can save lives – that will send a message to LGBTQ+ youth that their experience is valid and that they are seen and heard by their elected officials. We have the opportunity right now to finally get the Equality Act signed into law, and we shouldn’t waste any time getting it done. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill and get it to President Biden’s desk right away.”

Friendly Super Bowl bet: KC barbecue vs. Cuban sandwiches

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., Kansas, along with U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-5th Dist., Missouri, have made a friendly wager on the Super Bowl game with Tampa Bay area Reps. Kathy Castor and Charlie Crist of Florida.

If Tampa Bay wins Sunday’s contest, the Kansas City area representatives will provide Kansas City barbecue and wear Buccaneers masks on the House floor when Congress is in session. If Kansas City wins, the Tampa members will provide Latin guava pastries, flan and Cuban sandwiches and wear Kansas City masks on the floor.

“I would never want to bet against Patrick Mahomes and the City of Champions,” Rep. Davids said. “Kansas City is ready to run it back and bring home another Super Bowl trophy, which will be made even sweeter by desserts from Tampa Bay.”

“Chiefs Kingdom has been ready to Run It Back since last February, and the only way we fail to do so is if we miss the bus to the game on Sunday afternoon,” Rep. Cleaver said. “As the confetti begins to fall on Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chief champions on Sunday night, the only thing I’ll savor more than a second Lombardi trophy is the delectable desserts provided by my good friends, Rep. Castor and Crist. Let’s go Chiefs!”

“Tampa is the City of Champions, and we’ll continue to the tradition when the Buccaneers become the first NFL team in history to play and win a home Super Bowl,” Rep. Castor said. “As we celebrate our victory, I’m looking forward to enjoying some Kansas City barbeque and seeing my colleagues wear Bucs masks on the House Floor. Rep. Cleaver paid a visit to Tampa a few years ago and I treated him to a Cuban Sandwich at La Segunda Bakery, so I’m sure that he’s hoping for a Kansas City victory, but that is not going to happen. Raise the flags! Let’s go Bucs!”


“Our Bucs have the talent and heart to bring it home for the people of Tampa Bay. Beating the reigning champs on our own home turf, I couldn’t imagine a more incredible scenario,” Rep. Crist said. “I hope my esteemed colleagues from Kansas City are ready to rock the right shade of red on the House floor. The Lombardi Trophy isn’t leaving Tampa Bay. Go Bucs!”

The representatives from the KC area and Tampa Bay did agree on something – because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are encouraging everyone celebrating the Super Bowl to do so safely by following all public health guidelines.