Hi John.

I hope you’re well! I wanted to invite you to some events my office is holding soon and to pass along resources that may help you.

Whether we agree on every issue or not, I’m always here for you – regardless of party. Everyone deserves a government that works for them – not just for special interests, big corporations, or the extremes of either party.



Upcoming Events in the Kansas Third District

My team is continuing to hold events across our region to serve you.

My staff is having a Pop Up in KCK tomorrow and another in Gardner on Friday. Plus – my team still has appointments available at our Taxpayer Assistance Office Hours later this week. And high school students who want to enter the Congressional Art Competition must submit their entries by Thursday.

Please click here to learn more about these events and RSVP now.

Here’s what’s coming up this week –

• Pop Up Office Hours: If you’re having an issue with the federal government, my team is here to serve you. That’s everything from backlogged veterans’ benefits, to stalled passports, to Medicare issues, and more. And with our Pop Up Office Hours, you can get help more conveniently in your community. My staff is hosting two Pop Ups this week. Please click below to learn more:

o Kansas City, Kansas Pop Up – Tuesday, April 25th, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
o Gardner Pop Up – Thursday, April 28th, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

• Taxpayer Assistance Office Hours: Likewise, we’re also hosting a Taxpayer Assistance Office Hours on Thursday at our Overland Park office to help folks who may be having issues this tax season. Experts from the independent Taxpayer Advocate Service and the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic will be there to help. Please click here to learn more.

• Congressional Art Competition: Finally, high school aged artists in the Kansas Third District can enter their submissions by Thursday if they want to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol and will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington D.C. Please click here to learn more.



Helping Kansas Veterans

My mom served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. I learned so much about service, sacrifice, and dedication to country through her.

I’ve made it a priority to serve local veterans however I can. That’s why I worked work with Republicans and Democrats to pass the historic and bipartisan PACT Act last year. Thanks to this new law, 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxins overseas are eligible for the health care they deserve.

Please click here to watch our recent Facebook Live with the Kansas City VA to learn more about how local veterans can get help.

I was honored to meet with the Veterans of Foreign Wars recently at my Washington, D.C. office to learn more about their concerns.

The new law is designed to help veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits and airborne hazards overseas access the services and health care they need.

The law is now taking effect, so my team is now working to connect area veterans with these earned benefits. In case you or someone you know is a veteran who needs assistance, here’s a quick infographic from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with more information:
In addition, the VA is holding two PACT Act benefits and resource fairs in the Kansas Third District in the coming weeks and months. This may be an opportunity to learn more about the law in-person. The first event is scheduled to take place in Spring Hill on June 5th.

• Click here to learn more about the resource fairs on the VA’s events page.
• Click here to learn more about the law on the VA’s website.



Action to Lower Gas Prices

As the summer travel season approaches, I’m also acting to help lower gas prices in Kansas. That includes pushing for the year-round sale of fuel that’s blended with a higher volume of ethanol.

Guaranteeing E15 – a cheaper alternative fuel made in the U.S. – is available throughout the year will help lower prices. And it also helps creates opportunities for Kansas farmers and diversifies our energy market.

Need relief? Please click here to get help with finding cheaper gas stations in your neighborhood.

I was glad to learn more about the Kansas Third’s energy production potential at East Kansas Agri-Energy, a Garnett-based renewable ethanol producer.

Earlier this month, foreign oil suppliers announced they would cut oil production by more than 1.6 billion barrels a day, starting in May. We must do what we can to lower gas costs now as we grapple with threats to the global supply of oil.

That’s why I’m pushing the Biden Administration to permit the sale of E15 throughout the year. I recently urged the Environmental Protection Agency to allow for the year-round sale of E15 and am supporting a bipartisan bill to make the year-round sale of this fuel permanent.

I’m pleased to say these actions are supported by the Kansas agricultural and energy communities. That includes East Kansas Agri Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association. Together, we can help lower the cost of gas and keep growing our economy by investing in U.S. made fuels.

Need help with higher prices? Please visit davids.house.gov/lowercosts to find resources for gas prices, groceries, housing, health care, and much more.



My job is to serve every person and corner of our community, regardless of party. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

My warmest regards,

Sharice L. Davids
Member of Congress

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