Hi John.

I understand many Kansans are frustrated by partisanship and gridlock. So today, I wanted to give a quick update on what I’m doing about it – and ask for your input.

I'm serving you to bring a new generation of leadership to Washington. My mom raised my brothers and me on her own while serving in the Army and then in the Postal Service. I later worked my way through college and am still paying off my student loans.

I know people are sick and tired of partisan gridlock because I’ve felt that same frustration myself. The last thing anyone needs right now is more extremism in either party. That’s why more than seven out of every ten bills I’m supporting are bipartisan.

What would you like Republicans and Democrats in Congress to work on together? Click here to take my quick survey at davids.house.gov/bipartisan.

I'm here to serve every person and corner of our community, regardless of party.

I know good ideas can come from Republicans and Democrats.

That's why I pushed back against my own party's leaders to stop congressional pay raises. Then I stood up to them again by supporting a bipartisan bill to ban insider stock trading by members of Congress.

I also was glad to work with my Republican colleague from Missouri, Mark Alford, to pass a bipartisan bill to help veteran-owned small businesses. Our bill helps connect veterans with resources to grow their businesses and hire additional employees.

Representative Alford and I may not agree on every issue, but our bipartisan bill is an example of what’s possible when people of good faith in both parties work together.

It's not always easy – but Kansans should expect results and civility.

Please click here to take my quick survey if you haven't already at davids.house.gov/bipartisan.

Whether we agree on every issue or not is beside the point. Everyone deserves a government that works for them — not just for special interests, big corporations, or the extremes of either party.

It's an honor to serve you in the U.S. House of Representatives. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

My warmest regards,

Sharice L. Davids
Member of Congress

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