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Davids, Sharice

Davids, Sharice

DemocratHouse·Kansas, District 3

Serving since 2023 (118th–119th Congresses)

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2435 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1603

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About

Sharice Davids is a Democratic Representative from Kansas's 3rd district and one of the first two Native American women elected to the United States Congress.

Background

Sharice Davids was born on May 22, 1980, and earned her education at the University of Missouri–Kansas City and Cornell Law School. Before entering public office, she practiced as an attorney and competed professionally as a mixed martial artist. She also spent time traveling across the United States to work with Native American communities on economic and community development programs.

Political career

Before entering public office, Sharice Davids worked as an attorney and professional mixed martial artist, later focusing on economic and community development programs on Native American reservations. She was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018 and has served as the representative for Kansas's 3rd congressional district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first openly LGBT Native American elected to the United States Congress.

Current focus

Davids, Sharice represents the 3rd congressional district of KS in the U.S. House. Davids, Sharice is the ranking member of the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. They also serve on the Aviation and the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. They have sponsored 40 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8742; H.R. 8539; H.R. 8404.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

40

Bills Sponsored

10

Recent Votes

Vote history