What Sharice Davids said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Maryland for yielding. Mr. Speaker, starting a small business is never easy. Whether it is a family opening a restaurant, a contractor trying to grow their company, or an entrepreneur launching a new product, success takes hard work, access to capital, and the right support.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers baseball team, which just won the Division 1 Junior College World Series national championship game for the first time in program history.”

“Mr. Speaker, later this week, the FIFA World Cup will kick off here in the United States, and I could not be more excited for Kansas City to welcome the world.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the anniversary of the East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation's founding. For 60 years now, ECKAN has worked tirelessly to support the stability, health, and engagement of individuals and families across East Central Kansas.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Plaza 1907 located in Ottawa, Kansas, in the district I have the honor of representing. Plaza 1907 is celebrating its 119th anniversary, opening its current doors on May 22, 1907, as the oldest purpose-built movie theater in the world.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support this bill allowing for the year-round sale of E15. For years, I have worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle, farmers, fuel producers, and through multiple administrations to push for year-round E15 because this is one of the clearest bipartisan ways we can help lower costs for families while supporting American agriculture and energy production.”

“Expanding year-round E15 creates a stronger and more reliable market for what our farmers grow. At a time of global instability and conflict around the world, that really matters because E15 is made with homegrown ingredients produced by American farmers, not imported from other countries overseas.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in somber recognition that May 21, 2026, will mark one year since the tragic and senseless killing of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish former Senator Pat Roberts a very happy 90th birthday. For decades, Senator Roberts showed up for Kansas, first as a marine, and then for our rural communities as chairman of both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the bipartisan ALERT Act. Last year, 67 lives were lost in a tragic midair collision of a flight from my home State of Kansas to Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate March as Youth Art Month in Kansas. Youth Art Month exists to honor our student artists and recognize the value of art education, especially for our children.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the students of Lenexa Hills Elementary School for designing the ornaments now proudly representing Kansas at the site of the National Christmas Tree.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Ernest L. ``Ernie'' Stevens, Jr. Ernie was a fierce and loyal advocate for Indian country who dedicated his life to advancing tribal sovereignty and protecting tribal rights through his advocacy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the career of Mr. David Warm, the executive director for the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). Economist John Kenneth Galbraith once wrote, ``All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: It was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time.'' As Executive Director of MARC for the past 35 years, Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the public service of Courtney Fry, who is departing Capitol Hill after almost 19 years with the House of Representatives. Ms.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the week of September 30, 2025, as National Orange Shirt Week. Also known as National Week of Remembrance, this designation aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the final flight of the Bravo Company, 7-158th Chinook Helicopter General Support Aviation Battalion based out of the New Century AirCenter on September 7, 2025.”

“Mr Speaker, I rise today to honor Deputy Elijah Ming, who gave his life to serving his community. Deputy Ming began serving with the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office on October 13, 2016.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the crucial work of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, also known as HIDTA. Far too many Americans have been tragically impacted by our nation's opioid epidemic.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the lives of Sarah Milgrim and her partner, Yaron Lischinsky, who were tragically killed in an anti-Semitic attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum here in D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commemorate National Auctioneers Week, taking place this year between April 28 and May 3. The National Auction Association, located in the Kansas Third District, is the centralized headquarters for all auctioneering businesses, and I thank them for their advocacy on this matter.”

“There is no one in my home State who hasn't been deeply affected by this tragedy. Kansas is known as the Air Capital of the World, a place where aviation is not just an industry, but a way of life.”

“Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to support H. Res. 153, and I continue to express condolences for all the victims to their families, friends, and loved ones.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez) for yielding. I rise in support of the bipartisan Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act, or the SERV Act, which I introduced alongside Representatives Alford and Conaway.”