WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021: During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Representative Sharice Davids voted to provide additional resources for domestic violence shelters, pushing to reauthorize the primary source of federal funding for these critical services for the first time since 2010. More than one-third of Kansas women and 31% of Kansas men experience intimate partner violence and/or stalking in their lifetimes. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Congressman Jake LaTurner introduced H.R. 5655, the Kelsey Smith Act in the U.S. House of Representatives last week. This legislation, which has already passed in 30 states, would require wireless communication providers to provide cell phone data to law enforcement officials when responding to a call for emergency service or in an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. sent letters to the chairs of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) and Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) renewing his request that they hold hearings on the public health and security risks posed by gain-of-function research. Senator Marshall previously requested hearings on this issue in June 2021. The requests foll more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined a group of colleagues in requesting a meeting with President Biden and representatives of his cabinet to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard and promote biofuels as a key solution for America's energy and climate agenda. In July, Senator Marshall joined a similar effort to discuss this important issue with the administration, but President Biden ignored it without re more PR