Press Releases

CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S HARMFUL BUDGET CUTS TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS IN CHICAGO

January 28, 2025

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Today, Congressman Danny K. Davis strongly criticized the Trump administration's sweeping budget cuts, which included the elimination of federal funding for 50 police officers in Chicago through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.

Issues:CongressEconomy and JobsEducationFederal BudgetHealth CareVeterans

Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

December 31, 2024

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Congressman Danny K. Davis

Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Reps. Davis and Raskin Champion Bill to Protect Foster Youth Assets and Benefits

December 23, 2024

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Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced the Protecting Foster Youth Resources Act to protect the benefits and assets of foster youth by stopping states from making disabled and orphaned foster youth pay for their own care. The Protecting Foster Youth Resources Act would protect the benefits of foster youth to improve their well-being by stopping child welfare entities from taking foster youths’ assets to pay for their costs of care while also helping cover states’ costs of applying for benefits and protecting funds. This bill will help foster youth thrive by helping to secure and protecting these vital assets for eligible children to meet their unmet current and future needs.

Issues:Social Security

Davis Advocates Passage of His Bipartisan Child Welfare with Rep. LaHood

Congressman Danny K. Davis Urges Passage of Continuing Resolution to Prevent Illinois from Losing $2.6 Billion in Federal Funds

December 19, 2024

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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-7) is sounding the alarm over the catastrophic impact on Illinois if the Continuing Resolution fails to pass. The state stands to lose $2.647 billion in vital federal funding for disaster relief, infrastructure projects, and economic development, jeopardizing recovery efforts and community well-being across the region.

Reps. Davis, Bacon, and Raskin Join National Child Advocates in Thanking the Social Security Administration and Children’s Bureau for Taking an Important Step to Protecting the Federal Benefits of Foster Youth

November 1, 2024

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Washington, DC: November 1, 2024 - Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), and Rep.

November 1, 2024

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Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) welcome the opportunity provided by the joint Request for Information (RFI) on the use and conservation of federal benefits for foster youth, as well as other ways federal agencies may play an appropriate role supporting broader Federal, State and local efforts to improve the outcomes of foster youth who receive federal benefits, published today by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Children’s Bureau, an office of the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Issues:Social Security

Congressman Danny K. Davis, Mayors Rory Hoskins and Nathaniel Booker, Former State Senator Rickey Hendon, and State Representative Camille Lilly Stand United Against Project 2025

October 10, 2024

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Chicago, IL—Today, Congressman Danny K. Davis joined Mayors Rory Hoskins of Forest Park, Nathaniel Booker of Maywood, former State Senator Rickey Hendon, and State Representative Camille Lilly for a powerful press conference denouncing Project 2025's dangerous implications.

Congressman Danny K. Davis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Designating September 2024 as "National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

September 25, 2024

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House Passes Davis-LaHood Bill to Reform Child Welfare to Protect America's Children

Rep. Davis Celebrates House Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Reform Child Welfare to Protect America’s Children

September 19, 2024

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This week, Danny K. Davis (D-IL) celebrated the passage by the House of Representatives of his bipartisan legislation with Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) to reauthorize and reform child welfare programs under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act. The bipartisan Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act passed the House by a vote of 405 to 10 as part of H.R. 9076, Supporting America’s Children and Families Act, as amended”. The bill reauthorizes Title IV-B and delivers the first increase in guaranteed funding since 2006. With approximately 369,000 children currently in foster care, this legislation offers vital assistance to help strengthen and keep families together and support the safety and well-being of children in foster care.

Rep. Davis Celebrates $440 Million to States and Tribes – with over $11 Million to Illinois – for Home Visiting from His Law to Help Children and Families Thrive

August 29, 2024

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Washington, D.C. – August 29, 2024, Representative Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, released the following statement after the Health Resources and Services Administration announced more than $440 million for the FY 2024 Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Base and Matching Grant awards this week. “I celebrate the announcement this week by the Health Resources and Services Administration of more than $440 million for evidence-based home visiting programing to states and tribes – with over $11 million for Illinois,” Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Davis said. “Home visiting is a powerful, proven tool that helps young children and families thrive. For decades, I’ve made it a top policy priority to bring this life-transforming program to all who need it. I am very proud that my bill - the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - expands home visiting to more families and communities. Rep. Jackie Walorski and I worked hard on this legislation, which is also a tribute to her work and deep commitment to helping children and families.”