Press Releases

Reps. Davis and Fitzpatrick Push for Long-Needed Update to Supplemental Security Income Program

April 1, 2025

Today, U.S. Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act to reform the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which has not been updated in 40 years. Currently, the program unfairly punishes lower-income seniors and people with disabilities for saving responsibly for emergencies or their futures. A companion to this bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), alongside Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR). Right now, individuals with a disability or those aged 65 and older are only eligible for Supplemental Security Income if they have under $2,000 in assets. SSI’s marriage penalty restricts married couples to a total of $3,000 in financial resources to remain eligible. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would update SSI’s asset limits for the first time since the 1980s to allow millions of Americans with disabilities to marry, work, earn, and save money without putting the benefits they rely on to live at risk.

Issues:Social Security

Reps. Davis, Chu, Moore, Evans, Gomez, and Thompson Champion Bill to Prevent Intentional Misuse of Cash Assistance Intended for Poor Children and Families

March 25, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC— Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Judy Chu (D-CA), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced H.R. 2108, the TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act, which would give the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the statutory authority it needs to prevent, monitor, and penalize the intentional misuse of federal funds by contractors and other subrecipient grantees of the $16.5 billion TANF block grant. HHS is prohibited by law from issuing regulations to monitor TANF contractors and subgrant recipients and ensure that they are penalized, even for egregious misuse like what occurred recently in Mississippi. The TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act gives the HHS Secretary the ability to establish a formal system to closely monitor the use of TANF funds, ensures consistent data reporting to identify misuse, and creates a TANF Program Integrity Unit to carry out grantee monitoring. The bill would also impose a new penalty for intentional misuse of funds where the state must spend at least an equivalent amount of the misused funds in the form of cash assistance directly to families who are very low income.

Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky

February 28, 2025

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Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on

White House Meeting with President Zelensky

Chicago, IL – Congressman Danny K. Davis issued the following statement in response to the White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky:

CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS SUPPORTS HOUSE DEMOCRATS’ DEFENSE OF THE CFPB AND AMERICAN CONSUMERS

February 28, 2025

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CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS SUPPORTS HOUSE DEMOCRATS’ DEFENSE OF THE CFPB AND AMERICAN CONSUMERS

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) today reaffirmed his strong support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and joined his Democratic colleagues in pushing back against Republican-led efforts to dismantle the agency that protects American consumers.

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

Congressman Danny K. Davis Denounces Harmful Budget Cuts Favoring the Wealthy at the Expense of Essential Services

February 26, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) today strongly condemned the passage of the House Republican budget, which enacts substantial tax cuts favoring the affluent while imposing severe reductions on critical programs. The budget, narrowly approved by a 217-215 vote, proposes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts over the next decade, disproportionately benefiting high-income individuals.

Congressman Danny K. Davis Stands with Democratic Leaders at National Rally Opposing President Trump’s Harmful Policies

February 7, 2025

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Congressman Danny K. Davis Stands with Democratic Leaders at National Rally Opposing President Trump’s Harmful Policies

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) joined fellow Democratic lawmakers, activists, and community leaders in a powerful show of unity at today’s national rally in opposition to President Donald Trump’s latest policies, which threaten democracy, economic justice, and fundamental human rights.

Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Efforts to Eliminate USAID, Criticizes Elon Musk and the Trump Administration’s Push to Dismantle Global Aid

February 3, 2025

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Chicago, IL – Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) today expressed strong opposition to efforts by the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—a move that threatens critical humanitarian and economic assistance programs around the world.

Congressman Danny K. Davis, Westside Black Elected Officials, and Community Leaders Denounce Donald Trump’s Economic Policies That Harm Black Communities

January 31, 2025

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Chicago, IL – [Date] – Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-07), joined by Westside Black Elected Officials and community leaders, held a press conference today to condemn Donald Trump’s economic policies and financial decisions, which have disproportionately harmed African Americans and working-class families. The speakers emphasized the devastating impact of Trump’s administration, which prioritized corporate interests over everyday people, cutting vital programs and services that communities rely on.

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. These cuts, part of a broader effort to freeze critical federal funding, jeopardize public safety and essential community health services across the country.

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

As we mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, we remember his unparalleled dedication to serving the underserved and championing the cause of equitable housing. During his presidency, he exemplified a profound commitment to the principles of fairness and justice, laying the groundwork for impactful policies that still resonate today.