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May 28, 2019

I believe it is time and imperative that the United States House of Representatives begin an impeachment inquiry whether the House of Representatives should impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America. To that end I will be requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor of H. Res.

May 28, 2019

CHICAGO – Building off sweeping federal legislation they passed in 2018 to help children exposed to trauma, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S.

May 23, 2019

On May 23, 2019, Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA) marked National Foster Care Month with a suite of bills to strengthen the economic and educational well-being of foster youth and their families.

May 23, 2019

When only 39% of Americans have enough savings to cover an emergency costing $1,000, and when 67% of Americans say that they’ll outlive their retirement savings, Congress must act.

I join with over a dozen retirement and non-profit organizations to whole-heartedly support the SECURE Act because it makes long-overdue changes to help workers save for retirement.

May 22, 2019

For Immediate Release

May 22, 2019

Contact: Joe LaPaille (Durbin), 202-224-7115

Ira Cohen (Davis), 202-805-1615

DURBIN, DAVIS CALL FOR INCREASED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN TRAUMATIZED BY VIOLENCE FOLLOWING GAO REPORT FINDINGS

May 22, 2019
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Danny Davis (D-IL-07) today called for increased support, workforce training, and services for children who have experienced trauma after a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study they requested revealed that states face challenges in identifying and supporting children who experience trauma. Next month, Durbin and Davis will introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation thatseeks to address the challenges in today's studyand will build off sweeping federal legislation they passed in 2018 to help children who are exposed to trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Issues:Health Care
May 22, 2019
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Danny Davis (D-IL-07) today called for increased support, workforce training, and services for children who have experienced trauma after a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study they requested revealed that states face challenges in identifying and supporting children who experience trauma. Next month, Durbin and Davis will introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation thatseeks to address the challenges in today's studyand will build off sweeping federal legislation they passed in 2018 to help children who are exposed to trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
May 21, 2019
Tomorrow the House will consider the Consumers First Act (HR1500). Rep. Davis today repeated his strong support for Consumer Rights and spoke out forcefully in favor of this critical legislation.
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May 21, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D-GA), and Worker & Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K.