Press Releases

Reps. Davis, DelBene, and Sánchez Champion Bill to Reduce the Cost of Child Care for Working Families through Tax Credits
February 6, 2024
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Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Linda Sánchez introduced the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act to permanently expand child care tax credits to help working families receive up to $4,000 for one child or $8,000 for two or more children to cover child care costs. In 2021, Reps. Davis, DelBene, and Sánchez secured the temporary expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit that almost quadrupled the average tax credit from more than $550 among households that claimed the credit in 2020 to more than $2,100 in 2021. 
Issues:Tax Reform
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U.S. REP. DANNY K. DAVIS, CO-CHAIR OF CONGRESSIONAL SICKLE CELL DISEASE CAUCUS STATEMENT REGARDING THE CURE FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE
January 29, 2024
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I have profound appreciation and enthusiasm following the recent approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Vertex's groundbreaking cure for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).

Issues:Health Care
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CONGRESSMAN DANNY DAVIS’ PRESSER TO ANNOUNCE A FEDERAL GRANT AND LEGISLATION TO BENEFIT THE NATION'S PARKS
November 27, 2023
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Thank you for joining us today for this momentous occasion as we gather to announce a significant step forward in our commitment to the communities we serve. Today, I stand before you not only as Congressman Danny K. Davis but also as an advocate for progress, connectivity, and the well-being of our citizens.

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Reps. Davis and Feenstra Honor American Education Week by Championing Bills to Expand Education Assistance Programs to Help Workers and Employers
November 15, 2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:   
Tumia Romero:  773.533.7520 (Davis)
Billy Fuerst: 202.225.5705 (Feenstra)
 
 
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Issues:Tax Reform
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Rep. Davis Honors First-Generation College Celebration Day by Championing Bills to Help First-Generation, Low-Income, and Veteran Students Succeed in College
November 7, 2023
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Washington, D.C.- On November 7, 2023, Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced the Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act and the Earl N.

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CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS ANNOUNCES $177 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS WITH HOME ENERGY COSTS
October 30, 2023
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CHICAGO--  Today, Congressman Danny K. Davisannounced that Illinois was awarded $177 million in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

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CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS JOINS HUD’S REGIONAL OFFICE TO ANNOUNCE $5.5 MILLION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN HUD-ASSISTED MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY
October 28, 2023
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CHICAGO – Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-07) and  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Great Lakes Regional Administrator Diane M.

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Davis, Clarke, Jackson, Kelly Establish Congressional Caucus to Support Predominantly Black Institutions
October 25, 2023
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Washington, D.C.- On October 25, 2023, Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Representative Yvette D.

Issues:Education
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HAMAS vs ISRAEL
October 16, 2023
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Davis, Bonamici, Moore, Plaskett, Horsford Champion Bill to Expand Guaranteed Child Care Funding while GOP Fails to Help Working Families
October 3, 2023
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Washington, D.C.- On October 3, 2023, Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI), Representative Stacey E.

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