Press Releases

Washington, D.C.- U. S. Representative Danny K. Davis is pleased to announce the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services HRSA for granting $28.8 million in funding for the Chicago Department of Health to strengthen the health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems. This first-of-its-kind funding provides flexible awards directly to state, local, and territorial health departments to help ensure they have the people, services, and systems they need to promote and protect health in their communities.

 I am pleased to note that the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment announced on October 13th is 8.7% percent and will automatically increase benefits first received in January. This applies to SSI payments as well, for an average retired worker beneficiary in January. The increase in their benefit will be $140 dollars a month. This year’s 8.7% increase is the largest since 1981. The 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment will begin with payments to more than 65 million SSI beneficiaries in January 2023, which will give seniors more peace of mind.

Washington, D.C.- Today, U. S. Representative Danny K. Davis joined his colleagues in saluting the Biden Administration for supporting and signing legislation that will reduce inflation, lower health care costs, combat climate change, create opportunities and jobs, protect public health, lower health insurance premiums and expand coverage, lower costs for small businesses and other monumental changes.

“I applaud President Biden for taking this important step to cancel up to $20,000 of borrowers’ federal student loan debt,” said Rep.

I'm stunned and saddened to hear of the tragic death of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski. Congresswoman Walorski was the Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee, Worker and Family support that I Chair. We have worked collaboratively and collegiately for many years on the Ways and Means committee. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, her staff and their families, and the other victims of this terrible crash.

Chicago – U. S. Rep. Danny K. Davis voted to secure urgently needed relief for small businesses across the state and his congressional district.  The Relief for Restaurants & Other Hard Hit, Small Businesses Act, will deliver $55 billion to replenish funding for district-wide restaurants and establish a new program supporting other small businesses impacted by the pandemic.

Washington, D.C. – U. S. Representative Danny K. Davis was appointed to the America COMPETES Act of 2022 conference committee. The America COMPETES Act would invest in cutting-edge science and technology to protect critical supply chains, support manufacturing jobs, and maintain America’s competitive edge.