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Washington, D.C. – On September 18, 2023, Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07), Congressman Dr. Michael C. Burgess (R-TX-26), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-01) introduced H.Res. |
Federal Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions
Funding for the federal government expires on September 30. I am working to keep critical services up and running for families in our community, but House Republicans are charging forward with shutting down the government.
Congressman Danny K. Davis, 7th District of Illinois, local elected officials, and the community convened a press conference to discuss the House Judiciary Committee forum in Chicago on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, to discuss crime in Chicago. |
Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2023, Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Fostering Success in Higher Education Act to improve college access, retention, and graduation rates for foster and homeless youth.
Since last June, my office and colleagues have received many calls requesting assistance due to the awful storm, which flooded many homes and damaged property. A few weeks ago, I spoke with the President personally and asked him for help. On Friday, we telephoned 30,000 people to let them know that all of us are working on securing funding to help them through the aftermath of the flood.
These are the final hours to submit nominations for 2022–2023 Medal of Valor - the Nation's highest award for a public safety officer.
Washington DC – A few weeks ago Congresspersons Danny K. Davis, Robin Kelly, and Jonathan Jackson introduced legislation to establish the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple national historic site in the state of Illinois. Joining the Congresspersons at the announcement were Roberts Temple Pastor Cleven Wardlaw, Pastor Wheeler Parker Jr. (Emmitt Till’s cousin), Rev. Al Sampson, Dr.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 19, 2023
Washington DC- Today, Congressman Danny K. Davis stands alongside the Illinois Supreme Court in celebrating their groundbreaking decision to declare the elimination of cash bail constitutional. This landmark ruling establishes Illinois as the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail, reaffirming its commitment to a fair and just criminal justice system that respects the rights and dignity of all its citizens.