118th Congress

Congressman Danny K. Davis' Post Father's Day Event
Event Date:
Saturday, June 22, 2024 – 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Address:
2813 W. Fifth Ave. -- Outside
Chicago, Illinois 60612
United States

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U.S. REP. DANNY K. DAVIS JOINS BOOKER, BROWN, VAN HOLLEN TO INTRODUCE BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN WORLD SICKLE CELL AWARENESS DAY RESOLUTION
June 18, 2024
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U.S. REP. DANNY K. DAVIS JOINS BOOKER, BROWN, VAN HOLLEN TO INTRODUCE BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN WORLD SICKLE CELL AWARENESS DAY RESOLUTION

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CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS ANNOUNCES FEDERAL GRANTS BENEFITING CHICAGO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
May 31, 2024
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Chicago, IL -Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-07) is proud to announce the awarding of several significant federal grants to support essential community services and educational programs in the Chicago area. These grants, totaling over $14.7 million, will enhance healthcare, education, and social services for residents across the city.

Issues:EducationHealth Care
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STATEMENT FROM US REPRESENTATIVE DANNY K. DAVIS REGARDING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
April 30, 2024
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As a Congressional representative, I am deeply committed to peace and justice both domestically and internationally, and I am particularly concerned about the ongoing violence between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza, where thousands of innocent civilians, especially Palestinians, are bearing the brunt of brutal, unfathomable violence.

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FY25 Community Project Funding (Calendar Year 2024)
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS COMMENDS PRESIDENT BIDEN'S COMMITMENT TO STUDENT DEBT RELIEF FOR PUBLIC SERVICE WORKERS
March 25, 2024
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Chicago - Today, Congressman Danny K. Davis issued a statement commending President Joseph Biden for his steadfast commitment to easing the burden of student debt for public service workers across the nation.

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Rep. Davis Finalizes $14,335,783 For Local Projects in Government Funding Package
March 6, 2024
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Today, Representative Davis voted to finalize $14,335,783 in Community Project Funding that he previously secured for Illinois’s 7th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Austin, Bellwood, Bronzeville, Chicago, East Garfield Park, Englewood, Maywood, Oak Park, South Austin, West Garfield Park, and West Humboldt Park. “I am incredibly pleased to vote for $14,335,783 in Community Project Funding in this bill that I know will have a profound impact on Illinois’s 7th District,” Rep. Davis said. “These investments grow our economy, making a real difference in the lives of so many in our community. I am proud to have fought for funding that will make our community healthier, safer, and stronger.”
Issues:Economy and Jobs
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Reps. Davis and Lawler Champion Bill to Support Healthy Childhoods
March 5, 2024
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Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Michael Lawler (R-NY) introduced the Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act to provide critical investments in the primary prevention of adverse childhood experiences and their related negative outcomes. “Strengthening children and families is important to preventing and mitigating adverse childhood experiences,” said Rep. Davis.  “The Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act will help states and communities promote healthy childhoods and advance research so children can thrive.  I am pleased to join with Rep. Lawler to lead this important bill to help grow happy and healthy children.”
Issues:Health Care
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Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on the Gaza Conflict
March 5, 2024
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As the situation in Gaza continues to escalate, I am deeply concerned about the devastating impact on civilians and the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire. The loss of innocent lives and the destruction of homes and infrastructure is tragic and unacceptable.

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Davis Leads Ways and Means Democrats in Calling on SSA to Address Disproportionate Denial of Social Security Benefits for Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease
February 8, 2024
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Today, Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (D-IL) led Democratic Members who have served on the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee during the 118th Congress in sending a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Martin O’Malley calling for action to address high benefit denial rates for individuals, particularly children, who are disabled by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the disproportionate harm to Black children and other low-income communities caused by SSA’s current regulations. Ranking Member Davis was joined on the letter by all of the Democratic members who have served on the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee this Congress: Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA), Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL).
Issues:Social Security
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