118th Congress

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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Reps. Davis and Wenstrup Lead Bill to Expand Housing Opportunities for Homeless Students, Including Veterans and Foster Youth
February 7, 2024
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Reps. Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Brad R. Wenstrup, D.P.M. (R-OH) introduced legislation that would increase affordable housing for homeless students - including homeless youth, veterans, and foster youth - by improving the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. The Housing for Homeless Students Act would create a limited exception to the LIHTC student rule to allow homeless or recently homeless individuals who are full time students to live in LIHTC units.
Issues:Tax Reform
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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). As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Sickle Cell Disease Caucus, I am delighted by this significant stride in advancing treatment options for individuals affected by this challenging condition.

Issues:Health Care
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Senior and Eldercare Advisory/Task Force Meeting
Event Date:
Friday, January 26, 2024 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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This is Congressman Danny K. Davis' regular meeting.

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. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act to help vulnerable students succeed in college by modernizing the financial supports for participants in the TRIO Upward Bound and Student Support Services programs. 

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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). Administered through the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services at the U.S.

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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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