CBO Finds H.R. 3 Will Lead to Fewer New Prescription Drugs
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released this statement after the Congressional Budget Office’s report found that H.R. 3, the Democrat’s prescription drug bill, will result in fewer new drug products being developed and coming to the market. Instead, Davis is backing a bipartisan alternative, H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, which bundles a range of measures already advanced by House committees or were included in a drug pricing bill (S. 2543) passed by the Senate Finance Committee 19-9.
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Former Secretary LaHood: Avoid Impeachment Like the Plague
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), at a Select Committee on Modernization hearing, discussed impeachment with former congressman and Obama transportation secretary what advice he would give members of Congress who want to get legislation passed in the midst of impeachment.
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Davis Amendment Passes As Part of Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis' (R-Ill.) bipartisan amendment to study the disproportionate discrimination of older women in the workforce passes the House as part of H.R. 1230, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. The amendment then requires government agencies to make recommendations for best practices to combat age discrimination of women in the workforce.
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Christian County Clerk Gives Unique Perspective at Election Security Hearing
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) discusses election security with Christian County Clerk Mike Gianasi at a recent Committee on House Administration hearing.
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Thanks to Heartland Community College President Keith Cornille for the Hawks gear! Excited to display this in my Washington office for all of our guests to see. Go Hawks!
Census Hiring Update: Two weeks ago I shared the hiring goals from the U.S. Census Bureau in the 13th Congressional District. A lot of progress since then, but many counties still have jobs available starting in a matter of weeks. The latest numbers are below. They offer flexible hours and competitive wages. These jobs are perfect for students, retirees, part-time workers, and anyone looking to earn extra income. Apply today: https://2020census.gov/en/jobs
Spoke to students in some of Mrs. Freeman's Normal West High School classes recently. Great questions about what's going on in Congress. Enjoyed visiting with them.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) honors Craig Lindvahl, a native of Taylorville, who has won several awards for his work as an educator, filmmaker, composer, and author. Lindvahl recently passed away from pancreatic cancer.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) honors the life and service of Reverend Ottis Livingston who dedicated his life to serving God and the people of Macon County.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Max Schachter who lost his son Alex during the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Davis and Schachter promote schoolsafety.gov, which helps administrators, teachers, and parents assess their school, provide information on federal grants and other resources available to help secure their school, and help all communities develop safety plans in case of emergency.