U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) announced today that the 2020 Congressional Art Competition submission deadline has been extended by two weeks and submissions will now be accepted electronically. Both of these modifications are due to the coronavirus pandemic and resulting mandatory school closings. Students may do their artwork independently at home and are not required to submit through their school. “These changes will abide by CDC recommended social distancing measures and encourage more st...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) announced today that seven communities in IL-13 have received a total of $4,851,118 in Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grants(CDBG) Disaster Recovery grants to combat the impacts of the coronavirus. This funding was appropriated through the CARES Act,which Congressman Davis voted for and President Trump signed into law on Friday, March 27th. The CDBG grants are flexible funding to states and local governments for a ra...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) flew back to Washington, DC today to help pass the CARES Act (Phase Three) to provide economic relief to Americans impacted by the Coronavirus. Davis spoke in support of the bill, which passed the House this afternoon. CLICK HERE or image above to watch Highlights from Davis' remarks: Davis makes it a point to thank everyone working to ensure the House can still operate: the Architect of the Capitol staff, Capitol Police, House clerks, and others. As the Ranking M...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) announced today that six Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in IL-13 have received a total of $376,001 in Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants to combat the coronavirus. This funding was appropriated through HR 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, which Congressman Davis voted for and President Trump signed this into law on March 6. The funds will be used to purchase PPE, test and treat coronaviru...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that his bill to ease student debt is included in Phase Three of the Senate's stimulus package. Davis' bill (H.R. 1043) allows employers to offer a tax-free benefit of up to $5,250 to their employees to pay down existing student debt just as is currently allowed for tuition assistance. "Student debt is the second highest form of consumer debt and we continue to see that be an issue now as our economy is on hold because of COVID-19," said Davis. "Pr...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) was one seven Republicans and seven Democrats to introduce a resolution calling for the use of the Defense Production Act to ensure there are enough health care supplies going to providers to test and treat COVID-19. "As I continue to talk to health care providers throughout my district, they're worried about having the medical supplies necessary to treat COVID-19," said Davis. "These are unprecedented times and we need all hands on deck. Utilizing the Defense Pro...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Josh Gottheimer (R-N.J.) led a bipartisan group of 14 Members of Congress to take a stand to support small businesses, gig workers, independent contractors, and freelance workers in direct response to the impact that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on the American economy, local communities, and families. The Members are calling on Senate leadership, as they explore further economic stimulus legislation, to consider extending Unemployment Insurance ...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released this statement after voting for H.R. 6201, the deal reached by President Trump and Republicans and Democrats in Congress to help Americans impacted by the Coronavirus: “The severity of the economic impact of the Coronavirus is unknown at this point, but this bill makes sure we are prepared for the worst. This bill provides free testing, protects our most vulnerable, and offers relief to Americans who may experience economic hardship because of the v...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) announced today that the Springfield Housing Authority has received a $18,750 federal grant for carbon monoxide detectors. The funding is from the FY19 Capital Fund Emergency Safety and Security Grants for Carbon Monoxide Detectors program administered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The carbon monoxide detectors will be for Springfield Housing North, Springfield Housing South, and Springfield Housing Towers developments. "This grant...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today voted for $8.3 billion in funding to help to fight the Coronavirus. Additionally, Davis announced that he will hold a roundtable with health care professionals from across the district in Decatur on Friday. Details for media on Friday's roundtable to come. "Ensuring our local health professionals have the information and resources they need to prevent and treat this illness is a top priority of mine," said Davis. "This funding is critical to help prevent, t...
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