Earlier this month, the Southern Illinois University (SIU) Centers for Family Medicine and the Health Center Advocacy Network recognized U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) for his “continued support of SIU Center for Family Medicine and health centers across the country.” “Community Health Centers and other health care providers are on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Rep. Davis. “That’s why I joined a near-unanimous and bipartisan group of lawmakers in supporting ...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill) today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a second round of CARES Act funding for local public housing authorities in Illinois' 13th congressional district in the amount of $1,128,834. The funding comes through the CARES Act which Congressman Davis voted for and President Trump signed into law in March. These CARES Act Admin Fee Regular and Mainstream Voucher Program funds are to support public housing agencies as they p...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded $1,000,000 to the Macoupin County Health Department to combat the opioid crisis. The funding comes from the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. It will be used to enhance and expand service delivery for substance use disorders (SUD) and opioid use disorders (OUD). "The Coronavirus pandemic did not put a pause button on the op...
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The Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) has recognized U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) as a “2020 Medicare Advantage Supporter.” “I believe that increasing consumer choice in health care coverage provides better health care coverage and improves health outcomes for the American people,” said Rep. Davis. “That’s why I’m proud to support legislation that strengthens Medicare Advantage because it provides additional health care coverage options for seniors I represent in Congress. I will alway...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (IL-13) and Darin LaHood (IL-18) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded a $8,000,000 Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Grant to build a new Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center. It will replace the current on-street bus transfer area. The new center will serve 10 bus routes and 1,800 daily boardings, offering riders protection from weather and improved safety, access, amenities and transit servi...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced upcoming Virtual Open Office Hours next week in Jerseyville, Hardin, Carlinville, and Carrollton. He will meet with constituents virtually about issues important to them. Open Office Hours have previously been held in-person, but due to Davis testing positive for the Coronavirus on Wednesday, August 5th he will be conducting them virtually. You can read his full statement on testing positive here. Davis held 3 in-person and 3 virtual Open Office Ho...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill) today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has awarded Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grants totaling $442,759.48 to four fire departments in Illinois' 13th Congressional District. The grants will be used to purchase items such as Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) packs amongst other things depending on...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill) released the following statement on his positive COVID-19 test: “This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. Since the beginning of this pandemic, I have taken my temperature twice daily because serving in Congress means I interact with many people, and it’s my duty to protect the health of those I serve. This morning, my temperature clocked in at 99 degrees Fahrenheit, which is higher than normal for me. “Because of the high temperature, my wife and I received a...
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U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today held a press conference with Tony Galbo and family to discuss Gabby’s Law, federal legislation that would require all U.S. hospitals to adopt, implement, and periodically update using the best evidence-based sepsis protocols. Gabby's Law is named in honor of Gabrielle “Gabby” Galbo, who passed away in 2012 at the age of 5 following an undetected tick bite that developed into sepsis. Gabby was the daughter of Tony and Elizabeth Galbo of Monticello. ...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $600,000 grant and 40 year, 1.375% interest loan of $1,095,000 to the City of Pana. The total federal support for the project is $1,695,000. The award is part of USDA Rural Development's Water and Waste Loan and Grant Program aimed at boosting rural communities water infrastructure. This grant will be used to construct new water lines around Pana Lake. "I'm excited for the hun...
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