Click here for video of Davis' remarks. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today honored the life and legacy of Eldon "Twirp" Williams of Godfrey, IL on the House Floor. Williams was a Godfrey Village Board trustee and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was tragically killed during an attempted robbery in Alton, IL last month. Below are Davis' remarks: I rise today to recognize the life and legacy of Eldon “Twirp” Williams, whose life was tragically ended last month at the age of 87. Endearingly ...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) today announced that HSHS St. John's Hospital System was awarded a $429,008 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant from USDA Rural Development that will help fight the opioid epidemic. These funds will help HSHS St. John's Hospital address opioid misuse through the purchase and installation of interactive telemedicine equipment. A telehealth network will be implemented at 14 health care facilities in 13 central Illinois counties. Addit...
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Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13) joined Acting Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) K. Jane Williams and General Manager of Connect Transit Isaac Thorne today to recognize grant funding awarded to Connect Transit by the FTA. Both Congressman LaHood and Congressman Davis advocated strongly on behalf of Connect Transit to see this funding awarded. In September, the FTA announced a $6 million grant award to Connect Transit through the Buses ...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) joined "New Day" on CNN this morning and called on all Americans to tone down the political rhetoric following attempted attacks on public officials and organiztions this week. Davis experienced political violence first-hand at the Congressional Baseball Shooting in June 2017. Below are excerpts of his interview with John Berman. Click here for the full interview. "We’re not Republicans and Democrats in times like this, we’re all Americans. I hope and pray that o...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which is historic, bipartisan legislation to combat the opioid epidemic. Davis' bill to protect religious freedom by expanding the religious conscience exemption under Obamacare was included in the package. "This bipartisan legislation is a historic step in our continued efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, which is affecting every community in eve...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after all parties signed an agreement on how the 1908 Springfield Race Riot site will be excavated and where the artifacts will go once they are retrieved. This agreement allows the excavation to move forward. Davis has helped to facilitate federal assistance for this project with the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Library of Congress. "I am very pleased that all parties have signed this ...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced upcoming open office hours in Heyworth. He will meet with constituents individually or in small groups about issues important to them. Davis has held 34 open office hours this Congress and 37 traveling help desks with staff to ensure constituents have an opportunity to make their voices heard. "Ensuring constituents have an opportunity to meet with me and voice their concerns about a particular issue or get help with a federal agency continues to b...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that MJM Electric Cooperative was awarded a USDA Rural Development loan that will be used to fund infrastructure improvement in Jerseyville. “This is an exciting time for the residents in southwestern Illinois and I’m glad to see local leaders taking advantage of these federal funding programs,” Davis said. "These loans will help local infrastructure needs become a reality and provide new jobs and safer roads for residents." The Rural Development f...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced they will lift restrictions on the sale of E15 blend gasoline, which will greatly benefit American farmers and consumers. Currently, federal regulations restrict the sale of E15 during the summer, from June 1st to September 15th. With today’s announcement, President Trump has directed the EPA to issue new regulations allowing ethanol blends above E10 and up to E15 to be sold year round natio...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after his bill to reform the FEMA funding formula was signed into law today as part of the FAA reauthorization package. "This change is long overdue and it is one I have fought tirelessly for since my first term in Congress," Davis said. "My legislation will help level the playing field and ensure rural areas, like my district, are treated fairly when a disaster happens and help is needed. I am very happy to see this finally signed...
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