U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after the House voted to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing rules impacting new and existing coal-fired power plants. “Last week, I visited coal plants and spoke with miners in my district who are afraid of losing their jobs because of regulations coming out of Washington,” said Davis. “These new rules put every one of those jobs in jeopardy. I also saw last week that the industry has made gre...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after Sara Wojcicki Jimenez (R-Springfield) was appointed to the 99th State House District: “As a person who has worked in the highest levels of state government, Sara has the experience needed to hit the ground running at this critical time,” said Davis. “And as the mother of a young family, including twin boys, something we both have in common, she understands the lasting impact decisions made in Springfield today will have...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), John Shimkus (R-Ill.), and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after urging House leadership to bring H.R. 1471, the FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015, to the floor: “The progress made by Gifford and Washington to rebuild and come back even stronger than before has been remarkable. But we cannot forget the struggle these communities have gone through. We must continue to push for a fairer process within FEMA when determining th...
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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today voted for the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act to ensure comprehensive background checks are conducted on every refugee from Syria and Iraq seeking admittance into the United States. “Our first priority must be protecting the American people against possible terrorist attacks,” said Davis. “The president’s own advisors have warned of gaps within our screening process and ISIS’s ability to infiltrate Syrian refugees. I hop...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced the Congressional App Challenge is now open for high school students throughout the 13th Congressional District. This initiative is to encourage student engagement in coding and other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related fields. “Innovation and technology drive the success of our nation,” said Davis. “This competition will not only highlight the importance of STEM education but also encourage more students to engage in these fi...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today spoke in support of pediatric cancer research on behalf of Jonny Wade, an 8-year-old boy from Jerseyville, who has been battling a rare form of brain and spinal cancer since 2014. Davis met with Jonny and his family earlier this year and invited them to Washington, DC to advocate for research funding but unfortunately they have been unable to make the trip due to Jonny’s health. Click here to view Davis’ floor speech. Davis advocating for pediatric cancer re...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) today announced that they have signed on to support the Cuba Agricultural Exports Act (H.R. 3687), making it a bipartisan bill. Under current law, US producers are permitted to export agricultural commodities to Cuba. However, restrictions on financing and marketing harm US competitiveness in the Cuban market and limit export potential. The Cuba Agricultural Exports Act would repeal restrictions on export financing and give producers acc...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), along with other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, sent a letter urging President Obama to engage in a comprehensive strategy with our allies to defeat ISIS and suspend the flow of Syrian and Iraqi refugees into the U.S. The letter was signed by U.S. Reps. Bob Dold (IL-10), Peter Roskam (IL-6), Mike Bost (IL-12), Randy Hultgren (IL-14), John Shimkus (IL-15), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) and Darin LaHood (IL-18). “Our first priority must be protecting th...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.) today announced their bill to permanently authorize the Army Corps of Engineers’ Veterans Curation Program (VCP), including the St. Louis program, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 422 to 3. "The Veterans Curation Programs throughout the country, including the program near my district in St. Louis, have helped more than 200 veterans build on the skills and training they've received in the military and transition t...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after Tim Nugent passed away this morning: “Today, we lost a pioneer in architectural accessibility and a relentless advocate for people with disabilities,” said Davis. “Tim fought for the rights of disabled veterans and to make universities accessible to students with disabilities. He challenged the way many regarded disabled individuals and opened the doors of higher education to millions of Americans. His legacy will live ...
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