U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today received his subcommittee assignments for the 114th Congress. “I am honored to have another opportunity to serve on both of these committees, which have a history of bipartisanship and a proven record of success,” said Davis. “Agriculture and transportation issues are essential to a strong economy here in Illinois and nationwide. Although each committee will face new challenges as we seek to improve the future of American agriculture and craft policy to buil...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address. “Tonight’s State of the Union address was another opportunity for the President to demonstrate leadership and focus on bipartisan solutions that unite our government rather than divide us. Unfortunately, that is not what we heard tonight. “The President continues to put forth ideas without a plan or the support of Congress to execute them. I support many of the same...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3, the Keystone XL Pipeline Act, by a vote of 266-153. H.R. 3 would authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline. “Today, I voted once again in support of building the Keystone XL pipeline which has the potential to create more than 40,000 jobs and help make America more energy independent,” said Davis. “The President has the ability right now to he...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act, to restore the definition of a full-time worker back to the traditional 40-hours per week. “Today, this House continued its promise to advance legislation that will provide greater economic opportunity to middle-class families,” said Davis. Unfortunately, hardworking Americans continue to see their hours reduced, paychecks cut or promotions passed over because of ...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today was sworn in as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 114th Congress during a ceremony on the floor of the House on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. This is Davis’ second term in Congress. “I am honored to be sworn in for a second term and for another opportunity to serve the people of Illinois’ 13th Congressional District,” said Davis. “This oath is one that I take very seriously and will continue to uphold by supporting and defending the Constitut...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that bipartisan legislation to incentivize small businesses to hire veterans while at the same time providing them relief from the Affordable Care Act was unanimously approved by the House. “I am humbled by the amount of support shown by the new Congress for my legislation to help businesses hire more of our nation’s veterans,” said Davis. “The Hire More Heroes Act is a great example of the type of bipartisan, jobs legislation that we will continue...
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The new Republican Congress showed a glimpse of its early legislative strategy Tuesday, when the House passed a bill within hours of being sworn in that had both a St. Louis-area origin and anti-Obamacare tone. The House approved, 412-0, the Hire More Heroes Act, written by Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville. A similar measure was introduced in the Senate on Tuesday by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo. The bill encourages small businesses to hire veterans covered by the Veterans Administration or military hea...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today delivered the first Weekly Republican Address of the new year highlighting the new American Congress’ focus on economic growth and job creation including his bill, the Hire More Heroes Act, to help small businesses hire more of our nation’s veterans. Video of the weekly address is available by clicking the above photo or by clicking here. TEXT OF DAVIS’ ADDRESS: Happy New Year, everyone. I’m Congressman Rodney Davis from the great state of Illinois. I’m hono...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) will deliver the Weekly Republican Address to the nation from Springfield, Illinois on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Davis will discuss priorities of the 114th Congress including his bill to encourage small businesses to hire more of our nation’s veterans. “I am honored to deliver the first Republican address of the New Year from Springfield, Illinois, home and resting place of Abraham Lincoln,” Rep. Davis said. “My message will echo that of President Lincoln, 'gover...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) tonight released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a year-long spending bill to fund the federal government. “The bill passed tonight funds our government for the next year providing certainty for the American people and giving the next Congress an opportunity to operate without being forced to govern from crisis to crisis,” said Davis. “Although this is not a perfect bill, it does include many of the individual House-passed ap...
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