U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that the EACH Act, his bill to protect religious freedom by expanding the religious conscience exemption under Obamacare, passed the House with unanimous support. This bill would protect those who practice certain religions, such as Christian Science, from choosing between following their religion or violating the law. Davis represents Principia College, the only Christian Scientist college in the nation. H.R. 1201, the Equitable Access to Care an...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) on Friday voted for H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, which is a culmination of over 60 bills passed by the House over the past 2 weeks to combat the opioid crisis. H.R. 6 passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and now heads to the Senate. "Bipartisan legislation, like H.R. 6, is moving through Congress to address a very real problem impacting our communities,"...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after the House advanced 39 bipartisan bills to fight against the opioid epidemic last week, including four bills cosponsored by Davis. The House will consider additional legislation to combat the crisis this week. "The opioid epidemic is affecting every community in every district across the country. I’ve held numerous roundtables in the district asking first responders, law enforcement, and health care experts on what they need ...
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Jonny and Kimberly Wade. (Photo courtesy of Kimberly Wade) Founder of Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Foundation, Kimberly Wade of Jerseyville, Illinois, recently published an opinion piece in The State Journal-Register and Alton Telegraph discussing the importance of recent legislation to fight pediatric cancer and help terminally ill patients. Davis has been pushing for legislation that would provide more funding specifically for pediatric cancer. Congress recently passed multiple bills into law t...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) announced today that the National Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed his bill to help law enforcement fight the opioid epidemic. May 13-19 is National Police Week. The House will consider several bills focused on helping law enforcement. More information can be found here. "Our men and women in blue put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities," said Davis. "I'm proud to lead this legislation that was inspired by members of law enforcement ...
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Davis and Hazlett's IL 13th district opioid tour was featured in a USDA video on the opioid epidemic. Click here for the full video. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released this statement encouraging participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Last fall, over 900,000 pounds of pills were collected at sites across the country. To find a participating site near you, click here. "I've seen and heard how the opioid crisis is devastating families and commu...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released this statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the State of Illinois was awarded $16,328,583 as part of the Opioid State Target Response (STR) grants authorized in the 21st Century Cures Act and funded by the omnibus spending bill Congress passed last month. “One of the biggest ways we can fight this opioid epidemic is ensuring our states have the resources they need,” said Davis. “Illinois saw a 66 percent increase...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) spoke to the Fight Colorectal Cancer advocates during their annual ‘Call On Congress’ Hill Day this week. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Davis' wife, Shannon, was diagnosed with a rare form of colon cancer at age 26 and he has continued to be an advocate for early detection and research. Davis speaks to Fight Colorectal Cancer advocates during their annual Call On Congress Hill Day. "I understand why you are all here and what you're fighting ...
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Davis announces legislation to fight opioid abuse at a press conference with law enforcement and local leaders. Normal, IL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), at a press conference today with Normal Police Department and the Town of Normal, announced the introduction of legislation to help stop opioid abuse. Davis recently introduced H.R. 5219, the Opioid Prescription Verification Act, to help law enforcement slow the movement of opioids into the illegal market. The legislation would require pha...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released this statement after the House passed H.R. 3922, the CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act, which reauthorizes the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and extends funding for Federally Qualifies Health Centers (FQHC), by a vote of 242-174. “Today, 227 Republicans joined 15 House Democrats to pass a fully paid-for, five-year reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which gives certainty to more than 350,000 kids who use CHIP i...
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