Springfield, IL- U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), member of both the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Agriculture Committee, today announced that R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, will attend Agriculture Day at the State Fair. James directs policy for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has jurisdiction over lock and dam projects throughout the country. James will tour the fair, participate in a discussion with farmers, and tour the LaGrang...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority a $2.3 million grant to provide funds for the pavement rehabilitation of a primary taxiway and tarmac at the Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA). “Investing in our local airports is just one example of this Congress and administration’s commitment to infrastructure,” said Davis. “CIRA is a critical part of growing Bloo...
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Local leaders are praising the passage of U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis' (R-Ill.) bill, H.R. 66, the Route 66 Centennial Commission Act. The bill unanimously passed the House of Representatives last night. Here is what leaders in the 13th district are saying about H.R. 66: "After almost 92 years, Route 66 continues to positively impact the economy of communities across this historic byway," said State Representative Tim Butler. "As we drive towards the centennial of 66, we will continue to see towns th...
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Davis speaks in support of H.R. 66. Click here to watch the full video. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 66, the Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, unanimously passed the House of Representatives. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. "Route 66 is a symbol of American independence and prosperity, a critical part of our economy, and it's important to preserve it for future generations," Davis said. "I would like to thank my coll...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), a member of the Aviation Subcommittee on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today shared more good news for the University of Illinois Willard Airport, which received a $1,829,100 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant will be used to reconstruct the taxiway. "Willard Airport is an essential part of the Champaign-Urbana community and helps connect rural areas to the rest of the world," said Davis. "These necessary safety u...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) applauded the University of Illinois-Willard Airport (CMI) after it announced today that American Airlines will add new direct service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport starting in December. According to CMI, this is the first new hub available to the region in more than ten years. “Adding this new route is testament to Champaign-Urbana’s strong economy and will provide even more opportunities for residents throughout Central Illinois,” said Davis. “I ap...
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Davis and State Rep. Avery Bourne at the Wildey Theater in Edwardsville. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 66, the Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, was passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week. "I am proud to have America’s most iconic road run through the middle of my district and it’s important we celebrate its history," Davis said. "This bill will create a commission to honor the 100th anniversary of Route ...
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Davis with members of Champaign County First in the U.S. Capitol. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today met with Champaign County First, a group of civic leaders from throughout Champaign County, about upcoming infrastructure and economic development projects in the county in need of federal support. "I am proud to represent this community and help them succeed by working to obtain federal funding for projects, like the $1.45 million grant for the Champaign-Urbana MTD last fall and building on ...
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Davis speaks in support of H.R. 8. Click here for his full remarks. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today spoke in support of H.R. 8, the Water Resources Development Act on the House floor. The bill passed with bipartisan support, fulfilling the promise of following regular order and keeping Congress on track of reauthorizing WRDA every two years. "Our bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake projects to improve ports, inland waterways, locks, dams, flood protection, ecosys...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) today announced the administration will provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers $10 million in funding for major rehabilitation work the LaGrange Lock (Versailles, IL) located on the Illinois River south of Beardstown, IL in Cass County. Additionally, the administration is providing $1 million in funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP), which was authorized ...
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