U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) this week participated in the American Congressional Exchange program through the Bipartisan Policy Center. The two-day tour of the 13th District included stops in McLean, Macon, Champaign, Sangamon, Macoupin, and Madison counties where Davis and Rochester discussed areas where Republicans and Democrats can work together. Last year, Davis visited Rochester’s district and also participated in a bipartisan forum at the Kennedy Inst...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill) today announced that the City of Carrollton was awarded a grant from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development’s Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants program. “Congratulations to Mayor Montanez and the residents of Carrollton for being awarded this grant to improve its emergency response operations,” Davis said. “Helping our rural communities invest in safety upgrades is critical. I'm proud to represent the many small communities that make...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that the Village of Stonington was awarded a grant from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development’s Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants program. “Congratulations to Mayor Marucco and the residents of Stonington for being awarded this grant to improve its emergency response operations,” Davis said. “Helping our rural communities invest in safety upgrades is critical. I'm proud to represent the many small communities that m...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released this statement urging a trade deal with China and the House to vote on the USMCA trade agreement. The statement comes after the administration announced a trade relief package for farmers. “The trade relief package announced by the White House yesterday is necessary for our farmers, but they really need to see results with these trade negotiations and I still remain optimistic that President Trump can reach a deal with China. However, it’s not just ...
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Davis discusses the climate benefits of the Farm Bill and advocates for more commonsense solutions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the House Rules Committee. Click to watch. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) this week highlighted the 2018 Farm Bill as bipartisan effort to reduce climate change by offering an amendment to H.R. 9. The amendment would have included the 2018 Farm Bill as an existing law relevant to the bill’s stated target of reducing greenhouse gas emission. Unfortunately, t...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) a $378,671 grant as part of their Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) to provide hands-on educational experiences for research and to fill workforce gaps in the country’s food, agriculture, and related industries. Davis serves on the House Agricultural Committee, is co-chair of House Agriculture Research Caucus, and has been a strong...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-IL) today released five photos from some of his visits in Champaign County this past Friday and Monday. To view more of Davis' meetings and events, follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Davis tours the Cancer Center at Illinois to recognize March as Colorectal Cancer Month. Davis' wife Shannon is a 19-year colon cancer survivor. Dr. Rohit Bhargava, Direct of the Cancer Center at Illinois, and his team are working to develop new kinds of imaging for colorectal cancer. Da...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released this statement after being named to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture. Davis has served on this committee since coming to Congress in 2013. “Agriculture is an important job creator in my district and I’m looking forward to being a voice for farmers and ag producers on this committee for another term,” said Davis. “I’ve been honored to be part of two successful farm bills and now we must ensure the latest farm bill is implemented and protec...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis released the following statement today after he attended the signing of the 2018 farm bill at the White House. "Today is a great day not only for our farmers, but for our rural communities as a whole," said Davis."This process has had its ups and downs, but at the end of the day we got a strong bill that benefits all Americans. Getting a farm bill across the finish line was always my goal and it was an honor to attend the bill signing today at the White House." Here is wha...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today sent a letter to Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner requesting further information about a waiver the State of Illinois submitted in November to exempt every county except for one from work requirements within the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP). “The biggest concern I hear right now from employers is the inability to hire for the jobs they have available,” said Davis. “These are good paying jobs that we need taken to keep our economy growin...
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