U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) recently voted for H.R. 5578, the Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act of 2016, to ensure sexual assault survivors in federal criminal cases have greater rights to evidence collection kits and the results from forensic examinations. H.R. 5578 passed with unanimous support. “Our system should make it easier for sexual assault survivors to get the justice they deserve but right now it’s not doing that,” said Davis. “The Survivors’ Bill of Rights will provide victims of sex...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today congratulated 13th District Olympic and Paralympic athletes on the House floor. Davis has also cosponsored H.R. 5946, the United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act, which prevents medalists from being penalized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for medals won during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Davis congratulates 13th District Olympic and Paralympic athletes on the House floor. CLICK HERE to view and download the above video. “W...
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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 not only highlights the importance of STEM education but also encourage more students to engage in these fields...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today spoke about “A Better Way” to fight poverty in this country at the First Run Feeding America donation to the Central Illinois Foodbank. Land O'Lakes donated 40,000 pounds, or 33,000 meals, of macaroni and cheese to local families in need. Davis at the Central Illinois Foodbank First Run Feeding America donation. CLICK HERE to download above photo. "The Central Illinois Foodbank distributes 9 million pounds of food each year to families in need," said Davis. ...
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As students head back to Illinois State University (ISU) this week and next, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs (D-Ill.) made their second stop in two weeks to raise awareness about state and federal efforts to strengthen 529 college savings plans and improve access to affordable education. Davis and Frerichs were joined today by ISU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Janet Wessel Krejci. The two were at the University of Illinois Urba...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today called on President Obama to immediately re-direct $589 million in unspent Ebola response funding to prevent the spread of the Zika virus. More than 1,600 cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in the U.S. and according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 46 cases were reported in Illinois last week. “President Obama has nearly $600 million in funding at his disposal that could be used immediately to prevent the spread of Zika,” said Davis. “Th...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released this statement after reports surfaced that the White House paid $400 million in cash to Iran. The payment coincided with the release of four Americans held captive in Terhan in January. “If these reports are true, the administration has essentially put a price tag on every American,” said Davis. “Breaking with our country’s longstanding stance against paying ransoms is dangerous and the American people deserve an explanation. Unfortunately, this jus...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs (D-Ill.) made a stop at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus today to raise awareness about state and federal efforts to strengthen 529 college savings plans and improve access to affordable education. Davis and Frerichs discuss bipartisan efforts to make saving for college easier for Illinois families. Davis is a leader in federal efforts to expand, modernize, and strengthen 529 college savings pl...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released this statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan, bicameral compromise to fight our nation’s prescription drug abuse and heroin epidemic. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016, includes 18 bills the passed by the House earlier this year to address this epidemic. This legislation, which passed the House last week, now heads to the president’s desk for signature. “Every 12 minutes someone dies from a drug overdose in the U.S.,...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced that his amendment to prevent $4.2 million from going to the Office of Congressional Relations at the EPA was adopted plate last night and will be included in H.R. 5538, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Davis offered his amendment in response to a lack of inaction by EPA and the Office of Congressional Relations. CLICK HERE to view the amendment. Background: Davis and his staff have contacted the EPA...
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