Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today voted for the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act to ensure comprehensive background checks are conducted on every refugee from Syria and Iraq seeking admittance into the United States. “Our first priority must be protecting the American people against possible terrorist attacks,” said Davis. “The president’s own advisors have warned of gaps within our screening process and ISIS’s ability to infiltrate Syrian refugees. I hop...
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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 will not only highlight the importance of STEM education but also encourage more students to engage in these fi...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today spoke in support of pediatric cancer research on behalf of Jonny Wade, an 8-year-old boy from Jerseyville, who has been battling a rare form of brain and spinal cancer since 2014. Davis met with Jonny and his family earlier this year and invited them to Washington, DC to advocate for research funding but unfortunately they have been unable to make the trip due to Jonny’s health. Click here to view Davis’ floor speech. Davis advocating for pediatric cancer re...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) today announced that they have signed on to support the Cuba Agricultural Exports Act (H.R. 3687), making it a bipartisan bill. Under current law, US producers are permitted to export agricultural commodities to Cuba. However, restrictions on financing and marketing harm US competitiveness in the Cuban market and limit export potential. The Cuba Agricultural Exports Act would repeal restrictions on export financing and give producers acc...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), along with other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, sent a letter urging President Obama to engage in a comprehensive strategy with our allies to defeat ISIS and suspend the flow of Syrian and Iraqi refugees into the U.S. The letter was signed by U.S. Reps. Bob Dold (IL-10), Peter Roskam (IL-6), Mike Bost (IL-12), Randy Hultgren (IL-14), John Shimkus (IL-15), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) and Darin LaHood (IL-18). “Our first priority must be protecting th...
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U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) and Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.) today announced their bill to permanently authorize the Army Corps of Engineers’ Veterans Curation Program (VCP), including the St. Louis program, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 422 to 3. "The Veterans Curation Programs throughout the country, including the program near my district in St. Louis, have helped more than 200 veterans build on the skills and training they've received in the military and transition t...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today released the following statement after Tim Nugent passed away this morning: “Today, we lost a pioneer in architectural accessibility and a relentless advocate for people with disabilities,” said Davis. “Tim fought for the rights of disabled veterans and to make universities accessible to students with disabilities. He challenged the way many regarded disabled individuals and opened the doors of higher education to millions of Americans. His legacy will live ...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) this Veterans Day highlighted the service of four veterans from his district who his office has assisted with casework claims through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “Throughout our nation’s history many great men and women have served and sacrificed so that we may be free,” said Davis. “They’ve defended our country during some of its darkest hours and today we give our thanks and honor them and their service to our nation.” While the VA has made progress...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today toured Chestnut Health Systems’ new 24-hour mental health crisis/medical detoxification unit and hosted a roundtable with members of the health community, law enforcement, and local government to discuss ways we can improve our mental health system. Davis also discussed H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, which was introduced by U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.), a clinical psychologist, to overhaul our nation’s broken mental health syste...
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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today visited the Department of Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System in Danville. Davis met with leaders to discuss ways to improve care for veterans. Davis tours Danville VA with Acting Director Diana Carranza and signs Randy Cook's AFC Football, a resident of one of Danville's Community Living Centers. “Our veterans deserve a responsive system that provides timely access to health care,” said Davis. “While many veterans receive excellent care from the doc...
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