Jobs and the Economy
The east has been left behind by years of underinvestment and policies that ignored the actual needs of those who live in rural communities. Congressman Davis' perspective on economic fairness and the dignity of work is deeply rooted in his upbringing.
Growing up in rural eastern North Carolina, Congressman Davis learned the value of hard work early. He spent his childhood cropping tobacco to help his family put food on the table, provide clothing, and keep the lights on.
Congressman Davis recognizes that things have gotten more challenging for families like his, and for many in eastern North Carolina, the American dream has never felt more out of reach. That’s why he is pushing policies in Washington, D.C., to rebuild an economy that works for everyone by creating good-paying jobs, protecting the dignity of work, and fighting for fair wages and equitable employment practices in the workplace for all North Carolinians.
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More on Jobs and the Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Dusty Johnson (SD-At-Large) introduced H.R. 7530, the Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2026, to provide the Department of Agriculture (USDA) with additional authorities to provide grants, zero-interest and low-interest loans, loan forgiveness, and loan refinancing to certain rural water, wastewater, or waste-disposal facilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) voted to advance H.R. 7006, a bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package funding Financial Services–General Government and National Security–Department of State and Related Programs, with a vote of 341 to 79.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced H.R. 6855, the White House Conference on Small Business Act, which would restart the White House Conference on Small Business and bring together small business owners from all 50 states and U.S. territories.
GARYSBURG, NC — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) received a tour of the Lowe’s Distribution Center in Garysburg, NC to gain insights into its operations, workforce, and role in supporting the regional economy.
Asheville, NC — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) visited western North Carolina on Friday, May 23, to highlight economic recovery, regional unity, and national defense.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) visited Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII’s) Newport News Shipbuilding division alongside Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) visited Grady-White Boats, a significant contributor to the boating industry. He discussed the impacts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule on boating businesses and the broader economic landscape of eastern North Carolina’s coastal communities.