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
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is pleased to announce that the Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin, Corp. a fixed-priced, indefinite-quantity contract to procure aircraft sustaining engineering and logistics support services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announces that a provision he authored will temporarily prevent the Air Force from divesting an F-15E combat squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB) in Wayne County, North Carolina, has been included in the Chairman’s mark of H.R. 8070, the base bill for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) hosted representatives from Huntington Ingalll’s (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), eastern North Carolina community college leaders, and workforce development officials for a roundtable discussion on the importance of bringing good-paying jobs to North Carolina’s First Congressional District.