Press Releases

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025

July 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman DonDavis (NC-01) announced the passage of H.R. 2625, the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield (VERY) Actof 2025, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Following a markup in the House Veterans Affairs Committee on May 6, the legislation advanced to the House floor for consideration and passed by a voice vote, without objection. H.R.

Issues:Veterans

Congressman Don Davis Steadfast in Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Support as Defense Bills Advance

July 18, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman DonDavis (NC-01), the vice ranking member of the powerful U.S. House Armed Services Committee, voted for the two annual defense bills to authorize and appropriate funding for the military.

On July 15, 2025, as part of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Davisvoted in support H.R.

Issues:Veterans

U.S. House of Representatives Pass the CLARITY Act with Bipartisan Support

July 17, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman DonDavis (NC-01), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3633, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, also known as the CLARITY Act, by a bipartisan vote of 294-134.

Congressman Davis Spends the Day Meeting With Residents in Hertford and Gates County

July 10, 2025

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Hertford, N.C. — Congressman DonDavis (NC-01) spent Thursday, July 10, in Hertford and Gates County engaging with community leaders, visiting local businesses and a summer theatre camp, and meeting with clergy and residents to discuss issues affecting the region and the country.

Throughout the day, Davis underscored his commitment to “meeting residents where they are” and supporting economic development, educatio

Congressman Don Davis’ Statement on Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

July 3, 2025

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Washington, DC — Congressman DonDavis (NC-01) released the following statement after his vote against passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:

“While I wholeheartedly support safeguarding the American people by strengthening our national defense and securing our border, it is also deeply concerning that the average hardworking family in eastern North Carolina will bear the brunt of H.R. 1’s out-of-touch spending, as the wealthiest individuals and Washington, D.C.

Issues:Congress

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Congressman Don Davis Announces a Bill to Help Reopen Martin General Hospital

June 30, 2025

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WILLIAMSTON, N.C.—Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced new legislation to support reopening facilities like Martin General Hospital as Rural Emergency Hospitals.

The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act, announced during a press conference outside Martin General Hospital, would provide support to healthcare facilities that are facing closure or are able to reopen by increasing Medicaid reimbursements for Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) to the outpatient hospital, rather th

Issues:Health Care

Congressman Davis Holds Service Academy Dinner Honoring NC-01 Appointees

June 30, 2025

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Rocky Mount, N.C. - On Wednesday, June 18, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) hosted a Service Academy Dinner at his Rocky Mount district office. The event celebrated a group of exceptional young high school graduates from eastern North Carolina who received appointments to the United States Military Service Academies.

Issues:EducationServicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families

Martin County Teen’s Artwork Now on Display in the U.S. Capitol Building

June 16, 2025

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Washington, DC – It was a day of creativity and celebration as Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) welcomed outstanding student artist Valerie Jacobson of Martin County to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, June 11, for the Congressional Art Competition’s National Reception.

Issues:Education

Congressman Davis Votes for to Protect Eastern NC from Lethal Drugs

June 16, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) voted for a third time to support a version of S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which passed the House by a margin of 321-104.

The bill permanently classifies all fentanyl-related substances as the most dangerous type of drug, Schedule I, unless specifically listed otherwise. The bill also makes it easier for researchers to get permission to study these substances. A temporary law that did this expired on March 31.

Issues:CongressHealth Care

Congressman Don Davis Advocates for Seymour Johnson at House Armed Services Committee Budget Hearing

June 16, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) posed questions to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General John Daniel Caine, the highest-ranking civilian and U.S. military leaders, respectively. The hearing aimed to hear from the witnesses about the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense budget proposal, which has not yet been fully released.

Issues:Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families