Press Releases
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October 6, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins urging immediate action to protect North Carolina’s flue-cured tobacco farmers who are facing steep financial losses following the collapse of exports to China.
In his letter, Davis highlighted that China has historically been the largest buyer of U.S. flue-cured tobacco, purchasing between 60–65 million pounds annually.
Issues:Agriculture Jobs and the Economy
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September 21, 2025
Stantonsburg, N.C. — Congressman DonDavis (NC-01) released the following letter to Town of Stantonsburg officials.
The full text of Congressman Davis’ letter to the Town Council is included below:
September 21, 2025
Town of Stantonsburg
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September 19, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement following adoption of H.Res. 719, Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk.
“My heart goes out to Charlie Kirk’s family. Our nation deserves far better than the horrendous tragedy that unfolded at Utah Valley University. Violence and hate speech have no place in society. Now is the time for us to come together and work to restore civility and respect across our country.”
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September 19, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congressman DonDavis (NC-01) released the following statement after voting “no” on H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, a stopgap government funding measure that passed the U.S. House of Representatives despite bipartisan opposition.
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September 3, 2025
Rocky Mount, N.C.— During the 2025 August congressional recess, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) and his team traveled across all 22 counties in North Carolina’s First Congressional District, holding more than 75 events to meet residents, listen to their concerns, and celebrate the people who make the region strong.
Issues:Jobs and the Economy
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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
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July 18, 2025
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
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July 17, 2025
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.
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July 10, 2025
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
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July 3, 2025
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