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May 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) issued the following statement after voting to support a defense funding package during the first-ever U.S. House Armed Services Committee budget reconciliation markup.  

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April 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Don Davis (D-NC) and U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced H.R. 2973, the Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act, which ensures U.S. Coast Guard veterans receive the full benefits they earned through their service. The legislation would close a loophole in an existing law that failed to provide U.S. Coast Guard servicemembers with the same tax break afforded to other active duty personnel. 

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April 24, 2025

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.  Congressman Don Davis delivered the following remarks at his press conference on the first 100 days of the 119th Congress:

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April 24, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) introduced H.R. 2929, the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina Act, legislation that extends the full measure of the federal government-to-government relationship between the United States and the Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe. This bill represents a step forward in the recognition and support of the Haliwa Saponi Tribe, which has long been a vital part of North Carolina's cultural heritage.

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April 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced H.R. 2707, Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act, to ensure the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Health and Human Services develops a long-term stockpiling strategy that leverages the Strategic National Stockpile to enhance national preparedness.

 

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April 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Don Davis (NC-01) and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced H.R. 2625, the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield (VERY) Act. The bill aims to address a long standing stigma that some veterans have expressed concerns regarding their interactions with the VA.

 

Issues:Veterans
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April 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.  Congressmen Don Davis (D-NC), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the bipartisan H.R. 2541, the Nuclear Medicine Clarification Act of 2025, which would close a loophole that currently allows patients to be unintentionally exposed to high levels of radiation without reporting or disclosure. The legislation would improve care and ensure transparency for patients and simplify federal rules coming from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Issues:Health Care
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April 2, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Don Davis (NC-01) and U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan H.R. 2542, the Old Drugs, New Cures Act, legislation to improve access to innovative, affordable medication and tackle health disparities in rural and low-income communities across America.

 

Issues:Health Care
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March 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), along with Congressman Zachary Nunn (IA-03), members of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, introduced H.R. 2109, the Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act.

 

Issues:Agriculture
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March 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) introduced H.R. 2043, the Agricultural Commodities Price Enhancement Act. The legislation increases the reference price for seed cotton, peanuts, corn, soybeans, and wheat.

 

Issues:Agriculture