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June 30, 2025
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
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Carolina Blue text reading "Don Davis Representing North Carolina's First District" with a blue Capitol
June 30, 2025

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.

 

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June 16, 2025

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
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Carolina Blue text reading "Don Davis Representing North Carolina's First District" with a blue Capitol
June 16, 2025

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.

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Carolina Blue text reading "Don Davis Representing North Carolina's First District" with a blue Capitol
June 16, 2025

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. 

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June 3, 2025

SNOW HILL, NC — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement after the decision by Snow Hill commissioners to reinstate the Snow Hill Police Department:

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June 2, 2025

SNOW HILL, NC — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement after the decision by Snow Hill commissioners to disband the Snow Hill Police Department:

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May 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee Ranking Member Don Davis (D-NC-01) and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) introduced the bipartisan Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act of 2025 as original cosponsors, alongside House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill (R-AR-02), House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15), Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee Chair Dusty Johnson (

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May 29, 2025

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. 

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May 23, 2025

Asheville, NC — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) visited western North Carolina on Friday, May 23, to highlight economic recovery, regional unity, and national defense.