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Danny K. Davis
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Danny K. Davis

U.S. Representative - IL District 7 · IL (District 7) · D
Snapshot
Bills sponsored
2
Bills cosponsored
118
Total votes cast
12,336
Last 120 votes
49Y · 64N
News mentions
0
Danny K. Davis has represented Illinois's 7th Congressional District since January 1997, making him one of the longest-serving members of the House. Born September 6, 1941, in Parkdale, Arkansas, Davis moved to Chicago in 1961 and built careers as an educator, community organizer, and health administrator before entering politics. He served as Chicago's 29th Ward alderman from 1979 to 1990 and as a Cook County commissioner from 1990 to 1996 before winning his congressional seat. In the 119th Congress, Davis serves on the House Ways and Means Committee as ranking member of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee. He announced on July 31, 2025, that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a 30-year congressional career.
Voting history

The voting record

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Recent bills sponsored & cosponsored

Bills & legislation

H.R.7639 · 2026 · Sponsored
For the relief of Roberto Carlos Lopez.
In Committee
H.R.7529 · 2026 · Sponsored
Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
In Committee
Darin LaHood
David Schweikert
Michael Lawler
H.R.8814 · 2026 · Cosponsored
To prohibit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from authorizing the exchange of information pertaining to the immigration status of any individual.
In Committee
H.R.8831 · 2026 · Cosponsored
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.
In Committee
H.Res.1255 · 2026 · Cosponsored
Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
In Committee
H.R.8540 · 2026 · Cosponsored
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program; to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers; and for other purposes.
In Committee
H.R.8541 · 2026 · Cosponsored
Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act
In Committee
H.R.8666 · 2026 · Cosponsored
Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026
In Committee
H.R.8632 · 2026 · Cosponsored
PFAS Cleanup Act
In Committee
H.R.8582 · 2026 · Cosponsored
Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
In Committee
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