Nov 20, 2025Sponsored
John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
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DemocratIllinois · U.S. Representative
Danny
Davis
U.S. Representative for Illinois
In office
29 yrsSince Jan 1997
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
84Born Sep 6, 1941
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Davis has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Foster care placement policy should be expandedDavis sponsored the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (HR.6181), which would modify federal foster care and adoption placement policy. The bill attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors, reflecting broad support across the chamber for its provisions affecting children in the child welfare system.
- 02Federal infrastructure financing warrants a dedicated institutionDavis sponsored the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025 (HR.5356), which would establish a federally chartered bank to fund large-scale infrastructure investment. The bill is a reintroduction and has attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors, indicating sustained interest in this financing mechanism across multiple Congresses.
- 03Tax policy should support child and dependent careDavis sponsored the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025 (HR.2994) and the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2025 (HR.2833), both of which propose modifications to existing tax credit structures. He also sponsored the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act (HR.2595), which addresses child care access and affordability.
- 04Workforce pathways for low-income individuals deserve legislative supportDavis sponsored a bill to provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and advance in careers (HR.5370) and the TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act of 2025 (HR.2108), which addresses accountability in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families state spending. Both are reintroductions reflecting sustained attention to this policy area.
- 05Education access and trauma recovery require federal investmentDavis sponsored the Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act (HR.7690), which would modify stipend support for students in the federal TRIO Upward Bound program, and the RISE from Trauma Act (HR.6625), which addresses recovery resources for trauma-affected individuals. Both are reintroductions of previously introduced legislation.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Danny K. Davis represents Illinois's 7th congressional district, which encompasses much of western Chicago, including the Loop, and inner western suburbs such as Bellwood, Oak Park, and River Forest. He has held this seat since January 1997 and is a member of the Democratic Party and the Congressional Black Caucus. He is a former member of the Democratic Socialists of America. Davis serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, where several of his sponsored measures have been referred. His legislative record centers on child welfare, workforce development, family economic security, and social infrastructure. He has sponsored the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (HR.6181), which addresses family placement policy for children in the foster care system, and the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025 (HR.5356), which would establish a federally chartered bank to finance large-scale infrastructure projects. He has also introduced the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025 (HR.2994), the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2025 (HR.2833), and the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act (HR.2595), each addressing financial support structures related to child and dependent care. His workforce-focused legislation includes the TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act of 2025 (HR.2108) and a bill to provide low-income individuals with pathways into career opportunities (HR.5370). He has additionally sponsored the RISE from Trauma Act (HR.6625), the DEMO Act (HR.5372), and the Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act (HR.7690).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Sep 15, 2025Sponsored
National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025
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Feb 25, 2026Sponsored
Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act
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Feb 25, 2026Sponsored
Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act
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Dec 11, 2025Sponsored
RISE from Trauma Act
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Davis raised $101,077 in the cycle, with 25.8% from PACs and 38.2% from individuals; itemized contributions ($200+) made up 82.3% of individual giving. Top PAC contributors include Machinists Non-Partisan Political League, Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee, and Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America PAC. Outside spending totaled $518,930 supporting Davis, with Opportunity for All Action Fund accounting for $450,000 and National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee contributing $68,930 in independent expenditures separate from contributions to his campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$101K
Cash on hand
$66K
Spent
$125K
By source
- Individuals$39K · 38.2%
- PACs$26K · 25.8%
- Self-funded$2K · 2.0%
- Other$17K · 17.0%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)17.7%
Top PAC contributors
- MACHINISTS NON-PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUEFEC ↗$5K
- CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT CMTE.FEC ↗$5K
- WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES - P E O P L E, QUALIFIEDFEC ↗$3K
- KELLANOVA PACFEC ↗$3K
- RAJA PACFEC ↗$2K
- AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$1K
- REALTORS PACFEC ↗$1K
- ILLINOIS POLITICAL ACTIVE LETTER CARRIERSFEC ↗$1K
- FRATERNITY & SORORITY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$1K
Outside spending · 2022
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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