Danny K. Davis
Democrat Representative, District 7, Illinois
14 bills403 cosponsored$92K raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Born in Parkdale, Arkansas, on September 6, 1941” source
Education
Career
- “Congressman Davis had productive careers as an educator, community organizer, health planner/administrator, and civil rights advocate.” source
Public service
- “Congressman Davis moved to the Westside of Chicago in 1961” source
- “Danny K. Davis was chosen by the people of the 7th Congressional District of Illinois as their Representative in Congress on November 5, 1996.” source
- “he served for eleven years as a member of the Chicago City Council as Alderman of the 29th Ward” source
- “Prior to his election to Congress, he served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners” source
- “served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, having been elected in November 1990 and reelected in November 1994” source
Family
- “He is married to Vera G. Davis, has two sons, Jonathan and Stacey (deceased)” source
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10236cosponsor
Protecting Student Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10216cosponsor
Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10186cosponsor
Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10060cosponsor
Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10045cosponsor
To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1475cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the first week of August as "National Community Health Center Week", and encouraging all Americans to participate by visiting their local community health center and celebrating the important partnership between health centers and the communities they serve.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9944cosponsor
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HR 9932cosponsor
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9831cosponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9874cosponsor
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9832cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9833cosponsor
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9796cosponsor
To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to reestablish the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HCONRES 114cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9748cosponsor
To provide consumer protections for students.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9745cosponsor
To require certain protections for any dependent child whose parent is a detained alien, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9758cosponsor
To comprehensively combat child marriage in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9736cosponsor
To provide appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service to overhaul technology and strengthen enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Voting Record
252 yea373 nay29 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Thomas FisherDemocratic$928K raised
- Melissa Conyears-ErvinDemocratic$825K raised
- La Shawn K FordDemocratic$722K raised
- Richard BoykinDemocratic$457K raised
- Anabel MendozaDemocratic$294K raised
- Anthony Driver Jr.Democratic$249K raised
- Rory E. HoskinsDemocratic$215K raised
- Chad Chad KoppieRepublican$55K raised
Plus 10 more filers with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$92K
Small donors $7KLarge individual $36KPACs $26K
Spent $137KCash $90K
Top Contributors
OWNER$10K
RIGHTEOUS WORKS$7K
DAMRON CORP$6K
PRIVATE PRACTICE$5K
GLOBAL STRATEGIC ALLIANCE$4K
FIELD MUSEUM$4K
BOJER FINANCIAL LTD.$4K
GLOBAL STRATEGIC ALLIANCE$4K
UNITED SCAFFOLDING$3K
IMPACT NETWORKING$3K
Committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Health
- Work and Welfare
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10236: Protecting Student Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
HR 10216: Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act
cosponsor2026-09-01
legislation
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
HR 10186: Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
cosponsor2026-08-31
legislation
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10060: Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10045: To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HRES 1475: Expressing support for the designation of the first week of August as "National Community Health Center Week", and encouraging all Americans to participate by visiting their local community health center and celebrating the important partnership between health centers and the communities they serve.
cosponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9944: To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9932: Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9831: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9874: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9832: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9833: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 72025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 72009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat
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