Danny K. Davis
Democrat Representative, District 7, Illinois
16 bills435 cosponsored$93K raised674 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
HR 10640cosponsor
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an Urban Health Transformation 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 10651cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HRES 1603cosponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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 10531cosponsor
To establish a program to address sickle cell disease and other heritable hemoglobinopathies.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10600cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1577sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1574cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10429sponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 10415cosponsor
Food for Thought Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10401cosponsor
To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HJRES 215cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10345cosponsor
EBOLA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10330cosponsor
Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
Voting Record
263 yea381 nay29 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
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$816K raised
- Richard BoykinDemocratic$457K raised
- Anabel MendozaDemocratic$294K raised
- Anthony Driver Jr.Democratic$249K raised
- Rory E. HoskinsDemocratic$215K raised
- Chad KoppieRepublican$58K raised
Plus 10 more filers with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$93K
Small donors $7KLarge individual $37KPACs $26K
Spent $133KCash $522
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
HR 10640: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an Urban Health Transformation Program.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10651: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10531: To establish a program to address sickle cell disease and other heritable hemoglobinopathies.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10600: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1577: Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1574: Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10429: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building".
sponsor2026-09-16
legislation
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HR 10415: Food for Thought Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10401: To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
HJRES 215: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
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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