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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Danny K Davis (7th District of Illinois)

CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS SUPPORTS HOUSE DEMOCRATS’ DEFENSE OF THE CFPB AND AMERICAN CONSUMERS

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) today reaffirmed his strong support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and joined his Democratic colleagues in pushing back against Republican-led efforts to dismantle the agency that protects American consumers.

    In an amicus brief led by Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43) and supported by 203 House Democrats, House leaders made clear that the Trump Administration’s attempts to shut down the CFPB are unlawful, unconstitutional, and a direct attack on consumer protections. The brief was filed in the case of National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), et al. v. CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought, et al., currently before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

    “For over a decade, the CFPB has stood as a powerful watchdog against financial abuses, returning over $21 billion to more than 205 million defrauded consumers,” said Congressman Davis. “Now, we see a calculated effort to gut the agency, led by Donald Trump and his billionaire allies, which would leave working families vulnerable to unchecked corporate greed.”

    Congressman Davis emphasized that eliminating the CFPB would allow predatory lenders, big banks, and debt collectors to resume the very practices that led to the 2008 financial crisis—a crisis that robbed millions of their jobs, homes, and financial security.

    “The attack on the CFPB is an attack on everyday Americans who rely on strong financial protections,” Davis continued. “House Democrats will not stand by as Trump and his unelected operatives dismantle safeguards that Congress put in place to prevent another economic collapse.”

     The amicus brief outlines how recent actions taken against the CFPB—including stop-work orders, mass termination plans, and attempts to seize sensitive consumer data—blatantly violate the Constitution and the Dodd-Frank Act, which established the Bureau in 2010.

CFPB Protections at Risk

    If Trump’s efforts to gut the CFPB succeed, key consumer protections would be severely weakened or eliminated, including:

• Small Business Lending Transparency: Ensuring fair access to capital for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• Overdraft Fee Regulations: Preventing banks from charging excessive fees that disproportionately impact low-income consumers.
• Medical Debt Credit Protections: Stopping unfair medical debt from tanking Americans’ credit scores.

     The House Democratic Leadership, including Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse, and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, have all echoed the urgent need to preserve the CFPB and protect working families from financial exploitation.

     “I will continue fighting alongside my colleagues to defend the CFPB, protect American consumers, and hold corporations accountable,” Congressman Davis concluded.

Next Steps

A hearing on the plaintiffs’ motion to block the dismantling of the CFPB is scheduled for Monday, March 3, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

The full amicus brief is available HERE.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Danny K Davis (7th District of Illinois)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) today strongly condemned the passage of the House Republican budget, which enacts substantial tax cuts favoring the affluent while imposing severe reductions on critical programs. The budget, narrowly approved by a 217-215 vote, proposes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts over the next decade, disproportionately benefiting high-income individuals. To offset these cuts, the budget mandates at least $2 trillion in spending reductions, adversely affecting vulnerable populations, particularly in Illinois’s 7th Congressional District. In addition, these cuts target programs that support low and middle-income families, effectively redistributing resources from the most vulnerable to the most affluent.

Favoring the Wealthy at the Expense of the Many

“Budgets are moral documents, and this one makes it painfully clear that working families, seniors, and the most vulnerable members of our society are not a priority,” stated Congressman Danny K. Davis. “This budget not only strips away necessary resources but also exacerbates social and economic inequities by directly attacking the social determinants of health—factors like healthcare access, education, economic stability, housing, and community support that determine well-being.”

Severe Impact on the 7th District and the Nation

The budget proposes $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade, endangering healthcare access for nearly 80 million Americans, including thousands in Illinois’s 7th District. These cuts disproportionately impact low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, worsening health disparities and increasing preventable hospitalizations.

Additionally, the budget:

• Jeopardizes Education and Workforce Development: The House Committee on Education and the Workforce is directed to identify $330 billion in cuts, potentially affecting federal funding for public education, Pell Grants, and job training programs. These reductions could lead to larger class sizes, decreased access to higher education for low-income students, and diminished support for workforce development initiatives, hindering economic mobility and widening income inequality in Chicago and beyond.
• Jeopardizes Nutrition and Food Security: Mandating the House Committee on Agriculture to find at least $230 billion in cuts, largely from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the budget increases food insecurity, particularly among children and seniors. In Illinois, nearly 1.8 million residents rely on SNAP benefits to meet their nutritional needs.
• Reduces Housing Security: The budget includes significant cuts to affordable housing programs, with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) facing potential staff reductions of up to 50%, affecting critical services such as rental assistance and homelessness support. These cuts threaten housing stability for low-income families, potentially increasing homelessness and housing insecurity in the 7th District.
• Weakens Community Safety: The House Republican budget proposes eliminating the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, which has provided $1.1 billion since 2016 to fund over 8,200 law enforcement positions. Additionally, the budget includes a $1.3 billion cut to the Department of Justice, potentially reducing federal agents, analysts, and prosecutors, weakening efforts to combat crime and national security threats. 
• Undermines Public Health Efforts: Funding cuts to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) threaten critical programs addressing mental health and addiction crises, disproportionately impacting communities of color. The budget’s exact figures for these reductions are unspecified, but the anticipated decrease in funding could severely limit access to essential mental health services.
• Reduces IRS Funding: The House Republican budget includes $20 billion in IRS cuts, reducing tax enforcement against wealthy evaders and leading to an estimated $44 billion revenue loss, increasing the deficit by $24 billion. It also results in 7,000 IRS layoffs, weakening tax compliance.
• Small businesses: The budget cuts SBA funding by 5%, eliminating vital technical-assistance grants. Additionally, if the 2017 tax cuts expire, 6 million jobs could be lost. 

A Call for a Just and Equitable Budget

Congressman Danny K. Davis urges the U. S. Senate to reject this inequitable budget and instead pass legislation that invests in health, education, housing, and economic opportunity rather than providing disproportionate benefits to the wealthy at the expense of essential services. “We must adopt a budget that reflects our collective values—one that uplifts all Americans and fosters equitable growth. I remain committed to advocating for policies that ensure no one is left behind,”Davis concluded.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Danny K Davis (7th District of Illinois)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) joined fellow Democratic lawmakers, activists, and community leaders in a powerful show of unity at today’s national rally in opposition to President Donald Trump’s latest policies, which threaten democracy, economic justice, and fundamental human rights.

The rally, organized by progressive advocacy groups, including MoveOn and other grassroots organizations, saw thousands take to the streets demanding an end to policies that roll back civil rights protections, harm working families, and undermine America’s commitment to global humanitarian aid.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, and today, we send a clear message to the Trump administration: we will not stand by as policies that hurt working-class families, communities of color, and vulnerable populations continue to be implemented,” said Congressman Davis. “From slashing critical public safety and health programs to dismantling international aid organizations like USAID, the administration’s actions have real and devastating consequences.”

Congressman Davis emphasized the urgent need to resist recent budget cuts that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities, including reductions in funding for minority-owned businesses, affordable housing, and public safety initiatives such as the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. He also strongly condemned the administration’s attempts to dismantle USAID, highlighting the organization’s crucial role in disaster relief, poverty reduction, and global health initiatives.

“Now more than ever, we must remain vigilant and stand together to protect our most fundamental rights and freedoms,” Davis continued. “The people have the power, and we are here today to amplify their voices, demand justice, and fight back against these draconian policies.”

As a longtime advocate for economic and racial justice, Congressman Davis reaffirmed his commitment to legislative action that counters harmful policies, strengthens social safety nets, and ensures all Americans have access to equal opportunities.

### About Congressman Danny K. Davis
Congressman Danny K. Davis represents Illinois’ 7th Congressional District and has been a steadfast advocate for civil rights, criminal justice reform, healthcare, and economic equity. Throughout his tenure in Congress, he has worked to expand opportunities for marginalized communities and fight against policies that threaten social and economic justice.

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Tumia Romero
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Email: tumia.romero@mail.house.gov

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Congressman David Scott will visit Atlanta’s CBS 46 Studio to participate in a live interview during the 12 noon news segment. Catch Congressman Scott discussing why his upcoming 2nd Annual Jobs Fair is so important this year with the growing number of job losses due to massive corporate layoffs and military base closing plus the arrival of Georgia troops from Iraq and more than 38,000 new residents after Hurricane Katrina wrecked the Gulf Coast. Congressman Scott will also highlight the growing list of more than 150 impressive area employer participants.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Congressman David Scott is proud to host the Second Annual Thirteenth District Jobs Fair in conjunction with Comcast Cable, UPN Atlanta, and CBS 46. The fair will bring together Georgia’s top employers from the public and private sector. This event will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park right off the I-85 and I-285 Camp Creek Parkway exits near the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Please remember to dress for success and bring copies of your resume because job candidates will have the opportunity to be matched up for interviews right on the spot! Also, remember to bring $1 for parking or take MARTA to the COLLEGE PARK station and catch the #182 bus shuttle. Military officials will be on hand to provide special assistance for veterans who’ve separated from active service within the past 180 days. With proper ID, qualified veterans are eligible for special entry to Congressman Scott’s Jobs Fair.

WHEN: Friday, May 12, 2006 WHERE: Georgia International Convention Center Exhibit Halls C & D 2000 Convention Center Concourse College Park, GA 30337 (770) 997-3566 TIME: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm CONFIRMED EMPLOYERS: A Perfect Resume Abundant Healing AEI International Affiliated Insurance Group AFLAC AFLAC- Global Market AGL Resources AIG AIG/American General AirTran Airways All (n) 1 Security Services AltaTelecom Ambassador Personnel American General Life and Accident American Heart Association American Intercontinental University – Dunwoody Campus American Red Cross Ameriplan Aramark Aviation Services Atlanta and North Georgia Building and Construction Trades Council Atlanta Job Corps Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlanta Police Department Atlanta Technical College Atlanta Workforce Development Agency Atlantic Southeast Airlines Avon District 1186 Avon Products BB&T Bank Bellsouth Blue Water Security II, Inc. Bobby Dodd Institute Brian Center Nursing Care- Austell Buyers Credit Coach Care Entree’ Central Michigan University Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Chick-fil-A, Inc. City of Douglasville City of Forest Park City of Hapeville City of Smyrna Clayton Career Resource Center Clayton County DOT Clayton County Government- Personnel Department Clayton County Public Schools Transportation Department Clayton County Water Authority Clayton State University CLP Resources Cobb County Board of Commissioners Cobb County Police Department Cobb County School System CobbWorks Coca-Cola College Park Police Department Comcast Cable Computer Mainstream Corporation Concessions/Paschals Country Hearth Suites Cyberwize.com Davita Jonesboro Dialysis Center Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Department of Aviation Devry University Douglas County Board of Commissioners Douglasville Police Department DreamSan Inc Employment Seeker Enterprise Rent-A-Car Exel Logistics Fayette County Board of Commissioners Fayette County Board of Education, Administration Services Department Fayette County Board of Education, Food Services Department Fayette County Board of Education, Transportation Department Federal Aviation Administration Federal Bureau of Prisons FedEx Ground First Transit Franklin and Wilson Airport Concessions From Concepts to Reality, Inc Fulton County Sheriff Office GA Department of Labor Vocational Rehabilitation Program GAT Airline Ground Support Gate Gourmet GC Services L.P. Georgia Air National Guard Georgia Army National Guard Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Department of Human Resources Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Military College Georgia Power Georgia State University Goodwill Industries of North Georgia Grady Health System Greystone Power Company Griffin Technical College Griffin-Spalding County School System Gwinnett County Department of Corrections Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services Hands on Atlanta Happiness Habit Harbor Management, Inc Hartsfield Area TMA Hennesy Mazda Pontiac Buick GMC Henry County Fire Department Henry County Government Henry County School System Hertz Rent-A-Car InMotion Entertainment Installation Technology Design Systems Interactive College of Technology/ Interactive Learning Systems Internal Revenue Service JPacker Systems Kodak Dental Systems Kool Smiles Lockheed Martin Loomis, Fargo, and Co Lowe’s Home Improvement Mackey & Associates/ MMG Marketing Group MARTA MBC Concessions, Inc. Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia Melaleuca MetroPCS HIS Modern Woodmen of Atlanta Morehouse School of Medicine National Lending Corporation National Youth Apprenticeship Collaboration Options Unlimited Personal Touch Tours Travel Agency Popeyes Chicken & Checker Hamburger Prepaid Legal Services Primerica Financial Services Professional Career Development Institute Red Lobster Revelation Consulting Riverdale Police Department Robertson Sanitation/ United Waste Rockdale County Public Schools Rollins, Inc/ Orkin Pest Control Roswell Nursing and Rehab Center Saint Josephs Hospital Securitas Security Services Self Image Success Sheraton Gateway Hotel Shorter College Smyrna Police Department Social Security Administration Southern Regional Medical Center Southside Seafood Company Spherion Staffing Strayer University SunTrust Bank Talent Tree Crystal, Inc The Tensar Corporation, LLC The Wellness Company U.S. Air Force Reserve U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Food and Drug Administration U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy U.S. Office of Personnel Management U.S. Postal Service U.S. Small Business Administration United Association, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters, Local Union No.72 of Atlanta, Georgia Universal Forest Products University of Georgia Verizon Wireless Waffle House Inc. Wal-mart, Inc. Warm Spirit Wellness Resources International, Inc. Wellstar Health System Wilsons Leather Work-tec WVFJ J93.3 Radio

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Congressman David Scott (D-GA) will host a reception on Saturday, March 25, 2006 in his Jonesboro District Office to honor all participating students of the 13th District’s second annual military academy nomination process. During the reception, Congressman Scott will announce his primary selections for student nominees to attend each of the four military academies. To be considered for an appointment to either the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or U.S. Air Force Academy, an applicant must first be nominated by a Member of Congress. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic performance, leadership ability, moral character, adequacy of preparation, and commitment to attend a military academy. Communities represented by this year’s student applicants include Riverdale, Conyers, Hampton, Stockbridge, Jonesboro, Locust Grove, Fairburn, Tucker, Lilburn, and Rex.

WHEN: Saturday, March 25, 2006 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Jonesboro District Office 173 North Main Street Jonesboro, GA 30236

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Congressman Scott will host a reception to recognize all participating high school students of his Fourth Annual Congressional Art Competition and announce the top winners at the Arts Clayton Gallery. Residents of the District are invited to come out to support area students and view an exhibit of all of the entries.

WHEN: Saturday, March 18, 2006 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Arts Clayton Gallery 136 South Main St Jonesboro, GA 30237 (770) 473-5457

The Congressional Art Competition was created in 1982 as a way to showcase the artistic talents of young people throughout the country. To date hundreds of thousands of high school students from around the nation have been able to participate at the local level. During last year’s reception, scholarships to the Art Institute of Atlanta or the Savannah College of Art and Design were offered as awards to the winners. The Art Institute of Atlanta presented the first prize winner with a $10,000 scholarship, the second prize–a $5000 scholarship, and the third prize–a $2000 scholarship. The Savannah College of Art and Design offered a $3,000 scholarship renewable for up to four years for first prize. The winning entries from last year’s successful competition, including a painting by the 13th District’s Dean Beresford of Mundy’s Mill High School, currently hang in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol. This year’s first-place winner will be invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, June 28, 2006. For more information about the Congressional Art Competition, including competition guidelines, please contact Scott Goldstein at 770-210-5073.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

Rep. Scott to Address Riverdale Kiwanis Club

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA)

Ahead of the 15th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement:

“Fifteen years ago, Democrats revolutionized health care in America and proved what’s possible when good governance invests directly in the people. Make no mistake about it: there are countless Americans who are alive today because of the ACA. Nearly 50 million people have obtained affordable health care through the marketplaces since 2014, and over 100 million with pre-existing conditions like cancer and diabetes go to sleep knowing they are protected.

“Under President Biden, Democrats believed again in the possibilities of our people and built on our progress. We expanded tax credits, strengthened the marketplaces, and set a record enrollment of 24 million. We secured Medicare drug price negotiation, capped the cost of insulin and out-of-pocket costs for seniors, and ensured their vaccines come at no cost. Our efforts are working and saving lives. More Americans are covered than ever, and at lower costs.

“Despite 15 years of Republican threats and sabotage, the ACA stands as a pillar of American health care. But we must remain vigilant: our progress remains under siege by Republicans, who continue to be the single greatest threat to Americans’ health. Just this month, the Administration proposed a rule that would strip coverage away and increase premiums for millions. President Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans on Capitol Hill continue to relentlessly attack Americans and their health care by threatening massive cuts, firing thousands of staff, and jacking up costs. If Republicans get their way, people will see their livelihoods decimated, their protections vanish, their premiums skyrocket, all while they watch big corporations collect fat checks from the ashes. A poorer, sicker America is their plan.

“Ways and Means Democrats will keep fighting for our progress and sounding the alarm at every Republican attack. We will always stand strong to preserve, protect, and expand the possibilities of the Affordable Care Act. The stakes are life and death.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA)

Amber James has worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over two decades.

When she learned last week that Louis DeJoy, postmaster general, is working with the Department of Government Efficiency, the new federal agency that oversees government spending, on plans to cut jobs and funding from the USPS budget, “it was one of the worst days in USPS history,” she said.

“It is horrifying,” she said.

James, who works in the vehicle department, managing parts for delivery trucks, said, “I fear that I will lose my job.”

Her concerns are a part of a larger issue: President Donald J. Trump has a plan to take control of the USPS, meaning the agency, which has been independent since 1970, would exist under the executive branch.

“We want to have a Post Office that works well and doesn’t lose massive amounts of money,” Trump told The Associated Press in February. “We’re thinking about doing that. And it’ll be a form of a merger, but it’ll remain the Postal Service, and I think it’ll operate a lot better.”

James was one of dozens of people who attended a protest in front of the USPS on Main Street in Springfield on Thursday, alongside many of her colleagues and management, all of whom are opposing Trump’s plan.

“What the Trump administration is doing is illegal and hostile,” said Dave Bogacz, clerk craft director for the American Postal Workers Union of the Springfield area, while standing in the bed of a pickup truck outside of the post office.

James said one of her biggest worries is that a privatized postal service would mean people who rely on daily deliveries won’t have access to their mail anymore.

“They could pick and choose who to deliver to. What about elderly people? What about rural residents? What will they do?” she said.

In a letter sent to DOGE, which is led in part by Elon Musk, DeJoy asked for the federal department’s help in addressing “big problems” at the $78 billion-a-year agency, which has sometimes struggled in recent years to stay afloat. The agreement also includes the General Services Administration in an effort to help the Postal Service identify and achieve “further efficiencies.”

USPS delivers to 167 million addresses nationwide on a daily basis, said Bogacz. Privatizing the postal service, which employs nearly half a million people nationwide, would not only eliminate jobs, but it also would mean that people would not get mail that they rely on, he said.

“We are a service for the people, not a business for the billionaires,” he said.

The USPS has historically hired with preference to veterans and minorities, touting the value of diversity in its workforce.

One of the protesters, Pat Bagnall, a longtime Springfield resident, said she is opposed to Trump’s plan to change things at USPS. A relative, she said, worked for the USPS for a long time.

“Elderly people and disabled people rely on USPS for their Social Security checks, their medication,” she said. “It’s a service that many are dependent on, especially in rural areas.” She agreed that privatization could end delivery in rural parts of the country.

Bagnall was standing next to a fellow protester, Karen Casavant, of Ludlow.

“I support the union. The USPS should stay a government service,” she said. “Everything will be more expensive when the USPS is privatized, and there will be less congressional oversight.”

In the background, protesters walked up and down Liberty Street, holding their signs and chanting slogans like, “U.S. mail is not for sale.”

Midway through the protest, a man dressed as Musk, wearing a mask of the tech billionaire’s face and a black trench coat that Musk has been seen wearing in several photos, dragged a cardboard Cybertruck behind him and held a chain saw as he made his way to the front of the post office.

The man declined to give his name to the press, insisting that he was “Elon Musk” and was at the protest to bribe supporters of the postal service with $100 bills.

“Do you want a job?” he asked a reporter.

U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, visited the protest, as well. On the drizzly afternoon, he said, the postal service’s staff have “the confidence of the citizenry.”

Earlier this week, a U.S. postal worker reported a fire in Springfield’s Forest Park neighborhood while delivering mail.

“The (postal service) provides another set of eyes and ears in neighborhoods. You take care of the shut-ins. They look forward to seeing you,” Neal said. “When they see you, they’re reminded of that security blanket that you’ve provided.”

Of the proposed plan to privatize, Neal said, “This is an offense to the American people.”

“There is no rhyme or reason to threaten to privatize one of America’s most essential and popular services, the United States Postal Service,” he said.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.