4th District Issues

Economy/Jobs

Economic DevelopmentFinding ways to bring economic development opportunities to the district is vital to the survival of our communities. Investments in roads, waste systems, business development, tourism, and the like will help make our small communities more competitive with larger urban areas. As a result jobs will be created, the economy will become stronger, our children will have more opportunities, and our standard of living will increase.

Furthermore, I strongly believe Tennessee has many natural, historic, and cultural features that need to be continuously developed and marketed to vacationers domestically and internationally.

Davis in the News

> Study boosts Appalachian highway system
> Lawmakers use time off to attend summit
> Cramer, Davis urge cooperation across valley at summit
> Davis, Cramer partner for growth
> Two states urged to work as a team
> Seminar Teaches Leaders To Tap Federal Funds

Press Releases

> Lawrence, Lewis Counties Added to Appalachian Regional Commission
> Congressman Lincoln Davis Praises Volkswagen for Investing in Tennessee
> Davis Announces Procurement/Grant Conference
> Davis, Cramer Encourage Cooperation Across Tennessee Valley
> Davis Says Grant to Region Will Spur Greater Cooperation and Growth
> Congressmen Davis and Cramer Partner for Economic Development Efforts in Southern Tennessee and Northern Alabama
> Frist, Alexander, Blackburn, Davis Announce Congressional Approval of Franklin Battlefield Legislation
> Davis Announces $1.9 Million for Walls of Jericho Project
> Davis Calls for Study into Expansion of Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
> Frist, Alexander, Blackburn, Davis Introduce Franklin Battlefield Legislation
> Davis Announces $3.5 Million for Walls of Jericho Project
> Davis Announces ARC Grant for Clarkrange Business Park
> Davis Announces $500,000 for I-40 Interchange, Roane County
> Congressman Davis Named To Influential Transportation Committee




Fiscal ManagementAs a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of fiscally conservative House Democrats, I have fought against irresponsible spending by our government. One of the most important jobs I have in Congress is to be a steward of America's financial resources and to stand in the gap of what appears to be a new philosophy of deficit spending.

Mismanagement of America's resources is wrong and is grossly unfair to the next generation of Americans who will bare the responsibility. Everyday we are adding to our national debt, which in part is being financed by Japan and China. Last year eighteen percent of all federal tax dollars went to paying the interest on our debt.

I support a Constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget and support applying PAYGO, or pay-as-you-go, to offset the cost of new spending or tax cuts with savings elsewhere.

Floor Statements

> The Budget, Debt and the Blue Dog's Iraq Accountability Legislation
> Restoring Fiscal Sanity and PAYGO
> Introducing Blue Dog Twelve Point Budget Reform Plan
> Moral Value of Borrow and Spend Economic Policies

Davis in the News

> 'Blue Dogs' seek to elevate role
> Democrats seek plus image fiscally
> Fiscal Conservatives Harder To Label Now
> Blue Dog Democrats Outline Proposal

News Columns

> Too many games played over budget
> PAYGO Helps Address Deficit Concerns
> The Truth About the Budget
> Control Spending Now for a Better Future
> Tennessee Families Impacted by National Debt

Press Releases

> Davis Recognized by Blue Dogs for Working to Protect the Country's Fiscal Stability
> House Passed Budget Achieves Balance, Sets Priorities
> Davis Touts House Passed Measure to Restore Fiscal Discipline
> More Than Line-Item Veto Needed to Restrain Spending
> Davis, Blue Dogs Promote Accountability in Government
> House Budget Guided by Misplaced Priorities
> Congress Should Stay in Washington Until it Fixes Budget Problem
> Tax Package Promotes Fiscal Irresponsibility
> Davis Statement On Stimulus Plan
> Congressman Davis, Blue Dogs Outline Responsible Budget Plan




Small BusinessAs a general contractor, I understand many of the increasingly complex issues that many small business owners face. I have helped industries receive access to business counseling and training, and support permanently repealing the estate tax for small businesses and farmers.

This combined with pro-growth tax relief for small businesses to grow their resources and expand their reach in the local community are critical for economic growth.

Press Releases

> Congressman Davis To Host Annual Procurement and Grant Seminar
> Davis Presented Chamber's 'Spirt of Enterprise'
> National Association of Manufacturers Present Award to Congressman Davis
> U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents "Spirit of Enterprise" to Congressman Davis
> Davis Fights to Protect Rural Small Businesses