Working Families

I understand the challenges our working families face on a daily basis.

Tennessee has a talented workforce and I will support measures that further develops opportunities for economic prosperity for all hard-working Tennessee families. Some of the ways I have supported our hard working families has been by voting for an increase in the federal minimum wage and by continuously pushing legislation allowing Tennesseans to deduct sales tax from their federal income tax, both of which have become law. Always mindful of the honor and trust bestowed to me, another way, perhaps most importantly, I have supported our working families is by being as accessible and responsive as possible.

Part of understanding the challenges our rural working families face means not rewarding the Wall Street banks who helped place us in the economic crisis we have been battling.

On September 29, 2008, the legislative vehicle for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (Wall Street Bank Bailout) failed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 205-228, with 1 not voting. I voted No on this legislation.

On October 3, 2008, the House of Representatives approved the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (Wall Street Bank Bailout) by a vote of 263-171. Again, I voted NO on this legislation.

Davis in the News

> Davis: 'It's a lot of jobs, but it goes beyond that'
> Roane State wins $511,000 education grant
> U.S. help is urged for rural housing
> Congressman Davis briefed at ORNL, Y-12
> Democrats Look to '34, Not '94
> Politician praises pragmatism
> Rep. Davis Speaks Out Against Chinese Tire Trade
> Wamp, Davis give hundreds an inside look each year
> Davis seeks credit card crackdown
> Davis calls for rent vouchers for rural low income families
> A Lincoln is once again in Washington
> Congressman Visits Here on 24 County Schedule
> Congress should monitor globetrotting
> Group says 'fact-finding' trips need regulation
> Constituents bend congressman's ear on immigration, energy costs
> Davis Wants Stricter Rules for Lobbyists
> U.S. House members often go their own way
> Tennesseans stymied in push for new laws
> Davis Tells Seniors 'The Needs of My Constituents are No.1'
> Workers Win More Help After 5 Years
> Davis Votes Against Pay Raise
> Congressman Talks to Constituents
> Davis' Local Office Provides Direct Line to Washington
> Congressman Davis Spends Days In Congress On The Run
> Four Area U.S. Lawmakers Show Independent Voting Records
> Congressman Davis Answers Giles Countians' Questions
> Lincoln Davis Visits Huntland
> Davis Visits to Inform, Listen to Giles Countians
> Helping Out is All Part of a Day's Work in Congress
> Decoupaged Maury Mule Bound for Washington
> Freshmen Lawmakers Keep Hectic Schedules
> Lawmakers Fighting for More State Road Funds
> Tanner, Davis Work to Combat Identity Theft
> Davis, Blackburn Endorse Sales Tax Deduction
> Davis Knows Williamson County Portion of District

News Columns

> Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Levels Playing Field for Consumers
> 100 Hours In - Democrats Take Initial Steps to Help Americans
> Let's Get to The Business of Helping People
> First 100 Days In Office
> Successful August Town Hall Meetings and District Work Period Come to an End
> Current Overtime Pay Regulations Must Be Protected

Press Releases

> Davis Awarded National Association of Manufacturers Award for Supporting Job Creating Manufacturing Industry
> Davis Statement on GM Announcement's to Expand Production of Ecotec Engine in Spring Hill
> Davis Votes To Protect and Grow American Jobs
> Davis Votes to Create American Jobs, Cut Taxes for Working Families and Small Businesses
> Davis applauds passage of Rural Housing Preservation Act
> Non-Partisan National Journal Puts Davis in Center of House of Representatives
> Congressman Lincoln Davis Honored with Award from Development District Association of Appalachia
> Davis Applauds Enactment of Credit CARD Act
> Davis Announces Fire Grants for Lawrence County Fire Departments
> Davis, House Extend Sales Tax Deduction for Tennessee Families through 2010 in Tax Reduction Bill
> Reps. Lincoln Davis, Geoff Davis Reintroduce Rural Housing Preservation Act
> House of Representatives Sends "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights" to President's Desk
> Congress Overwhelmingly Passes Landmark "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act"
> House of Representatives Passes Mortgage Reform Measure
> Davis Meets with General Motors CEO Frederick Henderson
> Members of Tennessee Delegation Urge Disaster Declaration for Four Counties Struck by Storms
> Davis Applauds Tax Cuts for Middle Income Americans
> House Again Passes Extension for Sales Tax Deduction, Waits for Senate Approval
> Congressman Lincoln Davis Votes for Housing Bill as Economy and Working Families Struggle
> Congressman Lincoln Davis Praises Volkswagen for Investing in Tennessee
> Davis Testifies Before International Trade Commission to Restore Fair Market Conditions for U.S. Tire Manufacturers
> House Addresses Iraq and Afghanistan War Funding, College Aid for Returning Troops, Assistance for Laid Off Workers
> Tennessee Congressional Democrats Vote for Tax Relief: Legislation Would Extend Sales Tax Deduction Through 2008
> Congressman Lincoln Davis Votes for Historic Farm Bill
> Congressman Lincoln Davis Supports Measures Addressing Housing Crisis
> Congressman Davis Announces $592,635 Grant for Kingston Fire Department
> Congressman Davis Authors Legislation to Protect Consumers from Unfair Credit Practices
> Lincoln Davis Votes to Protect Consumers From Sub-prime, Predatory Lending
> Davis Introduces Legislation to Protect Rental Housing for Rural Americans
> Davis Votes for Mortgage Debt Relief Bill
> Davis Votes to Extend Tax Relief on Internet Services
> Davis Votes for Mortgage Debt Relief Bill
> Alexander, Corker, Davis Praise Bill to Identify Vital Energy and Water Projects
> House Approves Federal Housing Authority Reform
> Davis Votes to Extend Tennessee Sales Tax Deductibility
> State Department Experiencing Long Delays with Passports
> Davis Named to Majority Whip Team
> Davis Keeps Seat on Agriculture Committee
> Davis Votes for Increase in Minimum Wage
> Davis Announces Increase in AML Fund, Sales Tax Deduction Extended
> Davis Named to Financial Services Committee
> Davis Rejects Annual Pay Raise
> Davis Supports Meaningful Legislation Protecting Private Land Ownership
> Davis Calls for Strengthening Consumer Protections
> Congress Should Rescind Next Year's Pay Increase
> Davis Announces $1 Million for Lake Tansi Sewer Project
> Frist, Alexander, Davis Announce Final House Passage of Highway Reauthorization Bill
> Davis Statement on CAFTA
> Private Property Rights Must Be Protected
> Davis Votes Against Congressional Pay Raise Recommits to Giving Pay Increase to Schools and Charity
> Davis Working for Rural Needs in Telecommunications Bill
> Davis Announces $1 Million for State Route 101
> Davis Announces $950,000 for Water Improvements
> Many Tennessee Priorities Funded in Appropriations Bill
> Congressman Davis Elected Regional Whip
> Davis Looks Forward to Serving District during Second Term in Congress
> Davis Hails Passage of Tobacco Buyout and Sales Tax Deduction
> Davis Votes Against Congressional Pay Raise
> Davis, 'Congress Reports Back to Washington for Remainder of 2nd Session'
> Davis votes for Tobacco Buyout and Tennessee Sales Tax Exemption Provision
> Congressmen Lincoln Davis and Jim Cooper Demand "Basic Tax Fairness"
> Davis Officially Opens McMinnville Field Office
> Davis Supports Permanent Tax Relief for All Tennessee Families
> Davis Supports Tax Relief for Tennessee Families
> Congressman Davis Statement on Sales Tax Equity Act of 2003