Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) introduced a resolution requesting the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee to issue a postage stamp commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exhibition at Balboa Park. “Balboa Park is a crown jewel in the heart of San Diego,” said Davis. “It is an integral part of the lives of San Diegans and we are so proud of it. As Balboa Park prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2015, this stamp will honor the Panama-California Exhibition and woul...
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Rep. Susan Davis urged a renewed commitment to strengthening the economic ladder to the middle class and the American Dream by boosting proven programs that lift people out of poverty. “I hear stories every day from people struggling to survive that remind us of our duty to lend a hand to those in need,” said Rep. Davis. “Any one of us could be in their shoes at some time. The programs developed under the War on Poverty keep people from falling deeper into despair and provide a sense of hope th...
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A little-known office in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wildlife Services, is responsible for intervening when an animal becomes a threat or serious nuisance to humans. On many occasions, the animal is ultimately killed. However, there is a lack of transparency as to why or how. Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to require the USDA to publish clear and accessible information on such animal killings. “Efforts to gather adequate information regardin...
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In an effort to help restore integrity to our federal elections, Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-CA) re-introduced legislation that would prohibit top state election officials from participating in federal campaigns. The Federal Election Integrity Act would prohibit a chief election official of a state from serving on federal campaign committees or engaging in other political activity on behalf of federal candidates in any election over which the official has supervisory authority. “Imagine if some...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-CA) re-introduced one of her hallmark bills, the Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act (H.R. 376), which would end restrictions many states impose on a person’s ability to vote by absentee ballot. Currently, 21 states restrict an eligible voter’s ability to vote by mail, also known as absentee. The other states, including California, offer no-excuse absentee voting much to the great satisfaction of many voters and elections officials. Davis’s bill would prohibit state...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) released the following statement on the House vote to repeal the health care reform law enacted last year. Davis opposed the repeal effort which passed the House on a vote of 246-189. “My mother always told me that if you have your health, you have everything, which is why I’ve always believed every American should have access to the care they need to be healthy. “Now, my colleagues want to repeal health care reform without an alternative. It’s easy to sa...
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Congresswoman Susan A. Davis (D-San Diego) released the following statement on the passage of health care reform legislation, which passed on a vote of 219-212. “When people are asked why they chose their professions, so many say it’s because they wanted to make a difference. Tonight, I had that honor and opportunity. The passage of health care reform will impact my constituents in almost all aspects of their lives. “Good health is one of the most important things a person can have—there is tru...
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