Quick Notes

There are currently 78 democrats and 40 republicans in the House of Representatives, so Jed is advancing freedom and liberty through legislation appealing to both sides of the aisle because any other strategy is simply dead on arrival. Despite this strategy, please know Jed refuses to waiver on the beliefs and convictions you entrusted him to represent.

Advisory Councils

Jed has formed the following advisory councils in District.
Agribusiness and Agriculture
General Topics

Infrastructure and Transportation
Local Officials
Local Pastors
Small Businesses

No Votes

HB0995
HB1111
HB1342
HB1440
HB1533
HB1591
HB1596
HB2041
HB2067
HB2088
HB2174
HB2223
HB2231
HB2297
HB2300
HB2350
HB2376
HB2380
HB2448
HB2469
HB2477
HB2493
HB2499
HB2516
HB2789
HB2826
HB2845
HB2907
HB3046
HB3050
HB3086
HB3314
HB3349
HB3351
HB3363
HB3370
HB3375
HB3396
HB3414
HB3418
HB3421
HB3426
HB3428
HB3491
HB3572
HB3594
HB3595
HB3641
HB3643
HB3715
HB3733
HB3798

Assigned Committees

Jed was assigned the following committees in Springfield.
Cities and Villages
DCFS Joint Task Force
Economic Opportunity and Equity
Mental Health and Addiction
Small Business Tech Innovation
Transportation: Regulations, Roads, and Bridges

Yes Votes

HB0042
HB0047
HB1016
HB1032
HB1105
HB1117
HB1121
HB1131
HB1155
HB1199
HB1209
HB1220
HB1258
HB1358
HB1371
HB1384
HB1397
HB1558
HB1625
HB1629
HB2033
HB2079
HB2089
HB2091
HB2100
HB2156
HB2160
HB2192
HB2235
HB2238
HB2248
HB2267
HB2277
HB2278
HB2296
HB2301
HB2303
HB2308
HB2325
HB2332
HB2338
HB2390
HB2392
HB2412
HB2461
HB2464
HB2475
HB2503
HB2527
HB2528
HB2531
HB2542
HB2582
HB2584
HB2607
HB2618
HB2619
HB2622
HB2722
HB2773
HB2799
HB2805
HB2827
HB2829
HB2840
HB2855
HB2856
HB2858
HB2860
HB2861
HB2879
HB2901
HB2947
HB2949
HB2954
HB2963
HB2972
HB2996
HB3026
HB3030
HB3060
HB3062
HB3087
HB3097
HB3102
HB3103
HB3126
HB3133
HB3155
HB3161
HB3172
HB3203
HB3218
HB3224
HB3233
HB3249
HB3276
HB3289
HB3299
HB3301
HB3304
HB3305
HB3311
HB3406
HB3340
HB3436
HB3442
HB3445
HB3498
HB3500
HB3559
HB3563
HB3613
HB3627
HB3648
HB3702
HB3706
HB3743
HB3752
HB3755
HB3759
HB3760
HB3769
HB3808
HB3814
HB3856
HB3857
HB3902
HB3903
HB3940

02/22/23 Press Release: DCFS Working Group

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Representative Jed Davis was recently appointed to serve on the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Working Group. This key group is bipartisan, consisting of select members from the Illinois House of Representatives and Illinois Senate. They’re tasked with developing policies and solutions to help improve the state’s child welfare agency.

“My wife and I are foster parents, so the topic of child welfare hits close to home. Together, we’ve lived the challenges and frustrations of working with the system, but love helping kids by providing stability during volatile situations.” Representative Davis continued, “We need to ask the hard questions and remind Springfield child welfare isn’t about position or power, it’s about kids. Kids are the main characters and they sadly get dismissed or overlooked. Let’s work together to make DCFS a true asset for families and kids.”

DCFS was established on January 1, 1964 as the nation’s first cabinet-level child welfare agency. Approximately 4,000 children were in care during the agency’s first year of operation, compared to a peak of 51,000 children during 1997, and 20,000 today.

For more information about Representative Davis, please call his district office in Yorkville at (331) 867-8200. You may also call or text the Representative’s cell at (630) 724-7600. Feel free to share any recommendations or suggestions as they relate to child welfare.

03/02/23 Press Release: Helping Foster Parents

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Representative Jed Davis is calling upon democrats and republicans to help foster parents with HB 2995.

“From my experience as a foster parent, you spend hundreds if not thousands purchasing essentials for placements. These essentials include things like car seats, clothes, and mattresses.” Representative Davis continued, “Foster parents outlay dollars early, but don’t receive their first full stipend until 60 to 80 days later. Why are we creating these financial hurdles when we desperately need more foster parents. My bill, HB2995, addresses this issue.”

This bill provides foster parents an initial stipend within 24 hours of a permanent placement and this stipend is then credited against the final month’s stipend. So, it accelerate stipends without increasing the state’s obligations.

Representative Davis added, “This bill is a simple fix. We either value foster parents and truly want to partner with them or we don’t. It all ultimately helps the kids which should always be the end goal of foster care. I’m calling on democrats and republicans to pass this bill. I also want people to know it’s not about the money. The money never covers the cost, but it definitely helps, so let’s help foster parents here.”

Representative Davis encourages you to contact your local representative and senator, asking them to support HB2995. DCFS is failing and we need to rebuild from the bottom up, starting with foster parents.

For more information about Representative Davis, please call his district office in Yorkville at (331) 867-8200. You may also call or text the Representative’s cell at (630) 724-7600. Feel free to share any recommendations or suggestions as they relate to child welfare.

03/08/23 Press Release: Most Shocking Since Taking Office

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Representative Jed Davis reflects on roughly the past two months in office, suggesting it’s time we talk truth in Springfield. This release highlights his top three most shocking discoveries.

1. Statements by Fellow Republicans: “I have three great examples, all spoken by fellow republicans around Springfield. 1) Voting to double the gas tax was my best vote. 2) Lots of great initiatives from our Governor. 3) Go ahead, take the hard votes, the lobbyists will protect you.” Representative Davis continued, “So we should increase taxes, push our state’s spend spend spend agenda, and side with lobbyists over constituents. Got it, thanks but no thanks. Now these comments were only from a few, so I’m holding onto hope!”

2. Nothing Starts on Time: Representative Davis reflects, “If we start session 20 minutes late, we’re on time. We’ll often sit 40 to 50 minutes, waiting for session to actually start. Republicans complain, but here’s the kicker. Republicans held caucus yesterday, dismissing at 2:50 pm, knowing six committees were scheduled for 2:00 pm starts. So, we held the entire system hostage for 50 minutes, making us no better. It’s all extremely frustrating.”

3. Beyond Blessed: “Everyone always asks, how do you like Springfield, probably expecting me to answer with anger or angst. I actually love every second.” Representative Davis continued, “I’m beyond blessed to be here and so grateful to represent the 75th. It’s definitely an uphill challenge, but our communities and families are well worth the daily climb!”

For more information about Representative Davis, please call his district office in Yorkville at (331) 867-8200. You may also call or text the Representative’s cell at (630) 724-7600. Feel free to share any concerns or recommendations.