LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF REP. DANNY DAVIS

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Danny Davis announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

Throughout his historic career as an educator and community organizer and later as a distinguished public servant, Congressman Davis has never wavered in his commitment to serving those back home. Whether on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, the Chicago City Council or in the United States Congress, Congressman Davis has been a tremendous champion for racial, social and economic justice and a fierce fighter for the people he is privileged to represent in Chicago. 

For more than three decades in the Congress, including as a Member of the exclusive Ways and Means Committee and the top Democrat on the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee, Danny has worked to ensure our tax code lifts up the least, lost and left-behind in Chicago and across our nation. He introduced and ushered through the transformative Second Chance Act to help returning citizens with services to rebuild their futures. Danny has been a co-chair and leader of the Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys where he advocated for solutions to systemic racism, police brutality and income inequality.  

Danny forged a remarkable legacy and made clear his commitment to public service. The House Democratic Caucus family will miss Danny deeply and wish him and his family the best in this next chapter.