Greenville Reporter

Congressman Don Davis, representing North Carolina’s 1st district, made several online announcements recently regarding legislative advancements and local community involvement. Don Davis, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 2023, replaced former member G. K. Butterfield. His posts detailed developments in veterans' employment legislation and engagement activities in Vance County Schools.

On April 7, 2025, Congressman Davis discussed the bill H.R. 2625: "H.R. 2625, the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield (VERY) Act, updates the Veteran Readiness and Employment program by replacing 'employment handicap' with 'employment barrier' to remove outdated language and encourages more use of the program." The proposed legislative change aims to modernize the language used in the Veteran Readiness and Employment program and possibly increase its accessibility and usage among veterans.

Later the same day, on April 7, 2025, Davis expressed his gratitude to a fellow representative, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in legislative efforts: "Special thanks to @RepCiscomani for co-leading this bill." This indicates a bipartisan element in the crafting and promotion of the legislation.

Further emphasizing his engagement with the community, Congressman Davis highlighted the importance of educational outreach in Vance County. On April 7, 2025, he praised a specific event aimed at connecting students with local leaders: "Vance County Schools' Bring Your Legislators to School Day allowed students from local schools to connect with local leaders, share awesome experiences and activities happening in the schools, and engage in meaningful conversations. The future of leadership in Vance County looks" This statement underscores Davis's commitment to fostering leadership and communication between students and legislators in his district.