Congressman Warren Davidson

Davidson Introduces Bill to Study Transmission Line Impacts on Health and Farms

Thu, 260 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Community Health and Agricultural Research on Grid Exposure (CHARGE) Act. The legislation would require the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how transmission lines operating at 750 kilovolts or greater affect human health, livestock, and crop yields.

“Residents in Darke and Miami Counties have raised concerns with me about proposed plans to build transmission lines near their homes and farms,” said Davidson. “The federal assessment Congress commissioned is more than 25 years old, and residents deserve answers based on current research. I’m introducing the CHARGE Act to require NIH to study the health and agricultural effects of transmission lines operating at 750 kilovolts or greater so state officials have current data before making decisions on proposed projects.”

Read the full text of the bill HERE.

Background:
A proposed transmission project includes 765-kilovolt lines with routes under consideration in Darke and Miami Counties in Ohio’s Eighth District. Residents have raised concerns about the potential effects of these lines on their health, livestock, and farming operations.

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 directed a comprehensive federal research program on the potential health effects of power-line electric and magnetic fields, producing a health assessment in 1999, more than 25 years ago. The report found weak evidence of a possible leukemia risk but did not establish a causal relationship, and it recommended continued research. Grid technology and energy demand have changed substantially since then, warranting an updated federal assessment.

The CHARGE Act would require NIH to conduct updated research on the effects of transmission lines operating at 750 kilovolts or greater on human health, livestock, and crop yields, and report its findings to Congress. This research would provide state officials with current health and agricultural data to inform their consideration of proposed projects and help address residents’ concerns.

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Davidson's Bill to Protect Borrowers' Freedom to Shop for Loans Passes Committee

Wed, 259 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Financial Services Committee passed Representative Warren Davidson’s (R-OH) American Lending Fairness Act of 2026 (H.R. 7866). This legislation stops states from forcing their own interest rate limits onto loans made by banks and credit unions chartered in other states.

"Borrowers should be free to shop for whatever loan works best for them, regardless of which state the lender is chartered in,” said Davidson. “My American Lending Fairness Act protects that freedom by putting state-chartered banks and credit unions on equal footing with the largest national banks. When more lenders compete for business, borrowers get better rates. I'm proud to see this bill move forward, and I look forward to a full House vote."

Read the full text of the bill HERE.

Watch Davidson’s remarks HERE.

Background:
The Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (DIDMCA) was enacted to deregulate deposit-rate limits, extend the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy reach across depository institutions, and make competition fairer amongst banks and credit unions. Today, two sections of DIDMCA, Section 521 and Section 525, are prevalent in discussion of usury laws.

Section 521: Allows FDIC-insured, state-chartered banks charge the interest rate allowed in their home state, or a specified federal alternative, despite conflicting state usury caps.
Section 525: Allows a state to expressly opt out of Section 521’s interest-rate rules for loans “made in” that state.

The Issue: The legal meaning for the term “made in” is highly disputed. The key question is whether a loan is “made in” a state based on the bank’s location and lending activity, the borrower’s location, or both. This distinction determines whether a state’s DIDMCA opt-out can limit an out-of-state state-chartered bank’s interest rate for loans to that state’s residents.

The Fix: The American Lending Fairness Act of 2026 would eliminate the dispute over where a loan is “made in” by replacing DIDMCA’s Section 525 opt-out framework. Under this bill, a state could cap rates charged by institutions it charters, but it could not use its opt-out to restrict an out-of-state state-chartered bank or credit union lending to that state’s residents.

Why it Matters: A borrower-location rule could enable every opt-out state to impose its own interest rate cap on loans to its residents from state-chartered banks nationwide. This would undercut the federal rate exportation parity DIDMCA gave state banks relative to national banks.

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Davidson Recognized by National Taxpayers Union for Combating Waste, Fraud, Abuse

Wed, 259 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, National Taxpayers Union (NTU) named Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) Taxpayer Defender of the Month for his work to combat waste, fraud, and abuse and repeal overbearing regulations.

Rep. Davidson introduced amendments to the 2027 budget resolution that would require Congress to significantly reduce the deficit by cutting waste.

The amendments include:

Strengthening eligibility verification for Affordable Care Act subsidies
Phasing out Medicaid provider taxes that allow states to shift costs to federal taxpayers
Increasing state SNAP cost-sharing and strengthening work requirements

He also championed the repeal of Beneficial Ownership regulations, which threaten privacy and disproportionately burden small businesses. While the Trump Administration recently exempted American businesses from the mandate, a future administration could reverse that decision. Rep. Davidson’s Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act would repeal the Corporate Transparency Act and permanently eliminate the reporting requirements.

“Washington’s deficit spending is out of control. Every dollar Congress borrows fuels inflation, erodes Americans’ purchasing power, and saddles future generations with more debt. Congress should cut waste before asking taxpayers to foot the bill,” Rep. Davidson said.

“We are proud to select Rep. Davidson as our Taxpayer Defender of the Month. With the national debt now at $40 trillion, it is imperative that more members of Congress follow Rep. Davidson’s lead and take action to reduce the deficit,” NTU Executive Vice President Brandon Arnold said.

The Taxpayer Defender award is presented by National Taxpayers Union to recognize leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and protecting taxpayers.

Davidson Introduces Bill to Block Enforcement of Foreign Censorship Orders Against Americans

Tue, 251 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 8^th, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Halting Overseas Mandates from Extraterritorially Reaching Onto National Territory (HOMEFRONT) Act of 2026 to establish new protections against the enforcement of foreign censorship orders in the United States.

“Foreign governments have no business policing the speech of American citizens,” said Rep. Davidson. “Foreign regulators are using fines and legal threats to pressure American companies into censoring speech protected by the First Amendment. The HOMEFRONT Act would make sure American courts and agencies cannot be used to enforce those penalties and give Americans subject to them the right to challenge them in federal court. No American should ever have to answer to a foreign censor for exercising rights guaranteed by our Constitution.”

"The HOMEFRONT Act sends a clear message: foreign censorship laws should not be allowed to reach across our borders and punish Americans for exercising their First Amendment rights," said Amy Bos, Vice President of Government Affairs at NetChoice. "The bill rightfully blocks U.S. courts from enforcing foreign censorship judgments against protected speech, shielding Americans from extradition for such conduct, and giving them a private right of action to fight back in federal court. We thank Congressman Davidson for standing up for free expression and protecting the open internet from foreign governments that seek to impose their censorship regimes on Americans."

The HOMEFRONT Act:

Prohibits any American court from recognizing or enforcing a foreign censorship law that is inconsistent with the First Amendment
Bars government cooperation in enforcing or investigating a foreign censorship law that is inconsistent with the First Amendment
Bars extradition from the US for violating a foreign censorship law that is inconsistent with the First Amendment
Provides a private right of action for a US person targeted by a foreign censorship law to sue a foreign government or regulator in a US court

Read the full text of the bill HERE.

Background:

Foreign governments, such as the UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) have sought to enforce judgments entered pursuant to UK censorship laws against American companies for speech hosted on American soil, which have included fines and imprisonment. The UK’s Online Safety Act, which entered into force last year, purports to give Ofcom jurisdiction over essentially any online service in the world, whether based in the UK or not.

In an April 6, 2026, response to a Freedom of Information request, Ofcom confirmed that it had issued 197 Section 100 information notices to businesses with U.S. addresses. While a couple of companies fought back, almost all of the targets quietly complied with Ofcom’s orders. Unfortunately, the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act broadly grants foreign governments immunity from suit for this behavior.

The House Judiciary Committee has thoroughly documented other instances of European and Brazilian efforts to coerce American companies into complying with foreign censorship laws. The HOMEFRONT Act would prevent American courts and government agencies from enforcing foreign censorship orders against speech protected by the First Amendment.

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Davidson Congratulates Hamilton West Side on Little League World Series Run

Thu, 246 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, September 3, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Hamilton West Side Little League for its outstanding run at the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

To watch Rep. Davidson’s speech, click HERE, or read his remarks as prepared for delivery below:

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize Hamilton West Side Little League for an outstanding run at the Little League World Series.

West Side arrived in Williamsport representing the Great Lakes Region and lost a close opening game to Nevada, putting them in the elimination bracket. They responded by winning five straight games and earning a place in the U.S. Championship Game, ultimately finishing among the final four teams in the tournament.

That performance adds to a proud Little League tradition in Hamilton and gives the community something else to rally around at a time when the city is building serious momentum. Neighborhoods are being revitalized, downtown is filling back up with new businesses, and local employers are investing and creating new opportunities for families.

Hamilton West Side gave people across Ohio another reason to take notice of what is happening in Hamilton.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, and families on a remarkable run.

Thank you, I yield back.

Op-Ed: Rep. Davidson: Congress Should Protect Americans' Right to Repair Their Own Cars

Mon, 236 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/22/congress-protect-americans-right-repair-cars/

By Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio)

This weekend, some of the fastest cars in the world raced through the streets of the nation’s capital.

The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington brought IndyCar to Washington for the first time. For anyone who cares about cars, the pit lane can be just as fascinating to watch as the race itself.

When a car comes into the pits, the crew can make repairs quickly because it has access to the vehicle, the information and the parts needed to do the job. The crew does not need permission from a dealer to diagnose the problem or worry that using a different part will put the warranty at risk.

It fixes the car and gets it back onto the track.

Now, think about the car in your own driveway. You own it. You picked it out, paid for it and kept paying every time something broke. However, if you try to fix it yourself or take it to the mechanic you trust down the street, you may not have access to the same information, tools or parts available to that pit crew.

Modern cars are computers on wheels, and the repair and diagnostic data they generate do not belong to you. They belong to the automaker. Increasingly, so do the tools and the information your mechanic needs to do the job.

If you use a recycled or aftermarket part, you may be warned that your warranty is at risk.

Restricting repair choices drives up costs. Americans are paying roughly 46% more to repair their vehicles today than they did in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is nearly twice the overall rate of inflation.

The independent repair industry has helped keep those costs in check. It accounts for about $392 billion in sales and services and handles roughly 70% of the repair and maintenance work performed in this country. When that competition disappears, you pay for it — often without ever knowing you used to have a choice.

Ownership should mean something. If you bought the car, you should be able to repair it yourself or choose who repairs it. The manufacturer should not retain permanent control over the information needed to keep your vehicle running simply because the car now contains more software.

That is why I was proud to help introduce the REPAIR Act with a bipartisan group of my colleagues. The bill guarantees what most drivers already assume they have: the right for you or the shop you choose to have access to the same data, repair information and tools that automakers provide their own dealer networks.

It puts the owner of the car back in charge of the car.

Earlier this summer, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum on the “Freedom to Fix,” directing the Environmental Protection Agency to clarify what Americans may lawfully do to repair their own vehicles and to open faster, fairer certification for aftermarket parts.

He put it plainly: Too many Americans are being told that “nobody’s allowed to fix their car.” The EPA acted within weeks. I thank the president. This was a real step toward lower costs and more choice.

Still, a memo goes only so far. It can direct an agency, but it cannot change the law. That job belongs to Congress, and Congress has not finished it.

A narrower version moved through committee earlier this year. That was progress, but it left out the wirelessly transmitted repair data that today’s vehicles increasingly depend on. A bill that locks in the status quo is not the reform drivers need, and I do not believe it is the one the president’s action envisioned.

So I continue to call on my colleagues and House leadership to bring the real REPAIR Act to the floor and pass it. The votes are there.

We must remember what those pit crews from the weekend’s race represent. The freedom to fix what you own should not stop at the pit wall. Let’s make it law.

Warren Davidson represents Ohio’s 8th Congressional District.

Op-Ed: Rep. Warren Davidson: Stop Treating Small Business Owners Like Criminals

Tue, 230 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST

https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/6034366-congress-must-end-cta/

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH)

Washington has a habit of giving bad ideas reassuring names. The Inflation Reduction Act was a $2 trillion tax-and-spend law sold as a measure to curb inflation. The Affordable Care Act increased government regulation in health care and reduced competition, ultimately driving up costs. The Patriot Act vastly expanded the federal government’s surveillance powers under the banner of protecting Americans. The Corporate Transparency Act is another misleadingly named law, imposing a sweeping federal reporting regime on millions of small businesses in the name of fighting financial crime.

The name suggests requiring large corporations to be more transparent about their ownership, operations, or dealings with the government, particularly when those structures are being used to conceal criminal activity. It certainly does not suggest treating the volunteer president of a neighborhood homeowner’s association or the owner of a one-person business like a potential money launderer, forcing them to turn over sensitive personal information to the federal government under threat of fines and criminal penalties. Yet that is where the law landed. All large companies are exempt, while millions of small businesses and other entities were swept into its reporting regime.

That sweeping burden might be easier to defend if it actually worked. But the Corporate Transparency Act reflects another bad habit in Washington: measuring success by how much government does rather than by the results it produces. As President Ronald Reagan said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” When an issue is identified, the response is often to spend more money and require more paperwork so politicians can claim they are doing something about it. Our anti-money-laundering regime is a textbook example.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network receives nearly 5 million suspicious activity reports and more than 21 million currency transaction reports every year, yet the Government Accountability Office found that law enforcement looks at only 5.4 percent of those currency transaction reports. Despite all that reporting, only about 1 percent of laundered proceeds are ever intercepted.

Under the Biden administration’s implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act, millions of small-business owners were treated as potential criminals or money launderers simply because they owned a business. They were required to provide personally identifiable information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and keep those records current, even when there was no evidence of wrongdoing. For a one-person business, that meant another federal compliance mandate. For some homeowners associations, even changes in volunteer leadership could trigger new reporting requirements. That is backwards. In America, the government should have evidence of wrongdoing before demanding sensitive information from its citizens.

Small-business owners should be focused on serving their customers, growing their businesses, and creating jobs, not wondering whether a future administration will once again force them to report personal information to Washington. President Trump has protected small businesses from needlessly reporting their sensitive information for now. Congress should make that protection permanent by repealing the Corporate Transparency Act.

Warren Davidson, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, represents Ohio’s 8th District in Congress.

Davidson Applauds FinCEN Final Rule Ending BOI Reporting Requirements

Wed, 224 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, August 12, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) released the following statement after FinCEN issued a final rule ending beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for U.S. businesses and announced it would remove U.S. business owners’ previously reported information from its database.

“FinCEN’s final rule is a major victory for American small business owners and financial privacy,” said Davidson. “The Corporate Transparency Act buried millions of small business owners, sole proprietors, and even volunteer HOA leaders in costly reporting requirements while doing little to catch the criminals it was supposed to target. President Trump has done his part by ending the reporting mandate for U.S. businesses. Now Congress should codify those protections by passing my Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act so a future administration cannot bring it back.”

Background:

The Corporate Transparency Act was enacted in 2021 as part of the annual defense authorization bill and was later implemented by the Biden administration. The law required millions of U.S. businesses to report sensitive ownership information to FinCEN under threat of civil and criminal penalties. The Trump administration first exempted U.S. companies and U.S. persons from the mandate in March 2025. FinCEN’s final rule codifies those exemptions in regulation and confirms that previously reported information from U.S. business owners will be deleted. Because the Corporate Transparency Act remains on the books, however, a future administration could reverse the rule and restore the reporting requirements.

Davidson is the lead sponsor of the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425, which would fully repeal the Corporate Transparency Act. The bill passed the House Financial Services Committee in April.

Read the full text of the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act HERE.

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Davidson Introduces Bill to Expand Insurance Options for Credit Unions

Thu, 204 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, July 23, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Privately Insured Credit Unions Conversion Modernization Act, also known as the Private Insurance Parity Act, legislation to remove outdated federal barriers that make it difficult for state-chartered credit unions to convert to private insurance or merge with a privately insured credit union.

Under current law, at least 20 percent of a credit union's entire membership must participate in a vote to convert to private insurance or merge with a privately insured credit union. If that participation threshold is not met, the proposal cannot be approved regardless of how members vote. Current law also limits the voting period to between seven and 30 days, giving members limited time to review the proposal and cast a ballot.

The Privately Insured Credit Unions Conversion Modernization Act would eliminate the 20 percent turnout requirement, allow the decision to be made by a majority of members who vote, and extend the voting period to at least 90 days.

“Credit unions should be free to choose the insurance model that best serves their members,” said Davidson. “Outdated federal requirements make it unnecessarily difficult for state-chartered credit unions to transition to private insurance, even when their members support the change. This bill modernizes the process, removes burdensome regulations, and gives credit unions greater freedom to make decisions based on the needs of their members.”

"Credit unions thrive when they have value-driven choices. ASI’s private deposit insurance provides KH Credit Union with a proven alternative that delivers strong member protection while allowing us a choice that best aligns with our strategic goals and mission. This legislation encourages innovation, strengthens the credit union movement, and ultimately benefits the members we serve by easing the conversion burden and providing credit unions with choice.” said Bradley Mader, President, KH Credit Union.

"The proposed parity bill would give members - and ultimately consumers - the freedom to choose the insurance backing deposits at their wholly owned cooperative. As we celebrate our country’s anniversary, few principles are more American than Freedom of Choice. Passing this bill would help level an uneven playing field that requires enormous hurdles for member-driven initiatives to self-determine the direction of their credit union. It would also allow privately insured credit unions to compete with federally insured institutions in a fair and equitable manner. Most importantly, the ultimate winner is the people of the communities that the credit unions serve.” said Tim Boellner, President & CEO of AurGroup’s Financial Credit Union.

"The Private Insurance Parity Act will not only level the playing field for privately-insured credit unions, but it will also ensure that unnecessary government regulations don't get in the way of Ohio credit unions doing what they do best: serving the financial needs of their members and their local communities. Ohio's Credit Union Movement is grateful to Senators Moreno and Cortez-Masto, as well as Congressman Davidson, for their thoughtful leadership on this issue. As the home of private share insurance, the Ohio Credit Union League and our member credit unions look forward to continuing to partner with our Congressional champions in support of this important, common-sense bill that will benefit Ohio credit unions, members, businesses, and communities." said Paul Mercer, President & CEO of the Ohio Credit Union League.

“Advancing this legislation is an important step toward ensuring all credit unions are treated fairly under federal law. Modernizing outdated conversion and merger requirements promotes parity for privately insured credit unions, strengthens consumer choice, supports innovation, and reinforces state-chartered institutions’ ability to meet the evolving needs of their members. By providing equal treatment under federal law, this legislation helps preserve a strong and diverse credit union system that benefits consumers and communities alike.” said Theresa Mason, President & CEO of American Share Insurance.

The Privately Insured Credit Unions Conversion Modernization Act is the House companion to the Private Insurance Parity Act introduced in the Senate by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH).

The full text of the legislation can be found HERE.

Davidson Congratulates Ohio on Being Named the Nation’s Top State for Business

Thu, 204 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, July 23, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to congratulate Ohio on being ranked first in the nation in CNBC’s 2026 Top States for Business report.

Drawing on his experience owning and operating manufacturing businesses in Ohio before serving in Congress, Davidson credited hardworking Ohioans and policies that encourage investment, reward innovation, and allow businesses to create high quality jobs.

To watch Rep. Davidson’s speech, click HERE, or read his remarks as prepared for delivery below:

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the great state of Ohio for being named the number one State for Business. As someone who owned and operated manufacturing businesses in Ohio before coming to Congress, I know firsthand that our state's greatest asset is the hardworking, resilient, and dedicated people who power Ohio's economy and build up their communities.

Ohio’s number 1 ranking is a testament to the commitment that has propelled Ohio into national leadership in economic growth & opportunity that directly benefits workers and their families.

Ohio's success didn't happen by accident. It reflects policies that encourage investment, reward innovation, and reduce unnecessary barriers to growth. When government gets out of the way, Americans do what they do best: build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen their communities.

Looking ahead, I know Ohio's business leaders, our Chamber of Commerce, and, most importantly, Ohioans themselves will continue building on this success.

Thank you. I yield back.

Davidson Warns About the Global Expansion of Censorship and Surveillance

Mon, 201 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, July 20, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about the growing use of technology by governments to suppress information, erase inconvenient truths, and control what people are allowed to see and share.

Using the recent censorship surrounding a deadly crash in Beijing as an example, Davidson warned that the Chinese Communist Party’s system of digital surveillance and information control is no longer confined to China. Similar tools and legal frameworks are increasingly being adopted across the world, threatening free speech, privacy, and individual liberty.

To watch Rep. Davidson’s speech, click HERE, or read his remarks as prepared for delivery below:

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Last month, a plane crashed into one of the tallest buildings in Beijing during Friday rush hour. The pilot was killed and 13 people were injured.

This happened in the center of a city of more than 20 million people. Thousands of people nearby saw the plane strike the building. People on the street heard the impact and recorded the aftermath.

In the United States, an event like this would receive wall-to-wall coverage, and videos would spread across social media within minutes. But in Beijing, the government made it nearly impossible for anyone who was not there to even know it happened.

Posts about the crash vanished from Chinese social media, and searches for the building returned only older results. Police prevented people from taking pictures and ordered witnesses to delete footage. Even though China’s national broadcaster sits across the street from the crash site, state media neglected to inform the public what happened.

Because China’s censorship apparatus links police surveillance with telecommunications networks, search engines, social-media platforms, and state-controlled media, it allows authorities to identify and suppress information that could embarrass the Communist Party or undermine their preferred narrative with frightening efficiency.

China has used these methods before. During the 2022 lockdown protests, videos disappeared from Huawei phones without warning, deleting their pictures and videos from their phones and preventing citizens from preserving or sharing what was happening.

George Orwell warned about this sort of coercive power. Now, this dystopian system is even more efficient and powerful with smartphones, search engines, surveillance cameras, and government-controlled platforms. China has shown how effectively this machinery can erase the truth, and other governments are now creating systems that could be used the same way.

The European Union is building the legal and regulatory framework to control online speech across the West. Through the Digital Services Act, regulators can pressure major platforms to remove or suppress content that conflicts with official narratives on elections, public policy, and other political issues. Companies that resist can face penalties tied to their global revenue, giving governments enormous leverage over what people are allowed to see online.

The United Kingdom has incorporated digital ID and is already jailing thousands of its citizens for disfavored speech.

Here in the United States, this was well underway. When Elon Musk bought Twitter, the Biden Administration was working to build a “Disinformation Governance Board” to coordinate their rapidly expanding censorship operations. Orwell called this the “Ministry of Truth”.

Unfortunately, Musk’s ownership of Twitter only exposed the truth. That and the change of administration have not halted the surveillance state here in America. Under the same guise of protecting kids used by the UK, the USA just passed a digital ID bill. Under the guise of banning Central Bank Digital Currency, the United States effectively set a go-live date for 2030. And under the old ruse of security and public safety, Palantir and Flock have an all-seeing eye network expanding around the country.

These are the same types of tools used in China, and the same tools developed by the same companies, in use across Europe.

As James Madison astutely noted in Federalist 51, “If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” If men were angels, the Patriot Act and Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act would have never been abused, but the abuse was foreseeable because men – even good men – are prone to abuse power. The old maxim: power corrupts but absolute power corrupts absolutely rings true.

Around the world, technology is being turned against the citizens by those in power. A comprehensive system of surveillance, coercion, and control is being built. If you cannot see it, it may already be too late.

Freedom surrendered is rarely reclaimed. With every vote and every dollar, now is the time to insist that good governments defend freedom.

Thank you. I yield back.

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Davidson Introduces Amendments to Offset Reconciliation Spending by Cutting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

Mon, 201 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, July 20, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) submitted four amendments to the fiscal year 2027 budget resolution that would require Congress to cut waste, fraud, and abuse and achieve substantial deficit reduction as part of a proposed third reconciliation package.

This week, the House is considering H. Con. Res. 113, which would establish the budget framework and reconciliation instructions for legislation addressing national defense, farm assistance, and election integrity. As currently written, the resolution would permit adding up to $95 billion to the deficit without requiring corresponding spending reductions.

“Washington’s deficit spending is out of control,” said Davidson. “Every dollar Congress borrows fuels inflation, erodes Americans’ purchasing power, and saddles future generations with more debt. The federal government wastes hundreds of billions of dollars every year through fraud, improper payments, duplication, and failed programs. Finding $95 billion in savings is easy. My amendments would require Congress to pay for this spending package by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse already identified by DOGE, the Republican Study Committee, and the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Congress should cut waste before asking taxpayers - or our children - to foot the bill.”

Davidson introduced four alternatives that would require increasingly significant deficit reduction over fiscal years 2027 through 2036:

The first amendment would require at least $950 billion in deficit reduction by directing the House Committee on Ways and Means to reduce the deficit by at least $750 billion and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to reduce the deficit by at least $200 billion.
The second amendment would require at least $1.25 trillion in deficit reduction by directing the Committee on Ways and Means to reduce the deficit by at least $1 trillion and the Committee on Energy and Commerce to reduce the deficit by at least $250 billion.
The third amendment would require at least $2.6 trillion in deficit reduction by directing the Committee on Agriculture to reduce the deficit by at least $100 billion, the Committee on Ways and Means to reduce the deficit by at least $2 trillion, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce to reduce the deficit by at least $500 billion.
The fourth amendment would require at least $3.95 trillion in deficit reduction by directing the Committee on Agriculture to reduce the deficit by at least $200 billion, the Committee on Energy and Commerce to reduce the deficit by at least $750 billion, and the Committee on Ways and Means to reduce the deficit by at least $3 trillion. The amendment would also dedicate all savings achieved under those reconciliation instructions to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund to help protect Social Security's long-term solvency.

Davidson has identified potential reconciliation offsets within the jurisdiction of these committees, including:

Combating Medicaid and Affordable Care Act fraud and improper payments.
Phasing out Medicaid provider taxes that allow states to shift a greater share of their costs to federal taxpayers.
Strengthening income, identity, citizenship, employer-coverage, and household-eligibility verification for ACA subsidies.
Increasing state SNAP cost-sharing and strengthening work requirements.
Limiting broad-based categorical eligibility for SNAP.
Expanding healthcare price transparency and program-integrity enforcement.
Restoring spending reductions and reforms removed from previous reconciliation legislation.

View Rep. Davidson’s full list of potential offsets HERE.

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Davidson, EXIM Bank Chairman Jovanovic Tour GE Aerospace in Evendale

Wed, 189 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EVENDALE. – Today, July 8, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) joined Export-Import Bank of the United States President and Chairman John Jovanovic for a visit to GE Aerospace’s Evendale facility.

The visit was part of a larger EXIM initiative to bring the bank’s leadership directly to American manufacturers to hear how it can better support U.S. companies competing in global markets. During the visit, Davidson and Chairman Jovanovic toured GE Aerospace’s facility, met with company leaders, and discussed the role of export financing in supporting American manufacturing, aviation leadership, and jobs in Greater Cincinnati.

“GE Aerospace has helped make Southwest Ohio a center of American aviation and advanced manufacturing,” said Davidson. “I was glad to be joined by Chairman Jovanovic today to see that work firsthand and discuss how EXIM can support Ohio exporters and manufacturers. GE’s work supports thousands of local jobs and strengthens America’s ability to compete around the world. As Chairman of the subcommittee overseeing EXIM, I’m focused on making sure American companies have the tools they need to take on subsidized foreign competitors and win.”

“Today, Representative Davidson and I saw firsthand the power of American manufacturing at GE Aerospace in Ohio’s 8th district. Industry leaders like GE Aerospace demonstrate the innovation, skill, and industrial strength that keep America’s manufacturing sector strong and competitive,” said Jovanovic. “Under President Trump’s leadership, EXIM is going back to the basics: strengthening supply chain security, revitalizing American industry, and putting American workers first so they can compete and win around the globe.”

Background:

Davidson chairs the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, which oversees EXIM. Earlier this year, the subcommittee held an oversight hearing with Chairman Jovanovic focused on strengthening the Bank’s operations and ensuring American exporters can compete against foreign competitors backed by state subsidies.

GE Aerospace has a long history in the region. Its Evendale facility opened in 1949 and became a major center for jet engine production, helping establish Greater Cincinnati as a hub for aviation manufacturing.

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Davidson Statement on Lapse of FISA Section 702

Sat, 164 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, June 13, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after a short-term extension of FISA Section 702 failed to pass the House and the authority lapsed Friday night.

“Section 702 is an important tool for monitoring foreign threats and protecting national security, but it should not be used as a blank check to spy on Americans without a warrant,” said Davidson.

“While Section 702’s statutory authority lapsed, existing FISA Court certifications remain in effect until March 2027. That means the intelligence community will still be able to monitor legitimate foreign threats under existing authorizations in the near term.

“There is still time for Congress to negotiate a long-term solution without disrupting current foreign intelligence collection. Congress should reauthorize Section 702, but it must also uphold Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights by requiring warrants before the government searches Americans’ sensitive personal information.”

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Davidson Reaffirms Commitment to Ohio's 8th District on 10th Anniversary of Swearing-In

Tue, 160 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, June 9, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement marking the 10th anniversary of his swearing-in to Congress.

“Ten years ago today, I took the oath of office to represent Ohio’s 8th District in Congress,” said Davidson. “A decade later, I remain committed to the same mission: defend the Constitution, protect taxpayers, secure our border, support our veterans, and hold Washington accountable. It is an honor to serve the people of OH-08, and I will continue fighting for their values in Washington.”

Watch Rep. Davidson’s 2016 swearing-in ceremony and first speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives HERE.

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Davidson Introduces Bill to Require Warrants to Access Americans' Emails and Other Electronic Communications

Tue, 153 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, June 2nd, 2026, U.S. Representatives Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) along with Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the bipartisan Email Privacy Act to update federal privacy law to reflect modern technology and communications.

The legislation closes outdated loopholes that allow government agencies to obtain stored electronic communications that are older than 180 days without a warrant and establishes uniform protections for Americans’ digital data regardless of how long it has been stored. The bill also ensures Americans receive stronger transparency by permitting service providers to notify customers when government entities seek access to their information, unless prohibited by court order.

"The Fourth Amendment is clear: the government must get a warrant before searching an individual's private property, including written communications. As today's world has grown increasingly digital, that principle should apply just as strongly to an email inbox as it does to a desk drawer or file cabinet," said Davidson. "That's exactly why I'm proud to cosponsor the Email Privacy Act—to ensure our freedoms carry into the digital world and that all communications are protected as the Founders intended. Congress must pass this commonsense legislation so Americans' rights are fully respected in the 21st century."

“The current law governing online privacy standards is egregiously out of date, leaving millions of Americans’ private communications and data vulnerable,” said DelBene. “Our laws must reflect the capabilities of modern technology rather than being stuck in the past. Personal email communications and physical documents should be protected with the same level of security. This bill makes critical changes that will update email privacy standards and modernize Americans’ civil liberties.”

“Americans should not lose their Fourth Amendment protections simply because their private communications are stored with a third-party provider. By eliminating the outdated 180-day rule and requiring the government to obtain a warrant for the contents of emails and other electronic communications, this legislation brings ECPA into line with the realities of the 21st century,” said Lee.

"Right now the only thing standing between the government and warrantless access to all of the old emails in your inbox is a federal appeals court decision. That's not good enough when it comes to Fourth Amendment protections for one of the fundamental forms of communication right now. I'm proud to partner with a bipartisan coalition to put clear protections for Americans' rights into black-letter law." said Wyden

The legislation is endorsed by Americans for Prosperity, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, ACT | The App Association, Americans for Tax Reform, Center for Democracy & Technology, Computer & Communications Industry Association, Project on Government Oversight, Consumer Technology Association, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Engine, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, Institute for Policy Innovation, Internet Infrastructure Coalition, Net Choice, R Street Institute, Software & Information Industry Association, TechFreedom, Demand Progress, Restore the Fourth, Fight for the Future, Consumer Choice Center, Due Process Institute.

Read the full text of the bill HERE.

Davidson Introduces Bill to Protect Servicemembers From Separation Over Unknowingly Using Restricted Supplements

Thu, 141 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 21, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Protecting Enlisted and Recruits From Excessive and Catastrophic Trials (PERFECT) Act to reform how the Department of War handles cases involving servicemembers who accidentally use legally available dietary supplements that appear on the DOW’s prohibited list.

Current DOW policy treats possession of a banned dietary supplement as the same level offense as possession of a Schedule I drug, triggering mandatory administrative separation proceedings regardless of the intent or circumstance. Enlisted servicemembers are currently expected to search the DOW’s Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) portal ingredient by ingredient to verify compliance without any publicity of newly banned supplements.

The Senate version of this bill was introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT).

“Our trained servicemembers should not be kicked out of the military for the honest mistake of taking the wrong legally available supplement they bought at GNC,” said Davidson. “Treating an innocent oversight the same as possession of a Schedule I drug is disproportionate and wrong. The PERFECT Act gives COs the flexibility to handle first offenses in-unit and updates the confusing DOW portal that left servicemembers searching ingredient by ingredient and in the dark about newly banned supplements.”

“Firing our upstanding military servicemembers for unknowingly taking the wrong supplement makes no sense, particularly when its ingredients are fully legal for civilians and likely even purchased on base,” said Senator Mike Lee. “The list of prohibited ingredients for servicemembers is very long, ever-changing, and difficult to access. Our troops need better transparency to avoid breaking these rules in the first place, and they deserve some flexibility for first offenses and honest mistakes. This bill will bring improved transparency to prevent violations, and allow commanding officers to judge good faith when it comes to their own troops.”

Read the full text of the bill HERE.

The PERFECT Act

Requires the Secretary of War to publish a full list of prohibited ingredients every 90 days, allowing servicemembers to view the full list rather than only using a search feature.
Allows commanding officers to elect not to subject servicemembers to discipline or separation if:

The offense was the first such offense by the servicemember
The servicemember agrees to participate in education, counseling, or drug testing
The commanding officer determines that the servicemember was acting in “good faith,” meaning at least one of the following apply:

The servicemember had no knowledge that the dietary supplement contained a prohibited ingredient
The supplement was purchased from a retail facility affiliated with the Department of War
The servicemember reasonably relied on the published list but failed to identify that the ingredient was prohibited due to a misspelling or variation in the name of such ingredients (some manufacturers of prohibited ingredients create chemical analogs or change the name of ingredients, and some use umbrella ingredient names that obscure constituent ingredients identities)
The servicemember demonstrates reasonable belief that such supplement does not contain a prohibited ingredient.

Note: This flexibility does not apply to servicemembers found to be in possession of dangerous or illicit drugs that appear on the Controlled Substances Act, such as heroin, marijuana, cocaine, etc.

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Op-Ed: Rep. Warren Davidson: How to Make American Housing Affordable Again

Mon, 138 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

https://washingtonreporter.news/op-ed-rep-warren-davidson-how-to-make-american-housing-affordable-again/

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH)

Congress has a rare opportunity to deliver real housing affordability reform. The House passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act in a 390 to 9 vote. Similarly, the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 89 to 10. These margins reflect broad, bipartisan support. The question is whether the final version reflects the best of both bills or whether Congress accepts flawed Senate provisions that housing providers, homebuilders, and real estate groups warned would reduce housing supply.

The legislative path should be straightforward.

Keep what works in the House bill: Title VI’s community banking reforms are essential: community banks under $10 billion in assets hold 57 percent of 1-to-4 family residential construction and development loans. The House bill cuts unnecessary red tape on community banks, encourages the creation of new local banks, and expands access to the credit needed to build more homes. It also creates an FHA pilot program for small-dollar mortgages, helping working families buy lower-cost homes that many lenders no longer serve. And by allowing safe single-stair apartment designs already common in much of the world, the bill lowers construction costs and makes it easier to build more multifamily housing.

Keep what works in the Senate bill: NEPA categorical exclusions for infill and small projects. HOME reauthorization with rural and shared equity improvements. Section 515 rural rental decoupling. Appraisal workforce expansion. These modernize federal housing programs without creating new entitlements.

Delivering the President’s promise: Section 901 is a seismic shift, the first time in modern American history that Congress would tell large investors which homes they can and cannot buy. President Donald Trump promised this in Executive Order 14376 and at the State of the Union, and the core idea — that Wall Street should not outbid families for existing single-family homes — is right. That promise should be kept.

The House must fix the build-to-rent problem created by the Senate’s language, but not necessarily their intent. The Senate bill technically exempts build-to-rent communities from the ban, then effectively reverses the exemption by requiring the homes to be sold within seven years. Build-to-rent depends on long-duration rental income to attract financing. A mandatory seven-year forced exit sale destroys the long-term business model before construction even begins. The result will be fewer communities built, higher rents on the ones that get built, and a pivot to apartments that do not add the single-family rentals families actually want.

The House version (set to be voted on next week) distinguishes between acquisition and construction. Executive Order 14376 targeted institutional buyers transferring existing homes out of family hands, not developers building new inventory from scratch. Existing stock should be off-limits to large institutional acquisition, full stop. Purpose-built new-construction (build-to-rent) should be exempt from the disposal requirement, conditioned on units being built rather than bought from existing inventory. That stops the abuse the president identified, protects the supply affordability depends on, and stands on far firmer constitutional ground than forcing involuntary divestiture.

We should admit that a well-drafted Section 901 only treats a symptom, not the root incentives. As drafted, Section 901 limits institutional ownership, but the tax code keeps producing the incentive. The tax code rewards corporate owners and penalizes individual owners. Unless structural incentives change, investor-owned housing will persist, albeit with smaller LLCs and partnerships. Equalizing that treatment requires a tax-writing exercise by Ways and Means and Senate Finance; therefore, a conference report cannot fix it. Nevertheless, Congress should commit to future reform.

On central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Senate’s CBDC approach is worse than no provision at all. Addressing CBDC in this housing affordability reform risks undermining an otherwise bipartisan collaboration and stealing the message. The bill’s statutory prohibition expires in 2030 and functions as a federal go-live date, telling the next administration exactly when the Fed may begin issuing a digital dollar with congressional acquiescence baked in. If Congress will not make the ban permanent, it should strike the provision entirely and leave the question to ordinary debate when the time comes. A temporary ban is the worst of both worlds: political cover today, a clear runway tomorrow. Make it permanent, or take it out.

Home prices have climbed more than 50 percent since 2019 while wages have grown only 22 percent. For millions of Americans, the dream of homeownership is drifting further out of reach every year. The cost of inaction is rising, and inflation and massive federal deficits continue eroding affordability.

Next week, Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) plans to bring forward the Hill-Waters version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a package that has improved dramatically from the original Senate version. It preserves the strongest bipartisan reforms from both chambers while correcting provisions that would have reduced housing supply and increased costs. Congress should seize this opportunity and deliver for the American people.

Rep. Warren Davidson, a member of the House Financial Services, represents Ohio’s 8th District in Congress.

Davidson Calls for Action After Investigation Reveals Massive Medicaid Fraud in Ohio

Thu, 127 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, May 7, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after a Daily Wire investigation revealed widespread Medicaid fraud across Ohio. The investigation found that Ohio’s Medicaid program paid out roughly $1 billion in 2024 for “home health services,” often provided by people with no health care training and in many cases by relatives of Medicaid recipients.

“Minneapolis was just the tip of the iceberg of waste, fraud, and abuse,” said Davidson. “This investigation confirms what many of us have long suspected - that there is widespread Medicaid fraud nationwide. I applaud President Trump for leading the charge to root out this abuse, and Congress must follow through with reforms to hold fraudsters accountable and return wasted money to taxpayers.”

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Davidson Introduces Amendment to FISA Reauthorization to Protect Americans' Data

Tue, 104 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, April 14, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after introducing an amendment to H.R. 8035 to prohibit the federal government from purchasing Americans’ private information and data from third-party brokers.

“Passing a clean Section 702 reauthorization without any reforms to protect the Fourth Amendment right to privacy would be a major disservice to the American people,” said Davidson. “We live in a digital age, and cell phones are now extensions of our homes; they store our personal conversations, location data, banking information, and health records. Our personal devices deserve the same constitutional protections as our homes.

Under Carpenter v. United States, the federal government is already required to obtain a warrant to access an American’s location from cell carriers. But a loophole in that established law allows intelligence agencies to get that information anyway by buying it from third-party brokers that harvest data from phone apps and web activity. My amendment closes that loophole, and I look forward to a full House vote.”

Read the full text of the amendment HERE.

Background:
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was enacted by Congress in 2008 to permit the government to conduct surveillance of suspected foreign terrorists outside the traditional warrant requirements of FISA. However, Section 702 has strayed beyond its original intent and has been used to target political donors, journalists, political commentators, and public officials.

In March, FBI Director Kash Patel admitted that the FBI purchases commercially available data, including location data, thereby bypassing the warrant requirements established in Carpenter v. United States. Section 702 was reauthorized for 2 years in 2024 and sunsets on April 20^thabsent congressional authorization.

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