As a five-term Congressman (IL-13) turned leader of the US Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs, Rodney works on behalf of US Chamber membership to advocate for policies that let our free enterprise system proper so that everyone can achieve the American Dream.

During his tenure in Congress, Rodney held several leadership positions including Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration (116-117th); Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit (117th); Deputy Whip for Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA) (117th); and Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research at the House Agriculture Committee (115th).

A nationally a recognized bipartisan problem solver, Davis worked across the aisle on several key issues, including promoting America’s infrastructure, defending our nation’s farmers, strengthening national security, supporting the men and women in the armed forces, and lowering the cost of health care. Lowering the cost of health care is a deeply personal issue for Rodney. His wife Shannon – a 24-year cancer survivor – was diagnosed with a genetic form of colon cancer. Drawing inspiration from her battle, he worked with lawmakers from both parties to advance policies aimed at preventing cancer.

On June 14, 2017, Congressman Davis was one of several Republicans who were practicing for the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity when a gunman opened fire, attempting to assassinate Republican members of Congress. Following the shooting, Rodney made it his mission to remove dangerous rhetoric from political conversations.

Rodney Davis graduated from Millikin University in 1992 with a degree in political science.  He recently completed a semester as a Resident Fellow at Harvard University.  Rodney and his wife Shannon are proud parents of three adult children, Toryn, Griffin, and Clark, and proud to have son in law Matt as part of the family too.

Congressman Davis' discussion group is titled Do Americans have faith in our own elections?