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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) was officially sworn in for his second term to represent North Carolina’s First Congressional District in the 119th Congress.

With the convening of the 119th Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives reelected Mike Johnson as the 56th Speaker by a margin of 218-215-1.

In a traditional ceremony on Friday, Speaker Johnson administered the oath of office to all members of the House, including Congressman Don Davis, a Democrat from Greene County.

Davis now represents the newly redrawn North Carolina’s First Congressional District, including 22 counties primarily in northeastern North Carolina

Over the next two years, Davis said he has an ambitious agenda to help his constituents.

“My top priorities are fighting for our farmers, protecting Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, creating good-paying jobs, enhancing our healthcare outcomes, and addressing local government infrastructure needs,” said Congressman Davis. “We must create a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous future for eastern North Carolina. We must meet our constituents where they are, listen to their concerns, and provide hope that they are not forgotten in the halls of Congress.”

Members also voted to adopt rules governing the House for the next two years. These rules establish procedures for conducting debates, voting, and establishing committees. They also define how Members will interact with one another and how business will be conducted on the floor.

With the newly redrawn North Carolina congressional map and the convening of the 119th Congress, Davis will no longer represent Franklin and Pitt counties. The district now includes Lenoir, Wayne, Camden, Currituck, and part of Granville County.

Davis represented Pitt County residents for 14 years.

“It’s bittersweet to know that these cherished counties will no longer be part of North Carolina’s First Congressional District. After 14 years of representing Pitt County, I am filled with mixed emotions. Packing up the Greenville district office was touching as I reflected on the connections and memories we built together,” said Davis.

With the closure of his Greenville office, Davis has not announced where he plans to relocate his district office.