U.S. Army officials will formally dedicate the U.S. Army Health Clinic at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, on Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. The clinic will be known as the Woodson Health Clinic, in honor of a World War II medic who served with First Army and saved countless lives during the Allied Invasion of Normandy.  Staff Sgt. Waverly B. Woodson, a Medal of Honor nominee, was assigned to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the Army’s only African American unit to storm the beach on D-Day.  According to congressional records, at about 9:30 a.m. on June 6, 1944, Woodson was headed ashore aboard... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), David Scott (GA-13) and Cindy Axne (IA-03) in a statement responding to the Biden Administration’s recent decision to rescind 31 oil refineries’ previously-granted waivers from biofuel blending requirements. In the statement, the Members applauded the Administration’s denial of Small Refinery Exemptions as a step in the right direction, while noting their disappointment that the facilities wouldn’t be required to purchase compliance credits or blend biofuels to fulfill their 2018 obligations. “Last Thursday’s... Read More

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined her colleagues on the Congressional Biofuels Caucus in a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to prioritize homegrown, renewable biofuels as a replacement for Russian energy sources. The letter comes after Congress banned the importation of Russian oil earlier this month. In their letter, the Members applauded the decision to ban imports of Russian oil and natural gas into the United States and argued that a renewed emphasis on renewable fuels would lower fuel prices for American consumers by more than $12 billion annually, generate substantial... Read More

U.S. Army officials will formally dedicate the U.S. Army Health Clinic at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, on Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. The clinic will be known as the Woodson Health Clinic, in honor of a World War II medic who served with First Army and saved countless lives during the Allied Invasion of Normandy.  Staff Sgt. Waverly B. Woodson, a Medal of Honor nominee, was assigned to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the Army’s only African American unit to storm the beach on D-Day.  According to congressional records, at about 9:30 a.m. on June 6, 1944, Woodson was headed ashore aboard... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) highlighted how, after twelve years, the life-saving Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” has expanded access to quality, affordable health insurance in Illinois and across the country. “The Affordable Care Act represented a generational step forward in the fight to secure quality, affordable health care for every American,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Twelve years later, this historic law continues to safeguard the lives, health and financial security of hardworking families. Thanks to its landmark coverage protections, hundreds of... Read More

Thurgood Brooks is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am so grateful that Run for Something has endorsed my campaign for Illinois State Representative in District 72. It is very exciting and humbling to be supported among a diverse and young group of over 70 candidates from 28 states. This endorsement will strengthen our campaign advocacy for a clean and green economy, attractive and affordable housing, and healthy and stable communities throughout... Read More

Today, U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Angie Craig (D-MN) and Ashley Hinson (R-IA) introduced the Home Front Energy Independence Act, which would expand the production and availability of American biofuels. In an effort to lower energy costs for working families and support economic growth in rural communities, Bustos joined the legislation following last week’s vote to ban imports of Russian energy products. Specifically, the Home Front Energy Independence Act would: Make E15 available year-round Establish an E15 Tax Credit and Extend the Tax Credit for Biodiesel Direct... Read More

Michelle Servadio Elias today announced she is running to represent Iowa House District 96. She traveled to the State Capitol in Des Moines to file her candidacy with the Secretary of State. Servadio Elias is a veteran and retired nurse who wishes to use her experience to work for the best for all Iowans. As the State Chairwoman for the Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus, she has worked with her Republican counterpart to advance a bipartisan legislative agenda advocating for the needs of Iowa Veterans. She is a Christian, serves as a Commissioner on the Muscatine County Veterans Affairs Commission,... Read More

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), helped to pass legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus to further isolate Putin from the global economy. Passing the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, the bill now heads to the U.S. Senate.   “As Vladimir Putin continues to wage violence against innocent Ukrainians, the United States will continue to escalate sanctions against Russia’s economy,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Today’s bipartisan action is a continuation of our work to increase pressure on Putin, and further isolate him from the world.... Read More

Today, Representatives Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Ashley Hinson (IA-01), both former journalists, introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the journalists, reporters, and documentarians risking their safety and sacrificing their lives to document the atrocities happening in Ukraine. Despite the danger, journalists and news staff are putting their life on the line on a daily basis to reveal the ongoing humanitarian crisis to the world.  Dozens of members of the free press have been injured or killed by Russian forces including multiple Americans. Earlier this week, American documentarian and... Read More