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Illinois Congresswoman Bustos’ Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s Decision to Step Down

November 21st, 2022

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek a leadership position in the 118th Congress. “Historic in so many ways, Nancy Pelosi is one-of-a-kind. Love her or not — and I love her — she will be written and talked about for decades and centuries to come as one of THE most effective Speakers in the history of our great nation. “For more than half of my time in Congress, I have sat alongside her at the leadership table in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here’s the not-so-behind-the-scenes... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Statement on Election Results in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District

November 10th, 2022
Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Statement on Election Results in Illinois' 17th Congressional District

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued the below statement following the news that Eric Sorensen was elected to Illinois’ 17th Congressional District: “Yesterday, the residents of Northwest and Central Illinois chose to stand for democracy, freedom and a future where we work together instead of tearing each other apart. I want to congratulate Eric Sorensen on his victory. I am thrilled that the working- and middle-class families of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District will have a representative who will fight for them, work to build up our local economy and continue to uplift Heartland... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos, Durbin Commemorate Future Site of World’s Largest 3D Metal Printer

November 7th, 2022
Illinois Congresswoman Bustos, Durbin Commemorate Future Site of World’s Largest 3D Metal Printer

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined Senator Dick Durbin at the Rock Island Arsenal to celebrate progress on the Jointless Hull Large Format Tool and commemorate the future site of the world’s largest 3D metal printer. During her decade representing the Illinois Quad-Cities, Congresswoman Bustos has worked with Senator Durbin to secure more than $172 million in funding to support work at the Rock Island Arsenal, including $45 million for the Jointless Hull project. Combined with the $829 million in federal infrastructure funding the lawmakers helped secure for the Navigation and Ecosystem... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Announces Federal Funding for Local Health Projects

November 1st, 2022
Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Announces Federal Funding for Local Health Projects

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) will join Peoria, Rockford and Eagle View healthcare leaders to announce funding for local health projects. The funding was awarded through a program made possible by Fiscal Year 2022 Federal Appropriations secured by Congresswoman Bustos and formed based on her Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Act. In 2020, Congresswoman Bustos secured a first-of-its-kind pilot program, modeled after her Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Act, as part of a year-end spending bill. Now in its second year, this program is helping state and local governments and community-based... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos: $2.25 Billion From Infrastructure Bill Headed to Illinois

October 19th, 2022
Illinois Congresswoman Bustos: $2.25 Billion From Infrastructure Bill Headed to Illinois

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that Illinois will receive more than $2.25 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law to improve roads, bridges and tunnels across the state. “Thanks to President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law, we’re making historic investments to build safer, stronger and smarter roadways right here in Illinois,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “This investment in our roads, bridges and tunnels will lower car repair costs, slash commute times, reduce gas usage and pollution and support good-paying, union jobs in our local communities. I’m proud to... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Holds ‘Silenced No More’ Panels at Women Employed

October 17th, 2022
Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Holds ‘Silenced No More’ Panels at Women Employed

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) spoke to leaders at Women Employed, the Chicago Executives’ Club and the Chicago Bar Association to highlight how her Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act has restored rights for survivors nationwide. Since the signing of Bustos’ law, she has joined Gretchen Carlson, journalist and founder of Lift Our Voices, and activist Tanuja Gupta, a leading organizer of the Google Walkouts to ensure that business leaders, advocacy groups and employees are aware of survivors’ rights following instances of sexual assault and harassment.... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Blasts Supreme Court Over Roe Verdict And More

October 13th, 2022
Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Blasts Supreme Court Over Roe Verdict And More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined David Westin on Bloomberg TV’s Balance of Power to discuss how Democrats are addressing rising costs and the importance of protecting access to women’s health care. WATCH: Bustos on Bloomberg TV: “Voters Are Angry About What Came Out of the Supreme Court” WATCH: Bustos on Bloomberg TV: “Voters Are Angry About What Came Out of the Supreme Court” On Inflation:  “The Biden Administration is completely committed to doing everything it can within its power, the executive power, to attack inflation…” “We’ve passed the Inflation Reduction... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Encourages Local Governments to Apply for Thriving Communities Grants

October 11th, 2022
Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Encourages Local Governments to Apply for Thriving Communities Grants

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) encouraged local governments in Northwest and Central Illinois to apply for Thriving Communities program grants through the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This week, the Biden administration announced that $30 million would be made available for local projects. “Rebuilding our economy means rebuilding our communities,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Through community project funding, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and grant opportunities like the Thriving Communities program, President Biden and Congressional... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos-Backed Bill to Combat Sexual Harassment Passes Senate

October 6th, 2022
Illinois Congresswoman Bustos-Backed Bill to Combat Sexual Harassment Passes Senate

A bipartisan legislation backed by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) to combat sexual harassment recently passed the U.S. Senate. The Speak Out Act would void predispute nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in instances of sexual assault and harassment.   “After facing sexual assault or harassment, no American should find that they unknowingly signed their rights away,” said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. “Last week, I was proud to see the Senate pass legislation to void nondisclosure agreements and allow survivors to speak out. I look forward to passing this bipartisan bill in the House and... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Supports Bill Against Sexual Assault And Harassment

October 4th, 2022

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined Gretchen Carlson, journalist and founder of Lift Our Voices, activist Tanuja Gupta, a leading organizer of the Google Walkouts, and the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia for a panel focused on her Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act. “It’s been called one of the most significant pieces of labor legislation this century, and today, I was thrilled to join this outstanding panel to discuss the wide-ranging impact of this law,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “The Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual... Read More