Bustos Joins Sit-In Protest on the Floor of the House to Demand a Vote on Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos joined her colleagues to protest the Republican Majority’s inaction on legislation that would reduce gun violence. At issue are several common sense bills that would help protect Americans against terrorism, mass shootings and everyday instances of gun violence on our streets. One of the bills, H.R. 1076, the Denying […]
Bustos Calls for Action to End Sexual Assault and Rape in Extended Floor Remarks
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was joined by Congresswomen Annie Kuster (NH-2) and Katherine Clark (MA-5) to speak about the epidemic of campus sexual assault and rape. Studies have shown that one out of five women on college campuses experiences sexual assault however this ongoing epidemic has largely been unaddressed by Congress. […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Statement on Illinois Taking Steps toward building Quad-Cities to Chicago Rail
MOLINE, IL – Today Congresswoman Cheri Bustos voiced her strong support for Illinois’ decision to move forward with the long delayed Quad-Cities to Chicago rail project. Bustos, who serves as a member of the House Transportation Committee, has vocally supported the $177 million federal investment to build this project, however for 18 months, the State […]
With Two Weeks until Deadline, Bustos Urges Rauner to Act On Quad-Cities to Chicago Rail
Moline, IL – With just two weeks to go until Illinois misses out on $177 million in federal funding to build a job-creating rail line from Chicago to the Quad-Cities, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos again called on Governor Rauner to honor the state’s obligation to this project before it’s too late. In April, Bustos wrote a […]