Bustos Helps Pass Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) helped pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020. This legislation authorizes Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) water resources projects to strengthen our locks and dams, improve inland waterways, invest in flood damage reduction and update water infrastructure. “Our inland waterways are critical to delivering tons […]
Bustos Helps Pass Critical Child Care Legislation
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) helped pass two major pieces of legislation to support and stabilize access to child care – the Child Care is Essential Act and the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act. Together, these critical bills work to ensure child care providers can remain open, cover increased costs, operate safely, […]
Bustos Helps Pass $259.5 Billion Four-Bill Minibus Package
Bill Includes Significant Bustos Wins to Help Northwestern and Central Illinois WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) helped pass a major funding package out of the House of Representatives that would strengthen our nation by protecting and investing in America’s hardworking families. The $259.5 billion package is a four-bill minibus and includes the following four […]
BUSTOS, DURBIN, BALDWIN, SMITH INTRODUCE BILL TO ADDRESS TEACHER SHORTAGES IN LOW-INCOME AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17), along with U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Tina Smith (D-MN), today introduced a bicameral bill that would address severe nationwide shortages of early childhood and K-12 teachers that disproportionately impacts students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. Exacerbated by low pay, school leadership […]