Press Release

Bustos Uses Role on Appropriations Committee to Support Local Businesses and Ensure Vacant Rockford Export Assistance Center Position is Filled WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) encouraged Illinois residents to apply for a new Trade Specialist position open at Rockford’s Export Assistance Center, a position that has sat vacant for years and that she […]

Bustos Bill Earns More Than 80 Endorsements Biden Administration Calls for Increase in Funding for Program Modeled After Bustos Bill WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) re-introduced the bipartisan Social Determinants Accelerator Act. Joining her to introduce the bill are Representatives Jim McGovern (MA-02), Tom Cole (OK-04) and Markwayne Mullin (OK-02). The bill would […]

Bustos Submitted Infrastructure Priorities to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee  WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to advocate for Northwest and Central Illinois’ infrastructure priorities, which she submitted to the record for the committee’s consideration. The hearing comes […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) celebrated the first 100 days of the 117th Congress, noting the unprecedented year that came before, and the historic accomplishments that followed the first day of this legislative session. “Our nation and world have witnessed unprecedented times over the past year. From a global pandemic to national unrest […]