House Republicans cancel all legislative activity until November without Farm Bill compromise in sight, allowing critical programs to lapse WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement after House Republicans canceled all legislative activity until November 13th, with the Farm Bill set to expire this Sunday. “With the current Farm Bill set to […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, on the opening day of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos addressed the Committee about the importance of protecting programs of vital importance to rural America. During the month of August, Bustos traveled more than 2,500 miles across the 17th Congressional District where she held more than 20 […]
During the month of August, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos held her annual 21st Century Heartland Tour in which she traveled around Northwest and Central Illinois focusing on the unique challenges facing rural communities and ways to grow our local economy. These events allowed Bustos to hear directly from those involved in the agricultural economy as she […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos today announced they will introduce new legislation to direct funds the government is collecting from tariffs on imported goods toward trade promotion assistance to help open new markets for farmers and ranchers hurt by the trade war. The government has already collected over $3.5 […]