BUSTOS URGES ACTION TO CLOSE WAGE GAP ON EQUAL PAY DAY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on Equal Pay Day, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) called on Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to help close the still persistent wage gap between men and women. In Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, women make only 73 cents on the dollar compared to men for doing the same work, even worse […]
Bustos Works To Help Illinois Families Afford Child Care
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced her support for a bipartisan effort to make child care more affordable for working families, the Child and Dependent Care FSA Enhancement Act. This bill would increase the amount of pre-tax money that a family can put into a flexible spending account (FSA) to pay for child care. “Child care […]
Bustos Promotes Diversity In Growing Technology Field In New Bipartisan Effort
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined the Diversifying Technology Caucus, a new bipartisan coalition dedicated to encouraging more women, minorities and veterans to enter Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related fields. “We know that companies with diverse leadership out-perform their peers, yet many companies in the booming technology industry are not reflective of the […]
Bustos & Bipartisan Coalition To Introduce Bill To Combat College Sexual Assault Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and a bipartisan coalition of House Members led by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12) announced they will soon introduce the House version of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA), which takes aim at sexual assaults on college and university campuses by protecting and empowering students, strengthening accountability […]