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Investing In our Infrastructure to Create Jobs in our Community

Studies have shown that investments in our infrastructure lead to new economic activity and job creation – that’s why, as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I’m proud to help lead the fight to invest in Illinois’ roads, bridges, rail lines and airports.

The 17^th district is home to three international airports (Quad-City International Airport, Peoria International Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport), in addition to smaller regional airports. Our community is also home to thousands of miles of highway that connect east to west and north to south, and bring goods and people over the Mississippi River. Our districts’ entire western border is met by the Mississippi River, on which the barge transportation of agricultural products, and other products and goods, is key to commerce in the region. And with critical rail projects like the Quad-City to Chicago rail line still being developed, I am optimistic about the potential for new economic development opportunities in the future.

In 2015, I was proud to help lead a bipartisan effort to pass the first long-term highway bill in a decade. This legislation is projected to provide Illinois with over $7.5 billion in funding for highway, transit and transportation safety programs through fiscal year 2020.

If we want to attract new employers to our region and create more good-paying jobs, we must strengthen our infrastructure system.

Below are several recent actions I’ve taken to grow our economy through transportation and infrastructure efforts.

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News

April 20, 2017

Bustos Talks Trump Cuts, Limestone Building

Originally appeared in the Sauk Valley Gazette. ROCK FALLS – U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, who is touring her district to illustrate how President Trump’s proposed budget, could hurt rural America, turned the spotlight on Rock Falls Wednesday. The 17th District Democrat toured the Limestone Building site with Mayor Bill Wescott to learn more about removing […]

Press Release

February 7, 2017

Bustos, Jones Introduce Bipartisan “Buy America” Legislation to Create Jobs, Improve Infrastructure

Bipartisan Legislation Would Ensure that Iron and Steel Used for Water Infrastructure Projects is Made in America WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-03) introduced the bipartisan Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congresswoman Bustos has consistently advocated […]

Press Release

February 1, 2017

Bustos Expands Role on Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Is Named to Four Key Subcommittees

In the 115th Congress, Bustos Takes On Two Additional Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittees WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that she has expanded her role on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. In the 115th Congress, Bustos will take a new seat on Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials as well as […]

Press Release

December 21, 2016

2016 YEAR IN REVIEW: Bustos Delivers Real Results, Fights for Illinois’ Working Families and Emerges as Key Leader Among House Democrats

ROCK ISLAND – This past year, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) has delivered real results for the families of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, while continuing to focus on economic growth, manufacturing, veterans and government waste. She has also emerged as a key leader in the House Democratic Caucus as she transitions into her third term. Below […]

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