Veterans & Armed Forces Archives - Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

Ensuring our National Security and Standing up for our Veterans

After more than a decade at war and with ISIS terrorists doing everything in their power to spread violence across the globe, America must be both tough and smart to ensure our national security. In order to best secure our national interests and protect the American people, as well as our allies in the international community, it is vitally important that we ensure our armed forces remain the best-trained, best-prepared and best-equipped in the world.

A strong military is in the interest of the nation as a whole, as well as our region. The Rock Island Arsenal in the Quad-Cities, the Air National Guard unit based outside Peoria, and major aerospace companies in Rockford employ many thousands across our district. That’s why I’ve made it a priority to ensure that we’re providing our military with the tools they need to succeed while positioning our region to continue to be a leader in our national defense efforts.

But, as we provide our troops with everything they need to get the job done, we must also keep our promise to our veterans who have bravely served our nation, many of whom made tremendous sacrifices on our behalf. Our veterans have earned the right to the best care and support possible as they return from battlefields overseas. This is why I strongly support providing returning service members with job training, college opportunities, and financial planning in order to help those transitioning back into our communities and the workforce. I also support fully funding veterans’ health care benefits and providing state-of-the-art care for traumatic brain injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am also working to make sure the Veterans Administration system is easy to navigate and provides veterans with the needed benefits they earned and deserve. This is why I’m making it a priority to hold the VA accountable for the quality and timeliness of the care they provide to those who have worn the uniform. To read about the current data about how our VA Health Clinics and Hospitals are performing, click here.

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May 27, 2016

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Statement in Recognition of Memorial Day

MOLINE, IL – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day: “On this Memorial Day, I stand with all Americans as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country,” Congresswoman Bustos said. “Their courageous service has not […]

Press Release

May 19, 2016

Bustos Statement on her Vote for the National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON – Tonight, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act. This bill authorizes roughly $543 billion in base budget authority and $59 billion for the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) fund, equaling a total of $602 billion in discretionary funds. The base budget authority includes roughly $523.6 billion for the Department of […]

May 8, 2016

Wesley Greenwood

“I was applying to the VA for assistance with dental, eye, and medicine costs. As I was told I didn’t qualify, I asked Cheri Bustos for assistance. Afterall, I served in the army, including 10 months in Korea and feel I deserved assistance. Cheri Bustos and her staff were great to work with and their […]

Press Release

April 28, 2016

Bustos-Duckworth-Loebsack Rock Island Arsenal-Strengthening Provisions Included in New Defense Budget

WASHINGTON – The Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the House Armed Services Committee early this morning includes bipartisan provisions of the Army Arsenal Revitalization Act and the Make It At Home Act authored by Reps. Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) and Dave Loebsack (IA-02). The provisions of these bills […]

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