Congresswomen Bustos, Ros-Lehtinen Introduce Bipartisan Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) introduced the bipartisan Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act. This bill would establish a competitive grant program, run by the Department of Education, for colleges and universities to expand study abroad opportunities for undergraduate students. It is named after the late […]
Bustos Statement on Illinois Economic Development Opportunities in Cuba
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) made the following statement regarding continued economic development in Cuba: “My two visits to Cuba have shown me firsthand how our farmers and manufacturers will directly benefit from new trade partnerships and a better relationship with the country,” Congresswoman Bustos said. “We still have work to do to […]
Congresswoman Bustos Statement on H.R. 3922
“It’s appalling that just one day after introducing a bill that would raise the debt by trillions of dollars by giving windfall tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy, Washington Republicans are pitting health care for seniors against health care for children. More than a month ago, I called out Republicans for allowing this funding to expire […]
Congresswoman Bustos Statement on Washington Republicans’ Billionaires-First Tax Plan
GOP Bill would Raise Taxes on Millions of Middle Class Families while giving massive tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy and Wall Street WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) denounced Paul Ryan’s Billionaires-First tax bill which was released this morning. “When Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell looked Americans in the eye and promised a tax […]