Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Elected to Democratic House Leadership
Bustos Will Serve as Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee where she will work to Deliver Democrats’ Working Families First Agenda to America’s Heartland WASHINGTON – Late last night, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) was elected by her colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus to join the ranks of leadership. Congresswoman Bustos will serve […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Applauds EPA’s Finalized Renewable Fuel Standard Rule that will Increase Biofuel Production
Bustos urged the EPA to increase this level to strengthen Illinois farmers and help break our dependence on foreign fossil fuels WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released their final rule for 2017 Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) that increases biofuel usage significantly. As a […]
Bustos Announces more than $300,000 in Grants for Health Centers IT Systems Across the 17th District
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced $308,995 in total funding for several community health centers across her district. These federal dollars, from the Department of Health and Human Services, will help improve the IT systems at five community health clinics. “Community health centers are a very effective way to make sure families […]
At Agriculture Committee Hearing, Bustos Pushes for Trade with Cuba to Strengthen Illinois’ Agriculture Economy
WASHINGTON – Today, at a House Agriculture Committee hearing, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) continued to push for legislation that would help Illinois’ farmers more easily export their agriculture products to Cuba. The hearing today focused on a piece of legislation that Congresswoman Bustos strongly supports, the Cuba Agriculture Exports Act. “Today’s Agriculture Committee hearing was […]