Energy and Environment Archives - Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

Strengthening American Energy Production While Protecting Our Environment

There’s no doubt that energy production plays a major factor in our economy, but it also plays a critical role in ensuring our environmental well-being. As your member of Congress, I’m committed to supporting innovative approaches to invest in clean and renewable fuel sources, combat climate change and promote a comprehensive plan that keeps energy affordable for the middle class.

Illinois’ 17th district includes some of the best farmland in the nation, and we have a real opportunity to be leaders in the 21st-century American energy economy through the production of biofuels, solar and wind. Additionally, we need to support non-carbon sources of energy, such as nuclear, while investing in research and development to develop new energy solutions and make existing ones cleaner and safer.

That’s why I put forth the Rural Green Partnership, a framework of policies to bring together stakeholders across rural America to lower greenhouse gas emissions in every economic sector. Climate change may be the most complicated challenge our country has ever faced, but I intend to meet the challenge head-on and give rural America – including the families in Northwest and Central Illinois – a seat at the table as we tackle the climate crisis.

We owe it to our next generation to do our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While there is no single solution to America’s energy challenge, we must take steps to move toward cleaner energy sources while protecting our economy.

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Press Release

February 11, 2020

Bustos Response to President’s Budget

Administration Fails to Live Up to Promises to Protect Medicaid or Invest in Infrastructure $25 Billion Slashed from Federal Crop Insurance Program that Protects Farmers From Severe Weather and Price Drops Rural America sees Funding for Broadband, Health Clinics, Economic Development Gutted WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, […]

Press Release

January 1, 2020

2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: Bustos Continues to Deliver Real Results for Illinois Families

Washington – Throughout 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos continued to fight for Illinoisans, securing a number of significant victories. From helping Gold Star families and injured veterans, to increasing rural access to healthcare, to working to lower prescription drug costs, Congresswoman Bustos worked across the aisle to deliver commonsense solutions for Illinois families. Highlights of this year’s […]

Press Release

December 13, 2019

ICYMI: BUSTOS URGES SUPPORT FOR RURAL GREEN PARTNERSHIP

WATCH: BUSTOS URGES SUPPORT FOR RURAL GREEN PARTNERSHIP Washington – In case you missed it: this week, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) spoke on the House Floor to urge Congress to support the Rural Green Partnership. You can see more on the Rural Green Partnership HERE, watch Congresswoman Bustos’ speech HERE and read her prepared remarks […]

Press Release

November 15, 2019

PHOTOS: BUSTOS STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF RURAL GREEN PARTNERSHIP TO SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS

Bustos Submitted the Rural Green Partnership to the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis in August WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) testified before the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on the importance of including rural America in the discussion about how to address climate change. Specifically, she spoke about her Rural […]